Groudon Raid Guide: Best Counters, Hundo CP and Why You Want One
By Matt · Published · Updated Groudon's raid hundo is 2351 CP, or 2939 weather boosted in Sunny weather. Its best counters are Water, Grass and Ice types like Primal Kyogre, White Kyurem and Mega Sceptile. It isn't soloable, so bring a friend. Catch as many as you can: Groudon is a top 10 Ground attacker, and Primal Groudon is the best Ground attacker in the game.
| Pokémon | Where | Hundo CP | Weather boosted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groudon | 5-star raids | 2351 | 2939 Sunny |
Groudon at a glance
- Type: Ground, so it’s weak to Water, Grass and Ice.
- Raid hundo: 2351 CP, or 2939 weather boosted in Sunny weather.
- Solo: no, bring at least one friend.
Best Groudon counters
The top 10 on Pokémon GO Hub’s Groudon counters list:
- Primal Kyogre (Waterfall and Origin Pulse*)
- White Kyurem (Ice Fang and Ice Burn)
- Mega Sceptile (Fury Cutter and Frenzy Plant*)
- Mega Rayquaza (Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent)
- Mega Mewtwo Y (Psycho Cut and Ice Beam)
- Mega Greninja (Water Shuriken and Hydro Cannon*)
- Black Kyurem (Dragon Tail and Freeze Shock)
- Mega Mewtwo X (Psycho Cut and Ice Beam)
- Mega Chesnaught (Vine Whip and Seed Bomb+)
- Shadow Kyogre (Waterfall and Origin Pulse*)
No legendaries? Any well levelled Water, Grass or Ice attacker will do the job.
Can you solo Groudon?
No. Groudon needs at least two trainers, even with maxed level 50 attackers, and the Earthquake version is the toughest. Bring a friend, or two to be safe.
Need people to raid with? My Discord is friendly and always willing to help.
Why Groudon is worth raiding
- Groudon is the 9th best Ground attacker on Pokémon GO Hub with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades* (16.10 DPS).
- Primal Groudon is the best Ground attacker in the game.
Precipice Blades* is one of the best moves in the game, and it’s what makes Groudon good. If yours doesn’t have it, you’ll need an Elite Charged TM.
Matt's takePrimal Groudon will come back at some point, so use every Groudon raid to get one with good IVs and Precipice Blades, ready to go Primal the moment it returns.
Groudon’s rival, Kyogre, works the same way. See my Kyogre raid guide.
FAQ
What is Groudon's hundo CP in Pokémon GO?
2351 CP from raids, or 2939 CP when weather boosted by Sunny weather.
What is Groudon weak to?
Water, Grass and Ice type attacks.
Can you solo Groudon?
No. Groudon needs at least two trainers, even with maxed level 50 attackers.
What is Groudon's best moveset?
Mud Shot and Precipice Blades*. Precipice Blades needs an Elite Charged TM if your Groudon doesn't already have it.
Is Groudon worth raiding?
Yes. Pokémon GO Hub ranks Groudon the 9th best Ground attacker, and Primal Groudon is the best Ground attacker in the game, so a good Groudon is worth having for when Primal raids return.
Get Matt's full take
The extended write-up on Patreon has Matt’s commentary, what to prioritise and Matt’s own plan.