Competitive Information for Groudon (primal) [Sun/Moon]
Base Stats for Groudon-Primal
Ground / Fire
Abilities:
Desolate LandDesolate Land: On switch-in, extremely harsh sunlight begins until this Ability is not active in battle.
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
0.5x
0x
0.5x
0.5x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
2x
0.5x
0.5x
4x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Groudon-primal? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sun/Moon generation metagame.
Common team mates for Groudon-primal in Pokemon Sun/Moon:
XerneasFerrothornJellicentAudino-MegaGastrodonMaractusSnorlaxSalamence-MegaNecrozma-Dawn-WingsSmeargle
XerneasFerrothornJellicentAudino-MegaGastrodonMaractusSnorlaxSalamence-MegaNecrozma-Dawn-WingsSmeargle
Groudon is pretty popular Ground and Fire-typed Pokemon. Groudon are common Pokemon to see in the SM metagame. Groudon's only type-related weaknesses are Ground and Water.
Species: Groudon-Primal
Item: Red Orb
Ability: Desolate Land
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Precipice Blades / Earthquake
- Fire Punch
- Swords Dance
- Thunder Wave
Item: Red Orb
Ability: Desolate Land
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Precipice Blades / Earthquake
- Fire Punch
- Swords Dance
- Thunder Wave
Physical Tank Groudon-Primal (Popular/Trending)
Groudon is a legendary Physical Tank. It was designed to take a great amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Desolate Land changes the weather to Intense Sunlight when Groudon is sent out onto the field. This help boosts all fire attacks while the Sunlight remains active.
♦ Precipice Blades is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Ground-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Fire Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Groudon's attack by 2 stages).
♦ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Fire Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Groudon's attack by 2 stages).
♦ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Groudon-Primal
Item: Red Orb
Ability: Desolate Land
Nature: Hardy
EVs: 196 Hp / 12 Atk / 68 Def / 52 SpA / 52 SpD / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Eruption
- Bulk Up
- Swords Dance
- Thunder Wave
Item: Red Orb
Ability: Desolate Land
Nature: Hardy
EVs: 196 Hp / 12 Atk / 68 Def / 52 SpA / 52 SpD / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Eruption
- Bulk Up
- Swords Dance
- Thunder Wave
Physical Wall Groudon-Primal (Popular/Trending)
Groudon is a legendary Physical Wall. It's meant to take a good amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Desolate Land changes the weather to Intense Sunlight when Groudon is sent out onto the field. This help boosts all fire attacks while the Sunlight remains active.
♦ Eruption is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Fire-type move (less power as Groudon's hp decreases).
♦ Bulk Up is a status move (raises your Groudon's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Groudon's attack by 2 stages).
♦ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
♦ Bulk Up is a status move (raises your Groudon's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Groudon's attack by 2 stages).
♦ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Groudon-Primal
Item: Groundium Z / Passho Berry
Ability: Desolate Land
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Double-Edge / Return
- Fire Punch
- Shadow Claw
Item: Groundium Z / Passho Berry
Ability: Desolate Land
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Double-Edge / Return
- Fire Punch
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Groudon-Primal (Desolate Land)
Groudon is a legendary Physical Sweeper. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Desolate Land changes the weather to Intense Sunlight when Groudon is sent out onto the field. This help boosts all fire attacks while the Sunlight remains active.
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Groudon's last move failed).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Fire Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Groudon's last move failed).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Fire Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Groudon-Primal
Item: Firium Z / Passho Berry
Ability: Desolate Land
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Eruption / Overheat
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Solar Beam
- Thunderbolt
Item: Firium Z / Passho Berry
Ability: Desolate Land
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Eruption / Overheat
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Solar Beam
- Thunderbolt
Special Sweeper Groudon-Primal (Desolate Land)
Groudon is a legendary Special Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Desolate Land changes the weather to Intense Sunlight when Groudon is sent out onto the field. This help boosts all fire attacks while the Sunlight remains active.
♦ Eruption is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Fire-type move (less power as Groudon's hp decreases).
♦ Overheat is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Groudon's special attack by 2 stages).
♦ Earth Power is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. hits turn 2. no charge in sunlight).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Overheat is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Groudon's special attack by 2 stages).
♦ Earth Power is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. hits turn 2. no charge in sunlight).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Groudon-primal? These builds have been optimized for Sun/Moon Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sun/Moon generation metagame.
Common team mates for Groudon-primal in Pokemon Sun/Moon:
XerneasFerrothornJellicentAudino-MegaGastrodonMaractusSnorlaxSalamence-MegaNecrozma-Dawn-WingsSmeargle
XerneasFerrothornJellicentAudino-MegaGastrodonMaractusSnorlaxSalamence-MegaNecrozma-Dawn-WingsSmeargle
Species: Groudon-Primal
Item: Groundium Z / Passho Berry
Ability: Desolate Land
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Rock Slide
- Double-Edge / Return
- Fire Punch
Item: Groundium Z / Passho Berry
Ability: Desolate Land
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Rock Slide
- Double-Edge / Return
- Fire Punch
Doubles Physical Sweeper Groudon-Primal (Desolate Land)
Groudon is a legendary Physical Sweeper. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Desolate Land changes the weather to Intense Sunlight when Groudon is sent out onto the field. This help boosts all fire attacks while the Sunlight remains active.
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent pkmn speed by 1 stage).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Fire Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent pkmn speed by 1 stage).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Fire Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Groudon-Primal
Item: Firium Z / Passho Berry
Ability: Desolate Land
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Eruption / Lava Plume
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Solar Beam
- Thunderbolt
Item: Firium Z / Passho Berry
Ability: Desolate Land
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Eruption / Lava Plume
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Solar Beam
- Thunderbolt
Doubles Special Sweeper Groudon-Primal (Desolate Land)
Groudon is a legendary Special Sweeper. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Desolate Land changes the weather to Intense Sunlight when Groudon is sent out onto the field. This help boosts all fire attacks while the Sunlight remains active.
♦ Eruption is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Fire-type move (less power as Groudon's hp decreases).
♦ Lava Plume is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fire-type move (30% chance to burn adjacent pokemon).
♦ Earth Power is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. hits turn 2. no charge in sunlight).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Lava Plume is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fire-type move (30% chance to burn adjacent pokemon).
♦ Earth Power is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. hits turn 2. no charge in sunlight).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Groudon-primal learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Groudon-primal can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Groudon-primal
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar Beam
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
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