Groudon

Groudon
Groudon's official artwork from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
Games	Brawl
Move	Overheat
Rarity	Rare
Article on Bulbapedia	Groudon (Pokémon)

“	Anyone who touches the scorching body of this Pokémon takes damage. It’s massive. An effective strategy is to stand by it and protect yourself.	”
—Pokémon Encyclopedia, Smash Bros. DOJO!!

Groudon (グラードン, Groudon) is a creature in the Pokémon media franchise.

Origin

Groudon is a Ground-type Legendary Pokémon and the version mascot of Pokémon Ruby and, in its Primal form, of Pokémon Omega Ruby. Groudon is categorized within the Pokédex at #383 as the "Continent Pokémon". It is the embodiment of landmasses, and its originally unique ability Drought is able to summon strong sunlight on the battlefield.

Overheat is a special Fire-type move with 130 (140 before Generation VI) base power and 90% accuracy which lowers by two levels the user's Special Attack stat after each successful use. Groudon is able to learn it by TM or TR in every generation where it is available, usually by TM50.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

As a Poké Ball Pokémon

Groudon in the Pokémon Stadium 2 stage.

Groudon can be summoned by a Poké Ball: upon appearing it remains stationary, occasionally turning around, roaring, or moving its head or tail, and uses Overheat, covering itself with a fiery aura which damages all opponents which come in contact with it. Its size makes it hard to avoid when it first appears.

Groudon's effect is very similar to Moltres' one, except Groudon is much larger (approximately twice the size) and lasts longer. However, Groudon's attack is significantly weaker: while touching Moltres can sometimes result in a OHKO, touching Groudon does rather low damage (7% lower belly, 15% mouth, 10% everywhere else) with decent knockback, being incapable of KOing until high percentages (110% for mouth, 150% for body, and lower belly around 285%). While avoiding Groudon can be difficult, Groudon is arguably one of, if not the least effective legendary Pokémon in the game, due to its low damage output and difficulty to KO.

Glitch

If Groudon is summoned in an enclosed area that's smaller than Groudon (such as a custom stage with a 1×1 area surrounded by solid objects), it will get stuck, freeze, have no damage hitboxes, and will never despawn.

Trophy

Groudon's trophy in Brawl

Groudon

A Continent Pokémon. In ancient times, it brought about droughts to save people who had suffered from floods. It is normally found in the profound depths of the earth, where it slumbers in magma. With a mighty roar, it uses Earthquake to shake the ground and mow down enemies. In battle, it summons sunlight to bathe the area. It once had an epic battle with Kyogre.

: Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire

: Pokémon Emerald

Sticker

Name	Game	Effect	Fighter(s)
Groudon	Pokémon series	Resistance +14	Pikachu Pokémon Trainer Lucario Jigglypuff

Groudon (Pokémon series)

In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Groudon has no gameplay role, only appearing as a trophy.

Trophy

Groudon's trophy is exclusive to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, where it is part of the Legend of Pokémon Ruby & Pokémon Sapphire Trophy Box.

Groudon's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Groudon

Groudon is called the Continent Pokémon, and that's not just because it lives on them. Legend has it that Groudon actually created the continents. It has a rivalry with Kyogre, said to have created the oceans, and they apparently had an epic battle long ago. Perhaps our world was born from this great battle between land and sea.

: Pokémon Ruby & Pokémon Sapphire (03/2003)

: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

Groudon is called the Continent Pokémon, and that's not just because it lives on them. Legend has it that Groudon actually created the continents. It has a rivalry with Kyogre, said to have created the oceans, and they apparently had an epic battle long ago. Perhaps it was this battle of land and sea that created the world as we know it.

: Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire (07/2003)

: Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Spirits

Groudon once again does not appear as a Poké Ball Pokémon. Groudon does appear as a spirit that can be enhanced once it hits level 99, which can be enhanced into Primal Groudon.

No.	Image	Name	Type	Class	Slots	Base	Max	Base	Max	Base	Max	Ability	Series
498		Groudon		★★	2	1784	7164	1035	4155	749	3009	Can Be Enhanced at Lv. 99	Pokémon Series
499		Primal Groudon		★★★	2	3373	10148	1784	5367	1460	4391	Fire/Explosion Resist ↑	Pokémon Series

Gallery

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  Groudon's official artwork from Brawl.

Names in other languages

Language	Name
Japanese	グラードン, Groudon
English	Groudon
French	Groudon
German	Groudon
Spanish	Groudon
Italian	Groudon
Chinese	固拉多
Korean	그란돈, Groudon
Dutch	Groudon
Russian	Граудон