geodude

Geodude is a Rock/Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Rock / Ground

Abilities:

• Rock Head: Prevents recoil damage from moves that cause recoil.
• Sturdy: Prevents being knocked out in one hit, leaving at least 1 HP if at full health.
• Hidden Ability - Sand Veil: Boosts the Pokémon's evasion in a sandstorm.

Physical Characteristics:

• Geodude is a small, round, rock-like Pokémon with a rugged, grey exterior.
• It has a pair of muscular arms that protrude from its body, which it uses for locomotion and combat.
• Its eyes are characterized by a determined expression, and it has a broad mouth.
• Geodude's body is often mistaken for a rock, allowing it to blend into its surroundings.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Geodude is typically found in rocky areas such as mountains, caves, and quarries.
• It is known for its tenacity, often seen clinging to steep cliffs or rolling down mountainsides.
• It tends to gather in groups with others of its kind, and they can be found partially buried in the ground.
• Geodude enjoys basking in the sun and is often seen lying still for long periods.

In Battle:

• Geodude is a defensive Pokémon, excelling in physical defense but having lower special defense and speed.
• Notable moves include Rock Throw, Earthquake, and Explosion, which take advantage of its Rock and Ground typing.
• It is strong against Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, and Flying types due to its dual typing.
• Geodude is weak against Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, and Steel-type moves.

Evolution:

• Geodude evolves into Graveler starting at level 25.
• Graveler further evolves into Golem when traded.

Interesting Facts:

• Geodude's design is inspired by the concept of living rocks and the rugged terrain of mountainous regions.
• In the Pokémon anime, Geodude is often depicted as a reliable and sturdy companion, exemplified by Brock's Geodude.
• Despite its rocky appearance, Geodude can float in the air, a trait that often surprises trainers.
• Geodude's resemblance to ordinary rocks has led to many accidental encounters with trainers who inadvertently step on them in the wild.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: Found in fields and mountains. Mistaking themfor boulders, people often step or trip on them.
• Blue: Found in fields and mountains. Mistaking themfor boulders, people often step or trip on them.
• Yellow: Commonly found near mountain trails, etc.If you step on one by accident, it gets angry.
• Gold: Most people may not notice, but a closer lookshould reveal that there are many GEODUDE around.
• Silver: It uses its arms to steadily climb steep mountainpaths. It swings its fists around if angered.
• Crystal: Proud of their sturdy bodies, they bash againsteach other in a contest to prove whose is harder.
• Ruby: The longer a GEODUDE lives, the more its edges are chipped and worn away, making it more rounded in appearance.However, this Pokémon’s heart will remain hard, craggy, and rough always.
• Sapphire: When GEODUDE sleeps deeply, it buries itself halfway into the ground. It will not awaken even if hikers stepon it unwittingly. In the morning, this Pokémon rolls downhill in search of food.
• Emerald: It climbs mountain paths using only the power of its arms. Because they look just like boulders lining paths, hikers may step on them without noticing.
• Firered: Its round form makes it easy to pick up. Some people have used them to hurl at each other in a snowball fight.
• Leafgreen: Found in fields and mountains. Mistaking them for boulders, people often step or trip on them.
• Diamond: Many live on mountain trails and remain half buried while keeping an eye on climbers.
• Pearl: It is impossible to distinguish from rocks. It slams against others in contests of hardness.
• Platinum: At rest, it looks just like a rock. Carelessly stepping on it will make it swing its fists angrily.
• Heartgold: Most people may not notice, but a closer look should reveal that there are many GEODUDE around.
• Soulsilver: It uses its arms to steadily climb steep mountain paths. It swings its fists around if angered.
• Black: At rest, it looks just like a rock. Carelessly stepping on it will make it swing its fists angrily.
• White: At rest, it looks just like a rock. Carelessly stepping on it will make it swing its fists angrily.
• Black-2: At rest, it looks just like a rock. Carelessly stepping on it will make it swing its fists angrily.
• White-2: At rest, it looks just like a rock. Carelessly stepping on it will make it swing its fists angrily.
• X: Found in fields and mountains. Mistaking them for boulders, people often step or trip on them.
• Y: It is impossible to distinguish from rocks. It slams against others in contests of hardness.
• Omega-Ruby: The longer a Geodude lives, the more its edges are chipped and worn away, making it more rounded in appearance. However, this Pokémon’s heart will remain hard, craggy, and rough always.
• Alpha-Sapphire: When Geodude sleeps deeply, it buries itself halfway into the ground. It will not awaken even if hikers step on it unwittingly. In the morning, this Pokémon rolls downhill in search of food.
• Sun: Its round body makes it easy to pick up, but it is hard and heavy. It’s dangerous to play with them as if they were snowballs.
• Moon: There are plenty of them to be found along any road. A scholar with too much free time once counted a hundred of them along a single route.
• Ultra-Sun: Geodude that have lived a long life have had all their edges smoothed out until they’re totally round. They also have a calm, quiet disposition.
• Ultra-Moon: It uses both hands to climb precipitous cliffs. People who see it in action have been known to take up bouldering.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: Commonly found near mountain trails and the like. If you step on one by accident, it gets angry.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: Commonly found near mountain trails and the like. If you step on one by accident, it gets angry.
• Legends-Arceus: Makes its home in mountainous regions, using its arms to climb along harsh mountain roads. Can be troublesome—carelessly kicking one will cause it to fly into a rage and chase after you.