groudon

Groudon is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Ground

Abilities:

• Drought: Summons harsh sunlight in battle, boosting Fire-type moves and weakening Water-type moves.
• Hidden Ability - None: Groudon does not have a hidden ability.

Physical Characteristics:

• Groudon is a large, dinosaur-like Pokémon with a robust and muscular build.
• It has a red body with black markings, resembling land masses.
• Its head is adorned with sharp spikes, and it has powerful claws and a segmented tail.
• Its eyes are fierce and yellow with black pupils.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Groudon is known to dwell deep within the earth, where it sleeps in magma chambers.
• It is considered a guardian of land, having the ability to expand continents.
• Rarely seen by humans, it emerges only under certain conditions, often associated with volcanic activity.
• Groudon is solitary and territorial, defending its domain against threats.

In Battle:

• Groudon is a formidable physical attacker with high Defense and Attack stats.
• Signature moves include Earthquake, Precipice Blades, and Eruption.
• Its Drought ability synergizes well with Fire-type moves, making it versatile in battle.
• It is strong against Electric, Rock, and Poison types but vulnerable to Water and Ice types.
• In its Primal Reversion form, Groudon gains the Fire type and the ability Desolate Land, which nullifies Water-type moves.

Evolution:

• Groudon does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon.
• However, it can undergo Primal Reversion with the Red Orb, becoming Primal Groudon.

Interesting Facts:

• Groudon is part of the weather trio with Kyogre and Rayquaza, representing land, sea, and sky.
• In Pokémon mythology, Groudon is said to have once clashed with Kyogre over the expansion of land and sea.
• Its design is inspired by various mythological and prehistoric creatures, often linked to the concept of land formation and volcanic activity.
• Groudon was the mascot for Pokémon Ruby and Omega Ruby.

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• Ruby: GROUDON has long been described in mythology as the Pokémon that raised lands and expanded continents.This Pokémon took to sleep after a cataclysmic battle with KYOGRE.
• Sapphire: GROUDON has the power to scatter rain clouds and make water evaporate with light and heat.It came as a savior to people who had been suffering from terrible floods.
• Emerald: GROUDON has appeared in mythology as the creator of the land. It sleeps in magma underground and is said to make volcanoes erupt on awakening.
• Firered: This legendary Pokémon is said to represent the land. It went to sleep after dueling KYOGRE.
• Leafgreen: This legendary Pokémon is said to represent the land. It went to sleep after dueling KYOGRE.
• Diamond: It had been asleep in underground magma ever since it fiercely fought KYOGRE long ago.
• Pearl: It had been asleep in underground magma ever since it fiercely fought KYOGRE long ago.
• Platinum: It had been asleep in underground magma ever since it fiercely fought KYOGRE long ago.
• Heartgold: Said to have expanded the lands by evaporating water with raging heat. It battled titanically with KYOGRE.
• Soulsilver: Said to have expanded the lands by evaporating water with raging heat. It battled titanically with KYOGRE.
• Black: It had been asleep in underground magma ever since it fiercely fought Kyogre long ago.
• White: It had been asleep in underground magma ever since it fiercely fought Kyogre long ago.
• Black-2: It had been asleep in underground magma ever since it fiercely fought Kyogre long ago.
• White-2: It had been asleep in underground magma ever since it fiercely fought Kyogre long ago.
• X: Said to have expanded the lands by evaporating water with raging heat. It battled titanically with Kyogre.
• Y: This legendary Pokémon is said to represent the land. It went to sleep after dueling Kyogre.
• Omega-Ruby: Groudon is said to be the personification of the land itself. Legends tell of its many clashes against Kyogre, as each sought to gain the power of nature.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Through Primal Reversion and with nature’s full power, it will take back its true form. It can cause magma to erupt and expand the landmass of the world.