#074 Geodude

#074 Geodude

Height0.4 m(1'04")
Weight20 kg(44.1 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 1

Geodude's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 40
221
Attack 80
196
Defense 100
236
Sp. Atk 30
96
Sp. Def 30
96
Speed 20
76
921
Type Effectiveness

Geodude Abilities

Protects against recoil damage.

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Sand VeilHidden

Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

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Geodude Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Tacklenormalphysical40100Level 1A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Defense CurlnormalstatusLevel 1The user curls up and boosts its Defense stat.
Rock PolishrockstatusLevel 6The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This sharply boosts the user's Speed stat.
Rolloutrockphysical3090Level 10The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. This attack becomes more powerful each time it hits.
Bulldozegroundphysical60100Level 12The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Rock Throwrockphysical5090Level 16The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to inflict damage.
Smack Downrockphysical50100Level 18The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. If the target is in the air, it will be knocked down to the ground.
Self Destructnormalphysical200100Level 24The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.
Stealth RockrockstatusLevel 28The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Rock Blastrockphysical2590Level 30The user attacks by hurling hard rocks at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Earthquakegroundphysical100100Level 34The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
Explosionnormalphysical250100Level 36The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.
Double Edgenormalphysical120100Level 40A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Stone Edgerockphysical10080Level 42The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Body Slamnormalphysical85100TMThe user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Brick Breakfightingphysical75100TMThe user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Diggroundphysical80100TMThe user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
Earth Powergroundspecial90100TMThe user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Fire Blastfirespecial11085TMThe target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Fire Punchfirephysical75100TMThe target is attacked with a fiery punch. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Flamethrowerfirespecial90100TMThe target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Flingdarkphysical100TMThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Focus Punchfightingphysical150100TMThe user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move.
Gyro Ballsteelphysical100TMThe user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.
High Horsepowergroundphysical9595TMThe user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
Iron DefensesteelstatusTMThe user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat.
MetronomenormalstatusTMThe user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.
Mud Shotgroundspecial5595TMThe user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Mud Slapgroundspecial20100TMThe user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Rock Sliderockphysical7590TMLarge boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
Rock Tombrockphysical6095TMThe user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.
SandstormrockstatusTMA five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.
Scary Facenormalstatus100TMThe user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Stomping Tantrumgroundphysical75100TMDriven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny DayfirestatusTMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Thunder Punchelectricphysical75100TMThe target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
BlocknormalstatusEggThe user blocks the target's way with arms spread wide to prevent the target from fleeing.
CurseghoststatusEggA move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.
Dynamic Punchfightingphysical10050EggThe user attacks by punching the target with full concentrated power. This also confuses the target.
Flailnormalphysical100EggThe user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power.
Hammer Armfightingphysical10090EggThe user swings its strong, heavy fist at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the user's Speed stat.
Mega Punchnormalphysical8085EggThe target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.
Wide GuardrockstatusEggThe user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn.

Geodude Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Red

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.

In Other Languages

Geodude's Japanese name is Isitsubute (イシツブテ). Here are all the official names for Geodude across different languages:

JapaneseイシツブテIsitsubute
Korean꼬마돌
Chinese (Traditional)小拳石
FrenchRacaillou
GermanKleinstein
SpanishGeodude
ItalianGeodude
Chinese (Simplified)小拳石

Geodude Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time3,840 steps(15 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate255
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium Slow
Base Experience60

How to Get Geodude

Geodude can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Geodude in every game where it is available:

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FAQ

About Geodude

Geodude is a Rock/Ground-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 300, Geodude is classified as a Rock Pokémon and is part of the Geodude → Graveler → Golem → Alolan Geodude evolution line.

In competitive play, Geodude is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Rock Head and Sturdy and Sand Veil, which allow it to function as a reliable lead with built-in survivability. Geodude is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Geodude can learn 86 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.4m tall and weighing 20kg, Geodude has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Kanto region games.