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    Geodude Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

    Varno Harris II
    Varno Harris II
    Publish Date: May 20, 2026

    Pokemon Guide

    Geodude Pokemon Guide

    Geodude is a Rock and Ground-type Pokemon known for its rocky body, strong Defense and evolution into Graveler. This guide covers Geodude’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Alolan Geodude form information.

    Rock type Pokemon iconGround type Pokemon icon

    Normal Form

    Geodude

    geodude

    Shiny Form

    Shiny Geodude

    geodude

    Regional Form

    Alolan Form

    geodude-alola

    Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Geodude guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

    Geodude Description

    Geodude is a Rock and Ground-type Pokemon that often lives in caves and rocky mountain paths. It evolves into Graveler at Level 25.

    Competitive Overview

    Is Geodude Good in Competitive?

    Geodude is usually not a major competitive Pokemon in standard formats, but it can be useful early because of sturdy physical bulk and Rock/Ground coverage.

    Geodude’s biggest strengths are Defense, Sturdy and strong physical coverage. Its biggest issue is major Water and Grass vulnerability.

    Geodude Quick Facts

    Here are the key facts to know about Geodude, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

    Name

    Geodude

    National Dex

    #0074

    Type

    Rock type Pokemon iconGround type Pokemon icon

    Rock / Ground

    Species

    Rock Pokemon

    Height

    1’04” / 0.4 m

    40 cm

    Weight

    44.1 lbs / 20.0 kg

    20.0 kg

    Abilities

    Rock Head, Sturdy, Sand Veil

    Geodude Stats

    Geodude has high Defense and solid Attack for an early Pokemon, but low Speed and Special Defense.

    Hp
    40
    Attack
    80
    Defense
    100
    Special Attack
    30
    Special Defense
    30
    Speed
    20

    Geodude Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

    Geodude uses Rock, Ground and utility moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Geodude’s most useful and recognizable moves.

    Rock type Pokemon icon

    Rock Throw

    A classic Rock-type attack used throughout the Geodude line.

    Rock type Pokemon icon

    Rock Slide

    Reliable Rock-type coverage against Flying, Fire, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.

    Rock type Pokemon icon

    Stone Edge

    A high-power Rock-type attack with major damage potential.

    Ground type Pokemon icon

    Earthquake

    A powerful Ground-type attack and one of the line’s best moves.

    Ground type Pokemon icon

    Magnitude

    A variable-power Ground-type move tied closely to the Geodude line in older games.

    Ground type Pokemon icon

    Bulldoze

    Ground-type damage that can lower the target’s Speed.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Explosion

    A high-risk move that deals heavy damage at the cost of the user.

    Rock type Pokemon icon

    Stealth Rock

    A strong entry hazard option in games where it is available.

    Geodude All Moves

    Geodude can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Geodude’s move list by learn method.

    Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

    Level-Up Moves
    LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    1Defense Curl Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    1Tackle Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
    6Rock Polish Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status––
    10Rollout Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical3090
    12Bulldoze Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical60100
    16Rock Throw Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical5090
    18Smack Down Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical50100
    24Self Destruct Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical200100
    28Stealth Rock Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status––
    30Rock Blast Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical2590
    34Earthquake Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical100100
    36Explosion Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical250100
    40Double Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
    42Stone Edge Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical10080
    TM Moves
    MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
    TMBrick Break Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical75100
    TMBulldoze Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical60100
    TMCurse Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status––
    TMDig Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical80100
    TMDouble Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
    TMEarth Power Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special90100
    TMEarthquake Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical100100
    TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
    TMFire Blast Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special11085
    TMFire Punch Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical75100
    TMFlamethrower Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special90100
    TMFling Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical–100
    TMFocus Punch Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical150100
    TMGyro Ball Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical–100
    TMHigh Horsepower Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical9595
    TMIron Defense Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status––
    TMMetronome Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMMud Shot Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special5595
    TMMud Slap Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special20100
    TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMRock Blast Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical2590
    TMRock Slide Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical7590
    TMRock Tomb Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical6095
    TMSandstorm Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status––
    TMScary Face Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSmack Down Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical50100
    TMStealth Rock Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status––
    TMStomping Tantrum Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical75100
    TMStone Edge Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical10080
    TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status––
    TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
    TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
    TMThunder Punch Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical75100
    Egg Moves
    MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    Block Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    Curse Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status––
    Dynamic Punch Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical10050
    Flail Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical–100
    Hammer Arm Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical10090
    Mega Punch Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical8085
    Wide Guard Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status––

    Geodude Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

    Geodude is a Rock / Ground-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Normal, Flying, Poison, Rock and Fire-type moves plus an Electric immunity, but leaves it weak to Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass and Ice-type attacks.

    Type

    Rock type Pokemon icon
    Ground type Pokemon icon

    Rock / Ground

    Weaknesses

    Fighting type Pokemon icon
    Ground type Pokemon icon
    Steel type Pokemon icon
    Water type Pokemon icon
    Grass type Pokemon icon
    Ice type Pokemon icon

    Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass, Ice

    Resistances

    Normal type Pokemon icon
    Flying type Pokemon icon
    Poison type Pokemon icon
    Rock type Pokemon icon
    Fire type Pokemon icon

    Normal, Flying, Poison, Rock, Fire

    Immunity

    Electric type Pokemon icon

    Electric

    Geodude Abilities

    Geodude’s abilities support recoil-free attacks, survival at low HP or sandstorm evasion.

    Rock Head

    Prevents recoil damage from applicable moves.

    Sturdy

    Allows Geodude to survive a one-hit knockout from full HP.

    Sand Veil

    Boosts evasion in a sandstorm when this hidden ability is available.

    Geodude Evolution

    Geodude evolves into Graveler at Level 25. Graveler evolves into Golem through trading or compatible evolution methods depending on the game.

    Stage 1

    Geodude

    Rock type Pokemon iconGround type Pokemon icon
    geodude

    Starting form

    Stage 2

    Graveler

    Rock type Pokemon iconGround type Pokemon icon
    graveler

    Evolves from Geodude at Level 25

    Stage 3

    Golem

    Rock type Pokemon iconGround type Pokemon icon
    golem

    Evolves from Graveler by trade or compatible evolution methods

    Regional Form

    Alolan Geodude

    Rock type Pokemon iconElectric type Pokemon icon
    geodude-alola

    Regional form from Alola

    Where to Find Geodude in Pokemon Games

    Geodude’s availability changes by game. It is commonly found in caves, mountains, mines and rocky areas.

    Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
    Game Where to Find Geodude
    Pokemon Red box artPokemon Red Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, Victory Road and Pokemon Mansion.
    Pokemon Blue box artPokemon Blue Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, Victory Road and Pokemon Mansion.
    Pokemon Yellow box artPokemon Yellow Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, Victory Road and Pokemon Mansion.
    Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
    Game Where to Find Geodude
    Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Routes 45 and 46, Dark Cave, Mt. Mortar, Rock Tunnel and Union Cave.
    Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Routes 45 and 46, Dark Cave, Mt. Mortar, Rock Tunnel and Union Cave.
    Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Routes 45 and 46, Dark Cave, Mt. Mortar, Rock Tunnel and Union Cave.
    Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
    Game Where to Find Geodude
    Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Granite Cave, Victory Road and Safari Zone.
    Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Granite Cave, Victory Road and Safari Zone.
    Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Granite Cave, Magma Hideout, Victory Road and Safari Zone.
    Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, Victory Road and Sevii Islands areas.
    Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, Victory Road and Sevii Islands areas.
    Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
    Game Where to Find Geodude
    Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Routes 206, 207, 210, 211 and 214, Oreburgh Gate, Oreburgh Mine, Ravaged Path, Mt. Coronet and Wayward Cave.
    Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Routes 206, 207, 210, 211 and 214, Oreburgh Gate, Oreburgh Mine, Ravaged Path, Mt. Coronet and Wayward Cave.
    Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Routes 206, 207, 210, 211 and 214, Oreburgh Gate, Oreburgh Mine, Ravaged Path, Mt. Coronet and Wayward Cave.
    Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Routes 45 and 46, Dark Cave, Mt. Mortar, Rock Tunnel and Union Cave.
    Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Routes 45 and 46, Dark Cave, Mt. Mortar, Rock Tunnel and Union Cave.
    Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
    Game Where to Find Geodude
    Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon White box artPokemon White Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Trade or migrate from another game.
    Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
    Game Where to Find Geodude
    Pokemon X box artPokemon X Route 18, Glittering Cave, Reflection Cave and Victory Road.
    Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Route 18, Glittering Cave, Reflection Cave and Victory Road.
    Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Granite Cave, Victory Road and Safari Zone.
    Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Granite Cave, Victory Road and Safari Zone.
    Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
    Game Where to Find Geodude
    Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Route 12 and Blush Mountain as Alolan Geodude.
    Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Route 12 and Blush Mountain as Alolan Geodude.
    Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Route 12 and Blush Mountain as Alolan Geodude.
    Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Route 12 and Blush Mountain as Alolan Geodude.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, Victory Road and Cerulean Cave.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, Victory Road and Cerulean Cave.
    Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
    Game Where to Find Geodude
    Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Routes 206, 207, 210, 211 and 214, Oreburgh Gate, Oreburgh Mine, Ravaged Path, Mt. Coronet, Wayward Cave and Grand Underground caves.
    Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Routes 206, 207, 210, 211 and 214, Oreburgh Gate, Oreburgh Mine, Ravaged Path, Mt. Coronet, Wayward Cave and Grand Underground caves.
    Pokemon Legends: Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Deertrack Heights, Oreburrow Tunnel, Aipom Hill, Bathers’ Lagoon, Bolderoll Ravine, Bolderoll Slope, Celestica Ruins, Clamberclaw Cliffs, Gapejaw Bog, Ginkgo Landing, Scarlet Bog, Ursa’s Ring, Veilstone Cape and Worn Bridge.
    Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
    Game Where to Find Geodude
    Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Trade or transfer from another compatible game.
    Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Trade or transfer from another compatible game.
    Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Location data not yet available.
    Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
    Game Where to Find Geodude
    Pokemon Winds and Waves box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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    Geodude FAQ

    Here are quick answers to common questions about Geodude. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.

    What type is Geodude?

    Geodude is a Rock and Ground-type Pokemon. Alolan Geodude is Rock and Electric-type.

    What is Geodude weak against?

    Geodude is weak to Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass and Ice-type moves.

    What does Geodude evolve into?

    Geodude evolves into Graveler at Level 25.

    What are Geodude’s abilities?

    Geodude’s abilities are Rock Head, Sturdy and Sand Veil.

    What are Geodude’s best moves?

    Geodude’s best moves often include Rock Throw, Rock Slide, Stone Edge, Earthquake, Magnitude, Bulldoze, Explosion and Stealth Rock.

    Is Geodude good in Pokemon?

    Geodude is useful early thanks to Defense and Rock/Ground coverage, but it has major Water and Grass weaknesses.

    How do you get Geodude?

    Geodude is commonly found in caves, mines, mountains and rocky routes.

    Does Geodude have an alternate form?

    Yes, Geodude has an Alolan form that is Rock and Electric-type.


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