Groudon vs Arceus
Arceus has the higher base stat total (720 vs 670), Arceus is faster (base Speed 120 vs 90), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Groudon: 1× at best against Arceus; Arceus: 1× at best against Groudon).
The Hoenn land legendary and the creator Pokémon.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Groudon | Arceus |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 100 | 120 (higher) |
| Attack | 150 (higher) | 120 |
| Defense | 140 (higher) | 120 |
| Sp. Atk | 100 | 120 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 90 | 120 (higher) |
| Speed | 90 | 120 (higher) |
| Total | 670 | 720 (higher) |
| Bulk | 330 | 360 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Arceus is faster (120 vs 90 base Speed), has the higher Sp. Atk (120 vs 100), and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (360 vs 330), but Groudon has the higher Attack (150 vs 120).
Groudon is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (150 vs 120)
Arceus is ahead on
- is faster (120 vs 90 base Speed)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (120 vs 100)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (360 vs 330)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Groudon: Drought; Arceus: Multitype), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Groudon has 142 Speed and Arceus has 172, so Arceus moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Groudon | Arceus |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 90 | 120 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 142 | 172 |
Type matchup, both ways
Groudon (Ground) attacking Arceus
Ground 1×. Using only its own type, Groudon hits Arceus for 1× with Ground moves (normal damage).
Arceus (Normal) attacking Groudon
Normal 1×. Using only its own type, Arceus hits Groudon for 1× with Normal moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Groudon: Water 2× (super effective), Grass 2× (super effective), Ice 2× (super effective).
- Arceus: Fighting 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Groudon
- Drought. Summons strong sunlight for five turns upon entering battle (eight with a Heat Rock).
Arceus
- Multitype. Changes Arceus's type and form to match its held Plate.
Size, generation and evolution
Groudon is taller (3.5 m vs 3.2 m for Arceus), and Groudon is heavier (950 kg vs 320 kg for Arceus).
| Detail | Groudon | Arceus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 3.5 m | 3.2 m |
| Weight | 950 kg | 320 kg |
| Generation | 3 (Hoenn) | 4 (Sinnoh) |
| Evolution line | Groudon (does not evolve) | Arceus (does not evolve) |
Groudon (#0383) is a Ground-type Continent Pokémon from Hoenn, first seen in Generation 3, a Legendary Pokémon. Groudon does not evolve.
Arceus (#0493) is a Normal-type Alpha Pokémon from Sinnoh, first seen in Generation 4, a Mythical Pokémon. Arceus does not evolve.
Keep exploring
- Open Groudon and Arceus in the Compare tool
- Groudon and Arceus Pokédex pages
- Ground type · Normal type
- Speed tiers