Groudon vs Garchomp
Groudon has the higher base stat total (670 vs 600), Garchomp is faster (base Speed 102 vs 90), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Groudon: 1× at best against Garchomp; Garchomp: 1× at best against Groudon).
Two Ground-type heavy hitters from Hoenn and Sinnoh.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Groudon | Garchomp |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 100 | 108 (higher) |
| Attack | 150 (higher) | 130 |
| Defense | 140 (higher) | 95 |
| Sp. Atk | 100 (higher) | 80 |
| Sp. Def | 90 (higher) | 85 |
| Speed | 90 | 102 (higher) |
| Total | 670 (higher) | 600 |
| Bulk | 330 (higher) | 288 |
Who has the edge?
Groudon has the higher Attack (150 vs 130), has the higher Sp. Atk (100 vs 80), and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (330 vs 288), but Garchomp is faster (102 vs 90 base Speed).
Groudon is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (150 vs 130)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (100 vs 80)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (330 vs 288)
Garchomp is ahead on
- is faster (102 vs 90 base Speed)
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; Garchomp: Sand Veil, Rough Skin), 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 Garchomp has 154, so Garchomp moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Groudon | Garchomp |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 90 | 102 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 142 | 154 |
Type matchup, both ways
Groudon (Ground) attacking Garchomp
Ground 1×. Using only its own type, Groudon hits Garchomp for 1× with Ground moves (normal damage).
Garchomp (Dragon/Ground) attacking Groudon
Dragon 1×, Ground 1×. Using only its own types, Garchomp hits Groudon for 1× with Dragon moves (normal damage) and 1× with Ground moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Groudon: Water 2× (super effective), Grass 2× (super effective), Ice 2× (super effective).
- Garchomp: Ice 4× (super effective), Dragon 2× (super effective), Fairy 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).
Garchomp
- Sand Veil. Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
- Rough Skin (hidden ability). Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.
Size, generation and evolution
Groudon is taller (3.5 m vs 1.9 m for Garchomp), and Groudon is heavier (950 kg vs 95 kg for Garchomp).
| Detail | Groudon | Garchomp |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 3.5 m | 1.9 m |
| Weight | 950 kg | 95 kg |
| Generation | 3 (Hoenn) | 4 (Sinnoh) |
| Evolution line | Groudon (does not evolve) | Gible → Gabite → Garchomp |
Groudon (#0383) is a Ground-type Continent Pokémon from Hoenn, first seen in Generation 3, a Legendary Pokémon. Groudon does not evolve.
Garchomp (#0445) is a Dragon/Ground-type Mach Pokémon from Sinnoh, first seen in Generation 4, a pseudo-legendary (a fan term, not an official category) Pokémon. Its evolution line is Gible → Gabite → Garchomp.
Keep exploring
- Open Groudon and Garchomp in the Compare tool
- Groudon and Garchomp Pokédex pages
- Ground type · Dragon/Ground weaknesses
- Speed tiers