Groudon vs Rayquaza
Rayquaza has the higher base stat total (680 vs 670), Rayquaza is faster (base Speed 95 vs 90), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Groudon: 0× at best against Rayquaza; Rayquaza: 1× at best against Groudon).
Weather trio of Hoenn: Rayquaza is the one that calms Kyogre and Groudon.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Groudon | Rayquaza |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 100 | 105 (higher) |
| Attack | 150 | 150 |
| Defense | 140 (higher) | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 100 | 150 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 90 | 90 |
| Speed | 90 | 95 (higher) |
| Total | 670 | 680 (higher) |
| Bulk | 330 (higher) | 285 |
Who has the edge?
Rayquaza is faster (95 vs 90 base Speed), has the higher Sp. Atk (150 vs 100), and takes no damage from Groudon’s Ground moves, but Groudon has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (330 vs 285).
Groudon is ahead on
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (330 vs 285)
Rayquaza is ahead on
- is faster (95 vs 90 base Speed)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (150 vs 100)
- takes no damage from Groudon’s Ground moves
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; Rayquaza: Air Lock), 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 Rayquaza has 147, so Rayquaza moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Groudon | Rayquaza |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 90 | 95 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 142 | 147 |
Type matchup, both ways
Groudon (Ground) attacking Rayquaza
Ground 0×. Using only its own type, Groudon hits Rayquaza for 0× with Ground moves (no effect).
Rayquaza (Dragon/Flying) attacking Groudon
Dragon 1×, Flying 1×. Using only its own types, Rayquaza hits Groudon for 1× with Dragon moves (normal damage) and 1× with Flying moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Groudon: Water 2× (super effective), Grass 2× (super effective), Ice 2× (super effective).
- Rayquaza: Ice 4× (super effective), Rock 2× (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).
Rayquaza
- Air Lock. Negates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself.
Size, generation and evolution
Rayquaza is taller (7 m vs 3.5 m for Groudon), and Groudon is heavier (950 kg vs 206.5 kg for Rayquaza).
| Detail | Groudon | Rayquaza |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 3.5 m | 7 m |
| Weight | 950 kg | 206.5 kg |
| Generation | 3 (Hoenn) | 3 (Hoenn) |
| Evolution line | Groudon (does not evolve) | Rayquaza (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.
Rayquaza (#0384) is a Dragon/Flying-type Sky High Pokémon from Hoenn, first seen in Generation 3, a Legendary Pokémon. Rayquaza does not evolve.
Keep exploring
- Open Groudon and Rayquaza in the Compare tool
- Groudon and Rayquaza Pokédex pages
- Ground type · Dragon/Flying weaknesses
- Speed tiers