[[Category:Rock/Ground-type Pokémon]][[Category:Generation I Pokémon]] [[Category:Brown Pokémon]]
Geodude (イシツブテ Ishitsubute) is a Rock/Ground-type Pokémon. It can evolve into Graveler starting at level 25.
Geodude Pt Sprite
Biology
This Pokémon has a rock for a head, no nose, and two long arms that start with a bulging muscle and end with rock hands resembling a human's. Geodude is one of the few Pokémon to appear in every Pokémon game.
Special Abilities
Geodude can have the ability Rock Head or the ability Sturdy. Rock Head prevents Geodude from suffering recoil damage from using attacks like Double-Edge. Sturdy causes all OHKO moves to be negated. Geodude most frequently are found in fields and on mountains. People step or trip on them from time to time, mistaking them for rocks. Its arms are so strong that it can use them to climb mountains. Rhyperior sometimes accidentally shoot Geodude from their cannon-like arms.
In the Anime
Geodude is a recurring character in the Pokémon anime. It first appeared in the fifth episode, "Showdown in Pewter City," used by Gym Leader Brock to battle Ash. Brock became a travel companion of Ash and owned Geodude for the first five seasons. Navel Island Gym Leader Danny and Rustboro City Gym Leader Roxanne have also used Geodude. In the anime, Geodude is able to levitate above the ground.
Game Info
Locations
| Geodude Locations | ||
| Version(s) | Location | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Red/Blue | Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, and Victory Road | Uncommon |
| Yellow | Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, and Victory Road | Common |
| Gold/Silver | Routes 45, 46, Mt. Mortar, Union Cave, Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel | Common |
| Crystal | Routes 45, 46, Mt. Mortar, Union Cave, Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel | Common |
| Ruby/ Sapphire | Routes 111, 114, Victory Road, Safari Zone, Granite Cave | One |
| Emerald | Routes 111, 114, Granite Cave, Magma Hideout, Victory Road, Safari Zone | Common |
| FireRed/ LeafGreen | One Island, Seven Island, Victory Road, Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, Cerulean Cave | Common |
| Diamond/ Pearl | Routes 206, 207, 210, 214, and 215, Oreburgh Gate, Maniac Tunnel, Oreburgh Mine, Mt. Coronet | Common |
| Platinum | Routes 206, 207, 210, 214, Oreburgh Gate, Maniac Tunnel, Oreburgh Mine, Mt. Coronet | Common |
| HeartGold/ SoulSilver | Routes 45 and 46, Union Cave, Dark Cave, Ruins of Alph, Mt. Mortar, Cliff Cave, Victory Road, Rock Tunnel, Mt. Moon, Cerulean Cave | Unknown |
Side Game Locations
| Geodude Locations | |
| Game(s) | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Snap | Valley |
| Pokémon Channel | Viridian Forest |
| Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire | Wilderness (Sapphire Field) |
| Pokémon Trozei! | Phobos Drill, Endless Level 24, Forever Level 24, Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team | Mt. Steel (5F-8F) Buried Relic (16F-20F) Wish Cave (12F-14F) Southern Cavern (1F-6F) |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Mt. Bristle (1F-9F) |
| Pokémon Ranger | Krokka Tunnel |
| Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Marine Cave, Peril Cliffs |
| Pokémon Rumble | Rocky Cave |
Pokédex Entries
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Side Game Data
| No. | Pokémon | Group | Field Move | Poké Assist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-041 |  Geodude
|
Rock |  Crush 1
|
 Rock
|
| Capture Points[Notes 1] | 126 | On Sight[Notes 2] | Disguised as Chunky Rock, runs away. | |
| Browser Entry | ||||
| It hurls stones to attack. | ||||
| Notes | ||||
Origin
Name Origin
Geodude's name comes from the word "Geode" as in a rock with a sparkly inside, and "Dude," usually used to describe a certain kind of male person. It's name could also come from "Geode" and "Magnitude", which is also one of the moves that Geodude can learn.
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data