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==Biology== |
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− | Groudon is a red, black, grey, and white Pokémon. It has white spikes on its tail and neck. It has white sharp claws and it also has white toes. It has a greyish underbelly. It has a large tail with three sharp, white spikes appearing on the left hand side and right hand side of its tail. A black pattern also goes along its body. |
+ | Groudon is a red, black, grey, and white Pokémon with yellow eyes. It has white spikes on its tail and neck. It has white sharp claws on both its hand and it also has white toes. It has a greyish underbelly. It has a large tail with three sharp, white spikes appearing on the left hand side and right hand side of its tail. A black pattern also goes along its body. |
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+ | As Primal Groudon, it becomes larger and has a deep crimson body. The spikes on both sides of its body, tail, jagged teeth and underbelly are black, with the spikes on the tail becoming longer and facing diagonally, instead of being straight. The four blades at the end of its tail are now split. Its sharp claws on its hands and its claws on its feet remain pure white. Both of Primal Groudon's hands bear an Omega symbol on them. The markings on its body and the Omega symbols it bears glow bright yellow as if lava is flowing inside of it, including the inside of its mouth and around its eyes, which changes to an orange red color. |
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==Evolution== |
==Evolution== |
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− | '''Groudon''' does not evolve. However, in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it is capable of |
+ | '''Groudon''' does not evolve. However, in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it is capable of devolving into its Primal Form. |
==Game Info== |
==Game Info== |
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In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team/Blue Rescue Team]], Groudon appears as one of the main villains. After the hero, the partner, and the [[Alakazam]]'s Team discovered the truth about Ninetales' Legend, he causes an earthquake and, later in the game, the hero and the partner have to go to the deep of [[Magma Cavern]] to save Alakazam`s Team, defeating Groudon. After his defeat, he can be recruitable to the Rescue Team. He has a minor appearance in the next game, when he appears as an illusion created by [[Uxie]]. It is one of the heaviest Pokémon, as can be observed in the RSE Pokédex. |
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team/Blue Rescue Team]], Groudon appears as one of the main villains. After the hero, the partner, and the [[Alakazam]]'s Team discovered the truth about Ninetales' Legend, he causes an earthquake and, later in the game, the hero and the partner have to go to the deep of [[Magma Cavern]] to save Alakazam`s Team, defeating Groudon. After his defeat, he can be recruitable to the Rescue Team. He has a minor appearance in the next game, when he appears as an illusion created by [[Uxie]]. It is one of the heaviest Pokémon, as can be observed in the RSE Pokédex. |
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− | In Super Smash Bros. Brawl he makes an appearance as an assist trophy and like the other ancient Pokémon from [[Emerald]]/[[Sapphire]]/[[Ruby]] |
+ | In Super Smash Bros. Brawl he makes an appearance as an assist trophy and like the other ancient Pokémon from [[Emerald]]/[[Sapphire]]/[[Ruby]] it makes a non-playable appearance. Groudon will on the screen as a very large Pokémon and will glow a red color making it a fire attacker. He will be completely invincible and will launch any fighter away from it except the one who uses it, because of this, it can be used as somewhat of a shield. Groudon will not attackm but will turn around and roar. |
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A false one also appeared in the 6th Pokémon Movie, [[Jirachi: Wish Maker]] which a [[Team Magma]] scientist tried to create, but the experiment failed ending in a massive Groudon-like monster. |
A false one also appeared in the 6th Pokémon Movie, [[Jirachi: Wish Maker]] which a [[Team Magma]] scientist tried to create, but the experiment failed ending in a massive Groudon-like monster. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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− | *Groudon is the heaviest Pokémon, with 2094.4 lbs, or 950 kg. |
+ | *Groudon is the heaviest Pokémon, with 2094.4 lbs., or 950 kg. |
**Due to this, Groudon is extremely easy to capture with a [[Heavy Ball]]. |
**Due to this, Groudon is extremely easy to capture with a [[Heavy Ball]]. |
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*Groudon and [[Torterra]] are the same species. They are both known as the '''Continent Pokémon'''. |
*Groudon and [[Torterra]] are the same species. They are both known as the '''Continent Pokémon'''. |
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− | *Groudon is the only pure {{Type|Ground}}-type [[Legendary Pokémon]]. |
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− | *Groudon is the only non-{{Type|Fire}} type Pokémon to learn [[Eruption]] and [[Fire Blast]] via level up. |
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− | *Though it becomes {{Type|Ground}} - {{Type|Fire}} when it devolves. |
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*In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, the player doesn't fight the real Groudon. [[Uxie]] created a hologram of Groudon that can fight. |
*In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, the player doesn't fight the real Groudon. [[Uxie]] created a hologram of Groudon that can fight. |
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*It is the only Pokémon that naturally has the ability [[Drought]]. The only other Pokémon is [[Ninetales]], which is capable of having it in the [[Dream World]] and [[Charizard]], which gains this ability when using the Charizardite Y in battle. |
*It is the only Pokémon that naturally has the ability [[Drought]]. The only other Pokémon is [[Ninetales]], which is capable of having it in the [[Dream World]] and [[Charizard]], which gains this ability when using the Charizardite Y in battle. |
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− | *Despite being Kyogre's ultimate rival, Groudon's typing puts it at a massive disadvantage. The only type |
+ | *Despite being Kyogre's ultimate rival, Groudon's typing puts it at a massive disadvantage. The only type effective move Groudon learns against Kyogre is [[Solar Beam]]; however, as Groudon is a physical-based Pokémon, this is another disadvantage because Kyogre is special-based. |
*An evil clone made in the likeness of Groudon appears in the movie [[Jirachi: Wish Maker]]; It is several times larger with tentacle-like appendages protruding from its back. |
*An evil clone made in the likeness of Groudon appears in the movie [[Jirachi: Wish Maker]]; It is several times larger with tentacle-like appendages protruding from its back. |
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*Groudon might be based on the Behemoth from Judeo-Christian religion. |
*Groudon might be based on the Behemoth from Judeo-Christian religion. |
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Revision as of 14:13, 18 September 2014
Template:Groudon Groudon (Japanese: グラードン Guraudon) is a Ground-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation III. Groudon is the Version Mascot for Pokémon Ruby and Pokemon Omega Ruby. It is a Primal Pokémon as well.
Biology
Physiology
Groudon is a red, black, grey, and white Pokémon with yellow eyes. It has white spikes on its tail and neck. It has white sharp claws on both its hand and it also has white toes. It has a greyish underbelly. It has a large tail with three sharp, white spikes appearing on the left hand side and right hand side of its tail. A black pattern also goes along its body.
As Primal Groudon, it becomes larger and has a deep crimson body. The spikes on both sides of its body, tail, jagged teeth and underbelly are black, with the spikes on the tail becoming longer and facing diagonally, instead of being straight. The four blades at the end of its tail are now split. Its sharp claws on its hands and its claws on its feet remain pure white. Both of Primal Groudon's hands bear an Omega symbol on them. The markings on its body and the Omega symbols it bears glow bright yellow as if lava is flowing inside of it, including the inside of its mouth and around its eyes, which changes to an orange red color.
Evolution
Groudon does not evolve. However, in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it is capable of devolving into its Primal Form.
Game Info
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team/Blue Rescue Team, Groudon appears as one of the main villains. After the hero, the partner, and the Alakazam's Team discovered the truth about Ninetales' Legend, he causes an earthquake and, later in the game, the hero and the partner have to go to the deep of Magma Cavern to save Alakazam`s Team, defeating Groudon. After his defeat, he can be recruitable to the Rescue Team. He has a minor appearance in the next game, when he appears as an illusion created by Uxie. It is one of the heaviest Pokémon, as can be observed in the RSE Pokédex.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl he makes an appearance as an assist trophy and like the other ancient Pokémon from Emerald/Sapphire/Ruby it makes a non-playable appearance. Groudon will on the screen as a very large Pokémon and will glow a red color making it a fire attacker. He will be completely invincible and will launch any fighter away from it except the one who uses it, because of this, it can be used as somewhat of a shield. Groudon will not attackm but will turn around and roar.
Locations
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Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
Ruby and Sapphire | Cave of Origin (Ruby Only) | One |
FireRed and LeafGreen | Trade | None |
Emerald | Terra Cave | One |
Diamond and Pearl | Pal Park | None |
Platinum | Pal Park | None |
HeartGold and SoulSilver | Embedded Tower (Requires Red Orb) (SoulSilver Only) | One |
Black and White | Trade | None |
Black 2 and White 2 | Mystery Gift (Japan only) | None |
X and Y | Transfer | None |
Side Game Locations
Locations | |
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Game(s) | Area(s) |
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire | Bonus Field (Ruby Field) |
Pokémon Trozei! | Random Agent Cards, Mr. Who's Den |
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team | Magma Cavern Pit (3F) |
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Shimmer Desert (Interior) |
Pokémon Ranger | Jungle Relic (during mission) |
In Pokémon Rumble Blast, Groudon can be encountered if the launch pad leading to the boss fight is shining, but only if the main story has been finished. There is roughly a 5% chance of the "!" launch pad shining.
Pokédex Entries
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Sprites
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Appearances
In the anime
Groudon had a fight with Kyogre at the place where Kyogre slept. Groudon appeared in the Pokémon Anime in Gaining Groudon!, and The Scuffle Of Legends!, debuting with Kyogre as well. Team Magma and Team Aqua were competing to gain both legendaries. Team Aqua, as it turned out, tricked Magma leader Maxie by taking Kyogre even after they had Groudon. Ash's Pikachu then shocked Groudon's cargo container and released it to fight against a rampaging Kyogre.
A false one also appeared in the 6th Pokémon Movie, Jirachi: Wish Maker which a Team Magma scientist tried to create, but the experiment failed ending in a massive Groudon-like monster.
Trivia
- Groudon is the heaviest Pokémon, with 2094.4 lbs., or 950 kg.
- Due to this, Groudon is extremely easy to capture with a Heavy Ball.
- Groudon and Torterra are the same species. They are both known as the Continent Pokémon.
- In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, the player doesn't fight the real Groudon. Uxie created a hologram of Groudon that can fight.
- It is the only Pokémon that naturally has the ability Drought. The only other Pokémon is Ninetales, which is capable of having it in the Dream World and Charizard, which gains this ability when using the Charizardite Y in battle.
- Despite being Kyogre's ultimate rival, Groudon's typing puts it at a massive disadvantage. The only type effective move Groudon learns against Kyogre is Solar Beam; however, as Groudon is a physical-based Pokémon, this is another disadvantage because Kyogre is special-based.
- An evil clone made in the likeness of Groudon appears in the movie Jirachi: Wish Maker; It is several times larger with tentacle-like appendages protruding from its back.
- Groudon might be based on the Behemoth from Judeo-Christian religion.
Etymology
Groudon's name originated from the words "Ground" and "Geddon". Geddon's meaning being to crack the ground.
Gallery
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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