Geodude

Geodude
Rock Pokémon
Geodude that have lived a long life have had all their edges smoothed out until they’re totally round. They also have a calm, quiet disposition.
Geodude is No. 0074 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Rock and Ground-type Rock Pokémon. Geodude that have lived a long life have had all their edges smoothed out until they’re totally round. They also have a calm, quiet disposition. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Geodude first belongs to Generation I. Geodude does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Defense, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Rock Head, Sturdy and Sand Veil, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Geodude at a glance
- Type
- ROCKGROUND
- Weak to
- WATER4×GRASS4×ICE2×FIGHTING2×GROUND2×STEEL2×
- Best base stat
- Defense — 100
- Abilities
- Rock Head, Sturdy, Sand Veil (Hidden)
- Next evolution
- Graveler — Level 25
- Height
- 0.4 m
- Weight
- 20.0 kg
- Generation
- Generation I
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture rate
- 255
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Geodude is hit by each type:
Very weak to
Weak to
Resists
Strongly resists
Immune to
Based on Rock / Ground typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
Most people may not notice, but a closer look should reveal that there are many GEODUDE around.
It uses its arms to steadily climb steep mountain paths. It swings its fists around if angered.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | 40 | 100 |
| 6 | Defense Curl | NORMAL | — | — |
| 11 | Rock Throw | ROCK | 50 | 90 |
| 16 | Magnitude | GROUND | — | 100 |
| 21 | Self Destruct | NORMAL | 200 | 100 |
| 26 | Harden | NORMAL | — | — |
| 31 | Rollout | ROCK | 30 | 90 |
| 36 | Earthquake | GROUND | 100 | 100 |
| 41 | Explosion | NORMAL | 250 | 100 |
