Groudon

• Groudon
• Primal Groudon

“	Groudon has long been described in mythology as the Pokémon that raised lands and expanded continents. This Pokémon took to sleep after a cataclysmic battle with Kyogre.	„
	~ Pokédex, Pokémon Ruby

“	Through Primal Reversion and with nature's full power, it will take back its true form. It can cause magma to erupt and expand the landmass of the world.	„
	~ Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

Summary

Groudon is a Ground-type Legendary Pokémon. Along with Kyogre and Rayquaza, Groudon is a part of the Weather Trio. Groudon possesses the ability to expand continents. In ancient times it came in conflict with Kyogre, a Pokémon with the ability to expand the oceans.

Powers and Stats

Tier: High 6-A, possibly higher | 5-B

Key: Base | Primal

Name: Groudon

Origin: Pokémon (Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, their remake Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire)

Gender: Genderless

Age: Several millions of years old

Classification: Pokémon, Continent Pokémon, Legendary Pokémon, Super-Ancient Pokémon, Personification of the Land

Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Earth Manipulation, Fire Manipulation, Magma Manipulation, Heat Manipulation, Explosion Manipulation, Electricity Manipulation, Light Manipulation, Teleportation, Weather Manipulation in its presence (Intense heat and sunlight), Fear Manipulation, Statistics Amplification, Underground BFR, Immunity (within reason) to Electric-type moves, Energy Manipulation, Healing, Purification (Type 3 with Rest), Enhanced Senses, Possibility for Status Effect Inducement, Longevity, Resistance to Poison, Acid and Rock based attacks as well as Sleep Manipulation, Statistics Reduction, Primal Reversion | Same as base but to a greater degree, and with additional ability to completely Negate Water-based attacks, Immunity to Burns, No longer resistant to Rock but now resists Steel, Bug, Fire, and Fairy-type moves.

Attack Potency: Multi-Continent level, possibly higher (Stated in the legend to have raised continents and fought Regirock, Registeel and Regice in the manga) | Planet level (Together with Primal Kyogre was heavily implied to be capable of stopping the Grand Meteor Delta)

Speed: At least FTL, likely higher (Vastly faster than non-Legendary Pokémon like Poliwrath, and even Pokemon like the Legendary titans) | At least FTL, likely higher (Faster than before)

Lifting Strength: Class Z (Can raise continents with its own power) | At least Class Z, likely higher (Much stronger than before)

Striking Strength: Multi-Continent level, possibly higher (In its fight against Kyogre, they destroyed and created continents) | Planet level (Equal to Primal Kyogre)

Durability: Multi-Continent level, possibly higher (Took beatings from Kyogre who is its equal) | Planet level (Took attacks from Primal Kyogre who is its equal)

Stamina: Superhuman (Fought Kyogre for over three weeks without stopping. Far superior to average pokemon)

Range: Extended Melee Range. Thousands of kilometers with certain moves of various types | Extended melee range. Planetary with certain moves of various types

Standard Equipment: Red Orb (Allows it to immediately undergo Primal Reversion), Fire Gem (Boosts the power of Groudon's first Fire-type move by 30%)

Intelligence: Below Average normally (Capable of coherent speech between other Pokémon, a degree of understanding of commands and social situations, and can solve minor puzzles, though still mostly driven by instinct), Gifted in battle (Should be superior to 3rd stage Pokémon and are able to consistently fight the likes of Machamp which have mastered all martial arts, as well as Alakazam)

Weaknesses: Weak to Water, Grass, and Ice-type moves, though Drought reduces the effectiveness of Water-type moves. Is prone to blind rage. Drought can't activate during the heavy rain of Primordial Sea or when the mysterious air current of Delta Stream appears | Weak to Ground-type moves and is especially weak to Water-type moves, though Desolate Land completely nullifies Water-type moves. Remains prone to blind rage

Feats:

Created an artificial sun that released a beam.

Notable Attacks/Techniques:

• Drought: Base Groudon only. Summons harsh sunlight when it starts to battle. The harsh sunlight can strengthen any Fire-type attacks while also weakening any Water-type attacks in the battle; it can also allow the move Solar Beam to be used instantly.
• Desolate Land: Primal Groudon only. Affects weather in the same way as Drought. However, the heat is now so intense that it completely nullifies Water-type moves.
• Hot Blooded: One of a series of Abilities that appeared in Pokémon Conquest. It allows Groudon to passively restore health while standing on lava/magma, soil, or sand.
• Eruption: Groudon launches multiple fiery rocks up into the air from its mouth that rain down on the opponent.
• Precipice Blades: Groudon's signature move. Groudon manipulates the earth, causing multiple spears of earth to stab the opponent that explode upon contact.
• Thunder: Groudon fires off a massive bolt of electricity from its body that can cause paralysis. Its accuracy is increased under rain but decreased under sunny conditions.
• Hyper Beam: Groudon charges a black and purple orb of energy in its mouth which it then fires off as a beam. Unlike most Pokémon Groudon does not appear to need to recharge afterwards.
• Solar Beam: Groudon charges up and fires a green beam of solar energy from its mouth. Even under cloudy conditions Groudon can still charge up the attack rather quickly.
• Flamethrower: Groudon fires off a destructive jet of flames from its mouth that can cause burns.
• Fissure: Groudon opens up a fissure in the ground to BFR the opponent.
• Mud Shot: Groudon fires off a stream of mud from its mouth that also reduces the opponent's speed.
• Rock Tomb: Groudon throws a series of rocks at the opponent which also reduces their speed.
• Bulk Up: Groudon tenses its muscles to bulk up its body raising its attack and defense.
• Rest: Groudon falls asleep and heals back up to peak condition. This leaves it asleep for a bit however.
• Ancient Power: Groudon manipulates nearby rocks with an ancient power and hurls them at the opponent. This may raise all of Groudon's stats.
• Scary Face: Groudon makes a scary face at the opponent to lower their speed.
• Earth Power: Groudon causes the ground beneath the opponent to erupt with power. This may lower their special defense.
• Lava Plume: Groudon torches everything around it to strike all of its opponents. It also hits its allies and has a high chance of causing a burn.
• Earthquake: Groudon sets off an earthquake to strike all of its opponents. This also hits its allies.
• Fire Blast: Groudon fires off a star-shaped blast of fire that has a chance of causing a burn.
• Hammer Arm: Groudon hammers down one of its arms. This also lowers Groudon's speed.
• Slash: Groudon slashes at the opponent with its claws. It has a high chance of dealing critical damage.

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Discussions

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