Pokemon Go Primal Groudon Raid Guide: Weaknesses & best counters
NianticDue to the World of Wonders season, Primal Groudon is coming back to Pokemon Go with a special Raid Day. However, as one of the most powerful creatures in the game, you’ll need to know its weaknesses and best counters to be able to take it down. Here they are.
The addition of Primal Reversion in Pokemon Go is a pretty big deal, as Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre are considered to be two of the strongest Pokemon of all time – and that’s something that is reflected in the popular mobile game too.
Primal Groudon in particular is now the top Fire-type and Ground-type attacker for Raids, so having one on your team is a very good idea.
If you missed out on getting Primal Groudon before, you’ll have another chance when it returns to Pokemon Go on Saturday, March 23, from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM local time.
Before you can add it to your collection, though, you’ll need to defeat it. To help you out, we’ve rounded up Primal Groudon’s weaknesses and counters below.
Contents
- Primal Groudon weaknesses in Pokemon Go
- Primal Groudon counters in Pokemon Go
- How to get Primal Groudon in Pokemon Go
- Can Primal Groudon be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
Primal Groudon weaknesses in Pokemon Go
Primal Groudon is a dual Ground/Fire-type Pokemon which means it’s weak against Ground and Water-type attacks. Focus on Water-type attacks as these will deal 4x damage.
On the flip side, Primal Groudon is resistant to Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Poison, and Steel-type attacks, so avoid using those where possible as they won’t be very effective.
Primal Groudon counters in Pokemon Go
Here are some of the best counters you can use against Primal Groudon:
| POKEMON | BEST MOVESET | |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Swampert |  | Water Gun & Hydro Cannon |
| Mega Blastoise |  | Water Gun & Hydro Cannon |
| Mega Gyarados |  | Waterfall & Aqua Tail |
| Kyogre |  | Waterfall & Surf |
| Feraligatr |  | Water Gun & Hydro Cannon |
| Kingler |  | Bubble & Crabhammer |
| Samurott |  | Waterfall & Hydro Cannon |
| Empoleon |  | Waterfall & Hydro Cannon |
| Sharpedo |  | Waterfall & Hydro Pump |
| Salamence |  | Dragon Tail & Hydro Pump |
If you don’t have any of the counters listed above, simply focus on your strongest Water-type Pokemon and make sure they know Water-type attacks.
Ground-type Pokemon are decent backup options, but with an opponent this strong, you’ll want to take advantage of that 4x weakness to Water-type attacks.
How to get Primal Groudon in Pokemon Go
The only way players can get Primal Groudon in the game is through a Primal Raid. Once Primal Groudon is defeated, you’ll get the chance to capture a standard Groudon, which comes with plenty of Primal Energy used to trigger its Primal form.
Luckily for players, with the World of Wonders event, Primal Groudon will be available once more on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM.
The Pokemon CompanyCan Primal Groudon be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
Yes, Primal Groudon can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, and players will have the chance to find one during the event.
Primal Groudon’s Shiny form was released the same day this particular version was released in the game, on February 18, 2023. Just keep in mind that the odds are very low and there’s no technique to ensure you’ll find one.
That’s all you need to know about Primal Groudon’s weaknesses and best counters in Pokemon Go. For more game content, check our list below:
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