Geodude (Pokémon)

Tentacruel #073: Tentacruel
Pokémon
#075: Graveler Graveler
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Geodude (disambiguation).
Geodude
イシツブテ Isitsubute
#074
074Geodude.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type
Rock Ground
Category
Rock Pokémon
Abilities
Rock Head or Sturdy Sand Veil
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#074
Johto
#034
Hoenn
#057
Sinnoh
#031
Regional Browser numbers
Fiore
R-064
Almia
R-041
Oblivia
R-047 N-067
Height
1'04"
Imperial
0.4 m
Metric
Weight
44.1 lbs.
Imperial
20.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Brown
Catch rate
255 (33.3%)
Body style
Body04.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F074.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Mineral group 16 cycles
(4080 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
1
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 73 Battle Exp.: Unknown

Geodude (Japanese: イシツブテ Isitsubute) is a dual-type Rock/Ground Pokémon.

It evolves into Graveler starting at level 25, which evolves into Golem when traded.

Biology

Geodude is a gray boulder Pokémon. It has bulging, rocky eyebrows and trapezoidal eyes with brown irises. Its arms are muscular with five-fingered hands. Geodude uses its arms to climb steadily up steep mountain paths. Geodude is proud of its sturdy body and will bash against others of its kind in a contest of sorts to prove whose body is harder. The longer it lives, the more chipped and worn its body becomes.

Geodude can be most often found on mountain trails, fields, under rocks, or in caves. It will sit still in these areas, which is why it is often mistaken for rocks. It is often stepped on, and will sometimes swing its arms in anger when this occurs. When Geodude sleeps deeply, it buries itself halfway into the ground. Once buried, it will not awaken even if someone steps on it. In the morning, Geodude rolls downhill in search of food.

In the anime

 
Geodude in the anime

Major appearances

Brock's Geodude

Brock had a Geodude that he used in Kanto and Johto before giving it to his brother, Forrest, on his departure to Hoenn.

Other

Danny, the Navel Island Gym Leader, used one to help create and ride a sled as part of the challenges in Navel Maneuvers. It reappeared in a flashback in A Way Off Day Off and in another flashback in Hello, Pummelo!.

Roxanne used one in her battle with Ash in Winner by a Nosepass.

Geodude and its evolved forms were the loyal subjects of King Onix in Hooked on Onix.

Roark used his Geodude against Paul in Shapes of Things to Come! and Ash in O'er the Rampardos we Watched!.

Minor appearances

Multiple Geodude appeared in Battle Aboard the St. Anne.

A Geodude was among the Pokémon seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral.

A pink Geodude appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in In the Pink.

A Geodude under the ownership of an unnamed Trainer was treated by Nurse Joy in The Joy of Pokémon.

Geodude also appeared in The Power of One.

A Geodude was one of the sick Pokémon in a Pokémon Center in Carrying On!.

A fantasized Geodude appeared in Beauty and the Breeder where it participated in a Pokémon beauty contest.

A Geodude was partnered with two Team Rocket trainees in Training Daze.

Multiple Geodude also appeared in Celebi: Voice of the Forest, Pokémon Heroes and Destiny Deoxys.

A Geodude made a brief cameo in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew and Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

Several Geodude and its evolved form, Graveler, appeared in Steeling Peace of Mind! and Saving the World From Ruins!.

Two Geodude made a cameo in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

A Geodude made a brief appearance under the ownership of a Trainer in the Lily of the Valley Conference in An Old Family Blend!.

A Geodude is set to appear in M16.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG016 Geodude May's Pokédex Geodude, the Rock Pokémon. Geodude has incredibly high defensive power, making it virtually resistant to any physical attacks.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP015 Geodude Dawn's Pokédex Geodude, the Rock Pokémon. Geodude is often found on mountain roads with half of its body buried in the ground so it can observe mountain travelers.

In the manga

In the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Main article: Brock's Geodude

Brock uses a Geodude in The Electric Tale of Pikachu. He uses it in his Gym battle against Ash in Play Misty For Me.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Geodude makes cameos in the Red, Green & Blue arc in Onix is On! standing next to Brock, suggesting that he is its owner and in Raging Rhydon as a wild Pokémon.

Brock is seen with no less than eight Geodude on the jacket of Volume 8. The Geodude octet is later seen in The Last Battle III, attempting to halt the Magnet Train with a combined Magnitude.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

Shū has a Geodude in the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Hareta catches a Geodude on Iron Island in Serious Training on Iron Island!!.

Roark's Geodude appeared in a flashback where it tried to comfort him when he was young after his father pushed him too hard to become a Gym Leader.

In the TCG

Main article: Geodude (TCG)

In the TFG

One Geodude figure has been released.

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Geodude is the final Poké Float to appear. As the Unown float around the top half of the screen, Geodude floats across the bottom with its arms outstretched, providing a solid base for fighting. After it leaves the screen, there will be no Poké Floats on the screen for a few seconds, before Squirtle pops up and restarts the cycle.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Found in fields and mountains. Mistaking them for boulders, people often step or trip on them.
Blue
Yellow Commonly found near mountain trails, etc. If you step on one by accident, it gets angry.
Stadium When traveling uphill, if it encounters a raised step, it cleverly hoists itself up and over using its two arms.
Generation II
Gold Most people may not notice, but a closer look should reveal that there are many Geodude around.
Silver It uses its arms to steadily climb steep mountain paths. It swings its fists around if angered.
Crystal Proud of their sturdy bodies, they bash against each other in a contest to prove whose is harder.
Stadium 2 Most people may not notice, but a closer look should reveal that there are many Geodude around.
Generation III
Ruby The longer a Geodude lives, the more its edges are chipped and worn away, making it more rounded in appearance. However, this Pokémon's heart will remain hard, craggy, and rough always.
Sapphire When Geodude sleeps deeply, it buries itself halfway into the ground. It will not awaken even if hikers step on it unwittingly. In the morning, this Pokémon rolls downhill in search of food.
Emerald It climbs mountain paths using only the power of its arms. Because they look just like boulders lining paths, hikers may step on them without noticing.
FireRed Its round form makes it easy to pick up. Some people have used them to hurl at each other in a snowball fight.
LeafGreen Found in fields and mountains. Mistaking them for boulders, people often step or trip on them.
Generation IV
Diamond Many live on mountain trails and remain half buried while keeping an eye on climbers.
Pearl It is impossible to distinguish from rocks. It slams against others in contests of hardness.
Platinum At rest, it looks just like a rock. Carelessly stepping on it will make it swing its fists angrily.
HeartGold Most people may not notice, but a closer look should reveal that there are many Geodude around.
SoulSilver It uses its arms to steadily climb steep mountain paths. It swings its fists around if angered.
Generation V
Black At rest, it looks just like a rock. Carelessly stepping on it will make it swing its fists angrily.
White
Black 2 At rest, it looks just like a rock. Carelessly stepping on it will make it swing its fists angrily.
White 2
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Blue
Uncommon Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, and Victory Road
Blue (Japan)
Unknown Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, and Victory Road
Yellow
Common Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, and Victory Road
Generation II
Gold Silver
Common
Seven
Routes 45, 46, Mt. Mortar, Dark Cave, Union Cave, Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel
Team Rocket HQ
Crystal
Common
Seven
Routes 33, 45, 46, Mt. Mortar, Dark Cave, Union Cave, Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel
Team Rocket HQ
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Common Routes 111, 114, Victory Road, Safari Zone (Rock Smash)
Granite Cave (walking and Rock Smash)
Emerald
Common Routes 111, 114, Victory Road, Safari Zone (Rock Smash)
Granite Cave (walking and Rock Smash)
Magma Hideout (walking)
FireRed LeafGreen
Common Victory Road, Mt. Moon (walking)
Kindle Road, Sevault Canyon, Rock Tunnel, Cerulean Cave, Mt. Ember (Tall grass/walking and Rock Smash)
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Common Routes 206, 207, 210, 214, and 215, Oreburgh Gate, Ruin Maniac Cave, Oreburgh Mine, Mt. Coronet
Platinum
Common Routes 206, 207, 210, and 214, Oreburgh Gate, Ruin Maniac Cave, Oreburgh Mine, Mt. Coronet
HeartGold SoulSilver
Common
Five
Routes 45 and 46, Union Cave, Dark Cave, Ruins of Alph, Mt. Mortar, Cliff Cave, Victory Road, Rock Tunnel, Mt. Moon, Cerulean Cave
Team Rocket HQ
Pal Park
Mountain
Pokéwalker
Rugged Road, Volcano Path, and Night Sky's Edge
Generation V
Black White
None Breed Graveler
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
Icy Cave
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Snap Valley
Pokémon Channel Viridian Forest
Pokémon Pinball Mt. Moon
Rock Mountain
Indigo Plateau
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/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/Darkness
Mt. Bristle (1F-9F)
Pokémon Ranger Krokka Tunnel
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Marine Cave
Peril Cliffs
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Rasp Cavern
Fire Temple
Pokémon Rumble Rocky Cave
Pokémon Rumble Blast Canyon: Rugged Flats
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure Cavern Zone

In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Rapid Spin Geodude English United States 5 December 13 to 19, 2002; January 31 to February 5, 2003

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Gold Silver   Everstone (8%)
Crystal
Ruby Sapphire   Everstone (5%)
Emerald
Diamond Pearl   Everstone (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold SoulSilver   Everstone (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
40
100 - 147 190 - 284
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
30
31 - 90 58 - 174
30
31 - 90 58 - 174
20
22 - 79 40 - 152
Total:
300
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 30.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
1/2
Power
3/3 ★★★
Skill
1/2
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
2/2 ★★
Total
10/13 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ¼×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ¼×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ¼×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ¼×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35
00Start Defense Curl Normal Status 0000 —% 40
044 Mud Sport Ground Status 0000 —% 15
088 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000 —% 20
1111 Rock Throw Rock Physical 05050 09090% 15
1515 Magnitude Ground Physical 0000 100100% 30
1818 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20
2222 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 09090% 10
2525 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100100% 15
2929 Selfdestruct Normal Physical 200200 100100% 5
3232 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100100% 20
3636 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 —% 20
3939 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10
4343 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100100% 5
4646 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15
5050 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 08080% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Geodude
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Geodude
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
  TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
  TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
  TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
  TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
  TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
  TM23 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15
  TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
  TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
  TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
  TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
  TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
  TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09595 100}}100% 15
  TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 —}}—% 10
  TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 120120 085}}85% 5
  TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 05050 080}}80% 10
  TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
  TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
  TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
  TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
  TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
  TM59 Incinerate Fire Special 03030 100}}100% 15
  TM64 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100}}100% 5
  TM69 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000 —}}—% 20
  TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
  TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
  TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
  TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
  TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
  TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
  TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
  HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Geodude
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Geodude
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Autotomize Steel Status —% 15
Block Normal Status —% 5
Curse Ghost Status —% 10
Endure* Normal Status —% 10
Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20
Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100 90% 10
Mega Punch Normal Physical 80 85% 20
Rock Climb Normal Physical 90 85% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Geodude in Generation V
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Geodude in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Geodude
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Geodude
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
B W B2 W2 Block Normal Status —% 5
B W B2 W2 Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10
B W B2 W2 Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Iron Defense Steel Status —% 15
B W B2 W2 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Stealth Rock Rock Status —% 20
B W B2 W2 Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5
B W B2 W2 ThunderPunch Electric Physical 75 100% 15
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Geodude can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Geodude cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Geodude
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Geodude
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World moves

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Icy Cave Rock Climb Normal Physical 90 85% 20
Icy CaveLv.10 Stealth Rock Rock Status —% 20
  • A superscript level indicates that Geodude can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Geodude
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Geodude
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
     
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Pinball RS
     
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
   
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 074.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 9.1%
Friend Area: Mt. Deepgreen
Phrases
51%-100% HP My control's great for picking up and pitching rocks!
26%-50% HP My HP's gone down halfway...
1%-25% HP I'm bushed... I can't throw rocks with any power...
Level up All right! Leveled up!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up All right! Leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Ground  Poké Assist:  
( Rock )
Field move:  
(Crush ×1)
Loops: 8 Min. exp.: 20 Max. exp.: 36
Browser entry  
Geodude may be found lying on the ground. It has the power to crush small rocks.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Rock  Poké Assist:  
( Rock )
Field move:  
(Crush ×1)
Browser entry  
It hurls stones to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Rock   
( Rock )
Past
 
( Normal )
 
(Crush ×1)
Past
 
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It triggers rockfalls to attack.
Attack ●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack ●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
  PokéPark Pad entry:
Geodude can often be found playing in the Cavern Zone. They really enjoy Blaziken's Boulder Bash!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
  Strong:    Weak:   
PokéPark Pad entry:
They are Rhyperior's friends, but they are treated like his subordinates. It bothers them a bit.
  HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

 
Unevolved
Geodude
 Rock  Ground 
 
Level 25


 
First evolution
Graveler
 Rock  Ground 
 
Trade


 
Second evolution
Golem
 Rock  Ground 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
       
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
       
       
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
       
       
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
       
       
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
     
     
  For other sprites and images, please see Geodude images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

Geodude may be based on the "pet rock". However, Geodude may be intended to be nothing more than a living boulder.

Name origin

Geodude may be a combination of the prefix geo (earth) and dude (a slang word for a male). It may also be from geode (a usually hollow volcanic rock with crystal inside) and dude.

Isitsubute is a combination of 石 ishi (stone) and 礫 tsubute (throwing stones), literally meaning "a stone throwing stones."

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese イシツブテ Isitsubute From ishi and tsubute
  French Racaillou From racaille and caillou
  Spanish Geodude Same as English name
  German Kleinstein From klein, Stein, and Einstein
  Italian Geodude Same as English name
  Korean 꼬마돌 Ggomadol Literally "Baby rock" or "Rock kid"
  Mandarin Chinese 小拳石 Xiǎoquánshí Literally "Small fist rock"
  Cantonese Chinese 小拳石 Síukyùhnsehk Literally "Small fist rock"



Related articles

External links

Notes


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