Geodude is a brownish-gray boulder Pokémon. It has bulging, rocky eyebrows, trapezoidal eyes with brown pupils, and a wide mouth. Its arms are muscular with five-fingered hands. Geodude uses its arms to climb steadily up steep mountain paths. As a result of their physical appearance, Rhyperior sometimes mistake this Pokémon for actual boulders and fire them through their hands.
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. It will even go as far as to compare itself with other species such as Roggenrola and Carbink. The longer it lives, the more chipped and worn its body becomes. Long-lived Geodude are completely smooth and round and they have a calm demeanor. However, Geodude's heart remains rugged and tough, no matter what. Geodude can be most often found on mountain trails and fields, with a scholar counting about 100 of them on just one route. It will sit still in these areas, which is why it is often mistaken for a rock. 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 Alola region, Geodude is made from a magnetic rock with a more silvery appearance. There are areas on Alolan Geodude's body that are especially magnetic and attract iron sand, creating the appearance of black eyebrows and strands of short black hair. Its fingers are fused together, leaving only the thumb and index finger free. Stepping on Alolan Geodude results in an electrical shock and sometimes an angry headbutt. Like regular Geodude, it competes with others by bashing their bodies together. The iron sand sticks to the one with stronger magnetism. The Alolan Golem will fire these Geodude from its back if real rocks are absent.
Main series
Major appearances
In Showdown in Pewter City, Brock was revealed to own a Geodude, marking the anime debut of the species. He used it during his journeys in Kanto and Johto before lending it to his brother Forrest prior to his departure to Hoenn. Geodude reappeared under Brock's command during the Kanto mini-arc depicted in Alola, Kanto! and When Regions Collide!.
Other
In Navel Maneuvers, Danny used a Geodude to help create and ride a sled as part of the challenges. It reappeared in flashbacks in A Way Off Day Off and Hello, Pummelo!.
In Winner by a Nosepass, Roxanne used a Geodude during her Gym battle with Ash. It easily defeated Treecko before losing to Pikachu's Thunder*.
In Hooked on Onix, multiple Geodude were the loyal subjects of an Onix called King Onix.
In Shapes of Things to Come!, Roark used a Geodude during his Gym battle against Paul. It battled his Azumarill and won before losing to Elekid. In O'er the Rampardos we Watched!, Geodude battled Ash's Aipom but was soon defeated.
In Treasure Hunt, Akala Style!, Ash attempted to catch an Alolan Geodude. After a short battle, Alolan Geodude punched Ash's Poké Ball into his face with Thunder Punch and then fled.
In Sparking Confusion!, multiple Geodude, along with a group of Alolan Graveler and an Alolan Golem, caused havoc at Wela Volcano Park after their feeding rituals were disrupted by a group of rock hunters.
In All Out, All of the Time!, an Alolan Geodude was caught by Goh during the Pokémon Catch Adventure Race.
Minor appearances
Multiple Geodude appeared in Battle Aboard the St. Anne.
In Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, a Geodude lived at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In In the Pink, Team Rocket's fantasy featured a pink Geodude.
In The Joy of Pokémon, a Trainer's Geodude was treated by the Nurse Joy of an unnamed island.
In The Power of One, a Geodude sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
A Geodude appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
In Wired for Battle!, a Trainer's Geodude came up as an image in Shingo's laptop.
A Geodude appeared in a fantasy in Type Casting.
In Carrying On!, a sick Geodude was in Way Away Island's Pokémon Center.
In Beauty and the Breeder, a fantasy featured a Geodude participating in a Pokémon beauty contest.
In Training Daze, a Geodude was partnered with two Team Rocket trainees.
Multiple Geodude appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest. Some of them appeared during the movie's opening intro, which was reused for Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.
Multiple Geodude appeared in Destiny Deoxys.
Three Geodude appeared in Training Wrecks, all under the ownership of a Trainer.
A Coordinator's Geodude appeared in Hi Ho Silver Wind!.
A Geodude made a brief cameo in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
A Geodude appeared in Gettin' Twiggy With It!.
A Geodude made a brief cameo in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
Multiple Geodude appeared in Steeling Peace of Mind! and Saving the World From Ruins!.
Two Geodude made a cameo in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
In An Old Family Blend!, a Trainer's Geodude competed in the Lily of the Valley Conference.
In Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad, a Geodude lived in a forest.
In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, multiple Geodude lived at Pokémon Hills. They participated in the battle against the Genesect Army.
Two Geodude appeared in I Choose You!, with one being wild and the other under the ownership of a Trainer. The wild Geodude fell under the control of Marshadow.
Multiple Geodude appeared in Alola, Kanto!, with two each belonging to Trainers, and one of them being an Alolan Geodude. The Alolan Geodude was compared to Brock's Geodude.
In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Alolan Geodude competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but was defeated.
In A Snow Day for Searching!, three Geodude threw a snowball at Goh's Scyther while it was searching for a group of Mankey, hitting it in the face. This caused Scyther to become angry and start chasing them around.
A Geodude appeared in Restore and Renew!.
In Trials of a Budding Master!, Goh caught a Geodude outside the Rock Tunnel. Another Geodude was in a fantasy. Goh's Geodude has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
A Trainer's Geodude appeared in Errand Endurance!.
A Trainer's Geodude appeared in Take My Thief! Please!.
Several Geodude appeared in Battling in the Freezing Raid!.
Two Geodude appeared in JN136.
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May's Pokédex
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Geodude, the Rock Pokémon. Geodude has incredibly high defensive power, making it virtually resistant to any physical attacks.
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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.
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| SM032
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Geodude, Alola Form. The Rock Pokémon. A Rock and Electric type. If you step on a sleeping Geodude, you'll hear a snap, and your body will go numb from its electrical discharge.
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Geodude, the Rock Pokémon. A Rock and Ground type. Geodude's habitat is mostly made up of mountain paths. It gets angry if stepped on, so it's good to be careful in those areas.
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Geodude
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Goh's Rotom Phone
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Geodude, Alolan Form. The Rock Pokémon. A Rock and Electric type. Most Geodude inhabit mountainous paths.
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Pokémon Origins
In File 1: Red, Brock's Geodude fought Red's Charmander and Nidoran♂. It lost to Nidoran♂ after Brock told Red about type advantages and switched out his Charmander.
Ash & Pikachu
Similar to the anime, Roxanne used a Geodude during her Gym battle against Ash.
A Trainer's Geodude appeared in Trust In Each Other!!.
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
- Main article: Brock's Geodude
Brock uses a pair of Geodude in his Gym battle against Ash in Play Misty For Me.
Magical Pokémon Journey
A Geodude appeared in How Do You Do, Pikachu?.
Pocket Monsters DP
A Geodude appeared in PMDP16.
Pocket Monsters HGSS
A Geodude appeared in PMHGSS07, under the ownership of Professor Oak.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Brock's Geodude
In Onix is On!, a Geodude appeared floating next to Brock. He was later seen with six Geodude forming a belt around his jacket in the Yellow chapter. The Geodude sextet was later seen in The Last Battle III, where they were attempting to halt the Magnet Train with a combined Magnitude. Each of them have nicknames, ranging from Geoone to Geosix.
A wild Geodude appeared in Raging Rhydon.
In Tauros the Tyrant, a Team Rocket Grunt used a Geodude in an attempt to catch Green.
In The Jynx Jinx, a Geodude was seen as a silhouette when Green talked about Mew.
In Off Course with Corsola, a Geodude was seen in Union Cave, hiding among the rocks.
Multiple Geodude appeared in Guile from Mawile and Mashing Makuhita.
A Geodude appeared in A Conk on Cranidos's Cranium, under the ownership of a Youngster.
A Geodude appeared in Passing by Probopass and Maneuvering around Magnezone.
Multiple Geodude appeared in Lucky Lucario I.
A Geodude appeared in Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down, under the ownership of a PI at the Safari Zone.
A Geodude appeared in PS585.
A Geodude appeared in a flashback in PS589.
Pokémon Battle Frontier
A Geodude appeared in Enta Arrives at the Battle Frontier!.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
A Geodude appeared in In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!!.
A Geodude appeared in Beauty Contest: The Pokémon Super Contest!!.
Roark's Geodude debuted in a flashback in Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!, where it tried to comfort him when he was young after his father pushed him too hard to become a Gym Leader. It physically debuted in Bonds Connect Across Space-Time....
Hareta caught a Geodude on Iron Island in Serious Training on Iron Island!!.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A Geodude appeared in Let's Aim For The Goal!.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Geodude appeared in a background collage in Catch the Poliwag!.
A Geodude appeared in GDZ21.
Shu caught a Geodude, as seen in GDZ28.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team
A Geodude appeared in I Want to be Human Again!.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Geodude appeared in The Legendary Pokémon Appears!!.
Everstone (2%)
Cell Battery (5%)
For other sprites and images, please see Geodude images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
