Geodude (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Geodude (disambiguation).

Geodude イシツブテ Isitsubute #074
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Rock Ground Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Rock Pokémon
Abilities Rock Head or Sturdy Sturdy Blue-Striped ----- Sand Veil Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #074 Johto #034 Hoenn #057 Sinnoh #031 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-064 Almia R-041 Oblivia R-047 N-067
Height 1'04" Imperial 0.4 m Metric 1'04"/0.4 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 44.1 lbs. Imperial 20.0 kg Metric 44.1 lbs./20.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 255 (33.3%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 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
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

It evolves into Graveler starting at level 25, who evolves into Golem via trade.

Biology

Physiology

Geodude is a gray boulder with bulging rocky eyebrows, brown irises, and muscular five-fingered arms. It levitates, though is not unaffected from attacks from the ground.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

It has a hard head and a sturdy body. Throwing rocks is a common type of offense by Geodude. As Geodude is also a Ground-type, it can use moves like Earthquake. Geodude also possesses the ability to explode.

Behavior

Geodude usually sit still on mountain paths or in caves, which is why they are often mistaken for rocks. Geodude uses its arms to steadily climb steep mountain paths, hoisting itself over. Geodude also uses its arms to swing its fists around when angered, such as when it is carelessly stepped upon. Geodude are proud of their sturdy bodies and bash against each other in a contest of sorts to prove whose body is harder. When Geodude sleeps deeply, it buries itself halfway into the ground, and will not awaken even if it is stepped upon. In the morning Geodude rolls downhill in search of food.

Habitat

File:Mountain.gif

Mountain Pokémon

Geodude can be most often found on mountain trails, fields, under rocks, or in caves. They are a common sight in Kanto, Johto, Hoenn and Sinnoh.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon 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

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

Danny, the Navel Island Gym Leader, used one to help create and ride a sled as part of the challenges in Navel Maneuvers.

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

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 Volume 14, attempting to halt the Magnet Train with a combined Magnitude.

In the TCG

Main article: Geodude (TCG)

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 じっとしていると　いしころ　にしか　みえないので　つい　ふみつけると　げんこつを　ふりまわして　おこる。 White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
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) None Trade Yellow Common Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, and Victory Road
Generation II Gold Silver Common Routes 45, 46, Mt. Mortar, Union Cave, Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel Crystal Common Routes 45, 46, Mt. Mortar, Union Cave, Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Common Routes 111, 114, Victory Road, Safari Zone, Granite Cave Emerald Common Routes 111, 114, Granite Cave, Magma Hideout, Victory Road, Safari Zone FireRed LeafGreen Common One Island, Seven Island, Victory Road, Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, Cerulean Cave 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 Routes 45 and 46, Union Cave, Dark Cave, Ruins of Alph, Mt. Mortar, Cliff Cave, Victory Road, Rock Tunnel, Mt. Moon, Cerulean Cave 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 None
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
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Cavern Zone

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

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 40		100 - 147	190 - 284
Attack: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Defense: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Atk: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Sp. Def: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Speed: 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 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

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 Knock Down Rock Physical 05050 100100% 15 2929 Selfdestruct Normal Physical 200200 100100% 5 3232 Smooth Over 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	Knock 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	Smooth Over	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
	Block	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
	Body Purge	Steel	Status	—	—%	15
	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
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
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

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.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A 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: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest 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

• Geodude is one of five Generation I Pokémon that had its base experience yield changed in Generation III. Its former base experience was 86. The others are Abra, Machop, Omanyte, and Kabuto.
• Geodude, along with its evolutions, have been in all Japan-centric regional Pokédexes.
• Geodude has been used by all of the Gym Leaders specializing in the Template:Type2. However, Brock does not use Geodude in Generation II and Generation IV as he did in Generation I and Generation III, though he does use its evolved form, Graveler, and in the Fighting Dojo, it evolves into a Golem.
• Geodude are sometimes shown as being able to float as there is a circular shadow underneath them starting in Generation III and onwards. It was also shown floating in the Stadium games and in the Pikachu Short, Pikachu & Pichu. Despite all of these factors it cannot have the Levitate ability or learn Magnet Rise.
• In one episode of Fillmore!, a cheerleading coach instructs her team to build a human pyramid "as strong as a Geodude using its Harden attack". However, Geodude and its evolutions became unable to learn Harden after Generation II.
• Geodude's shiny form resembles a gold nugget.

Origin

Geodude may draw inspiration from the pet rock. However, Geodude may be intended to be nothing more than a living boulder.

Name origin

Geodude's name 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 "a stone throwing stones".

In other languages

• German: Kleinstein - From klein (small) and Stein (stone), may be based on physicist Albert Einstein.
• French: Racaillou - From racaille (rabble or scum) and caillou (stone).
• Korean: 꼬마돌 Kkomadol - This name means baby rock or rock kid.
• Chinese: 小拳石 Xiǎo Quán Shí - "Small fist rock".

Related articles

• Brock's Geodude

Notes

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