Geodude (Pokémon)

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Geodude イシツブテ Ishitsubute #074
Artwork from FR/LG
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 -----	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— Almia R— Oblivia
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 Gender unknown
Breeding Mineral group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 73 Battle Exp.: 731*
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 Ishitsubute) is a Rock/Ground-type. It was introduced in Generation I and has been available in every game since.

Geodude comes with one of two abilities: Sturdy, which prevents One-Hit KO attacks from having any effect; or Rock Head, which eliminates the recoil from certain attacks -- for instance, Double-Edge.

Geodude evolves via level, starting at level 25, into Graveler, and then into Golem at any time via link trade.

Biology

Physiology

Geodude basically looks like a gray rock with arms and a face.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

It has a Template:A2 and a Template:A2.

Behavior

Geodude usually sit still on mountain paths or in caves, which is why they are often mistaken for rocks.

Habitat

File:Mountain.gif

Mountain Pokémon

Geodude can be most often found on mountain trails under rocks or in caves.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

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

Other Gym Leaders have also used Geodudes:

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

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.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Special manga

Geodude makes cameos in the Red, Green & Blue chapter 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 Template:PSV. The Geodude octet is later seen in Template:PSV, 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 Pokéfloat 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 Pokéfloats 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 {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} 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 Common 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 Mt. Mortar, Union Cave, Routes 45, 46, Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel Crystal Common Mt. Mortar, Union Cave, Routes 45, 46, 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 Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Common Oreburgh Gate, Routes 207, 213, Ruin Maniac Cave, Oreburgh Mine, Mt. Coronet Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade 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: Ruby & Sapphire	Wilderness (Sapphire Field)
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobos Drill Endless Level 24 Forever Level 24 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)	Mt. Steel (5F-8F) Buried Relic (16F-20F) Wish Cave (12F-14F) Southern Cavern (1F-6F)
Pokémon Ranger	Krokka Tunnel
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	Mt. Bristle (1F-9F)
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage	The Beach Cave Inochi Cliff

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.

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 I Level Move Type Start Tackle 6 Defense Curl 16 Rock Throw 21 Selfdestruct 26 Harden 31 Earthquake 36 Explosion

Generation II Level Move Type Start Tackle 6 Defense Curl 11 Rock Throw 16 Magnitude 21 Selfdestruct 26 Harden 31 Rollout 36 Earthquake 41 Explosion

Generation III Level Move Type Start Tackle Defense Curl 6 Mud Sport 11 Rock Throw 16 Magnitude 21 Selfdestruct 26 Rollout 31 Rock Blast 36 Earthquake 41 Explosion 46 Double-Edge

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start Tackle Defense Curl 4 Mud Sport 8 Rock Polish 11 Rock Throw 15 Magnitude 18 Selfdestruct 22 Rollout 25 Rock Blast 29 Earthquake 32 Explosion 36 Double-Edge 39 Stone Edge

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM01 Mega Punch TM06 Toxic TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM17 Submission TM18 Counter TM19 Seismic Toss TM20 Rage TM26 Earthquake TM27 Fissure TM28 Dig TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM34 Bide TM36 Selfdestruct TM38 Fire Blast TM44 Rest TM47 Explosion TM48 Rock Slide TM50 Substitute HM04 Strength

Generation II # Move Type TM01 Mega Punch TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse unknown TM04 Rollout TM05 Roar TM06 Toxic TM08 Rock Smash TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM17 Protect TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Mud-Slap TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM37 Sandstorm TM38 Fire Blast TM40 Defense Curl TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM48 Fire Punch TM49 Fury Cutter HM04 Strength

Generation III # Move Type TM01 Focus Punch TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM17 Protect TM21 Frustration TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM35 Flamethrower TM37 Sandstorm TM38 Fire Blast TM39 Rock Tomb TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM01 Focus Punch TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM17 Protect TM21 Frustration TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM35 Flamethrower TM37 Sandstorm TM38 Fire Blast TM39 Rock Tomb TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM56 Fling TM58 Endure TM64 Explosion TM69 Rock Polish TM71 Stone Edge TM74 Gyro Ball TM76 Stealth Rock TM78 Captivate TM80 Rock Slide TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash HM08 Rock Climb

By breeding

• Block
• Mega Punch
• Rock Slide

In Generation IV only:

• Flail
• Hammer Arm

By tutoring

Move	Type	Cat.	Version
Body Slam			FR	LG	E
Counter			FR	LG	E
Double-Edge			FR	LG	E
Explosion			FR	LG	E
Mega Punch			FR	LG	E
Metronome			FR	LG	E
Mimic			FR	LG	E
Rock Slide			FR	LG	E
Seismic Toss			FR	LG	E
Substitute			FR	LG	E
Defense Curl					E
DynamicPunch					E
Endure					E
Fire Punch					E
Mud-Slap					E
Rollout					E
Sleep Talk					E
Snore					E
Swagger					E

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

• In the Generation I and II games, Geodude had a base Exp. yield of 86, compared to the Generation III-on value of 73.
• Geodude, along with its evolutions, have been in all regional Pokédexes.
• Geodude has been used by all of the Gym Leaders specializing in the Template:Type2.
• Geodude is the first Rock Pokémon in National Dex order.
• Geodude is one of the most common pokemon seen in Caves and Grassy areas in any of the games

Origin

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 nickname for a male. It may also be from geode, a ball of rock lined with crystals inside. Ishitsubute is a combination of 石 ishi, stone, and 礫 tsubute, throwing stones.

In other languages

• German: Kleinstein - Literally translates as little stone, may be based on physicist Albert Einstein.
• French: Racaillou - Racaille means rabble or scum, and caillou means stone.
• Korean: 꼬마돌 Kkomadol - This name means baby rock or rock kid.
• Chinese (Taiwan): 小拳石 Shîao Chűan Sé ("Small Fist Rock")

Related articles

• Brock's Geodude

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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