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Best Counters for Primal Groudon in Pokemon Go

One of the two new Primal Legendaries to make their way into Pokemon Go is Primal Groudon, a Raid Boss with almost a 100K CP. With such…

AugustBy AugustAugust 24, 20233 Mins Read
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One of the two new Primal Legendaries to make their way into Pokemon Go is Primal Groudon, a Raid Boss with almost a 100K CP. With such a colossal CP value, you can be sure that this Legendary will not go down easily and will require at least six or more experienced Trainers to take down. If the Raid participants entering a Primal Groudon Raid in Pokemon Go have less than ideal picks for dealing damage, then eight or more Trainers might be needed to achieve victory. Whatever the case, you should be prepared for a tough fight in this Primal Raid. 

How to Beat Primal Groudon in Pokemon Go

Primal Groudon Raid in Pokémon GO
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Before considering the best counters for the Primal Groudon Raid in Pokémon Go, it is essential to understand this Raid Boss’s weaknesses. As a Ground- and Fire-type pocket monster, Primal Groudon is strong against Poison-, Bug-, Steel-, Fire-, Fairy-, and Electric-type Moves. On the other hand, Ground- and especially Water-type attacks are highly effective against this Primal Legendary.

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When we went up against Primal Groudon in Pokemon Go, we used Excadrill, Chandelure, Mamoswine, Dragonite, Hydreigon, and Metagross. Naturally, these are not the best pocket monsters to deal damage against the Primal Raid Boss, but we still were able to achieve victory because we were with a group of eight Trainers. Conversely, our damage numbers would have been much better if we used the counters below:

Best Counters Evolution Requirements Best Movesets
Mega Swampert
  • Evolve: Mudkip and Marshtomp
  • Candy Needed: 125
  • Additional Prerequisites: 200 Mega Energy
  • Fast Move: Water Gun
  • Charge Move: Hydro Cannon
Kyogre
  • No Evolution
  • Fast Move: Waterfall
  • Charge Move: Surf
Mega Blastoise
  • Evolve: Squirtle and Wartortle
  • Candy Needed: 125
  • Additional Prerequisites: 200 Mega Energy
  • Fast Move: Water Gun
  • Charge Move: Hydro Cannon
Mega Gyarados
  • Evolve: Magikarp
  • Candy Needed: 400
  • Additional Prerequisites: 300 Mega Energy
  • Fast Move: Waterfall
  • Charge Move: Aqua Tail
Feraligatr
  • Evolve: Totodile and Croconaw
  • Candy Needed: 125
  • Fast Move: Waterfall
  • Charge Move: Hydro Cannon
Samurott
  • Evolve: Oshawott and Dewott
  • Candy Needed: 125
  • Fast Move: Waterfall
  • Charge Move: Hydro Cannon
Mega Salamence
  • Evolve: Bagon and Shelgon
  • Candy Needed: 125
  • Additional Prerequisites: 300 Mega Energy
  • Fast Move: Dragon Tail
  • Charge Move: Hydro Pump
Empoleon
  • Evolve: Piplup and Prinplup
  • Candy Needed: 125
  • Fast Move: Waterfall
  • Charge Move: Hydro Cannon
Primarina
  • Evolve: Popplio and Brionne
  • Candy Needed: 125
  • Fast Move: Waterfall
  • Charge Move: Hydro Pump
Kingler
  • Evolve: Krabby
  • Candy Needed: 50
  • Fast Move: Bubble
  • Charge Move: Crabhammer

For more info on how to beat both Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre in Pokemon Go, check out this YouTube video by The Trainer Club:

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August Webb is TNS's Lead Guide Editor who additionally helps in covering celebrity and pop culture news. She provides assistance to other freelancers and staff on trendy topics to write about. When not working, she's playing a visual novel, fanning over an indie gem, or lost in the world of VR. Residing in Daegu, South Korea, August has a Bachelor's, double-majoring in Media and Communication and Business Administration. She graduated in Yeungnam University of Gyeongsan, South Korea. August's areas of expertise include Game Strategy Guides, Video Game Features, and Celebrity News and Gossip. August has worked in online media for over four years since 2021. Starting out as a freelancer, she's written for TNS, ScreenRant of Valnet, and Gamepur of GAMURS GROUP. She has experience publishing short and long-form video game guides, game features, and game reviews. Currently serving as the Lead Guide Editor for the Guide Writing department at The Nerd Stash, she edits a variety of articles while also helping with providing topics to write about via tools like Google Trends or SemRush. She works alongside TNS's Editorial Team, discussing and executing strategies to better improve the site's traffic and experience for users.

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