As a Rock/Ground type, Geodude has 6 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 8 other Pokémon share the Rock/Ground typing.

Base stats

HP: 40
Attack: 80
Defense: 100
Sp. Atk: 30
Sp. Def: 30
Speed: 20
Total: 300

Geodude has a base stat total of 300, higher than 13% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (100). With Attack (80) well above Sp. Atk (30), it works best as a physical attacker. At 20 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 40 HP, 100 Defense and 30 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.

Geodude can have the abilities Rock Head, Sturdy and Sand Veil.

How to beat Geodude

The best way to beat Geodude is with Water and Grass moves, which deal 4× damage. Fighting, Ground, Steel and Ice moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Normal, Flying, Poison, Rock and Fire moves are resisted.

Good counters: Virizion hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Rock and Ground moves. Chesnaught hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Rock and Ground moves. Hisuian Decidueye hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Rock and Ground moves.