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

It evolves into Graveler starting at level 25, which evolves into Golem when traded or when exposed to a Linking Cord.

In Alola, Geodude has a dual-type Rock/Electric regional form. It evolves into Alolan Graveler starting at level 25, which evolves into Alolan Golem when traded. These Geodude can also be found in Blueberry Academy's Terarium.

(Refer to Game data→Evolution data for more details.)

Biology

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.

Forms

Geodude has a regional form: Alolan Geodude.

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. They can also be found in the Canyon Biome of Blueberry Academy's Terarium, where Alola's island life is simulated.

Alolan Geodude and its evolved forms are the only known Pokémon that can have Galvanize as an Ability.

Evolution

Geodude evolves into Graveler, which evolves into Golem.

Alolan Geodude has a dual-type Rock/Electric regional form. It evolves into Alolan Graveler, which evolves into Alolan Golem.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Alolan Geodude

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto#074
Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
Green
Red(ENG) 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 Johto#034
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 Hoenn#057 Kanto#074
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 Sinnoh#031 Johto#034
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 Unova#—
Black At rest, it looks just like a rock. Carelessly stepping on it will make it swing its fists angrily.
White
Black 2 At rest, it looks just like a rock. Carelessly stepping on it will make it swing its fists angrily.
White 2
Generation VI KalosMountain #009 Hoenn#058
X Found in fields and mountains. Mistaking them for boulders, people often step or trip on them.
Y It is impossible to distinguish from rocks. It slams against others in contests of hardness.
Omega 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.
Alpha 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.
Generation VII Alola S  M : #229 Alola US  UM : #298 Kanto#074
Sun Its round body makes it easy to pick up, but it is hard and heavy. It's dangerous to play with them as if they were snowballs.
Moon There are plenty of them to be found along any road. A scholar with too much free time once counted a hundred of them along a single route.
Ultra Sun Geodude that have lived a long life have had all their edges smoothed out until they're totally round. They also have a calm, quiet disposition.
Ultra Moon It uses both hands to climb precipitous cliffs. People who see it in action have been known to take up bouldering.
Let's Go Pikachu Commonly found near mountain trails and the like. If you step on one by accident, it gets angry.
Let's Go Eevee
Alolan Geodude
Sun Its body is a magnetic stone. Iron sand attaches firmly to the portions of its body that are particularly magnetic.
Moon If you accidentally step on a Geodude sleeping on the ground, you'll hear a crunching sound and feel a shock ripple through your entire body.
Ultra Sun If you mistake it for a rock and step on it, it will headbutt you in anger. In addition to the pain, it will also zap you with a shock.
Ultra Moon Geodude compete against each other with headbutts. The iron sand on their heads will stick to whichever one has stronger magnetism.
Let's Go Pikachu Its stone head is imbued with electricity and magnetism. If you carelessly step on one, you'll be in for a painful shock.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar#— Sinnoh#031 Hisui#046
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield.
Brilliant Diamond Many live on mountain trails and remain half-buried while keeping an eye on climbers.
Shining Pearl It is impossible to distinguish from rocks. It slams against others in contests of toughness.
Legends: Arceus Makes its home in mountainous regions, using its arms to climb along harsh mountain roads. Can be troublesome—carelessly kicking one will cause it to fly into a rage and chase after you.
Generation IX Paldea#— Kitakami#80 Blueberry#96
Scarlet At rest, it looks just like a rock. Carelessly stepping on it will make it swing its fists angrily.
Violet Most people may not notice, but a closer look should reveal that there are many Geodude around.
Alolan Geodude
Scarlet Its body is a magnetic stone. Iron sand attaches firmly to the portions of its body that are particularly magnetic.
Violet If you step on a Geodude sleeping on the ground, you’ll hear a zapping sound and feel a tingling shock throughout your entire body.

Game locations

Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Routes 206, 207, 210, 211, 214, and 215, Oreburgh Gate, Ruin Maniac Cave, Oreburgh Mine, Iron Island, Mt. Coronet, Maniac Tunnel, Ravaged Path, Stark Mountain, Valor Lakefront, Wayward Cave
Platinum
Routes 206, 207, 210, and 214, Oreburgh Gate, Ruin Maniac Cave, Oreburgh Mine, Iron Island, Mt. Coronet, Maniac Tunnel, Wayward Cave
HeartGold SoulSilver
Routes 45 and 46, Union Cave, Dark Cave, Ruins of Alph, Mt. Mortar, Cliff Cave, Victory Road, Rock Tunnel, Mt. Moon, Cerulean CaveSafari Zone (Peak, default; Meadow with 3 Peak points)Team Rocket HQ (Five; trap floor)
Pal Park
Pokéwalker
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Routes 206, 207, 210, 211, 214, and 215, Oreburgh Gate, Ruin Maniac Cave, Oreburgh Mine, Iron Island, Mt. Coronet, Maniac Tunnel, Ravaged Path, Stark Mountain, Valor Lakefront, Wayward Cave (Kantonian Form)Grand Underground - Rocky Cave, Spacious Cave, Volcanic Cave, Big Bluff Cavern, Typhlo Cavern (Kantonian Form)Unobtainable (Alolan Form)
Legends: Arceus
Obsidian Fieldlands: Worn Bridge, Deertrack Heights, near Obsidian Falls, massive mass outbreaks (Kantonian Form)Crimson Mirelands: Gapejaw Bog, Ursa's Ring, near Sludge Mound, near Scarlet Bog, Bolderoll Slope, Droning Meadow (Kantonian Form)Cobalt Coastlands: massive mass outbreaks (Kantonian Form)Coronet Highlands: near Ancient Quarry, Clamberclaw CliffsDay, Celestica Ruins, Sacred Plaza, Bolderoll Ravine, massive mass outbreaks (Kantonian Form)Unobtainable (Alolan Form)

Obsidian Fieldlands: near Worn Bridge, Deertrack Path, Deertrack Heights, Windswept Run, Nature's Pantry, Tidewater Dam, The Heartwood, Oreburrow TunnelShaking ore deposits (Kantonian Form)Crimson Mirelands: Golden Lowlands, Gapejaw Bog, Holm of Trials, Ursa's Ring, Sludge Mound, Scarlet Bog, Cloudpool Ridge, Shrouded Ruins, Diamond Heath, Bolderoll Slope, near Cottonsedge PrairieShaking ore deposits (Kantonian Form)Cobalt Coastlands: Crossing Slope, Ginkgo Landing, Aipom Hill, Bathers' Lagoon, Deadwood Haunt, Sand's Reach, Tranquility Cove, Castaway Shore, near Windbreak Stand, Veilstone CapeShaking ore deposits (Kantonian Form)

Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Kitakami Road, Apple Hills, Reveler's Road, Oni Mountain, Oni's Maw, Infernal Pass, Chilling Waterhead, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds (Kantonian Form)Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern (Alolan Form)Tera Raid Battles (1★ (Kantonian Form), 3★ (Alolan Form))

In side games

Generation I
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Cross-Generation

In events

Held items

Geodude

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Alolan Geodude

Stats

Base stats

Geodude
Alolan Geodude

Alolan Geodude has the same base stats as Kantonian Geodude.

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Geodude

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damagednormally by:
Immune to:
Resistant to:

Alolan Geodude

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damagednormally by:
Immune to:
Resistant to:

Learnset

By leveling up

Geodude
Generation IX
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  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Geodude
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Alolan Geodude
Generation IX
  • 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

Geodude
Generation IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Geodude
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Geodude
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
Alolan Geodude
Generation IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Geodude
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Geodude
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Geodude
Generation IX
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Geodude
  • 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
Alolan Geodude
Generation IX
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Geodude
  • 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

Special moves

Geodude
Generation IX
  • A superscript level indicates that Geodude can learn this move normally in Generation IX
  • 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 moves from other generations

Side game data

Geodude

Alolan Geodude

Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 45
Base Attack: 69 Base Defense: 52 Base Speed: 50

Evolution data

Geodude

Geodude evolves into Graveler starting at level 25, which evolves into Golem when traded. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Graveler can also evolve into Golem when exposed to a Linking Cord.

Alolan Geodude

Sprites

Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Cross-Generation

Other sprites

In the anime

Main series

Major appearances

Brock's Geodude

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 This Could be the Start of Something Big!.

A Trainer's Geodude appeared in HZ039.

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.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
SM032 Geodude Rotom Pokédex 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.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
JN051 Geodude Goh's Rotom Phone 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.
JN076 Geodude Goh's Rotom Phone Geodude, Alolan form. The Rock Pokémon. A Rock and Electric type. Most Geodude inhabit mountainous paths.

Pokémon Origins

Brock's Geodude

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.

In the manga

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 arc. 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 Pinsir Changes.

A Geodude appeared in a flashback in Charizard Transforms.

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!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Geodude (TCG)

In the TFG

One Geodude figure has been released.

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.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Geodude appears as a Spirit.

Trivia

Origin

Geodude is based on a living rock or boulder, and thus it may be based on a earth elemental creature like golem.

Alolan Geodude seems to have dark structures made of piezoelectric crystals or magnetite, a subset of iron ore known for its black crystalline appearance and magnetic properties. This iron ore takes shape of Geodude's eyebrows. Its Electric type may also be a pun on thundereggs.

Name origin

Geodude is a combination of geo- (prefix for earth) and dude (slang word for a male person).[2] It may also involve geode (hollow rock with crystals lined inside).

Isitsubute is a combination of 石 ishi (stone) and 礫 tsubute (throwing stones).[3]

In other languages

References

  1. Tweet by ありがひとし/ArigaHitoshi (@ariga_megamix). Posted on December 2, 2016.
  2. ポケQポン (PokéQuiz in Japanese): 正解はGEODUDE!ジオドゥードです!GEOは地理に関すること DUDEは奴って意味なんですよ
  3. PokéQuiz: The correct answer’s Ishitsubute! I-shee-tsu-bu-te! “Ishi” means rock, and “tsubute” is like a throwing stone. Don’t try to throw a Geodude, though, because you will probably get hurt!