Geodude (#074)

Geodude (#074) is a Rock/Ground-type Rock Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Geodude in Mt. Moon (1F), Mt. Moon (B1F), Mt. Moon (B2F), and Rock Tunnel (1F) and more; the best odds are in Mt. Moon (B2F) (29.7%, Lv 9–10). It evolves into Graveler at level 25. Its best stat is Defense (100), and its base stat total of 270 ranks #116 of 151.

Geodude pixel-art sprite — Geodude, drawn from code for Pokémon Claude Red

National No.: #074
Type: Rock Ground
Category: Rock Pokémon
Height: 1′04″ (0.4 m)
Weight: 44.0 lb (20.0 kg)
Catch rate: 255 of 255
Base EXP: 86
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Scattered across fields and mountainsides, Geodude looks so much like an ordinary rock that hikers frequently trip over it or use it as a stepping stone without realizing.

Where to find Geodude in Pokémon Red

Mt. Moon (B2F): walking, Lv 9–10, 29.7% of encounters.
Mt. Moon (B1F): walking, Lv 7–9, 26.2% of encounters.
Rock Tunnel (B1F): walking, Lv 16–18, 26.2% of encounters.
Rock Tunnel (1F): walking, Lv 16–17, 25% of encounters.
Victory Road (1F): walking, Lv 26, 19.9% of encounters.
Victory Road (2F): walking, Lv 24, 19.9% of encounters.
Victory Road (3F): walking, Lv 26, 19.9% of encounters.
Mt. Moon (1F): walking, Lv 8–10, 14.8% of encounters.

Base stats

Stat	Base	Rank
HP	40	#119 of 151
Attack	80	#56 of 151
Defense	100	#14 of 151
Special	30	#140 of 151
Speed	20	#149 of 151
Total	270	#116 of 151

Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.

Evolution

Geodude
Graveler at level 25
Golem when traded

Type effectiveness against Geodude

Damage taken	Types
4× (double weakness)	Water Grass
2× (weak to)	Ice Fighting Ground
½× (resists)	Normal Fire Flying Rock
¼× (double resistance)	Poison
0× (immune)	Electric

Moves learned by level up

Level	Move	Type	Power	Accuracy	PP
Start	Tackle	Normal	35	95%	35
11	Defense Curl	Normal	—	100%	40
16	Rock Throw	Rock	50	65%	15
21	Self-Destruct	Normal	130	100%	5
26	Harden	Normal	—	100%	30
31	Earthquake	Ground	100	100%	10
36	Explosion	Normal	170	100%	5

TM and HM moves

TM/HM	Move	Type	Power
HM04	Strength	Normal	80
TM01	Mega Punch	Normal	80
TM06	Toxic	Poison	—
TM08	Body Slam	Normal	85
TM09	Take Down	Normal	90
TM10	Double-Edge	Normal	100
TM17	Submission	Fighting	80
TM18	Counter	Fighting	—
TM19	Seismic Toss	Fighting	—
TM20	Rage	Normal	20
TM26	Earthquake	Ground	100
TM27	Fissure	Ground	—
TM28	Dig	Ground	100
TM31	Mimic	Normal	—
TM32	Double Team	Normal	—
TM34	Bide	Normal	—
TM35	Metronome	Normal	—
TM36	Self-Destruct	Normal	130
TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	120
TM44	Rest	Psychic	—
TM47	Explosion	Normal	170
TM48	Rock Slide	Rock	75
TM50	Substitute	Normal	—

Frequently asked questions

Where do you find Geodude in Pokémon Red?

You can catch Geodude in Mt. Moon (1F), Mt. Moon (B1F), Mt. Moon (B2F), and Rock Tunnel (1F) and more; the best odds are in Mt. Moon (B2F) (29.7%, Lv 9–10).

What type is Geodude?

Geodude is Rock/Ground type. It takes double damage from Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, and Ground and is immune to Electric.

What level does Geodude evolve?

Geodude evolves into Graveler at level 25.

What moves does Geodude learn?

Geodude starts with Tackle and learns Defense Curl (Lv 11), Rock Throw (Lv 16), Self-Destruct (Lv 21), Harden (Lv 26), Earthquake (Lv 31), and Explosion (Lv 36) by leveling up. It can learn 23 TMs and HMs.

What are Geodude's base stats?

HP 40, Attack 80, Defense 100, Special 30, Speed 20, for a total of 270.

What's the catch rate of Geodude?

Geodude's catch rate is 255 out of 255, so it is easy to catch.