Great League PvP guide
Geodude (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Geodude (Shadow) is a Rock/Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #963. Its recommended PvP moveset is Rock Throw with Rock Tomb and Rock Slide.
Great League
#963
Niche
Type
Rock/Ground
Best Fast Move
Rock Throw
Charged Moves
Max CP
1,462
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT GEODUDE (SHADOW)
Is Geodude (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Geodude (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #963.
Geodude (Shadow) can evolve into either Graveler (Shadow) (a niche PvP option, ranked #831 in Ultra League) or Golem (Shadow) (a situational PvP option, ranked #392 in Master League).
Geodude (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #963 | 59.4 | Rock Throw, Rock Tomb, Rock Slide |
Best Moveset for Geodude (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Geodude (Shadow) is Rock Throw with Rock Tomb and Rock Slide.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Geodude (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Fast Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Geodude (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Rock Throw → Rock Tomb
10 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Rock Throw → Rock Slide
9 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Geodude (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Geodude (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Talonflame893
- Fearow853
- Cramorant836
Difficult Matchups
Geodude (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Geodude (Shadow)'s Rock/Ground typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- grass2.56×
- water2.56×
- fighting1.6×
- ground1.6×
- ice1.6×
- steel1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.391×
- poison0.391×
- fire0.625×
- 0.625×
- normal0.625×
- rock0.625×
Best Counters to Geodude (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Geodude (Shadow) in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Geodude (Shadow)'s league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Resisted
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
91% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
97% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Mud Shotground
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
127% HP
- Stone Edgerock
Charged Move
Resisted
47% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
149% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
76% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
61% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
73% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
52% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Resisted
33% HP
Ratings are shown from Geodude (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Geodude (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Geodude (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Geodude (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 3 of Geodude (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 2 of Geodude (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Geodude (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Geodude (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Geodude (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 1,462 | 50 | 1,724,177 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 1,457 | 50 | 1,712,448 | |
| #3 | 14/15/15 | 1,452 | 50 | 1,712,448 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 1,456 | 50 | 1,708,919 | |
| #5 | 14/14/15 | 1,447 | 50 | 1,700,799 |
Geodude (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Geodude (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Geodude (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 1,462
- Attack
- 123.5
- Defense
- 123.5
- HP
- 113
Geodude (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Geodude (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Rock / Ground typing · Same Rock Throw fast move · Great League #947
Same Rock / Ground typing · Same Rock Throw fast move · Great League #887
Shares Rock typing · Same Rock Throw fast move · Great League #893
Shares Rock typing · Same Rock Throw fast move · Great League #1065
Shares Rock typing · Same Rock Throw fast move · Great League #1075
Same Rock / Ground typing · Also runs Rock Slide · Ultra League #834
More PoGoCoach tools
Geodude (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Geodude (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Geodude (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Rock Throw with Rock Tomb and Rock Slide.
Is Geodude (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Geodude (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #963.
What counters Geodude (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Melmetal, Quagsire (Shadow) and Tinkaton are among the strongest current counters to Geodude (Shadow) in Great League.
What is Geodude (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Geodude (Shadow) is weak to Grass (2.56×), Water (2.56×), Fighting (1.6×), Ground (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Steel (1.6×).