This is a side-by-side look at Rayquaza and Groudon. Rayquaza is a Dragon/Flying type from Generation III. Groudon is a pure Ground type from Generation III.
Rayquaza vs Groudon statistics
Rayquaza's base stat total is 680. Groudon's is 670. That puts Rayquaza ahead by 10 points on raw numbers. On paper, Rayquaza has more to work with across the board.
Rayquaza wins in HP, Special Attack, and Speed. Groudon wins in Defense. Attack and Special Defense come out even.
Stat radar
Each axis shows a base stat capped at 150. Values in red or navy mark the Pokemon with the higher stat on that axis.
Stat-by-stat breakdown
| Stat | Rayquaza | Groudon | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 105 | 100 | Rayquaza (+5) |
| Attack | 150 | 150 | Tie |
| Defense | 90 | 140 | Groudon (+50) |
| Special Attack | 150 | 100 | Rayquaza (+50) |
| Special Defense | 90 | 90 | Tie |
| Speed | 95 | 90 | Rayquaza (+5) |
| Total | 680 | 670 | Rayquaza (+10) |
Type matchup
Rayquaza is a Dragon/Flying type. Groudon is a pure Ground type. They weather hits differently.
Physical profile
Rayquaza stands at 7.0 meters and weighs 206.5 kilograms. Groudon is 3.5 meters tall and 950.0 kilograms. Rayquaza is the taller of the two. Groudon is heavier by 743.5 kilograms.
Rayquaza is found in rare habitats. Groudon is found in rough-terrain habitats.
Evolution and origin
Both Rayquaza and Groudon debuted in Generation III. They come from separate evolution lines.
Rayquaza is a Legendary Pokemon. Groudon is a Legendary Pokemon.
Move overlap
Rayquaza and Groudon share 69 moves in common across all games. Rayquaza learns 38 moves that Groudon cannot. Groudon learns 41 moves that Rayquaza cannot.
Both learn
Only Rayquaza
Only Groudon
Game availability
Both Rayquaza and Groudon appear in 32 games, so you can catch and use both in a single playthrough of any of them.
Which one wins?
On base stats alone, Rayquaza has the edge. Its special attack is the stat that does the most work in that gap. In an actual battle, the winner depends on moves, abilities, held items, levels, and who moves first. Base stats are a starting point, not the whole picture.
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