Primal Groudon
Mega-evolved form of Groudon. Ground / Fire-type. Mega bonus during the 8-hour window: +10% damage to all matching-type attackers in your party (+30% during raids). First-time energy cost: 400. Recurring: 80.
Compared to standard Groudon (#0383): 270 ATK / 228 DEF / 205 STA. Primal Groudon gains +31% attack while Mega-evolved.
Required to unlock Primal Groudon for the first time. After this, the recurring cost applies for subsequent evolutions.
Cost after the first evolution. Drops further with Mega Level progression — Super Max Level cuts cost to ~40 energy with a 1-day cooldown.
- ▸Beat Primal Groudon Mega Raids — primary source, 30-50 Mega Energy per win depending on damage + remaining time bonus.
- ▸Walk Groudon as your buddy — once you've Mega-evolved once, walking earns 25 Mega Energy per 1 km. Best long-term passive source.
- ▸Special Research lines — occasionally award 100-200 Mega Energy as a one-time bonus.
- ▸Field Research — themed events offer Mega Energy as task rewards.
When Primal Groudon is active during a raid, every team member with a matching primary type (Ground) gets +30% damage. Non-matching teammates get +10%.
This stacks with the standard weather boost (+20%) — perfect timing: Mega-evolve right before the raid lobby starts, weather matches the type, then everyone deals 156% normal damage.
How much Mega Energy does Primal Groudon cost?
400 for the first-ever evolution, then 80 for each recurring Mega evolution. Cost drops further as you level up the Mega (Super Max Level = 40 energy with 1-day cooldown).
How do I get Mega Groudon Energy in Pokémon GO?
Sources: (1) Defeat Primal Groudon in Mega Raids — 30-50 Energy per win, (2) walk Groudon as your buddy after the first Mega evolution — 25 Energy per km, (3) Special Research line rewards, (4) Field Research tasks during themed events.
What's the stat boost on Primal Groudon?
Primal Groudon has 353 Attack, 268 Defense, 218 Stamina. That's +31% attack vs. the standard form. Mega-evolution also unlocks the raid damage bonus to teammates.
What's the raid bonus of Mega Groudon?
Primal Groudon grants +30% damage to all Ground-type attackers in your raid party during its 8-hour active window. Non-matching teammates get +10%. This is the single largest force-multiplier in Pokémon GO PvE.
How long does Primal Groudon last?
Each Mega evolution lasts 8 hours, then the species reverts to standard form. You can re-Mega the same species multiple times, but each cycle costs Mega Energy.