Kleinstein Movesets & Wettbewerbs-Sets

Moves Stealth Rock deals damage to Pokemon switching in, so it is helpful for breaking Sturdy and Focus Sash on some Pokemon and assuring important OHKOs or 2HKOs against other Pokemon. Sucker Punch can get the surprise priority hit on a lot of Pokemon, but Counter can be used to take out opposing Pokemon, especially Fighting-types, that try to take out Geodude in one hit. Earthquake is a powerful Ground-type STAB move that helps Geodude get around Steel- and Rock-type Pokemon. Rock Blast is a powerful STAB move that hits Flying-types such as Fletchling extremely hard. It also hits multiple times, allowing it to bypass Substitutes, Sturdy, and Focus Sash. Set Details Maximum Attack investment allows Geodude to be as big a threat as possible, with max Defense increasing survivability. These HP EVs bring Geodude to 21 HP, so Berry Juice will always reset Sturdy. Sturdy and Berry Juice work together to allow Geodude to survive at least two hits, with the exception of abnormal situations such as Mold Breaker. Usage Tips Stealth Rock should almost always be used first, as the earlier entry hazards are set up the more effect they can have. However, if the opponent clearly intends to overpower Geodude physically, Counter can score you a free KO. Geodude is also really helpful mid-game, as it can tank several hits. For example, Geodude can take Fletchling's Acrobatics and attack back with a super effective Rock Blast. Team Options Fletchling and other sweepers enjoy entry hazard support, as it breaks Sturdy on certain Pokemon and easily turns 2HKOs into OHKOs. Foongus and other bulky Grass-types that can switch into Water- and Grass-type attacks help to keep Geodude alive and functional. Geodude doesn't appreciate entry hazards that break Sturdy, but it also doesn't like its own entry hazards being removed. As such, a Rapid Spin user, such as Drilbur or Staryu, helps to keep your side of the field clear while still keeping Geodude's hazards intact. Mold Breaker Drilbur is also useful for taking out opposing Sturdy + Berry Juice leads. Geodude also appreciates Ghost-types to block Rapid Spin and Pawniard to discourage the use of Defog.

One of Geodude's crippling downfalls has always been its Speed, but this set gives it a way to more than compensate for it. Rock Polish doubles Geodude's Speed, which gives it a good way to attempt a sweep. Stone Edge is an incredibly powerful STAB attack, giving Geodude excellent coverage and power, despite having poor accuracy. Fire Punch hits Grass-types more reliably than Stone Edge, as well as getting a super effective hit on both Ferroseed and Bronzor. Explosion allows Geodude to go out with a bang after it has completed its job, and will be Geodude's most powerful option for an attack despite the move's nerf. Sturdy is a very important ability, as it allows Geodude to almost always set up Rock Polish safely. For that reason, Oran Berry is the preferred item, as Life Orb would nullify Sturdy, one of the best reasons to use Geodude as a sweeper. Special sweepers are the best partners for this set as Geodude, if played correctly, can easily rip through unprepared teams. In addition, Pokemon that can remove Mienfoo are also good teammates, as it resists Stone Edge and can heal itself with Drain Punch, a 2HKO on Geodude. A Psychic-type is great for removing Fighting-types in general, and Abra is the fastest of all. Duskull is another good teammate as it's immune to two of Geodude's weaknesses and can spread burns with Will-O-Wisp. Pokemon with Aqua Jet beat this set without much trouble, and Seel and Squirtle have access to that move as well as Fake Out, allowing them to remove Sturdy and before finishing off Geodude with Aqua Jet. Adamant is the preferred nature, as it still allows Geodude to hit 22 Speed after a boost while getting more power, as Geodude should not be running Life Orb. Jolly allows Geodude to tie with Timid Choice Scarf Chinchou. The EVs are tailored to maximize Attack and Speed, with the rest going to Geodude's lackluster Special Defense.

This is a decent support set that Geodude is easily capable of running. The primary selling points for using this set are Sturdy and Stealth Rock, with the former almost always guaranteeing the setup of the latter. Though at first it might seem that outclassed completely by Dwebble, it does have a couple of things that set it apart from its fellow Rock-type. The first thing is access to a STAB Earthquake, which provides Geodude with lethal coverage when used in tandem with Stone Edge. In addition, Geodude has higher overall Attack and Defense, which allow it to deal and take more damage before going down. Fire Punch is important on this set so Geodude won't be setup bait in the face of Ferroseed. Oran Berry is also important as it allows Geodude to heal itself after Sturdy kicks in. Thunder Punch is another option on this set to give Geodude a more accurate attack for Mantyke than Stone Edge, despite the fact that Thunder Punch does equal damage on almost every Pokemon that Stone Edge and Earthquake can hit. However, Grass- and Electric-type Pokemon can better handle Water-types than Geodude, so they are preferred as teammates. A Grass-type Pokemon is especially important, as it will also most likely be instrumental in taking out Hippopotas, which beats this set without much trouble. Mixed sweepers are good teammates for this set, as they are the best Pokemon to make the most out of Stealth Rock. In addition, spinblockers such as Frillish and Duskull are also important, as they can prevent a spinner from blowing away Stealth Rock.

Geodude is capable of running a utility set thanks to its high Defense stat. The basic premise of this set is to come in on something that can't touch Geodude, like physical Meowth (watch out for the rare Water Pulse!), and use Stealth Rock on the switch out. After setting up Stealth Rock, the next set of turns depends on which attack Geodude uses. Sucker Punch lets it combat faster threats, while Explosion gives it a powerful move to use against physically-defensive Pokemon like Phanpy, Gligar, and Hippopotas. Earthquake hits Rock- and Steel-types for super effective damage. There are two moves that set Geodude apart from Rhyhorn: Sucker Punch and Explosion. Sucker Punch is an excellent move against frailer Pokemon who try to pick Geodude off at low health. Explosion makes a great finishing move after using Stealth Rock, that allows the next Pokemon to come in safely. Earthquake is Geodude's obligatory STAB move which allows it to hit Rock- and Steel-types for super effective damage. This includes Cranidos, Aron, and Shieldon. Stone Edge can be an option over Earthquake, but this leaves Geodude helpless when facing Aron. Water-type threats such as Mantyke and Chinchou can threaten Geodude. A Chinchou of your own can handle these threats. As an added bonus, Chinchou's convenient resistances to Ice- and Water-type moves allow it to come in on hits directed toward Geodude. Duskull also works well alongside Geodude because it is immune to Ground- and Fighting-type hits. Duskull can cripple many physical threats like Gligar and Mankey with Will-O-Wisp.

This set is another testament as to why Geodude is not entirely outclassed by its Rock-type brethren. Despite its low Speed, Geodude can punch holes on many teams with its fantastic dual STAB moves, and utilize Sucker Punch to deal with faster foes. However, the tried-and-true strategy of this set is to lure in Bronzor, a common switch-in to Geodude. Bronzor will have to be extra cautious when switching in on Geodude, because a predicted Stone Edge followed up by Fire Punch will spell doom for it. Earthquake provides extra coverage and another STAB. Explosion can go over Earthquake if you'd prefer to guarantee yourself a free KO. The final slot ultimately depends on what benefits your team most. Earthquake smacks Steel- and Rock-types around for super effective damage, and provides optimal coverage alongside Stone Edge. However, Explosion is always a superb option over Earthquake to deal huge amounts of damage to bulkier Pokemon like Gligar, Hippopotas, and Phanpy on the switch thereby opening holes for fellow teammates to sweep. Including Explosion over Earthquake is not a significant loss, as Fire Punch alone provides decent coverage alongside Stone Edge. Geodude is one of the best Bronzor lures out there, and as such, anyone who values Bronzor's removal from the match are considered good offensive partners. Taillow, Dratini, Gible, Bagon, Eevee, and Doduo benefit from Bronzor's removal, as it makes their sweeps sufficiently easier. Gligar's high Defense stat and unique typing make it an ideal check to Geodude. Pairing Geodude with someone who can take Ground-type hits like Duskull and Gligar can be very accommodating for Geodude. Wynaut is also a possible partner who can dispatch Gligar from the match by trapping it. As an added bonus, Wynaut also covers a number of Fighting-type threats who also threaten Geodude. Water-types like Mantyke are a major threat to Geodude, and partnering it with Chinchou ensures they don't get out of hand.

With its access to high-powered STAB moves, Explosion, and a high Defense stat to handle priority, Geodude can make for a dangerous Rock Polish sweeper that can plow through teams. While Geodude's Speed isn't remarkable to begin with, one Rock Polish brings it up to 22, which is enough to outrun every Pokemon who doesn't carry Choice Scarf. Geodude has multiple opportunities to use Rock Polish despite its middling Speed, as its typing and great defensive stats allow it to set up on many Pokemon. The moves are quite basic: Stone Edge and Earthquake are there for dual STAB and impressive coverage, while Explosion makes an excellent finishing move. Geodude is blessed with high-powered STAB moves to work with, as Rock- and Ground-type attacks provide near-perfect coverage, and are only resisted by Bronzor and Baltoy. Stone Edge deals huge amounts of damage to anything that doesn't resist it. Earthquake complements Stone Edge, as it hits Steel-types for super effective damage. The final slot is given to Explosion. It is often said that Larvitar and Rhyhorn greatly outclass Geodude as a Rock Polish user; however, Geodude's niche is dealing huge amounts of damage with Explosion, which provides Geodude with a powerful move to OHKO physically-defensive Pokemon such as Gligar, Phanpy, and Hippopotas. Take note that Explosion will miss out on OHKOing Hippopotas and Phanpy on the spot, however. Oran Berry can be used over Life Orb to help Geodude set up much easier. However, 18 Attack without Life Orb will greatly hinder Geodude's sweeping capabilities. Chople Berry can be used over Life Orb to lure in Croagunk. The given EVs provide at least a single point in each stat, except for Special Attack. Bronzor is one of the best Geodude counters because it resists both of its STAB moves and can take Geodude down with Flash Cannon. It is advised that Geodude pair up with a strong Fire-type like Magby or Ponyta in order to keep Bronzor at bay as much as possible. Dratini does an excellent job as well because it can take away a huge portion of Bronzor's health with a boosted Waterfall or Fire Blast. The most common defensive Pokemon that switches in on Geodude is Gligar. Anyone who appreciates having Gligar removed from the match are considered excellent offensive partners to keep alongside Geodude, since it will usually lure and KO Gligar with Explosion. Most players rely on Gligar as a defensive backbone on their team, and once Gligar is removed, teams are usually open to threats like Choice Scarf Machop, Aron, and Croagunk. The former three make exceptional offensive partners as they take advantage of Gligar removed from the match. Super effective priority moves will trouble Geodude and can OHKO it or leave its HP depleted. Croagunk, Snover, and Carvanha threaten Geodude with their respective priority moves. Wynaut, Gligar, and Munchlax can handle these Pokemon well. Wynaut does a flawless job of checking Choice Scarf Carvanha and Snover, as Wynaut can trap and kill them with Counter or Mirror Coat.