Ground-type Pokemon: Weaknesses & Strengths Explained

Although Ground-type Pokemon have several weaknesses, they are still formidable and resilient creatures. To effectively defeat them in battle, it is important to understand their vulnerabilities and use the appropriate counters to take them down.

Ground types are notorious for being formidable adversaries due to their typically strong Defense and HP stats, enabling them to dish out significant damage while enduring attacks. Moreover, their moves have the potential to be highly effective against a total of five different types.

Weaknesses of Ground-type Pokemon

Three main weaknesses are present for Ground-type Pokemon in terms of both moves and opposing Pokemon types.

• Grass
• Water
• Ice

Hence, when aiming to defeat a Ground-type Pokemon, it is important to assemble a team that includes these types and ensure they have complementary movesets. Nevertheless, be mindful of your opponent’s secondary typing, as it can alter the dynamics.

Ground-type Pokemon Strengths & Resistances

In addition to their weaknesses, Ground-type Pokemon possess resistance to specific attacks, including Poison and Rock, and are unaffected by Electric-type moves.

If you choose to add a Ground-type creature to your team, avoid using them in battles against Grass or Bug opponents. Instead, concentrate on attacking Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, and Steel enemies as this will allow you to deal super effective damage.

Best Counters for Ground-Type Pokemon

The most effective Pokemon to use against Ground-type Pokemon are provided below:

• Lapras (Water/Ice)
• Ludicolo (Water/Grass)
• Walrein (Ice/Water)
• Ogerpon Wellspring Mask (Grass/Water)
• Abomasnow (Grass/Ice)

When facing off against Ground type opponents, it is beneficial to have pure Water, Grass, and Ice-type Pokemon on your team. However, having creatures with a combination of two of these types would be even more advantageous.

It is crucial to consider a Pokemon’s secondary type when choosing your counter Pokemon and moves. Even if your counter is effective against pure ground types, it is possible that the opposing Pokemon may have resistances due to their secondary typing.

Best Tera Types for Ground-type Pokemon

The inclusion of Tera Types in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet can alter the rules of battle, making it important to be aware of the most effective Tera Types for a Ground-type Pokemon.

• Ground: Grants an extra boost of power with STAB
• Rock: Boosts the power of Rock-type moves
• Water: Eliminates the Ground-type weakness to Water-type moves
• Grass: Removes the Ground-type Pokemon weakness to Grass-type moves

Top Ground Moves in Pokemon

Among the 30 Ground-type moves available, we have carefully selected the strongest special, physical, and status attacks that can be utilized during battles.

MOVE	CATEGORY	POWER	ACCURACY	PP	EFFECT	GEN
Sandsear Storm	Special	100	80%	10	May burn the opponent	Gen VIII
Earth Power	Special	90	100%	10	May lower the opponent’s Sp. Defense	Gen IV
Scorching Sands	Special	70	100%	10	May burn the opponent	Gen VIII
Mud Bomb	Special	65	85%	10	May lower the opponent’s Accuracy	Gen IV
Precipice Blades	Physical	120	85%	10	Hits all adjacent opponents	Gen VI
Headlong Rush	Physical	120	100%	5	Lowers the user’s Defense	Gen VIII
Earthquake	Physical	100	100%	10	Power is doubled is using Dig	Gen I
High Horsepower	Physical	95	95%	10	–	Gen VII
Shore Up	Status	X	X	5	User regains up to half of its max HP. Restores more during Sandstorm	Gen VII
Sand Attack	Status	X	100%	15	Lowers the opponent’s Accuracy	Gen I

Best Ground-type Pokemon of all time

Out of the 92 Ground-type creatures in the Pokemon franchise (up to Gen 9), the following 10 have been ranked as the best:

• Groudon
• Zygarde (Complete Forme)
• Garchomp
• Landorus
• Excadrill
• Mamoswine
• Hippowdon
• Ursaluna
• Great Tusk
• Rhyperior

This is all the information you need to know about the weaknesses, resistances, and strengths of Ground-type Pokemon.