10 Pokemon That Are Best Against Grass Type Pokemon

As one of the least defensive Pokémon types, there a lot of options to use against Grass type Pokemon, but which are the best? Why isn't it Charizard?

Updated on Oct 27, 2023
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10 Pokemon That Are Best Against Grass Type Pokemon

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Salazzle

Salazzle is a really great option for tackling Grass type Pokemon. As a dual type Pokémon, Salazzle gets STAB for both Fire and Posion type moves - both Grass type Pokémon weaknesses!

With good access to STAB moves, Salazzle is a sizzlingly good choice. These powerful moves hit Grass Pokemon for double damage in addition to their STAB, meaning Salazzle can really dish out the pain to Grass Pokemon.


Salazzle

Many Grass types are dual Grass/Poison types, and Salazzle's Ability Corrosion is able to bypass their immunity to the Poison effect, making it a useful ally in battle!

As well as being the best against Grass types, Salazzle also features on this list of the best shiny Pokemon!

Salazzle has an all around great design to go with its power, making it a fantastic option in many situations!


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Slither Wing

A Paradox Pokemon from Pokémon Scarlet, Slither Wing is also one of the best Bug Pokemon.

Slither Wing is a powerful Pokemon with a great movepool including Fire, Bug, and Flying type moves in addition to its full range of Fighting type attacks.


Slither Wing

The versatility of its movepool and its great stats mean it's a great choice to use against Grass Pokemon, and being from the most recent games, it has great availability. Its intriguing design is a definite winner!

Check out this list of the best Past Paradox Pokemon for more cool Paradoxes!


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Salamence

As a Dragon type Pokémon Salamence is resistant to Grass type attacks, and paired with its Flying type, gets great options for hitting back.

A pseudo-Legendary, Salamence is a powerful Pokemon and its flexible movepool means it's a really good choice for battles against Grass types.


Salamence

Salamence has good access to Fire and Flying type moves, as well as powerful Dragon type moves in addition to a lot of great coverage options. This versatility coupled with its strong stats means it's a real powerhouse!

Flying type Pokémon have an immunity to Ground type moves, so Salamence is a great choice given the wide availability of moves like Earthquake.

And in formats which support it, Salamence can even Mega Evolve into Mega Salamence, getting a great new design and a major powerup!


Mega Salamence


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Iron Moth

A Fire and Poison type Pokemon, Iron Moth is a Paradox Pokemon from Pokémon Violet. This supposed future variant of Volcarona has two types that are both great at attacking Grass types, so it gets STAB for powerful attacks.

But it doesn't stop there, as Iron Moth has great coverage options with Bug and Flying type moves, too, so it's ready for a wide range of Grass Pokemon.


Iron Moth

Its high-tech futuristic look is really eye-catching too, making it a good looking option.

Being doubly resistant to Grass attacks, Iron Moth is a fantastic choice of to use in Pokemon battles against Grass Pokemon, and its high Special Defense gives it staying power against Grass attacks.

For more great future Paradox Pokemon check out this list of the best Future Paradox Pokemon!


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Volcarona

Volcarona is an unconventional dual type Pokémon with both the Bug type and the Fire type. This powerful Pokemon makes use of two of Grass type's weaknesses to deal devastating damage to many a Grass type Pokémon.

Worshiped as a sun god in its native Unova, Volcarona is a great Pokemon often missed by players at it evolves at a high level.


Volcarona

With a good spread of Bug and Fire type moves, as well as some Flying type moves and the stats to use them, Volcarona is a solid option for facing Grass types.

Volcarona is also one of the best Bug type Pokémon!


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Abomasnow

As the name suggests Abomasnow is Pokémon's take on the abominable snowman. This dual type Pokémon is both Ice type and Grass type, and takes only half the damage from Grass type moves.

As Ice type moves are super effective to Grass Pokemon, Abomasnow is a good choice, especially since it learns the powerful Ice type moves, Ice Beam and Frost Breath.


Abomasnow

With its flexible movepool full of Ice type attacks and great coverage options, Abomasnow offers an unconventional option set to wither the opposition!

Abomasnow can even Mega Evolve into Mega Abomasnow.


Mega Abomasnow


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Charizard

A super popular choice of Pokemon no matter the game, Charizard is also a great choice against Grass type Pokémon due to its resistance to Grass type attacks.


Charizard

As it's a Fire and Flying dual type Pokémon it gets good STAB options against Grass types with both of its types. 

Charizard has good availability in many Pokémon games, and with its good movepool and decent stats, has a lot to offer.

Charizard even gets two exclusive Mega Evolutions, one which enhances its existing types and one which swaps Flying for Dragon, turning Charizard into the Dragon type Pokemon it's always wanted to be.

Mega Charizard X has a sleek, cool design featuring blue flames to go with its new Dragon type, and it really pops.


Mega Charizard X


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Delphox

The final evolution of a popular starter Pokemon, Delphox is a good option against Grass types due to its great dual typing of Fire and Psychic.

As a gift Pokemon in Pokemon X and Y, Delphox had great availability, but it's been absent from other Pokémon games for quite some time.


Delphox

Grass types are typically weak to the Fire moves of Fire type Pokémon, but many Grass types have a secondary Poison type as well.

But Delphox with its Psychic type has a counter for that, too, as Psychic does double damage to Poison type Pokémon. This gives Delphox a bit of flexibility in how it deals with Grass types.


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Talonflame

Talonflame has two types that are both well suited to cutting short the ambitions of any Grass type Pokémon!

As a Fire and Flying dual type Pokémon Talonflame has good access to attacks which cause double damage to many Grass Pokemon.


Talonflame

This Fire type Pokémon is a great choice in battle, with good stats and powerful moves, as well as being resistant to Grass type attacks

As a nice bonus the Flying type makes it immune to Ground type Pokemon, one of Fire type's weaknesses!

Talonflame has a simply outstanding design, paired with its great dual typing, making it one of the best early-game bird Pokemon.


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Crobat

A Flying and Poison type Pokémon, Crobat is a good choice when facing many Grass Pokemon due to its advantageous type match-up and good spread of moves.

Crobat can use Flying and Poison type moves to cut the Grass, but it also has access to some Bug moves for a bit more coverage, making this blood-stinking bat Pokémon a great choice to use.


Crobat

Currently unavailable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Crobat has wide availability in most Pokémon games, making it a great choice to use against many a Grass type!

It's also a fitting evolution for Golbat, one that redeems the annoying bat Pokemon by giving it a useful and cool final evolution!

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