The 10 Best Pokemons Against Ground Type Pokemon [Ranked]

Ludicolo

Ludicolo is a ridiculous duck Pokemon, and its number one spot on this list might seem a little odd. But hear me out!

Ludicolo is a Grass and Water type Pokémon, both types which are super effective against Ground type Pokemon.

But Ludicolo goes a step further and gets access to powerful Ice type attacks allowing it to hit every single one of the Ground type Pokémon weaknesses! All this while taking only half the damage from Ground type attacks!

It has basically the perfect toolkit for taking on Ground type Pokemon! From pure Ground type Pokémon to many of the dual type Pokemon too!

Not bad for a quirky musical duck, is it?

Fans of interesting type combinations might want to check out this list of the best Pokemon type combinations!

Abomasnow

Abomasnow is one of the Grass types seemingly built to take down Ground type Pokémon! Featuring the unique type combination of Grass and Ice type, Abomasnow has a wide array of Grass and Ice moves to use against Ground Pokémon.

But it doesn't stop there, as Abomasnow also gets agreat Water type move too! This makes Abomasnow one of the few Pokemon able to hit Ground types for super effective damage for all three weaknesses!

And since it gets STAB for Ice and Grass, this is even better.

Abomasnow has a seriously cool Mega Evolution too, where it morphs into the truly fearsome Mega Abomasnow!

Azumarill

Azumarill features on this list of the best shiny Pokemon, but its many charms mean it's more than just a pretty face. Azumarill is a Pokemon with only average stats, but its true power comes from its Ability, Huge Power.

Huge Power powers up Azumarill by doubling its Attack stat! As a Water and Fairy type Pokemon Azumarill gets a great and flexible movepool.

This cute little water rabbit boasts Ice, Grass, and Water type moves to use against Ground Pokemon, making it into a truly effective counter for many Ground types.

Its Fairy type even gives it an immunity to Dragon type, allowing it to take on popular Ground type Pokemon like Garchomp or Flygon! Fairy is the only type with this immunity, making Azumarill a truly superb option for taking down Ground type Pokemon!

Pelipper

Pelipper sees great use in competitive play as a Rain setter, but its toolkit is surprisingly good at taking down Ground types too!

As a Flying type Pokémon Pelipper is immune to Ground type attacks, while its Water type gives it a whole slew of attacks to deal double damage to Ground type Pokemon!

What really pushes Pelipper over the edge though is that it gets Ice and Grass type attacks too, meaning it can hit all three of the Ground type Pokemon weaknesses!

This makes Pelipper one of the best Pokemon to counter Ground types even with its average stats and dopey look!

Kyogre

One of the best Water type Pokemon, Kyogre is a powerful Legendary Pokemon with a whole lot going for it.

With its access to some seriously chilling Ice type moves like Ice Beam along with its Water type signature move Origin Pulse, Kyogre is built for taking down Ground types!

The ancient rival of Ground type Pokemon, Groudon, Kyogre has everything it needs to take down Ground type Pokemon - including a powerful Primal Reversion form which boosts its stats and gives it an eye-catching new design.

Kyogre is a great choice to use against many of the most popular Ground type Pokemon.

Articuno

Articuno is a sleek and beautiful Ice type Pokemon with a secondary Flying type. This is great news against Ground types because Flying types are immune to Ground type moves!

Although be warned - many Ground type Pokemon get access to the Smack Down attack which can counter Flying types.

That said, Articuno is a great choice in battle thanks to its powerful stats and access to both Ice and Water type attacks. Its only real downfall is that it doesn't have any Grass type moves.

Gyarados

This unconventional Water Pokemon has the secondary Flying type, making it a good choice in battle against Ground type Pokémon! This particular design choice saw Gyarados take a spot on this list of the best Flying type Pokemon!

The Flying type is immune to Ground attacks, meaning Gyarados can avoid taking damage from a lot of its opponent's main attacking moves!

And since Gyarados gets access to a nice spread of Ice and Water type attacks it has a good toolkit for taking on Ground Pokémon! Gyarados has good availability in Pokémon games, so is a great choice in many situations.

Walrein

Walrein is an Ice and Water dual type Pokemon, meaning it gets great access to both Water and Ice type moves that hit Ground type Pokemon for double damage!

With balanced stats and a movepool consisting of powerful Special and Physical attacks in both its types, Walrein can be a great choice for taking down Ground type Pokémon!

And with its simplistic design featuring a truly magnificent mustache, Walrein is a stylish choice too!

Lapras

A popular Pokemon since its introduction, Lapras has a simplistic and yet iconic design. A feature in many other Pokémon games since its introduction, Lapras has generally good availability although it isn't present in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Still, Lapras has a great toolkit for taking on Ground type Pokémon thanks to its Water and Ice types, and it has a varied movepool for use in many other situations too.

With its access to Ground, Electric, Steel, and even Bug and Psychic type moves, Lapras is a great all-rounder.

Lapras even gets a crazy huge Gigantamax form, taking its design to towering new heights!

Shaymin Sky Forme

A powerful Mythical Pokemon, Shaymin Sky Forme is a fantastic option for taking on Ground types. As a Flying type Pokémon it's immune to Ground attacks, making it a good choice in battle.

Its toolkit for taking on Ground types is somewhat limited, as it doesn't get access to any Ice type or Water type attacks, making it perhaps more suited to taking on pure Ground Pokemon.

But its cute look and great stat spread make it a tempting option if you've got one, and its array of Grass type moves are all pretty great.