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Ground Type in Pokémon GO
Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO: what Ground is strong against, weak to and resists, its weather boost, well-known examples and practical tips.
Ground is one of the strongest offensive types in the game, hitting five types super effectively, and Electric-type moves do only around 0.39× to it in return. Its one real gap is Flying-types, which Ground-type moves barely touch (also ~0.39×) and which Ground doesn't resist.
Ground type matchups
Ground's row on the type chart has five 1.6× hits, one of the widest offensive spreads in the game, and its only real weaknesses are the three types that erode or freeze it.
| Category | Types |
|---|---|
| Ground is strong against (1.6×) | Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, Steel |
| Ground is weak to (takes 1.6×) | Water, Grass, Ice |
| Ground resists | Electric (~0.39×), Poison (0.625×), Rock (0.625×) |
Weather boost
Sunny/Clear weather boosts Ground, with Fire and Grass. A clear day is prime time for Ground-type raiders, especially against Electric-, Fire- or Steel-type bosses; the weather boosts page covers every condition.
Well-known Ground-type Pokémon
A few well-known Ground-types:
- Golem
- Donphan
- Flygon
- Groudon
- Rhydon
Practical GO tips
- A Ground-type attacker is a strong pick against Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock and Steel-type raid bosses, and takes only ~0.39× from Electric-type attacks in return.
- Ground-type moves do almost nothing to Flying-types (~0.39×), so pair a Ground-type attacker with a backup that can cover Flying-type targets.
- Ground moves hit Electric/Steel Pokémon such as Magnezone, Fire/Rock and Rock/Steel Pokémon for 2.56×, so a Ground attacker is often the single most efficient pick against a Steel-type boss.
Many Ground-types are paired with Rock, which doubles up the Water and Grass weaknesses to 2.56×; that's why a Grass attacker works so well against Golem or Rhydon, and why you should check the second type before assuming a Ground-type is safe.
To beat a Ground-type, Water, Grass and Ice attackers all hit for 1.6×, and Grass has the added benefit of resisting Ground's attacks.
FAQ
Is Ground better than Electric against a Water-type?
No. Ground moves do neutral damage to Water-types while Water moves hit Ground for 1.6×, so it's a losing trade. Electric and Grass are the counters to Water; Ground is the pick for Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock and Steel bosses.
Keep exploring
Other types are on the types hub; the type chart has the exact figures. For how a type bonus combines with fast and charged moves, see the battle rules guide. The database hub and Trainer Hub homepage cover the rest.