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{{redirect|Ground|the Egg Group formerly known as the Ground Egg Group|Field (Egg Group)}} | |||
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The '''Ground type''' (Japanese: '''じめんタイプ''' ''Ground type'') is one of the eighteen [[type]]s. Prior to [[Generation IV#Advances in gameplay|changes in Generation IV]], all damaging Ground-type moves were [[physical move|physical]], but they may now also be [[special move|special]] depending on the attack. | The '''Ground type''' (Japanese: '''じめんタイプ''' ''Ground type'') is one of the eighteen [[type]]s. Prior to [[Generation IV#Advances in gameplay|changes in Generation IV]], all damaging Ground-type moves were [[physical move|physical]], but they may now also be [[special move|special]] depending on the attack. | ||
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{{BaseStatNoCat | {{BaseStatNoCat | ||
|type=ground | |type=ground | ||
|HP=75. | |HP=75.23 | ||
|Attack= | |Attack=91.64 | ||
|Defense=86. | |Defense=86.53 | ||
|SpAtk= | |SpAtk=59.86 | ||
|SpDef=65. | |SpDef=65.04 | ||
|Speed= | |Speed=57.83 | ||
|Total= | |Total=436.13 }} | ||
===Fully evolved===<!--as of generation 8--> | ===Fully evolved===<!--as of generation 8--> | ||
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===Generation II onwards=== | ===Generation II onwards=== | ||
Ground type moves will affect {{t|Flying}} type Pokemon when they lose their [[grounded|ungrounded]] status by methods like holding [[Iron Ball]] or being under the effect of moves {{m|Ingrain}} ([[Generation IV]] onward), {{m|Gravity}}, {{m|Smack Down}} or {{m|Thousand Arrows}}. | |||
Ground-type Pokémon are immune to {{m|Thunder Wave}}, unless they are holding [[Ring Target]]. | |||
Ground-type Pokémon are immune to damage from the {{weather|sandstorm}} weather condition. | Ground-type Pokémon are immune to damage from the {{weather|sandstorm}} weather condition. | ||
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==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
===Defense=== | ===Defense=== | ||
Ground-type Pokémon are not damaged by [[Sandstorm (weather condition)|sandstorms]], and are immune to {{t|Electric}} attacks | Ground-type Pokémon are not damaged by [[Sandstorm (weather condition)|sandstorms]], and are immune to {{t|Electric}} attacks. | ||
===Offense=== | ===Offense=== | ||
Ground is the only type [[super effective]] against {{t|Electric}}, and is super effective against five types in total, tying with {{t|Fighting}} for the most super effective matchups. | Ground is the only type [[super effective]] against {{t|Electric}}, and is super effective against five types in total, tying with {{t|Fighting}} for the most super effective matchups. | ||
Because Ground is so useful offensively and resisted by so few types, Ground often provides good coverage when combined with another type of attack. It does particularly well when combined with {{t|Ice}}, as Ice's strong matchups include {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Flying}}. | Because Ground is so useful offensively and resisted by so few types, Ground often provides good coverage when combined with another type of attack. It does particularly well when combined with {{t|Ice}}, as Ice's strong matchups include {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Flying}}. | ||
Ground attacks cannot hit Pokémon under the effect of {{m|Magnet Rise}} or {{m|Telekinesis}}, though all Pokémon lose their immunity to Ground when they are [[grounded]] (such as by {{m|Ingrain}}, {{m|Gravity}}, or {{m|Thousand Arrows}}). Further, most Ground-type Pokémon can learn Rock-type moves (mainly those available via [[TM]] such as {{m|Rock Slide}}) to check Flying-types, along with Bug-types and Ice-types. | Ground attacks cannot hit Pokémon under the effect of {{m|Magnet Rise}} or {{m|Telekinesis}}, though all Pokémon lose their immunity to Ground when they are [[grounded]] (such as by {{m|Ingrain}}, {{m|Gravity}}, or {{m|Thousand Arrows}}). Further, most Ground-type Pokémon can learn Rock-type moves (mainly those available via [[TM]] such as {{m|Rock Slide}}) to check Flying-types, along with Bug-types and Ice-types. | ||
===Contest properties=== | ===Contest properties=== | ||
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==Pokémon== | ==Pokémon== | ||
As of [[Generation VIII]], there are | As of [[Generation VIII]], there are {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Ground-type Pokémon|pages}} Ground-type Pokémon or {{#expr: ({{PAGESINCATEGORY:Ground-type Pokémon|pages}}/{{numpkmn}}*100) round2}}% of all Pokémon (counting those that are Ground-type in at least one of their [[List of Pokémon with form differences|forms]], including {{rf|Galarian|Form}}s), making it the 9th most common type after {{t|Poison}} and before {{t|Dark}}/{{t|Fighting}}. | ||
===Pure Ground-type Pokémon=== | ===Pure Ground-type Pokémon=== | ||
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==Items== | ==Items== | ||
{| width="70%" class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Ground color}}; border:2px solid #{{ | {| width="70%" class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{ground color}}; border:2px solid #{{ground color dark}}" | ||
|- | |||
! style="background:#{{ground color light}}; {{roundytl|8px}}" class="unsortable" | | |||
! style="background:#{{ground color light}}" width=100px | Name | |||
! style="background:#{{ground color light}}; {{roundytr|8px}}" class="unsortable" | Description | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| {{bag3|Air Balloon}} | |||
| [[Air Balloon]] | |||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holder will float in the air until hit. Once the holder is hit, this item will burst. | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| {{bag3|Earth Plate}} | |||
| [[Earth Plate]] | |||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Ground-type moves. | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| {{bag3|Ground Gem}} | |||
| [[Ground Gem]] | |||
| A gem with an essence of land. When held, it strengthens the power of a Ground-type move one time. | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| {{bag3|Ground Memory}} | |||
| [[Ground Memory]] | |||
| A memory disc that contains Ground-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon. | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| {{bag3|Groundium Z}} | |||
| [[Groundium Z]] | |||
| It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Ground-type moves to Ground-type Z-Moves. | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| {{bag3|Iron Ball}} | |||
| [[Iron Ball]] | |||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It lowers Speed and allows Ground-type moves to hit Flying types and holders that are levitating. | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| {{bag3|Shuca Berry}} | |||
| [[Shuca Berry]] | |||
| If held by a Pokémon, this Berry will lessen the damage taken from one supereffective Ground-type attack. | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| {{bag3|Soft Sand}} | |||
| [[Soft Sand]] | |||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a loose, silky sand that boosts the power of Ground-type moves. | |||
|- class="unsortable" | |||
! colspan=3 style="background:#{{ground color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |<small>All details are accurate to Generation VIII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual item's page.</small> | |||
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===[[Cram-o-matic]]=== | |||
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{ground color}}; border:2px solid #{{ground color dark}}" | |||
|- | |- | ||
! style="background:#{{ | ! style="background:#{{ground color light}}; {{roundytl|8px}}" class="unsortable" | | ||
! style="background:#{{ | ! style="background:#{{ground color light}}; {{roundytr|8px}}" | Name | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
|- | | {{bag3|Apicot Berry}} | ||
| [[Apicot Berry]] | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| style="background:#FFF| | | {{bag3|Big Nugget}} | ||
| | | [[Big Nugget]] | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| style="background:#FFF| [[ | | {{bag3|Chipped Pot}} | ||
| style="background:#FFF| | | [[Chipped Pot]] | ||
| | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| {{bag3|Cracked Pot}} | |||
| style="background:#FFF | | [[Cracked Pot]] | ||
| | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| {{bag3|Heavy-Duty Boots}} | |||
| [[Heavy-Duty Boots]] | |||
| style="background:#FFF| [[ | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| style="background:#FFF| | | {{bag3|Hondew Berry}} | ||
| | | [[Hondew Berry]] | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| style="background:#FFF| [[ | | {{bag3|Nugget}} | ||
| style="background:#FFF| | | [[Nugget]] | ||
| | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| {{bag3|Persim Berry}} | |||
| style="background:#FFF| [[ | | [[Persim Berry]] | ||
| style="background:#FFF| | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| | | {{bag3|Rare Bone}} | ||
| [[Rare Bone]] | |||
| style="background:#FFF | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| {{bag3|Stardust}} | |||
| | | [[Stardust]] | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| {{bag3|Terrain Extender}} | |||
| [[Terrain Extender]] | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| {{bag3|Thick Club}} | |||
| [[Thick Club]] | |||
|- class="unsortable" | |- class="unsortable" | ||
! colspan= | ! colspan=2 style="background:#{{ground color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" | | ||
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GroundIC BW.png]] | |style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GroundIC BW.png]] | ||
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Picross GroundIC.png]] | |style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Picross GroundIC.png]] | ||
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GroundIC SM.png]] | |||
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GroundIC.png|64px]] | |style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GroundIC.png|64px]] | ||
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Ground icon SwSh.png|64px]] | |style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Ground icon SwSh.png|64px]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire}} | | Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald|Emerald}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold and SoulSilver}} | ||
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen}} | | Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen}} | ||
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV}} | | Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV}} | ||
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Generation V}} | | Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Generation V}} | ||
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Generation VI}} | | Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Generation VI}} | ||
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} | |||
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Generation VIII}} | | Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Generation VIII}} | ||
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}} onward | | Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}} onward | ||
|} | |||
===[[Side series]]=== | |||
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#{{Ground color}}; font-size:80%" | |||
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GroundIC Stad.png]] | |||
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GroundIC Stad2.png]] | |||
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GroundIC Colo.png|48px]] | |||
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GroundIC XD.png|48px]] | |||
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Ground Assist.png|48px]] | |||
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GroundIC PBR.png|48px]] | |||
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GroundIC NPSnap.png|48px]] | |||
|- | |||
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium}} | |||
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2}} | |||
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Colosseum}} | |||
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}} | |||
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger}} | |||
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Battle Revolution}} | |||
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|New Pokémon Snap}} | |||
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{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#{{Ground color}}; font-size:80%" | {| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#{{Ground color}}; font-size:80%" | ||
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Battrio Ground type.png|64px]] | |style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Battrio Ground type.png|64px]] | ||
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Tretta Ground type.png|64px]] | |||
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:PMD DX Ground type.png]] | |||
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GO Ground.png]] | |style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GO Ground.png]] | ||
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GroundIC Masters.png|64px]] | |style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GroundIC Masters.png|64px]] | ||
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GroundIC RR.png|64px]] | |style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GroundIC RR.png|64px]] | ||
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Mezastar Ground type.png|64px]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Battrio}} | | Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Battrio}} | ||
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Tretta}} | |||
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX}} | |||
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon GO}} | | Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon GO}} | ||
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Masters}} | | Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX}} | ||
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Rumble Rush}} | | Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Rumble Rush}} | ||
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Mezastar}} | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* [[Generation I]] introduced the most Ground-type Pokémon of any Generation, with 14, and [[Generation VI]] introduced the fewest, with two. | * [[Generation I]] introduced the most Ground-type Pokémon of any Generation, with 14, and [[Generation VI]] introduced the fewest, with two. | ||
* Generations I and VI introduced the most Ground-type moves of any Generation, with five, and Generations {{gen|IV}} | * Generations I and VI introduced the most Ground-type moves of any Generation, with five, and Generations {{gen|IV}} and {{gen|V}} introduced the fewest, with two each. | ||
* Generation VI is the only Generation to not introduce a pure Ground-type Pokémon. | * Generation VI is the only Generation to not introduce a pure Ground-type Pokémon. | ||
* In the anime, Ground-type Pokémon's immunity to {{type|Electric}} attacks is treated inconsistently, sometimes upheld and sometimes ignored. The anime (in particular ''[[EP005|Showdown at Pewter City]]'') also implies that Ground's immunity to Electric has a limit depending on the voltage, as [[Brock's Onix]], when first fighting Pikachu, was completely unaffected by Pikachu's electricity, but in the rematch, Pikachu's electric attacks, having been boosted at an abandoned hydroelectric plant, were giving Onix a noticeable degree of pain, although it still was not enough to completely incapacitate it, as well as environmental factors (such as water being sprayed on it). | * In the anime, Ground-type Pokémon's immunity to {{type|Electric}} attacks is treated inconsistently, sometimes upheld and sometimes ignored. The anime (in particular ''[[EP005|Showdown at Pewter City]]'') also implies that Ground's immunity to Electric has a limit depending on the voltage, as [[Brock's Onix]], when first fighting Pikachu, was completely unaffected by Pikachu's electricity, but in the rematch, Pikachu's electric attacks, having been boosted at an abandoned hydroelectric plant, were giving Onix a noticeable degree of pain, although it still was not enough to completely incapacitate it, as well as environmental factors (such as water being sprayed on it). | ||
* In the anime on multiple occasions, like in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', ''[[EP193|Sick Daze]]'' and ''[[EP204|Right On, Rhydon!]]'', Ground and {{t|Rock}}-type Pokémon are said to have strong aversion to water and generally being wet. {{p|Rhydon}} is often presented as an exception to this rule due to its ability to use the move {{m|Surf}}. | |||
* Each type that resists {{t|Flying}} is weak to Ground, and vice versa. | * Each type that resists {{t|Flying}} is weak to Ground, and vice versa. | ||
* More Pokémon are immune to Ground-type moves than any other type, as both Flying Pokémon and {{a|Levitate|levitating}} Pokémon are immune to Ground. | * More Pokémon are immune to Ground-type moves than any other type, as both Flying Pokémon and {{a|Levitate|levitating}} Pokémon are immune to Ground. | ||
* Ground is the only type in the [[Generation II]] games and their remakes that a notable Trainer does not [[Type expert|specialize in]]. | * Ground is the only type in the [[Generation II]] games and their remakes that a notable Trainer does not [[Type expert|specialize in]]. | ||
* Out of all the types, Ground has the most [[moves]] ineligible for [[Sky | * Out of all the types, Ground has the most [[moves]] ineligible for [[Sky Battle]]s, with 12. | ||
* {{p|Stunfisk}} is the only non-Legendary Ground type Pokémon that is not part of an evolutionary line. | * {{p|Stunfisk}} is the only non-Legendary Ground type Pokémon that is not part of an evolutionary line. | ||
* Ground and Flying are tied with having the fewest notable type specialists, with only four each. | * Ground and Flying are tied with having the fewest notable type specialists, with only four each. | ||
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|hi=ज़मीनी ''Zameeni'' | |hi=भूमि ''Bhoomi''{{tt|*|Pokémon Smile}}<br>ज़मीनी ''Zameeni'' | ||
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Revision as of 14:43, 22 September 2021
- Ground redirects here. For the Egg Group formerly known as the Ground Egg Group, see Field (Egg Group).
The Ground type (Japanese: じめんタイプ Ground type) is one of the eighteen types. Prior to changes in Generation IV, all damaging Ground-type moves were physical, but they may now also be special depending on the attack.
Statistical averages
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Battle properties
Generation I
Ground-type Pokémon are immune to Thunder Wave.
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Generation II onwards
Ground type moves will affect Flying type Pokemon when they lose their ungrounded status by methods like holding Iron Ball or being under the effect of moves Ingrain (Generation IV onward), Gravity, Smack Down or Thousand Arrows.
Ground-type Pokémon are immune to Thunder Wave, unless they are holding Ring Target.
Ground-type Pokémon are immune to damage from the sandstorm weather condition.
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Power | Types | Power | Types | |
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Characteristics
Defense
Ground-type Pokémon are not damaged by sandstorms, and are immune to Electric attacks.
Offense
Ground is the only type super effective against Electric, and is super effective against five types in total, tying with Fighting for the most super effective matchups.
Because Ground is so useful offensively and resisted by so few types, Ground often provides good coverage when combined with another type of attack. It does particularly well when combined with Ice, as Ice's strong matchups include Grass and Flying.
Ground attacks cannot hit Pokémon under the effect of Magnet Rise or Telekinesis, though all Pokémon lose their immunity to Ground when they are grounded (such as by Ingrain, Gravity, or Thousand Arrows). Further, most Ground-type Pokémon can learn Rock-type moves (mainly those available via TM such as Rock Slide) to check Flying-types, along with Bug-types and Ice-types.
Contest properties
In Contests, Ground-type moves are typically Tough moves.
Pokémon
As of Generation VIII, there are 77 Ground-type Pokémon or 7.51% of all Pokémon (counting those that are Ground-type in at least one of their forms, including Galarians), making it the 9th most common type after Poison and before Dark/Fighting.
Pure Ground-type Pokémon
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Half Ground-type Pokémon
Primary Ground-type Pokémon
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Secondary Ground-type Pokémon
Moves
Gen | Move | Category | Contest | Power | Accuracy | PP | Target | Description | |||||||||
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I | Bone Club | Physical | Tough | 65 | 85% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user clubs the target with a bone. This may also make the target flinch. | |||||||||
II | Bone Rush | Physical | Tough | 25 | 90% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user strikes the target with a hard bone two to five times in a row. | |||||||||
I | Bonemerang | Physical | Tough | 50 | 90% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user throws the bone it holds. The bone loops around to hit the target twice—coming and going. | |||||||||
V | Bulldoze | Physical | Tough | 60 | 100% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit. | |||||||||
I | Dig | Physical | Tough | 80 | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. | |||||||||
V | Drill Run | Physical | Tough | 80 | 95% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily. | |||||||||
IV | Earth Power | Special | Beautiful | 90 | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. | |||||||||
I | Earthquake | Physical | Tough | 100 | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. | |||||||||
I | Fissure | Physical | Tough | — | 30% | 5 (max 8) |
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The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits. | |||||||||
VIII | G-Max Sandblast | Physical | — | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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A Ground-type attack that Gigantamax Sandaconda use. Opponents are trapped in a raging sandstorm for four to five turns. | ||||||||||
VIII | G-Max Sandblast | Special | — | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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A Ground-type attack that Gigantamax Sandaconda use. Opponents are trapped in a raging sandstorm for four to five turns. | ||||||||||
VII | High Horsepower | Physical | 95 | 95% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body. | ||||||||||
VI | Land's Wrath | Physical | Beautiful | 90 | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user gathers the energy of the land and focuses that power on opposing Pokémon to damage them. | |||||||||
II | Magnitude | Physical | Tough | — | 100% | 30 (max 48) |
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The user attacks everything around it with a ground-shaking quake. Its power varies. | |||||||||
VIII | Max Quake | Physical | — | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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This is a Ground-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Sp. Def stats. | ||||||||||
VIII | Max Quake | Special | — | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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This is a Ground-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Sp. Def stats. | ||||||||||
IV | Mud Bomb | Special | Cute | 65 | 85% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. This may also lower the target's accuracy. | |||||||||
III | Mud Shot | Special | Tough | 55 | 95% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. | |||||||||
III | Mud Sport | Status | Cute | — | —% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user kicks up mud on the battlefield. This weakens Electric-type moves for five turns. | |||||||||
II | Mud-Slap | Special | Cute | 20 | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. | |||||||||
VI | Precipice Blades | Physical | Cool | 120 | 85% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user attacks opposing Pokémon by manifesting the power of the land in fearsome blades of stone. | |||||||||
VI | Rototiller | Status | Tough | — | —% | 10 (max 16) |
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Tilling the soil, the user makes it easier for plants to grow. This raises the Attack and Sp. Atk stats of Grass-type Pokémon. | |||||||||
I | Sand Attack | Status | Cute | — | 100% | 15 (max 24) |
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Sand is hurled in the target's face, reducing the target's accuracy. | |||||||||
III | Sand Tomb | Physical | Clever | 35 | 85% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns. | |||||||||
VIII | Scorching Sands | Special | 70 | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn. | ||||||||||
VII | Shore Up | Status | — | —% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user regains up to half of its max HP. It restores more HP in a sandstorm. | ||||||||||
II | Spikes | Status | Clever | — | —% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team's feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle. | |||||||||
VII | Stomping Tantrum | Physical | 75 | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles. | ||||||||||
VII | Tectonic Rage | Physical | — | —% | 1 (max 1) |
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The user burrows deep into the ground and slams into the target with the full force of its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move. | ||||||||||
VII | Tectonic Rage | Special | — | —% | 1 (max 1) |
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The user burrows deep into the ground and slams into the target with the full force of its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move. | ||||||||||
VI | Thousand Arrows | Physical | Beautiful | 90 | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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This move also hits opposing Pokémon that are in the air. Those Pokémon are knocked down to the ground. | |||||||||
VI | Thousand Waves | Physical | Tough | 90 | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user attacks with a wave that crawls along the ground. Those hit can't flee from battle. | |||||||||
All details are accurate to Generation VII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual move's page. Target data assumes user is in the lower left. |
Abilities
Interacting with the Ground type
A Pokémon with Color Change, Protean, Imposter, RKS System, or Multitype will become a Ground-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with a Ground-type move, uses a Ground-type move, is sent out against a Ground-type opponent, is holding a Ground Memory, or is holding an Earth Plate or Groundium Z.
Gen | Ability | Description |
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III | Levitate | Gives full immunity to all Ground-type moves. |
V | Sand Force | Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. |
All details are accurate to Generation VI games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page. |
Exclusive Abilities
Only Ground-type Pokémon can have these Abilities. This does not include signature Abilities.
Gen | Ability | Description |
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III | Arena Trap | Prevents opposing Pokémon from fleeing. |
All details are accurate to Generation VI games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page. |
Items
Name | Description | |
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Air Balloon | An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holder will float in the air until hit. Once the holder is hit, this item will burst. | |
Earth Plate | An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Ground-type moves. | |
Ground Gem | A gem with an essence of land. When held, it strengthens the power of a Ground-type move one time. | |
Ground Memory | A memory disc that contains Ground-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon. | |
Groundium Z | It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Ground-type moves to Ground-type Z-Moves. | |
Iron Ball | An item to be held by a Pokémon. It lowers Speed and allows Ground-type moves to hit Flying types and holders that are levitating. | |
Shuca Berry | If held by a Pokémon, this Berry will lessen the damage taken from one supereffective Ground-type attack. | |
Soft Sand | An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a loose, silky sand that boosts the power of Ground-type moves. | |
All details are accurate to Generation VIII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual item's page. |
Cram-o-matic
Name | |
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Apicot Berry | |
Big Nugget | |
Chipped Pot | |
Cracked Pot | |
Heavy-Duty Boots | |
Hondew Berry | |
Nugget | |
Persim Berry | |
Rare Bone | |
Stardust | |
Terrain Extender | |
Thick Club | |
Notable Ground-type Trainers
- Main article: Category:Ground-type Trainers
Gen | Trainer | Title | Location |
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I | Giovanni |
Team Rocket Boss Gym LeaderRBYFRLGPE Team Rainbow Rocket BossUSUM |
Viridian GymRBYFRLGPE Team Rocket's CastleUSUM |
IV | Bertha |
Elite Four | Sinnoh Pokémon League |
V | Clay |
Gym Leader | Driftveil Gym |
VII | Hapu |
Island Kahuna | Poni Island |
Icons
Core series
File:GroundIC.gif | File:Picross GroundIC.png | ||||||
Icon from Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, HeartGold and SoulSilver |
Icon from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen |
Icon from Generation IV |
Icon from Generation V |
Icon from Generation VI |
Icon from Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon |
Icon from Generation VIII |
Symbol icon from Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! onward |
Side series
Icon from Pokémon Stadium |
Icon from Pokémon Stadium 2 |
Icon from Pokémon Colosseum |
Icon from Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness |
Icon from Pokémon Ranger |
Icon from Pokémon Battle Revolution |
Icon from New Pokémon Snap |
Spin-off games
Symbol icon from Pokémon Battrio |
Symbol icon from Pokémon Tretta |
Symbol icon from Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX |
Symbol icon from Pokémon GO |
Symbol icon from Pokémon Masters EX |
Symbol icon from Pokémon Rumble Rush |
Symbol icon from Pokémon Mezastar |
In the TCG
- Main article: Fighting (TCG)
Due to the decreased amount of types in the TCG, Ground-type Pokémon are generally listed as Fighting-type Pokémon.
Ground-type Pokémon in the TCG are generally weak to Grass and Water with a resistance to the Lightning type. Fighting-type Pokémon are strong against Colorless, Darkness and Lightning Pokémon, whilst some Colorless and Psychic Pokémon can resist the Fighting type.
Trivia
- Generation I introduced the most Ground-type Pokémon of any Generation, with 14, and Generation VI introduced the fewest, with two.
- Generations I and VI introduced the most Ground-type moves of any Generation, with five, and Generations IV and V introduced the fewest, with two each.
- Generation VI is the only Generation to not introduce a pure Ground-type Pokémon.
- In the anime, Ground-type Pokémon's immunity to Electric-type attacks is treated inconsistently, sometimes upheld and sometimes ignored. The anime (in particular Showdown at Pewter City) also implies that Ground's immunity to Electric has a limit depending on the voltage, as Brock's Onix, when first fighting Pikachu, was completely unaffected by Pikachu's electricity, but in the rematch, Pikachu's electric attacks, having been boosted at an abandoned hydroelectric plant, were giving Onix a noticeable degree of pain, although it still was not enough to completely incapacitate it, as well as environmental factors (such as water being sprayed on it).
- In the anime on multiple occasions, like in Showdown in Pewter City, Sick Daze and Right On, Rhydon!, Ground and Rock-type Pokémon are said to have strong aversion to water and generally being wet. Rhydon is often presented as an exception to this rule due to its ability to use the move Surf.
- Each type that resists Flying is weak to Ground, and vice versa.
- More Pokémon are immune to Ground-type moves than any other type, as both Flying Pokémon and levitating Pokémon are immune to Ground.
- Ground is the only type in the Generation II games and their remakes that a notable Trainer does not specialize in.
- Out of all the types, Ground has the most moves ineligible for Sky Battles, with 12.
- Stunfisk is the only non-Legendary Ground type Pokémon that is not part of an evolutionary line.
- Ground and Flying are tied with having the fewest notable type specialists, with only four each.
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