The best ground type Pokémon in Pokémon GO are ranked here by their maximum Combat Power (CP), focusing only on the final evolution of each evolutionary line. This list helps you decide which Ground-types to power up for raids and battles, with notes on how to obtain each one. Field research rewards change from month to month, so you’ll have to be lucky enough to have the Pokémon you want on offer. Those who want to have a chance at capturing the wild Pokémon on this list should look for them in parks, woodlands, and golf course areas.
best ground type pokémon: groudon
Max CP 4,652. Stats: Attack 270, Defense 228, Stamina 205. Pure Ground typing makes it weak to Grass, Water, and Ice, but its Ground attacks are super effective against Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, and Steel types. Best moveset: Mud Shot and Earthquake. As a legendary Pokémon, Groudon does not evolve and can only be obtained through raid battles.
2. Garchomp
Max CP 4,479. Stats: Attack 261, Defense 193, Stamina 239. Dragon/Ground typing gives it a double weakness to Ice attacks. Best moveset: Dragon Tail and Outrage. Garchomp evolves from Gabite, which evolves from Gible using 25 and then 100 candies. It has a Mega Evolution, Mega Garchomp, which may be added to the game in the future.
3. Landorus (Therian)
Max CP 4,434. Stats: Attack 205, Defense 289, Stamina 179. Ground/Flying typing creates a double weakness to Ice. Best moveset: Mud Shot and Earthquake. Landorus is a legendary Pokémon from the Unova region and can only be obtained through raid battles.
4. Rhyperior
Max CP 4,221. Stats: Attack 241, Defense 190, Stamina 251. Ground/Rock typing gives it a double weakness to Water and Grass attacks. Best moveset: Mud-Slap and Earthquake. Evolve Rhyhorn into Rhydon with 25 candies, then use 100 candies and a Sinnoh Stone to get Rhyperior.
5. Mamoswine
Max CP 3,763. Stats: Attack 247, Defense 146, Stamina 242. Ice/Ground typing makes it weak to Fighting, Steel, Fire, Water, and Grass. Best moveset: Mud-Slap and Avalanche.
6. Excadrill
Max CP 3,667. Stats: Attack 255, Defense 129, Stamina 242. Ground/Steel typing provides many resistances, including Normal, Flying, Bug, Steel, Psychic, Dragon, Fairy, Rock, Electric, and Poison. Best moveset: Mud-Slap and Earthquake. Evolve Drilbur with 50 candies.
7. Hippowdon
Max CP 3,488. Stats: Attack 201, Defense 191, Stamina 239. Pure Ground typing with standard weaknesses to Water, Grass, and Ice. Best moveset: Fire Fang and Earth Power. Evolve Hippopotas with 50 candies.
8. Krookodile
Max CP 3,444. Stats: Attack 229, Defense 158, Stamina 216. Ground/Dark typing makes it weak to Fighting, Bug, Water, Grass, Ice, and Fairy. Best moveset: Snarl and Earthquake. Evolve Sandile into Krokorok with 25 candies, then into Krookodile with 100 candies.
9. Donphan
Max CP 3,407. Stats: Attack 214, Defense 185, Stamina 207. Pure Ground typing with resistances to Electric and Poison. Best moveset: Mud-Slap and Earthquake. Evolve Phanpy with 50 candies.
10. Swampert
Max CP 3,362. Stats: Attack 208, Defense 175, Stamina 225. Water/Ground typing leaves it with only a double weakness to Grass. Best moveset: Water Gun and Earthquake. Evolve Mudkip into Marshtomp with 25 candies, then into Swampert with 100 candies.
11. Golem
Max CP 3,334. Stats: Attack 211, Defense 198, Stamina 190. Rock/Ground typing with double weaknesses to Water and Grass. Best moveset: Mud Shot and Earthquake. Evolve Geodude into Graveler with 25 candies, then into Golem with 100 candies. Golem has an Alolan form that is an odd combination of rock and electric Pokémon.
12. Torterra
Max CP 3,318. Stats: Attack 202, Defense 188, Stamina 216. Grass/Ground typing makes it weak to Ice, Flying, Bug, and Fire. Best moveset: Razor Leaf and Solar Beam. Evolve Turtwig into Grotle with 25 candies, then into Torterra with 100 candies.
13. Golurk
Max CP 3,226. Stats: Attack 222, Defense 154, Stamina 205. Ground/Ghost typing is weak to Ghost, Water, Grass, Ice, and Dark. Best moveset: Mud-Slap and Earth Power. Evolve Golett with 50 candies.
14. Gliscor
Max CP 3,043. Stats: Attack 185, Defense 222, Stamina 181. Ground/Flying typing is weak to Ice and Water. Best moveset: Wing Attack and Earthquake. Evolve Gligar using 100 candies and a Sinnoh Stone.
15. Flygon
Max CP 3,008. Stats: Attack 205, Defense 168, Stamina 190. Ground/Dragon typing shares weaknesses with Garchomp. Best moveset: Dragon Tail and Earthquake. Evolve Trapinch into Vibrava with 25 candies, then into Flygon with 100 candies. For Flygon, those that can get the Earth Power TM can switch it with Earthquake to have a more effective defensive moveset.
16. Nidoking
Max CP 2,902. Stats: Attack 204, Defense 156, Stamina 191. Poison/Ground typing resists Fighting, Rock, Bug, Fairy, Poison, and Electric. Best moveset: Poison Jab and Earthquake. Evolve Nidoran♂ into Nidorino with 25 candies, then into Nidoking with 100 candies.
17. Seismitoad
Max CP 2,899. Stats: Attack 188, Defense 150, Stamina 233. Water/Ground typing has a single double weakness to Grass. Best moveset: Bubble and Earth Power. Evolve Tympole into Palpitoad with 25 candies, then into Seismitoad with 100 candies.
18. Nidoqueen
Max CP 2,812. Stats: Attack 180, Defense 173, Stamina 207. Poison/Ground typing with the same weaknesses and resistances as Nidoking. Best moveset: Poison Jab and Earthquake. Evolve Nidoran♀ into Nidorina with 25 candies, then into Nidoqueen with 100 candies.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I keep my phone charged while playing Pokémon GO for long sessions?
For extended play sessions, you will need a reliable power source. Understanding batteries and charging basics helps you choose a portable battery pack that can keep your device running during raid hours or community days.
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The Pokémon GO Plus + Bluetooth accessory requires an iPhone 7 or above. A strong internet connection, GPS, and Location Services are also required. Jailbroken or rooted devices are not supported.
