Sometimes, you just need to smash your opponent into the ground. We understand completely, and what better way to do that in Pokémon Go than with the best ground Pokémon? These ferocious beasts can lay the smackdown just as efficiently as a fighting type, though don’t expect them to possess the same speed and agility. They trade that for immense strength – for the most part, at least. We’ve gone head-to-head with all the ‘mon of this type that we could find, just so that we could tell you what the best ground Pokémon in Pokémon Go are.
If this isn’t the type for you, and you prefer to float like a Butterfree or sting like a Beedrill, you can check out our picks for the best bug Pokémon and fighting Pokémon. Or, if you want to go out in a blaze of glory, our picks for the best fire Pokémon can help you out with that, too. Alternatively, for those of you who have a mischievous side, there’s a bunch of ghost Pokémon that want to play.
So, onto our picks for the best ground Pokémon in Pokémon Go.
Garchomp
- Fast move – Mud shot
- Charged move – Earth power
Not only is Garchomp one of the best dragon Pokémon in Pokémon Go, but it also happens to be a powerhouse when it comes to ground-types, with access to some ferocious attacks that are sure to make your opponent want to run in the opposite direction.
Rhyperior
- Fast move – Mud slap
- Charged move – Earthquake
Make the ground crumble beneath your foe’s feet with Rhyperior, one of the best ‘mon of this type in the history of the franchise. Not only does this beast hit like a freight train, but it also has some tanky health that makes it tough to take down for the majority of other Pokémon. Unfortunately, because of Rhyperior’s somewhat silly round-ness, it’s landed on our list of Pokémon evolution downgrades. But when it comes to effectiveness on the battlefield, that doesn’t really matter, right?
Landorus
- Fast move – Mud shot
- Charged move – Earth power
Of course, Landorus is on this list. Was there ever any doubt that it wouldn’t be? This legendary ‘mon is far and away one of the most powerful ground-type Pokémon available, and if you ever get the chance to capture it, we suggest you go for it.
Excadrill
- Fast move – Mud slap
- Charged move – Earthquake
Excadrill is a tough ‘mon to defeat, especially since it’s a combination of ground and steel-types, which means you’ve got access to some unique move combinations that can cause more than a few problems for your rivals.
Mamoswine
- Fast move – Mud slap
- Charged move – Bulldoze
Yes, one of the best ice Pokémon just so happens to also be one of the best ground Pokémon in Pokémon Go, and thanks to its hybrid nature, Mamoswine can freeze your opponents and then crush them into the ground – either way, victory is yours.
Golem
- Fast move – Mud slap
- Charged move – Earthquake
A classic. This first generation ‘mon is one of the OGs when it comes to ground-types, and is certainly the best from gen one (at least in our opinion), so it should come as no surprise that it can bulldoze the competition in the augmented reality title.
Golurk
- Fast move – Mud slap
- Charged move – Earth power
Golurk is interesting in that not only is it a ground-type, but a ghost Pokémon too, which opens it up to some very unique attack combinations that can cause all kinds of problems for those standing on the other side of the battlefield. Admittedly, when it comes to ghost ‘mon, it’s not that great, but as a ground Pokémon, Golurk is quite impressive.
Swampert
- Fast move – Mud slap
- Charged move – Earth power
Another hybrid is Swampert, but this ‘mon combines ground with water, and it can have some devastating effects – you can wash the opposition away, or pummel them into the ground. Either way, you deal massive damage with this final evolution of the Hoenn region starter.
Donphan
- Fast move – Mud slap
- Charged move – Earth power
One of the few pure ground-types on this list is Donphan, and that’s to its merit as this ‘mon hits hard, has great defense stats, and has access to an arsenal of moves that ensure it can wipe the floor with your rivals.
Groudon
- Fast move – Mud slap
- Charged move – Earthquake
Yes, this legend is here, and if you know what’s good for you, you’re going to go out of your way to get this beast on your team. We can’t oversell how good Groudon is, and if you’re in the market for a ground-type, you can do no better than this legendary beast.
There you have it, the best ground Pokémon in Pokémon Go. Should you come across these guys and need help beating them, then consult our ground Pokémon weakness guide. If you’re after another adventure, just head over to our best Pokémon games list.
We can even help you to fill out your Pokédex with our Dreepy evolution, Floette evolution, Ralts evolution, Salandit evolution, Rockruff evolution, and Bisharp evolution guides. Or, we can tell you how to evolve Pawmo, how to evolve Inkay, and how to evolve Primeape.