On the hunt for the best ground Pokemon? Sometimes, you just need to smash your opponent into… Well, into the ground, and 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.
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Here are 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
Rhyperior is without doubt one of the best ground ‘mon in the long history of the franchise, because even now, this tanky creature packs one hell of a punch and has a fair amount of HP, which can make 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. Some things can’t be helped. But when it comes to effectiveness on the battlefield, that doesn’t really matter, right?
Landorus
- Fast move – Mud shot
- Charged move – Earth power
It wouldn’t be a complete list if we didn’t include Landorus. Of course this legendary ‘mon is on our list of the best ground Pokémon in Pokémon Go. Would you ever doubt us? This rock-solid guy is one of the most powerful ground type Pokémon you can get, so if you ever get the chance to capture one, we highly recommend throwing everything and the kitchen sink at 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
When all of you old school Pokémon fans think of ground types, Golem is probably one of the first to pop into your heads. This bouldery ground type is… Well, literally a ball of rock. Dating all the way back to the first gen, this ‘mon is one of the OGs when it comes to ground types, and is the best from that gen in our opinion. It’s no surprise that Golem can bulldoze the competition (pun intended).
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
Ground Pokémon tend to be combined with other types to utilise their effectiveness and versatility, but Donphan is one of the few pure-bred ground types on this list, proving just how hard this tusked ‘mon can hit. Donphan has awesome defensive stats, making them a great tanker, and this armored Pokémon as a whole roster of different moves that can take your rivals out with practiced ease.
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.
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