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POKEMON SCARLET & VIOLET: THE 13 BEST GROUND-TYPES

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By  Jeremy Hanna  &  Andrew Scariati
Updated Aug 8, 2023

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

 * Ground-type Pokemon in Scarlet & Violet are highly effective, with strong
   offensive capabilities and defensive advantages.
 * New introductions like Toedscruel and Sandy Shocks add unique twists to the
   Ground-type lineup.
 * Garchomp has long been a dominant Ground-type, but Great Tusk is emerging as
   a top contender with its high Attack and Defense stats.



Ground is one of the most dominant types in all of Pokemon, flexing Super
Effective damage against five other types, tied with Fighting for the top spot.
It's also great defensively with immunity to Electric attacks – one of the most
common attacking types – and two resistances.

RELATED: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Which Starter Should You Choose?

Sadly, Ground is weak to common Ice and Water-type attacks, but there are plenty
of dual types that eliminate those weaknesses. Ground-type Pokemon shake things
up in Scarlet & Violet with both new and old favorites slotting into strong
weather-setting teams.

Updated August 4, 2023, by Andrew Scariati: While there were already plenty of
Ground types in Scarlet and Violet, The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk expand on
the multitude of powerful options.



New introductions in The Teal Mask vie for the best Ground-type Pokemon Violet &
Scarlet have to offer, with Flygon as a powerful contender to the Ground-type
crown. If you enjoy Trick Room teams, then Golurk offers yet another option you
can find in The Indigo Disk.


13 TOEDSCRUEL



Convergent evolution lines were one of the coolest new introductions in Scarlet
& Violet. Toedscruel is a great example of this, as the Grass/Ground-type
version of Tentacruel.

Toedscruel has high Special Defense and Speed and decent Special Attack and HP.
It's rare to see a Ground-type based in Special stats while also being fast, it
also learns great moves like Earth Power, Leaf Storm, and Spore.



However, it's held back by its weakness to common attacking types, including a
quadruple weakness to Ice, and a terrible ability that forces Toedscruel to move
last if it uses a status move like Spore.




12 HIPPOWDON



Sandstorm is a dominant weather condition as it can damage your opponent while
also supporting teammates that have abilities like Sand Veil or Sand Rush. If
you want to set sand without learning the move Sandstorm, your options are
either the Rock/Dark-type Tyranitar or the Ground-type Hippowdon.

Hippowdon is the definition of a wall with a sky-high HP and Defense which means
Hippowdon can take pretty much any physical hit. It can also keep itself going
with the healing move Slack Off.



Hippowdon's moveset features a plethora of moves for support or coverage
including Stealth Rock, Whirlwind, Yawn, Earthquake, Body Press, and Ice Fang if
you're feeling particularly sneaky.




11 KROOKODILE



Krookodile has one of the coolest designs in Pokemon with its bright red skin
and black eyes that look like evil sunglasses. It has great offensive typing and
Attack, but what really separates Krookodile from other Pokemon is its selection
of awesome abilities.

First is Intimidate which lowers your opponent's Attack stat when Krookodile
enters the battle. While this has been nerfed a bit with changes to other
abilities that prevent the effects of Intimidate, it's still a great ability.



The other option is Moxie which increases your Attack stat with each Pokemon you
knock out. This is perfect for Krookodile given its potent combination of high
Attack and decent Speed.




10 SANDY SHOCKS*



Another great Scarlet & Violet addition is Paradox Pokemon: creatures from
either the distant past or well into the future. One of these Pokemon is Sandy
Shocks, a prehistoric version of Magneton.

RELATED: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Every Shiny Ancient Paradox Pokemon, Ranked

While Magneton is known for its great Defense, Special Attack, and
Electric/Steel-typing, Sandy Shocks' Defense is average, and it's now
Ground/Electric.

However, it does still have great Special Attack and a surprisingly high Speed.
It also gets great coverage with a combination of Thunderbolt, Earth Power, and
Power Gem.





9 GASTRODON



Ever since its introduction in Diamond & Pearl, Gastrodon has been incredibly
popular with several qualities to love. It only has a single weakness, is
decently bulky, has a great supporting movepool, and can be trained to focus on
physical or Special Attack.

On top of all of this, Gastrodon has the ability Storm Drain which gives it a
second immunity to Water-type attacks. This also redirects any Water-type move
while increasing Gastrodon's Special Attack. Gastrodon is one of the best
supporting Pokemon out there, especially if you're building a team that is
susceptible to Water.





8 CAMERUPT



Camerupt is a bit of a dark horse pick among Ground-type Pokemon given its clear
association with Fire and unfortunate quadruple weakness to Water. However, when
placed in the right situations, Camerupt can jump-start your sun-setting and
become a terrifying force.

With some neat utility moves like Yawn and Stealth Rock, Camerupt has legitimate
competitive value (albeit in the lower tiers). Camerupt's 105 Special Attack and
100 Attack give it great value as an attacking threat, especially if it can get
a full-HP Eruption off.




7 GOLURK




Golurk boasts an unusual Ghost/Ground dual type that uniquely positions it as a
premier choice in Pokemon Scarlet. Its massive Attack stat should provide plenty
of offense to use Golurk as a sweeper in a Trick Room team.

Its defensive ability is decent, with HP and both defenses in the 80–89 range.
If you're feeling extra tricky, then Golurk boasts access to a variety of
utility moves, like Rain Dance, that would enable other teammates to excel.
Whether you aim for an unusual strategy or stick to tradition, Golurk provides
the versatility to use it how you see fit.




6 CLODSIRE




Clodsire is the evolution of Paldean Wooper, and it has worked its way into our
hearts with its big, jiggly form and goofy grin. Normally, a Pokemon like this
is only good for a laugh, but Clodsire makes for a surprisingly effective
battler.

RELATED: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Best Grass-Types

Clodsire has incredible HP and Special Defense, unlike its fellow Ground-type,
Hippowdon. It stands out due to its ability Unaware, which is perfectly suited
for a defensive wall. Unaware makes it so that Clodsire will ignore any stat
changes that could negatively affect the damage it does or increase the damage
it receives.

This gives Clodsire plenty of time to set up entry hazards even when facing off
against a beefed-up sweeper.




5 FLYGON




Flygon finds itself among the top-tier of Pokemon returning via The Indigo Disk
for Pokemon Scarlet. Unfortunately, it is outclassed by another Dragon/Ground
dual-type, but Flygon still has plenty of value as a Ground-type.

With access to staple moves like Sandstorm and Earthquake, Flygon offers support
to Ground or Rock teams. Sandstorm also comes with the added benefit of chip
damage on your opponent that can add up over longer battles.

Given its Base Stat Total (BST) of 520, Flygon certainly leaves a bit of power
on the table, but with an excellent 100 Attack and serviceable 80 Special
Attack, Flygon can provide mixed coverage in a pinch, especially if you're using
it in an offline setting.




4 TING-LU




One of the members of the legendary Treasures of Ruin, Ting-Lu is the physical
wall of the bunch with an awesome 125-base Defense and an unbelievable 155 HP
stat. This makes it perfect for setting up entry hazards and using Ruination to
take out half of an opponent's HP.

While it looks like Ting-Lu may have some weaknesses with its bad Special
Defense, a lack of recovery, and no variety in its moveset, Ting-Lu covers these
downsides pretty well. Its ability Vessel Of Ruin, lowers the Special Attack of
all other Pokemon on the field.

When it comes to the moves, you don't need a lot of variety when you're as
effective at your niche as Ting-Lu.




3 IRON TREADS




A Paradox Pokemon from the future, Iron Treads is a metallic Donphan that boasts
the exact same typing as Excadrill, has a similar Attack stat, and has an even
higher Speed and Defense.

RELATED: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Every Shiny Future Paradox Pokemon, Ranked

It also has a much more varied move set with the likes of Earthquake, Iron Head,
Body Press, Ice Spinner, Knock Off, and even Volt Switch. Throw a Choice Scarf
on Iron Treads and watch it destroy unsuspecting teams.




2 GARCHOMP



For a long time, Garchomp has reigned as the Ground-type Pokemon to beat.
Introduced in Generation Four, the land shark gained notoriety as the ace for
the Sinnoh champion, Cynthia.



If you need a good attacker on your team, just put Garchomp on it. It has good
Speed, fantastic Attack, and even a good enough Special Attack stat to make it a
mixed-attacking threat.

Garchomp also has a wide variety of moves that prevent it from getting walled by
just about anything. However, Garchomp's time in the sun may be up because there
is a new Ground-type that is making the rounds.




1 GREAT TUSK



The Paradox Pokemon Great Tusk may seem like an odd choice for the top spot. Its
stats are incredibly lopsided with almost nothing in its Special Attack or
Defense. However, that is actually its strength.



Great Tusk has a shockingly high Attack and Defense with a 135 base stat in
each. On top of this, it has superb HP and decent Speed compared to other
physically bulky Pokemon. On top of this, it has access to Headlong Rush: a
Ground-type move with recoil and 120 base power. With this, it can plow through
just about everything.

Great Tusk even boasts greater move variety while still gaining access to many
of the same moves as Iron Treads. Use Bulk Up to make its Attack and Defense
even higher, and you have the best Ground-type in Scarlet & Violet.

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