Type counters guide

Best Counters for Ground / Ghost Pokémon

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Ground / Ghost.

GroundGhost
Ground type iconGhost type icon

Ground / Ghost

Quick answer

Ground / Ghost is best pressured by Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost, and Dark-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Water×2Grass×2Ice×2Ghost×2

Top weaknesses (5)

Water×2Grass×2Ice×2Ghost×2Dark×2

Type matchup table

Water type iconWater2x
Grass type iconGrass2x
Ice type iconIce2x
Ghost type iconGhost2x
Dark type iconDark2x
Fire type iconFire1x
Ground type iconGround1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Poison type iconPoison0.25x
Bug type iconBug0.5x
Rock type iconRock0.5x
Normal type iconNormal0x
Electric type iconElectric0x
Fighting type iconFighting0x

Recommended practical counters

Mandibuzz Pokémon sprite

Mandibuzz

#0630

Resists both STABsBudget option
DarkFlying
  • Deals 2x damage with Dark-type attacks
  • Has STAB Dark-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Ground 0x STAB attacks
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeDark×2

Safe into Ground 0x, Ghost 0.5x

65 offense · 80 Speed

Baxcalibur Pokémon sprite

Baxcalibur

#0998

Strong physical attacker
DragonIce
  • Deals 2x damage with Ice-type attacks
  • Has STAB Ice-type attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeIce×2

Mostly neutral switch-in

145 offense · 87 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Water×2Grass×2Ice×2Ghost×2Dark×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Water type pageGrass type pageIce type pageGhost type pageDark type page

What not to use

Normal×0Electric×0Fighting×0Poison×0.25Bug×0.5Rock×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Pokémon with Ground / Ghost typing

Yamask-Galar Pokémon sprite

Yamask-Galar

GroundGhost
Golett Pokémon sprite

Golett

GroundGhost
Golurk Pokémon sprite

Golurk

GroundGhost
Sandygast Pokémon sprite

Sandygast

GhostGround
Palossand Pokémon sprite

Palossand

GhostGround
Runerigus Pokémon sprite

Runerigus

GroundGhost

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Ground / Ghost weakness chartGround / Ghost PokémonWater type pageGrass type pageIce type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Ground / Ghost?

Ground / Ghost is best countered by Pokémon that can use Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost, and Dark (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Ground / Ghost STAB attacks. Because there is no 4x weakness, Speed, bulk, and offensive stats matter more when choosing the actual Pokémon.

What type is best against Ground / Ghost?

Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost, and Dark are the strongest attacking types against Ground / Ghost, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Ground / Ghost super-effectively?

Ground / Ghost has 5 super-effective attacking options: Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost, and Dark. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Ground / Ghost STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Ground / Ghost counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Ground / Ghost?

Avoid relying on Normal, Electric, Fighting, Poison, and Bug attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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