Type counters guide

Best Counters for Ground / Rock Pokémon

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

GroundRock
Ground type iconRock type icon

Ground / Rock

Quick answer

Water and Grass is the strongest answer because both Ground and Rock are weak to Water, creating a 4x weakness. Ice, Fighting, and Ground are strong secondary attacking types.

Best move types

Water×4Grass×4Ice×2Fighting×2

Top weaknesses (2)

Water×4Grass×4

Type matchup table

Water type iconWater4x
Grass type iconGrass4x
Ice type iconIce2x
Fighting type iconFighting2x
Ground type iconGround2x
Steel type iconSteel2x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Bug type iconBug1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Poison type iconPoison0.25x
Normal type iconNormal0.5x
Fire type iconFire0.5x
Flying type iconFlying0.5x
Rock type iconRock0.5x
Electric type iconElectric0x

Recommended practical counters

Chesnaught Pokémon sprite

Chesnaught

#0652

Resists both STABsBudget option
GrassFighting
  • Deals 4x damage with Grass-type attacks
  • Has STAB Grass-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Ground 0.5x, Rock 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeGrass×4

Safe into Ground 0.5x, Rock 0.5x

107 offense · 64 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Water×4Grass×4Ice×2Fighting×2Ground×2Steel×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 pageFighting type pageGround type page

What not to use

Electric×0Poison×0.25Normal×0.5Fire×0.5Flying×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 / Rock typing

Geodude Pokémon sprite

Geodude

RockGround
Graveler Pokémon sprite

Graveler

RockGround
Golem Pokémon sprite

Golem

RockGround
Onix Pokémon sprite

Onix

RockGround
Rhyhorn Pokémon sprite

Rhyhorn

GroundRock
Rhydon Pokémon sprite

Rhydon

GroundRock
Larvitar Pokémon sprite

Larvitar

RockGround
Pupitar Pokémon sprite

Pupitar

RockGround
Rhyperior Pokémon sprite

Rhyperior

GroundRock

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 / Rock weakness chartGround / Rock PokémonWater type pageGrass type pageIce type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Ground / Rock?

Ground / Rock is best countered by Pokémon that can use Water and Grass (4x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Ground / Rock STAB attacks. Because this is a 4x weakness, even moderate attackers can create pressure if they can enter safely.

What type is best against Ground / Rock?

Water and Grass are the strongest attacking types against Ground / Rock, dealing 4x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

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

Ground / Rock has 6 super-effective attacking options: Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, and Steel. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Ground / Rock 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 / Rock 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 / Rock?

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

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