Type counters guide

Best Counters for Normal / Ground Pokémon

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

NormalGround
Normal type iconGround type icon

Normal / Ground

Quick answer

Normal / Ground is best pressured by Water, Grass, Ice, and Fighting-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×2Fighting×2

Top weaknesses (4)

Water×2Grass×2Ice×2Fighting×2

Type matchup table

Water type iconWater2x
Grass type iconGrass2x
Ice type iconIce2x
Fighting type iconFighting2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Fire type iconFire1x
Ground type iconGround1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Bug type iconBug1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Poison type iconPoison0.5x
Rock type iconRock0.5x
Electric type iconElectric0x
Ghost type iconGhost0x

Recommended practical counters

Annihilape Pokémon sprite

Annihilape

#0979

Immune to NormalBudget option
FightingGhost
  • Deals 2x damage with Fighting-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fighting-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Normal 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeFighting×2

Safe into Normal 0x

115 offense · 90 Speed

Flamigo Pokémon sprite

Flamigo

#0973

Immune to GroundBudget option
FlyingFighting
  • Deals 2x damage with Fighting-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fighting-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Ground 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeFighting×2

Safe into Ground 0x

115 offense · 90 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Water×2Grass×2Ice×2Fighting×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 page

What not to use

Electric×0Ghost×0Poison×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 Normal / Ground typing

Diggersby Pokémon sprite

Diggersby

NormalGround
Ursaluna Pokémon sprite

Ursaluna

GroundNormal
Bloodmoon Ursaluna Pokémon sprite

Bloodmoon Ursaluna

GroundNormal

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

Normal / Ground weakness chartNormal / Ground PokémonWater type pageGrass type pageIce type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Normal / Ground?

Normal / Ground is best countered by Pokémon that can use Water, Grass, Ice, and Fighting (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Normal / Ground 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 Normal / Ground?

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

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

Normal / Ground has 4 super-effective attacking options: Water, Grass, Ice, and Fighting. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Normal / Ground 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 Normal / Ground 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 Normal / Ground?

Avoid relying on Electric, Ghost, Poison, and Rock attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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