Pokémon weakness guide

Bug / Ground Weaknesses and Counters

This guide explains the defensive matchup for Bug / Ground Pokémon, including combined weaknesses, resistances, immunities, and the safest counter types.

Bug Ground

Weaknesses (4)

Fire×2 Water×2 Ice×2 Flying×2

Resistances (3)

Fighting×0.5 Poison×0.5 Ground×0.5

Immunities (1)

Electric×0

Battle notes

Bug / Ground cancels or softens common single-type weaknesses such as Rock, Grass, which is why the combined chart matters more than either type alone.
Because dual types multiply both defensive matchups, Fire attacks (2x) is the most direct way to punish this combination under the modern Gen 6+ chart.
Avoid defaulting to Electric, Fighting, Poison, Ground attacks unless you have a specific reason; this typing resists or blocks those lines of play.
This exact typing exists in the current National Dex, so the matchup is useful for real Pokémon pages and team planning.

Best counter types

These attacking types hit the defender for super-effective damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

Fire×2 Water×2 Ice×2 Flying×2

Example Pokémon counters

Pokémon with Bug / Ground typing

Nincada

#0290

BugGround

Sandy Wormadam

#0413

BugGround

FAQ

What is Bug / Ground weak to?

Bug / Ground is weak to Fire (2x), Water (2x), Ice (2x), Flying (2x).

What resists Bug / Ground defensive typing?

Bug / Ground resists Fighting (0.5x), Poison (0.5x), Ground (0.5x).

Does this include abilities, items, or Terastallization?

No. This weakness page uses the modern base type chart. Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, fields, and special move rules can change real battle outcomes.