Pokemon GO has several monster types, and Ground-type has some of the most powerful monsters that fall under it. Dual type-attributes are common in the Pokemon franchise, with many monsters having two type-attributes instead of just one. It provides monsters extra move coverage, tremendous battle potential, and use.
Ground-type Pocket Monsters are some of Pokemon GO’s most loved and mighty types. That being the case, only some Pokemon stand atop; some Ground-types perform relatively weak and mediocre at battles. It takes extensive meta-knowledge to understand the ins and outs of each monster and build its type strategy. Here are a few of the most potent Ground-type Pokemon running rampant in the game.
10 Shadow Golem
Shadow Golem comes with a dual Rock and Ground-type attribute in Pokemon GO. The monster boasts a maximum CP of 3334, and its stat spread comprises 211 Attack, 198 Defense, and 190 Stamina Power. The well-balanced stats give it consistent ability in all three stat branches.
Shadow Golem’s best moveset combines Rock Throw (STAB Potential) and Earthquake (STAB Potential) with a total DPS of 13.58 DPS. While the monster is weak to Ground, Ice, and Steel-type attacks, it shows boosted vulnerability to Grass and Water-type attacks. Talking about its resistances, it can fairly resist Electric and Poison-type attacks.
9 Excadrill
Excadrill is a dual Ground and Steel-type with a maximum Pokemon GO CP of 3667. It has an offense-centric stat spread comprising 255 Attack, 129 Defense, and 242 Stamina Power.
The best moveset for Excadrill combines Metal Claw (STAB Potential) and Drill Run (STAB Potential), resulting in 14.84 DPS. Vulnerable to Fighting, Fire, Ground, and Water-type attacks, Excadrill has many resistances in Pokemon GO. The monster can fairly resist moves of Poison, Electric, Rock, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Normal, Psychic, and Steel-type attribute.
8 Shadow Golurk
The dual Ground and Ghost-type Shadow Golurk shows even more powers due to its Shadow nature. Its maximum CP cap is 3226, and its Pokemon GO stat spread comprises 222 Attack, 154 Defense, and 205 Stamina Power.
Shadow Golurk’s best moveset combines Mud-Slap (STAB Potential) and Poltergeist (STAB Potential), resulting in (15.10 DPS). The monster is weak to Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Water-type attacks but can resist Electric, Fighting, Normal, Poison, Bug, and Rock-type moves.
7 Rhyperior
Rhyperior is a dual Ground and Rock-type monster with a maximum Pokemon GO CP of 4221. With a phenomenal stat spread of 241 Attack, 190 Defense, and 251 Stamina Power, the monster can take on some of the most powerful creatures in the game.
Rhyperior’s best moveset combines Smack Down (STAB Potential) and the Legacy Charge Move Rock Wrecker, resulting in 14.55 DPS. Weak to Ground, Ice, Steel, and Fighting-type attacks, the dual-type monster is especially vulnerable against Grass and Water-types. In contrast, the monster can fairly resist moves of Electric, Poison, Fire, Flying, Normal, and Rock-type attribute.
6 Shadow Rhydon
The dual-type Ground and Rock-type Shadow Rhydon has a maximum CP limit of 3594. Its Pokemon GO stat spread comprises 222 Attack, 171 Defense, and 233 Stamina Power.
Its best moveset consists of Mud-Slap (STAB Potential) and Stone Edge (STAB Potential) with a combined DPS of 14.51. Shadow Rhydon is weak to Ice, Steel, Fighting, and Ground-type attacks and shows even more vulnerability when facing Water and Grass-type attacks. However, during battles, it resists Electric, Poison, Fire, Flying, Normal, and Rock-type moves.
5 Therian Landorus
The legendary Therian Landorus is a dual Ground and Flying-type with a maximum CP of 4434 in Pokemon GO. It is known to be an excellent attacker with a stat spread comprising 289 Attack, 179 Defense, and 205 Stamina Power.
Therian Landorus’s best moveset comprises Mud Shot (STAB Potential) and Earthquake (STAB Potential), resulting in 15.55 DPS. Weak to Water-types, the legendary is even more vulnerable to Ice-type moves. That said, it can fairly resist Ground, Bug, Electric, Fighting, and Poison-type nature moves.
4 Shadow Mamoswine
Shadow Mamoswine is a dual Ice and Ground-type Pocket Monster with a maximum CP of 3763. The Shadow Pokemon has an Attack and Stamina-oriented stat spread of 247 Attack, 146 Defense, and 242 Stamina Power.
The monster’s best moveset combines Mud-Slap (STAB Potential) and High Horsepower (STAB Potential), resulting in 17.35 DPS. Weak to Fighting, Fire, Grass, Steel, and Water-type attacks, it can fairly resist Electric and Poison-type moves.
3 Shadow Garchomp
The dual Dragon and Ground-type Shadow Garchomp pose a threat to most monsters. With a maximum CP of 4479, the Shadow Monster has an attack-centric stat spread comprising 261 Attack, 193 Defense, and 239 Stamina Power.
Shadow Garchomp’s best moveset combines Dragon Tail (STAB Potential) and Outrage (STAB Potential), resulting in 18.23 DPS. The Shadow Monster shows weakness against Dragon and Fairy-types while mainly being vulnerable to attacks of Ice-type nature. However, it can resist moves of Electric, Fire, Poison, and Rock-type attributes.
2 Mega Swampert
Mega Swampert is a dual Water and Ground-type Pokemon with exceptional battle capabilities. The Mega Monster’s maximum Pokemon GO CP of 4975, and its stat spread comprises 283 Attack, 218 Defense, and 225 Stamina Power.
The best Mega Swampert moveset is a combination of Water Gun (STAB Potential) and Hydro Cannon (STAB Potential) with a combined DPS of 25.31. The Mega Pokemon is highly vulnerable to Grass-type attacks but can fairly resist Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, and Steel-type moves.
1 Primal Groudon
The Legendary Primal Groudon is a dual Ground and Fire-type Pocket Monster with extreme offensive prowess. It has a maximum CP of 6672 and an offense-centric stat spread comprising 353 Attack, 268 Defense, and 218 Stamina Power.
The best moveset of Primal Groudon combines Dragon Tail and the Legacy Charge Move Precipice Blades (STAB Potential), resulting in 20.06 DPS. Weak to Ground and mostly Water-type attacks, it can reasonably resist Electric, Bug, Fairy, Fire, Poison, and Steel-type moves in Pokemon GO.
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