Ground attacks cannot hit Pokémon under the effect of Magnet Rise or Telekinesis, though all Pokémon lose their immunity to Ground when they are grounded (such as by Ingrain, Gravity, or Thousand Arrows). It does particularly well when combined with Ice, as Ice's strong matchups include Grass and Flying. Ground is the only type super effective against Electric, and is super effective against five types in total, tying with Fighting for the most super effective matchups.īecause Ground is so useful offensively and resisted by so few types, Ground often provides good coverage when combined with another type of attack. Ground-type Pokémon are not damaged by sandstorms, and are immune to Electric attacks. Ground-type Pokémon are immune to damage from the sandstorm weather condition.
Ground-type Pokémon are immune to Thunder Wave, unless they are holding Ring Target. Ground type moves will affect Flying type Pokemon when they lose their ungrounded status by methods like holding Iron Ball or being under the effect of moves Ingrain ( Generation IV onward), Gravity, Smack Down or Thousand Arrows. Ground-type Pokémon are immune to Thunder Wave.
