Grass Type

Generation 1 · 127 Pokemon

Grass-type Pokemon hit Water, Ground, and Rock super effectively but are resisted by seven types, giving them the most resisted offensive coverage. They are immune to powder and spore moves and Leech Seed.

StrengthsSuper effective against Water, Ground, Rock. Immune to powder/spore moves and Leech Seed.
Weaknesses5 weaknesses: Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug. Resisted by 7 types offensively.

Offensive Matchups – Grass Attacking

How Grass-type moves perform against each defending type.

Defensive Matchups – Grass Defending

How Grass-type Pokemon take damage from each attacking type.

AtkDefNormalFireWaterElectricGrassIceFightingPoisonGroundFlyingPsychicBugRockGhostDragonDarkSteelFairy
Normalx1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1½0x1x1½x1
Firex1½½x1x2x2x1x1x1x1x1x2½x1½x1x2x1
Waterx1x2½x1½x1x1x1x2x1x1x1x2x1½x1x1x1
Electricx1x1x2½½x1x1x10x2x1x1x1x1½x1x1x1
Grassx1½x2x1½x1x1½x2½x1½x2x1½x1½x1
Icex1½½x1x2½x1x1x2x2x1x1x1x1x2x1½x1
Fightingx2x1x1x1x1x2x1½x1½½½x20x1x2x2½
Poisonx1x1x1x1x2x1x1½½x1x1x1½½x1x10x2
Groundx1x2x1x2½x1x1x2x10x1½x2x1x1x1x2x1
Flyingx1x1x1½x2x1x2x1x1x1x1x2½x1x1x1½x1
Psychicx1x1x1x1x1x1x2x2x1x1½x1x1x1x10½x1
Bugx1½x1x1x2x1½½x1½x2x1x1½x1x2½½
Rockx1x2x1x1x1x2½x1½x2x1x2x1x1x1x1½x1
Ghost0x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x2x1x1x2x1½x1x1
Dragonx1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x1x2x1½0
Darkx1x1x1x1x1x1½x1x1x1x2x1x1x2x1½x1½
Steelx1½½½x1x2x1x1x1x1x1x1x2x1x1x1½x2
Fairyx1½x1x1x1x1x2½x1x1x1x1x1x1x2x2½x1

Dual-Type Combinations with Grass

How Grass pairs with each other type defensively. Sort by weaknesses or resistances to find the best combinations.

Grass-Type Moves (55)

All 55 moves of the Grass type, including power, accuracy, PP, and category.

MoveCategoryPowerAcc.PPDescription
Frenzy PlantSpecial15090%5User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
ChloroblastSpecial15095%5
Leaf StormSpecial13090%5Lowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
Solar BladePhysical125100%10Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
Power WhipPhysical12085%10Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Wood HammerPhysical120100%15User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
Seed FlareSpecial12085%5Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by two stages.
Solar BeamSpecial120100%10Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
Petal DanceSpecial120100%10Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
Ivy CudgelPhysical100100%10
Leaf BladePhysical90100%15Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
Energy BallSpecial90100%10Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
Petal BlizzardPhysical90100%15Inflicts regular damage.
Seed BombPhysical80100%15Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Grass PledgeSpecial80100%10With Fire Pledge, damages opposing Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP every turn for four turns.
Drum BeatingPhysical80100%10Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
Apple AcidSpecial80100%10
Grav ApplePhysical80100%10Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
Matcha GotchaSpecial8090%15
Giga DrainSpecial75100%10Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
Horn LeechPhysical75100%10Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
Trop KickPhysical70100%15Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
Flower TrickPhysical7010
Leaf TornadoSpecial6590%10Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
Needle ArmPhysical60100%15Has a chance to make the target flinch.

Grass-Type Related Abilities

Abilities that interact with or boost Grass-type moves and Pokemon.

Overgrow
Powers up Grass-type moves when HP is low (1.5x below 1/3)
Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Chlorophyll
Doubles Speed in harsh sunlight
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Grassy Surge
Sets Grassy Terrain on entry, boosting Grass moves 1.3x
When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Grassy Terrain.
Sap Sipper
Absorbs Grass-type moves, raising Attack
Absorbs Grass moves, raising Attack one stage.
Leaf Guard
Prevents status conditions in harsh sunlight
Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
Harvest
50% chance to regrow a consumed Berry each turn (100% in sun)
Has a 50% chance of restoring a used Berry after each turn if the Pokémon has held no items in the meantime.
Grass Pelt
Boosts Defense by 1.5x in Grassy Terrain
Boosts Defense while Grassy Terrain is in effect.

Grass-Type Boosting Items

Held items that boost Grass-type moves or provide Grass-type synergy.

Miracle Seed
1.2x power to Grass-type moves
A seed imbued with life that boosts Grass-type moves.
Grass Gem
1.3x power to one Grass-type move, then consumed
A gem that boosts a Grass-type move once.
Meadow Plate
1.2x power to Grass-type moves; changes Arceus to Grass type
A plate that boosts Grass-type moves.
Rose Incense
1.2x power to Grass-type moves
An incense with a floral scent that boosts Grass moves.
Big Root
1.3x HP recovered from draining moves (Giga Drain, Leech Seed, etc.)
A root that boosts HP-draining moves.

Grass-Type Average Stats

Average base stats across all 146 Grass-type Pokemon, ranked against all 18 types.

StatAverageDistributionRank
HP67
#15/18
Attack77
#12/18
Defense74
#11/18
Sp. Atk73
#11/18
Sp. Def73
#8/18
Speed63
#14/18
BST427
#15/18

Based on 146 Grass-type Pokemon. Rank #1 = highest among all 18 types.

Type Changes Involving Grass

Pokemon that gained or lost the Grass type across generations.

Generation 5
Rotom (Mow)Rotom (Mow)
electricghost
electricgrass
Rotom forms reclassified in Gen V
Generation 6
CottoneeCottonee
grass
grassfairy
Gained Fairy type in Gen VI
WhimsicottWhimsicott
grass
grassfairy
Gained Fairy type in Gen VI

Grass-Type Special Mechanics

Unique moves, abilities, and mechanics that interact with Grass-type immunities and weaknesses.

Sap SipperAbility
Grants immunity to Grass-type moves, raising Attack by 1 stage when hit.
PowderMove
If the target uses a Fire-type move the same turn, it takes 1/4 HP damage instead.
Adds the Grass type to the target's existing types.
Grassy TerrainMechanic
Boosts Grass moves by 1.3x, heals grounded Pokemon 1/16 HP per turn, halves Earthquake/Bulldoze damage.

Grass-Type Pokemon (127)

103 primary Grass-type · 24 secondary Grass-type

FAQ – Grass Type