Pokemon Grass Type

Grass (type)

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Types
	Normal			Fire
	Fighting			Water
	Flying			Grass
	Poison			Electric
	Ground			Psychic
	Rock			Ice
	Bug			Dragon
	Ghost			Dark
	Steel
		???

The Grass type (Japanese: くさタイプ Grass type) is one of the seventeen types. Notable Trainers that specialize in Grass-type Pokémon are Erika of Celadon City, Gardenia of Eterna City, and Cilan of Striaton City. Prior to changes in Generation IV all Grass-type moves were special, but they may now also bephysical depending on the attack.

OverallStatistical averages

Stat
HP: 65.29
Attack: 70.29
Defense: 69.51
Sp.Atk: 73.51
Sp.Def: 71.10
Speed: 60.26
Total: 409.95

Fully evolved*

Stat
HP: 79.03
Attack: 87.47
Defense: 82.37
Sp.Atk: 89.45
Sp.Def: 83.97
Speed: 73.68
Total: 495.97

Battle properties

Offensive			Defensive
Power	Types		Power	Types
2×			½×
½×			2×
0×	None		0×	None

Characteristics

Offense

Offensively, although they are the only type that can super-effectively handle commonly-used Water/Ground Pokémon such as Quagsire, Grass types have problems in most other situations. The main problem Grass-type moves face is that nearly all of the few Pokémon they are advantageous against are also weak to moves of other types, hence making them seem dwarfed by the effectiveness of moves of other types. Other problems are that too many Pokémon types resist these moves (including themselves) to rely on them as a main form of dealing damage, and most of them aren't very powerful. Even then, most of the powerful moves have drawbacks, which can cause more trouble. For example, Leaf Storm sharply lowers Special Attack, Wood Hammer causes recoil damage, Petal Dance causes confusion, SolarBeam requires charging up if intense sunlight is not nearby and Frenzy Plant requires a turn to recharge after being used. The moves that have no drawbacks, like Power Whip, are very rare. Furthermore, the majority of Grass types have very narrow movesets, often where the only damage-dealing level up moves are Grass-type and Normal-type moves (as seen in Pokémon such as Meganium, Cherrim and Sunflora). Another problem is that double resistances to Grass are extremely common, even more so than double weaknesses, and the Ability Sap Sipper, which several Pokémon have, negates Grass-type attacks, raising Attack whenever hit with one.

Grass-type Pokémon seem to be affected by weather conditions more than most other Pokémon, due to their closeness with plants and nature. Most power up under intense sunlight, while a few others work best under other conditions, such as Ludicolo in heavy rain, Cacturne in sandstorms or Abomasnow in hailstorms. A majority of Grass types have above-average Attack or Special Attack as well as high Speed, as seen in Sceptile, Leafeon, and Lilligant, which can become mixed, physical, and special sweepers, respectively.

Defense

Defensively speaking, Grass types have both good and bad points. Whilst weak to the Ice type and Fire type—two very commonly used types offensively—the other weaknesses of the Grass types are rarely used offensively; furthermore, two of the types that specialise in moves that Grass types are weak to are hindered by their poor offensive stats. Also, most Grass types have a secondary type which eliminates their weaknesses to Poison- and Bug-type moves (which in turn makes Flying-type moves more of a threat). Further, all of Grass's resistances are quite common.

On the other hand, Grass types' main problem is their weakness to five types—the most weaknesses of all types (tied with Rock). Also, in practice, Grass types' resistances are still of little use. Almost all Water types can use Ice Beam, and most Electric types can learn Signal Beam. With a number of Grass types being part Poison-type as well, Grass types' resistance to Ground-type moves has been hindered. Given all of this, Grass types are difficult to switch into play.

Despite some of its defensive flaws, it is typical for Grass types to learn Leech Seed and Synthesis, among other disabling moves, like PoisonPowder, Sleep Powder and Stun Spore. This enables these Pokémon to provide support to the rest of their team, and can make them difficult to faint. In addition, a particular asset of this type is being the only one immune to Leech Seed.

Contest Properties

When used in Contests, Grass-type moves typically become Smart moves, but can also be any of the other four Contest types.

Pokémon

As of Generation V, there are 74 Grass-type Pokémon or 11.40% of all Pokémon, making it the fourth most common type.

Pure Grass-type Pokémon

# Name 114 Tangela 152 Chikorita 153 Bayleef 154 Meganium 182 Bellossom 191 Sunkern 192 Sunflora 252 Treecko 253 Grovyle 254 Sceptile 273 Seedot 285 Shroomish 331 Cacnea 387 Turtwig 388 Grotle 420 Cherubi 421 Cherrim 455 Carnivine 465 Tangrowth 470 Leafeon 492 Shaymin* 495 Snivy 496 Servine 497 Serperior 511 Pansage 512 Simisage 546 Cottonee 547 Whimsicott 548 Petilil 549 Lilligant 556 Maractus ??? Chespin ??? Gogoat

Pokéstar Studios opponents

# Name N/A Black Door

Half Grass-type Pokémon

Primary Grass-type Pokémon

# Name Type 1 Type 2 001 Bulbasaur Grass Poison 002 Ivysaur Grass Poison 003 Venusaur Grass Poison 043 Oddish Grass Poison 044 Gloom Grass Poison 045 Vileplume Grass Poison 069 Bellsprout Grass Poison 070 Weepinbell Grass Poison 071 Victreebel Grass Poison 102 Exeggcute Grass Psychic 103 Exeggutor Grass Psychic 187 Hoppip Grass Flying 188 Skiploom Grass Flying 189 Jumpluff Grass Flying 274 Nuzleaf Grass Dark 275 Shiftry Grass Dark 286 Breloom Grass Fighting 315 Roselia Grass Poison 332 Cacturne Grass Dark 357 Tropius Grass Flying 389 Torterra Grass Ground 406 Budew Grass Poison 407 Roserade Grass Poison 459 Snover Grass Ice 460 Abomasnow Grass Ice 492 Shaymin* Grass Flying 590 Foongus Grass Poison 591 Amoonguss Grass Poison 597 Ferroseed Grass Steel 598 Ferrothorn Grass Steel 640 Virizion Grass Fighting

Secondary Grass-type Pokémon

# Name Type 1 Type 2 046 Paras Bug Grass 047 Parasect Bug Grass 251 Celebi Psychic Grass 270 Lotad Water Grass 271 Lombre Water Grass 272 Ludicolo Water Grass 345 Lileep Rock Grass 346 Cradily Rock Grass 413 Wormadam* Bug Grass 479 Rotom* Electric Grass 540 Sewaddle Bug Grass 541 Swadloon Bug Grass 542 Leavanny Bug Grass 585 Deerling Normal Grass 586 Sawsbuck Normal Grass

Moves

Gen	Move	Category	Contest	Power	Accuracy	PP	Target	Description
I	Absorb	Special	Smart	20	100%	25 (max 40)	Any adjacent Pokémon	A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
III	Aromatherapy	Status	Smart	—	—%	5 (max 8)	All allies	The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status problems affecting the user's party.
III	Bullet Seed	Physical	Cool	25	100%	30 (max 48)	Any adjacent Pokémon	The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession.
V	Cotton Guard	Status		—	—%	10 (max 16)	Self	The user protects itself by wrapping its body in soft cotton, drastically raising the user's Defense stat.
II	Cotton Spore	Status	Beauty	—	100%	40 (max 64)	Any adjacent Pokémon	The user releases cotton-like spores that cling to the target, harshly reducing its Speed stat.
IV	Energy Ball	Special	Beauty	80	100%	10 (max 16)	Any adjacent Pokémon	The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
III	Frenzy Plant	Special	Cool	150	90%	5 (max 8)	Any adjacent Pokémon	The user slams the target with an enormous tree. The user can't move on the next turn.
II	Giga Drain	Special	Smart	75	100%	10 (max 16)	Any adjacent Pokémon	A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
IV	Grass Knot	Special	Smart	Varies	100%	20 (max 32)	Any adjacent Pokémon	The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.
V	Grass Pledge	Special		50	100%	10 (max 16)	Any adjacent Pokémon	A column of grass hits opposing Pokémon. When used with its water equivalent, its damage increases into a vast swamp.
III	GrassWhistle	Status	Smart	—	55%	15 (max 24)	Any adjacent Pokémon	The user plays a pleasant melody that lulls the target into a deep sleep.
V	Horn Leech	Physical		75	100%	10 (max 16)	Any adjacent Pokémon	The user drains the target's energy with its horns. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
III	Ingrain	Status	Smart	—	—%	20 (max 32)	Self	The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can't switch out.
III	Leaf Blade	Physical	Cool	90	100%	15 (max 24)	Any adjacent Pokémon	The user handles a sharp leaf like a sword and attacks by cutting its target. Critical hits land more easily.
IV	Leaf Storm	Special	Cute	140	90%	5 (max 8)	Any adjacent Pokémon	The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The attack's recoil harshly reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.
V	Leaf Tornado	Special		65	90%	10 (max 16)	Any adjacent Pokémon	The user attacks its target by encircling it in sharp leaves. This attack may also lower the foe's accuracy.
I	Leech Seed	Status	Smart	—	90%	10 (max 16)	Any adjacent Pokémon	A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.
III	Magical Leaf	Special	Beauty	60	—%	20 (max 32)	Any adjacent Pokémon	The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack will not miss.
I	Mega Drain	Special	Smart	40	100%	15 (max 24)	Any adjacent Pokémon	A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
III	Needle Arm	Physical	Smart	60	100%	15 (max 24)	Any adjacent Pokémon	The user attacks by wildly swinging its thorny arms. It may also make the target flinch.
I	Petal Dance	Special	Beauty	120	100%	10 (max 16)	Any adjacent foe	The user attacks the target by scattering petals for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
IV	Power Whip	Physical	Beauty	120	85%	10 (max 16)	Any adjacent Pokémon	The user violently whirls its vines or tentacles to harshly lash the target.
I	Razor Leaf	Physical	Cool	55	95%	25 (max 40)	All adjacent foes	Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily.
IV	Seed Bomb	Physical	Smart	80	100%	15 (max 24)	Any adjacent Pokémon	The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
IV	Seed Flare	Special	Cool	120	85%	5 (max 8)	Any adjacent Pokémon	The user emits a shock wave from its body to attack its target. It may harshly lower the target's Sp. Def.
I	Sleep Powder	Status	Smart	—	75%	15 (max 24)	Any adjacent Pokémon	The user scatters a big cloud of sleep-inducing dust around the target.
I	SolarBeam	Special	Cool	120	100%	10 (max 16)	Any adjacent Pokémon	A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.
I	Spore	Status	Smart	—	100%	15 (max 24)	Any adjacent Pokémon	The user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep.
I	Stun Spore	Status	Smart	—	75%	30 (max 48)	Any adjacent Pokémon	The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may leave the target with paralysis.
II	Synthesis	Status	Smart	—	—%	5 (max 8)	Self	The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
I	Vine Whip	Physical	Cool	35	100%	15 (max 24)	Any adjacent Pokémon	The target is struck with slender, whiplike vines to inflict damage.
IV	Wood Hammer	Physical	Tough	120	100%	15 (max 24)	Any adjacent Pokémon	The user slams its rugged body into the target to attack. The user also sustains serious damage.
IV	Worry Seed	Status	Beauty	—	100%	10 (max 16)	Any adjacent Pokémon	A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making its Ability Insomnia.
All details are accurate to Generation V games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual move's page. Target data assumes user is in the lower left.

Trivia

• In Generation I, the Gym guide in Cerulean Gym refers to the Grass type as the Plant type (Japanese: しょくぶつタイプ Plant type).
• The Grass type is tied with the Rock type for the largest number of weaknesses when unpaired, with five: Bug, Flying, Ice, Fire and Poison. Coincidentally, Rock is super effective against all of Grass's weaknesses except for Poison.
• All Pokémon that have seven weaknesses are partially of the Grass type.
• There is at least one Pokémon with each type combination that has a double weakness to Grass. For example, Omanyte is Water/Rock, Whiscash is Water/Ground, andRock/Ground types are the most plentiful.
  • This trait is also shared with Water, Flying and Psychic.
• Grass type has been resisted by the most types, having the Dragon, Bug, Flying, Steel, Fire, and Poison types resist it, as well as resisting itself.
• The Grass type has the most Pokémon that evolve by evolutionary stones, with a total of 11. It is also the type that can utilize the most stones, having at least one Pokémon that can evolve via the Leaf Stone, Sun Stone, Water Stone, and Shiny Stone.
• Grass type is the only type that both resists and is strong against Water type.
• Generation V introduced the most Grass-type Pokémon of any Generation, with 20 and Generation II introduced the fewest Grass-type Pokémon, with 10.
• There are 27 Pokémon with double weakness to Grass, more than any other type.
  • Moreover, in all generations Grass was the most common double weakness, with the exception of Generation I where the Bug type had one more Pokémon with a double weakness to it.
  • However, Grass is also the most doubly resisted type.
• Generation I introduced the most Grass-type moves of any Generation, with ten and Generation II introduced the fewest Grass-type moves, with three.