CQ Editorial
There is no shortage of opinions when it comes to top 20 strongest pokemon do ground type, but a handful of choices always rise to the top. This 20-strong selection covers the entries that we believe deserve a permanent spot in the conversation.
We split the list into clear sections so you can jump straight to the entries that interest you. Each pick comes with a short context note, and where available we include an image to help the choice land. The order is loose — treat it as a recommendation, not a strict ranking.
1. Golem
Golem earns its spot through a mix of personality and practical strength. Golem bridges the gap between newcomer-friendly and pro-tier. It is approachable on day one yet still has depth you can mine months later.
Once you experience it for yourself, the rest of the list starts to make a lot more sense.
2. Stunfisk
Stunfisk occupies a place on this list because the community keeps coming back to it. Players returning to the topic after a break often single out Stunfisk as the entry that hooked them again. There is something about it that feels both familiar and fresh.
It earns its place through consistency rather than novelty, which is exactly the point.
3. Alolan Dugtrio
Alolan Dugtrio occupies a place on this list because the community keeps coming back to it. If you ask ten players to rank their favorites, Alolan Dugtrio will appear in nine of those top tens. That kind of consistency is rare and worth taking seriously.
It earns its place through consistency rather than novelty, which is exactly the point.
4. Gliscor
There is a reason Gliscor keeps showing up at the top of recommendation threads. Casual players love Gliscor for the immediate satisfaction, while min-maxers respect it for the math. Either way, it earns its place comfortably.
There is a learning curve, but the payoff lands quickly once it clicks.
5. Golurk
Golurk is one of the entries that veterans recommend first. Golurk bridges the gap between newcomer-friendly and pro-tier. It is approachable on day one yet still has depth you can mine months later.
There is a learning curve, but the payoff lands quickly once it clicks.
6. Gastrodon
Gastrodon is one of those entries that becomes obvious the moment you actually try it. Gastrodon bridges the gap between newcomer-friendly and pro-tier. It is approachable on day one yet still has depth you can mine months later.
If you only try one new entry from this list this week, this is a safe starting point.
7. Seismitoad
There is a reason Seismitoad keeps showing up at the top of recommendation threads. Sift through the discussion threads and you will find broad agreement that Seismitoad occupies a special place. The reasons differ — playstyle, aesthetics, raw performance — but the conclusion lands the same way.
It earns its place through consistency rather than novelty, which is exactly the point.
8. Flygon
There is a reason Flygon keeps showing up at the top of recommendation threads. If you ask ten players to rank their favorites, Flygon will appear in nine of those top tens. That kind of consistency is rare and worth taking seriously.
Expect it to keep showing up in best-of conversations for the foreseeable future.
9. Torterra
Torterra brings a flavor to the lineup that you simply cannot find elsewhere. What makes Torterra stand out is how it changes the rhythm of play. Newcomers tend to focus on the surface details, but the experienced crowd points to the deeper utility it offers.
Once you experience it for yourself, the rest of the list starts to make a lot more sense.
10. Krookodile
Krookodile keeps appearing on best-of lists for a reason — and it is not nostalgia alone. Across guides, breakdowns and post-game discussion, Krookodile is the name that keeps coming up. Whether you treat it as a workhorse or a wildcard, the results are hard to argue with.
The community resources around it are strong, so help is never far away.
11. Donphan
Donphan keeps appearing on best-of lists for a reason — and it is not nostalgia alone. Across guides, breakdowns and post-game discussion, Donphan is the name that keeps coming up. Whether you treat it as a workhorse or a wildcard, the results are hard to argue with.
Long-time fans will not be surprised to see it here, and newcomers will quickly understand why.
12. Swampert
There is a reason Swampert keeps showing up at the top of recommendation threads. The community has spent years dissecting Swampert, and the consensus has barely shifted. It still delivers, and the recent updates have kept it firmly in the conversation.
Consider it required reading before you commit to anything further down the list.
13. Rhydon
Rhydon keeps appearing on best-of lists for a reason — and it is not nostalgia alone. The community has spent years dissecting Rhydon, and the consensus has barely shifted. It still delivers, and the recent updates have kept it firmly in the conversation.
It earns its place through consistency rather than novelty, which is exactly the point.
14. Groudon
Groudon keeps appearing on best-of lists for a reason — and it is not nostalgia alone. Casual players love Groudon for the immediate satisfaction, while min-maxers respect it for the math. Either way, it earns its place comfortably.
The community resources around it are strong, so help is never far away.
15. Hippowdon
Few picks generate as much chatter as Hippowdon, and the hype is largely justified. The community has spent years dissecting Hippowdon, and the consensus has barely shifted. It still delivers, and the recent updates have kept it firmly in the conversation.
There is a learning curve, but the payoff lands quickly once it clicks.
16. Mamoswine
Skipping Mamoswine would be a mistake — it remains a fan favorite for solid reasons. Mamoswine rewards the kind of attention that casual play does not always provide. Slow down with it and the design choices become impossible to ignore.
The community resources around it are strong, so help is never far away.
17. Excadrill
Excadrill occupies a place on this list because the community keeps coming back to it. Excadrill rewards the kind of attention that casual play does not always provide. Slow down with it and the design choices become impossible to ignore.
It pairs well with the entries that come later in the list, so do not stop here.
18. Rhyperior
Rhyperior keeps appearing on best-of lists for a reason — and it is not nostalgia alone. The community has spent years dissecting Rhyperior, and the consensus has barely shifted. It still delivers, and the recent updates have kept it firmly in the conversation.
It pairs well with the entries that come later in the list, so do not stop here.
19. Landorus
Landorus keeps appearing on best-of lists for a reason — and it is not nostalgia alone. Across guides, breakdowns and post-game discussion, Landorus is the name that keeps coming up. Whether you treat it as a workhorse or a wildcard, the results are hard to argue with.
Long-time fans will not be surprised to see it here, and newcomers will quickly understand why.
20. Garchomp
Garchomp brings a flavor to the lineup that you simply cannot find elsewhere. What makes Garchomp stand out is how it changes the rhythm of play. Newcomers tend to focus on the surface details, but the experienced crowd points to the deeper utility it offers.
Once you experience it for yourself, the rest of the list starts to make a lot more sense.
There is always more to explore, and any list this short will leave deserving picks on the cutting-room floor. Use these 20 as a starting map, then go deeper on the entries that resonate with you.
