Pokemon GO: 10 Best Grass-type Pokemon to have

In Pokemon GO, Grass-types require a bit of skill to use. Not only do they have five weaknesses — Fire, Ice, Bug, Flying, and Poison, but their STAB attacks are resisted by seven types. These are Fire, Bug, Flying, Poison, Dragon, Steel, and Grass itself. However, a skilled player can utilize the type well in PvP and PvE against powerful Water and Ground threats.

In this article, we will look at the best Grass-types for a player to have in Pokemon GO.

---

10 best Grass-types to have in Pokemon GO

10) Meowscarada

Meowscarada in Paldean Winds (Image via TPC)

Base Stats

• Attack: 233
• Defense: 153
• Stamina: 183
• Max CP: 3193

Fast Attacks: Charm and Leafage

Charged Attacks: Grass Knot, Night Slash, Frenzy Plant*, Play Rough, Flower Trick, and Energy Ball (* indicates Legacy Move)

Meowscarada is an excellent Grass-type for Raids, especially if it's taught the Charged move Frenzy Plant. It is a bit too frail for PvP, though.

---

9) Tangrowth

Tangrowth in the anime (Image via TPC)

Base Stats

• Attack: 207
• Defense: 184
• Stamina: 225
• Max CP: 3425

Fast Attacks: Vine Whip and Infestation

Charged Attacks: Power Whip, Solar Beam, Rock Slide, Ancient Power, and Sludge Bomb

Tangrowth has good overall stats that let it deal decent damage and tank a few hits as well. The only thing that holds it back as a Grass-type attacker is its lack of good STAB moves.

---

8) Tapu Bulu

Tapu Bulu in the anime (Image via TPC)

Base Stats

• Attack: 249
• Defense: 215
• Stamina: 172
• Max CP: 3865

Fast Attacks: Bullet Seed and Rock Smash

Charged Attacks: Grass Knot, Solar Beam, Nature's Madness*, Megahorn, and Dazzling Gleam

Tapu Bulu is a decent attacker in Pokemon GO PvP, especially in the Master League. It relies on the Legacy Move Nature's Madness to deal more damage than its Grass-type Charged Attacks. But it has access to the Grass-type Fast Attack Bullet Seed, which lets it build up meter for Nature's Madness far quicker.

---

7) Chesnaught

Chesnaught in the anime (Image via TPC)

Base Stats

• Attack: 201
• Defense: 204
• Stamina: 204
• Max CP: 3340

Fast Attacks: Vine Whip, Low Kick, and Smack Down

Charged Attacks: Frenzy Plant*, Energy Ball, Solar Beam, Superpower, Thunder Punch, and Gyro Ball

With over 200 in each of its stats, Chesnaught is an amazing Grass-type in both PvE and PvP. It even has access to the move Frenzy Plant, which is the best Grass-type Charged Move in Pokemon GO.

---

6) Rillaboom

Rillaboom in the anime (Image via TPC)

Base Stats

• Attack: 239
• Defense: 168
• Stamina: 225
• Max CP: 3758

Fast Attacks: Razor Leaf and Scratch

Charged Attacks: Grass Knot, Energy Ball, and Earth Power

Rillaboom has one of the highest attack stat of any Grass-type in Pokemon GO so far. This would put it near the top of the list, except it lacks Frenzy Plant, which would make it even better in PvP.

---

5) Kartana

Kartana in the anime (Image via TPC)

Base Stats

• Attack: 323
• Defense: 182
• Stamina: 139
• Max CP: 4156

Fast Attacks: Razor Leaf and Air Slash

Charged Attacks: Leaf Blade, Night Slash, Aerial Ace, and X-Scissor

Kartana's stats are very min-maxed. To balance its massive attack stat, it has a very low stamina stat. This makes it a glass cannon that is best used to deal massive damage before it gets knocked out in PvE. Alternatively, it can come in as a revenge killer after a member of its team dies in PvP.

---

4) Shaymin (Sky Forme)

Shaymin (Sky Forme) in the anime (Image via TPC)

Base Stats

• Attack: 261
• Defense: 166
• Stamina: 225
• Max CP: 4061

Fast Attacks: Magical Leaf, Hidden Power, and Zen Headbutt

Charged Attacks: Seed Flare, Grass Knot, Energy Ball, and Solar Beam

Only Shaymon's Sky Forme makes it to the list, as the Land Forme doesn't have a Grass-type Fast Attack. Shaymin's legendary stats carry it a lot, making it a superb Grass-type attacker for Raids and Gyms.

---

3) Zarude

Zarude in the anime (Image via TPC)

Base Stats

• Attack: 242
• Defense: 215
• Stamina: 233
• Max CP: 4334

Fast Attacks: Vine Whip and Bite

Charged Attacks: Power Whip, Energy Ball, and Dark Pulse

Zarude is another Grass-type Legendary, who is carried by its overall stats. It is not only excellent in Gyms and Raids but can perform decently in the Master League as well.

---

2) Venusaur

Venusaur in the anime (Image via TPC)

Base Stats

• Attack: 198
• Defense: 189
• Stamina: 190
• Max CP: 3075

Fast Attacks: Vine Whip and Razor Leaf

Charged Attacks: Frenzy Plant*, Sludge Bomb, Petal Blizzard, and Solar Beam.

One of the earliest Grass-types ever, Venusaur continues to maintain a solid presence in Pokemon GO. In the Great League, it continues to hold its own thanks to access to Frenzy Plant. As for PvE, having a Mega Evolution makes it one of the strongest Grass-types out there, thanks to its boosted stats.

---

1) Sceptile

Sceptile in Pokémon Generations (Image via TPC)

Base Stats

• Attack: 223
• Defense: 169
• Stamina: 172
• Max CP: 3117

Fast Attacks: Bullet Seed and Fury Cutter

Charged Attacks: Frenzy Plant*, Leaf Blade, Dragon Claw, Earthquake, Breaking Swipe, and Aerial Ace

Sceptile is at the top of the list because of a few factors. For starters, a combination of Bullet Seed and Leaf Blade makes it a very fast STAB damage dealer in Pokemon GO PvP, not even needing to use Frenzy Plant. And in PvE, just like Venusaur, its Mega Evolution is a stellar choice. Once it Mega evolves, it has the highest damage rate and output of any Grass-type Pokemon in the game.