Grass-type Pokemon might not usually look too threatening, but there are still plenty of strong ones to use in Pokemon GO!
Pokemon’s type system is integral to winning battles, as every type has its own strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, in every battle, there will be at least one type that has an advantage.
Some battles may be best fought with Grass-type Pokemon, whether that is in Gyms or against Raid bosses. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the best Grass-types for you to use!

Top 10 Strongest Grass-Type Attackers in Pokemon GO
The 10 best Grass-type Pokemon to use in Pokemon GO Raids and Gym battles are:
- Zarude
- Kartana
- Chesnaught
- Tangrowth
- Tapu Bulu
- Sceptile
- Venusaur
- Roserade
- Leafeon
- Celebi
To make these as strong as possible, you will want to teach all of them powerful Grass-type attacks too!
Pokemon | Image | Fast Attack | Charged Attack |
---|---|---|---|
Zarude | ![]() | Vine Whip | Power Whip |
Kartana | ![]() | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade |
Chesnaught | ![]() | Vine Whip | Frenzy Plant |
Tangrowth | ![]() | Vine Whip | Solar Beam |
Tapu Bulu | ![]() | Bullet Seed | Grass Knot |
Sceptile | ![]() | Bullet Seed | Frenzy Plant |
Venusaur | ![]() | Vine Whip | Solar Beam |
Roserade | ![]() | Razor Leaf | Grass Knot |
Leafeon | ![]() | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade |
Celebi | ![]() | Magical Leaf | Leaf Storm |
Find out the fastest way to earn Candy in Pokemon GO so you can power up your Pokemon before battling!
Also, here’s how to get Elite Fast and Charged TMs in Pokemon GO so you can teach your Pokemon all of these powerful attacks!

Best Grass-Type Mega Pokemon
The best Grass-type Mega Pokemon in Pokemon GO are:
- Mega Sceptile
- Mega Venusaur
- Mega Abomasnow
In addition to being very powerful, these Mega Pokemon also give a huge bonus to other Grass-types on your battle team!
Pokemon | Image | Fast Attack | Charged Attack |
---|---|---|---|
Mega Sceptile | ![]() | Bullet Seed | Leaf Blade |
Mega Venusaur | ![]() | Vine Whip | Frenzy Plant |
Mega Abomasnow | ![]() | Razor Leaf | Energy Ball |
Read More: Every Mega Pokemon in Pokemon GO

What Is Grass Super Effective Against in Pokemon GO?
Grass attacks are super effective or not very effective against these types:
Super Effective | Not Very Effective |
Ground Rock Water | Bug Dragon Fire Flying Grass Poison Steel |
Pokemon GO Grass-Type Weaknesses & Resistances
These are the incoming damage weaknesses and resistances of Grass-type Pokemon:
Resistances | Weaknesses |
Electric Grass Ground Water | Bug Fire Flying Ice Poison |
Find out the best Pokemon for all of the other types too: