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Google Trends · 2004–2026

Most Popular
Ground-Type Pokémon

We tracked 75 Ground-Type Pokémon across 23 years of Google search data (2004–2026). Garchomp leads with an average normalized search score of 4.5, followed by Groudon (3.8) and Onix (3.5). No single Pokémon dominates: 18 different Ground-Type Pokémon have held the top spot month to month. Interest peaked in March 2026, 3.2× the category’s typical level, around Pokémon Champions launch.

Garchomp #1 Most Searched
75 Pokémon Tracked
4.51 Top Score
Search interest over time — top 5 in this category

All 75 Pokémon · Ranked by average search score (2004–2026)

  1. 1 Garchomp
    Garchomp
    dragon ground Gen IV
    4.51
  2. 2 Groudon
    Groudon
    ground Gen III
    3.77
  3. 3 Onix
    Onix
    rock ground Gen I
    3.47
  4. 4 Gible
    Gible
    dragon ground Gen IV
    2.26
  5. 5 Geodude
    Geodude
    rock ground Gen I
    2.23
  6. 6 Zygarde
    Zygarde
    dragon ground Gen VI
    2.21
  7. 7 Cubone
    Cubone
    ground Gen I
    1.91
  8. 8 Swampert
    Swampert
    water ground Gen III
    1.73
  9. 9 Flygon
    Flygon
    ground dragon Gen III
    1.66
  10. 10 Nidoking
    Nidoking
    poison ground Gen I
    1.63
  11. 11 Marowak
    Marowak
    ground Gen I
    1.42
  12. 12 Rhyperior
    Rhyperior
    ground rock Gen IV
    1.36
  13. 13 Rhydon
    Rhydon
    ground rock Gen I
    1.32
  14. 14 Landorus
    Landorus
    ground flying Gen V
    1.29
  15. 15 Diglett
    Diglett
    ground Gen I
    1.25
  16. 16 Steelix
    Steelix
    steel ground Gen II
    1.19
  17. 17 Larvitar
    Larvitar
    rock ground Gen II
    1.18
  18. 18 Torterra
    Torterra
    grass ground Gen IV
    1.18
  19. 19 Rhyhorn
    Rhyhorn
    ground rock Gen I
    1.17
  20. 20 Trapinch
    Trapinch
    ground Gen III
    1.12
  21. 21 Gligar
    Gligar
    ground flying Gen II
    1.1
  22. 22 Gliscor
    Gliscor
    ground flying Gen IV
    1.02
  23. 23 Gabite
    Gabite
    dragon ground Gen IV
    0.99
  24. 24 Excadrill
    Excadrill
    ground steel Gen V
    0.98
  25. 25 Mamoswine
    Mamoswine
    ice ground Gen IV
    0.93
  26. 26 Dugtrio
    Dugtrio
    ground Gen I
    0.91
  27. 27 Gastrodon
    Gastrodon
    water ground Gen IV
    0.9
  28. 28 Quagsire
    Quagsire
    water ground Gen II
    0.88
  29. 29 Nidoqueen
    Nidoqueen
    poison ground Gen I
    0.84
  30. 30 Graveler
    Graveler
    rock ground Gen I
    0.81
  31. 31 Nincada
    Nincada
    bug ground Gen III
    0.81
  32. 32 Sandshrew
    Sandshrew
    ground Gen I
    0.77
  33. 33 Pupitar
    Pupitar
    rock ground Gen II
    0.77
  34. 34 Wooper
    Wooper
    water ground Gen II
    0.75
  35. 35 Sandile
    Sandile
    ground dark Gen V
    0.75
  36. 36 Hippowdon
    Hippowdon
    ground Gen IV
    0.72
  37. 37 Golurk
    Golurk
    ground ghost Gen V
    0.7
  38. 38 Krookodile
    Krookodile
    ground dark Gen V
    0.69
  39. 39 Piloswine
    Piloswine
    ice ground Gen II
    0.66
  40. 40 Stunfisk
    Stunfisk
    ground electric Gen V
    0.65
  41. 41 Golem
    Golem
    rock ground Gen I
    0.62
  42. 42 Phanpy
    Phanpy
    ground Gen II
    0.57
  43. 43 Golett
    Golett
    ground ghost Gen V
    0.49
  44. 44 Claydol
    Claydol
    ground psychic Gen III
    0.46
  45. 45 Sandslash
    Sandslash
    ground Gen I
    0.44
  46. 46 Donphan
    Donphan
    ground Gen II
    0.4
  47. 47 Drilbur
    Drilbur
    ground Gen V
    0.4
  48. 48 Swinub
    Swinub
    ice ground Gen II
    0.4
  49. 49 Seismitoad
    Seismitoad
    water ground Gen V
    0.36
  50. 50 Numel
    Numel
    fire ground Gen III
    0.32
  51. 51 Camerupt
    Camerupt
    fire ground Gen III
    0.32
  52. 52 Whiscash
    Whiscash
    water ground Gen III
    0.31
  53. 53 Marshtomp
    Marshtomp
    water ground Gen III
    0.31
  54. 54 Hippopotas
    Hippopotas
    ground Gen IV
    0.29
  55. 55 Vibrava
    Vibrava
    ground dragon Gen III
    0.28
  56. 56 Ursaluna
    Ursaluna
    ground normal Gen VIII
    0.26
  57. 57 Barboach
    Barboach
    water ground Gen III
    0.25
  58. 58 Diggersby
    Diggersby
    normal ground Gen VI
    0.17
  59. 59 Clodsire
    Clodsire
    poison ground Gen IX
    0.16
  60. 60 Krokorok
    Krokorok
    ground dark Gen V
    0.16
  61. 61 Sandygast
    Sandygast
    ghost ground Gen VII
    0.16
  62. 62 Baltoy
    Baltoy
    ground psychic Gen III
    0.15
  63. 63 Palpitoad
    Palpitoad
    water ground Gen V
    0.14
  64. 64 Great Tusk
    Great Tusk
    ground fighting Gen IX
    0.11
  65. 65 Toedscruel
    Toedscruel
    ground grass Gen IX
    0.08
  66. 66 Palossand
    Palossand
    ghost ground Gen VII
    0.05
  67. 67 Iron Treads
    Iron Treads
    ground steel Gen IX
    0.05
  68. 68 Mudbray
    Mudbray
    ground Gen VII
    0.05
  69. 69 Mudsdale
    Mudsdale
    ground Gen VII
    0.05
  70. 70 Silicobra
    Silicobra
    ground Gen VIII
    0.03
  71. 71 Runerigus
    Runerigus
    ground ghost Gen VIII
    0.03
  72. 72 Sandy Shocks
    Sandy Shocks
    electric ground Gen IX
    0.02
  73. 73 Ting-Lu
    Ting-Lu
    dark ground Gen IX
    0.02
  74. 74 Toedscool
    Toedscool
    ground grass Gen IX
    0.02
  75. 75 Sandaconda
    Sandaconda
    ground Gen VIII
    0.01

What the data shows

Peak interest March 2026

Ground-Type search interest hit 3.2× its typical level, coinciding with Pokémon Champions launch.

Who holds #1 91 / 271 months

Onix has led all Ground-Type Pokémon in 34% of months on record, ahead of 17 other Pokémon that have reached #1.

  • OnixJanuary 2004 – September 2005
  • OnixSeptember 2007 – March 2010
  • OnixNovember 2010 – June 2012
  • GroudonSeptember 2017 – August 2019
  • GarchompJuly 2020 – July 2026

Longest 5 of 11 distinct spells at #1.

Biggest riser · last 24 months Excadrill +126%

Averaged 2.46 over the last 24 months, up from 1.09 in the 24 months before.

Biggest faller · last 24 months Landorus -26%

Averaged 1.62 over the last 24 months, down from 2.18 in the 24 months before.

Seasonality July +11%

After removing the long-term trend, Ground-Type Pokémon run 11% above average in July and 20% below in January.

Concentration 26% in the top 5

Garchomp alone scores 6.5× the median Ground-Type Pokémon (0.69).

Where they over-index Nebraska
  • Nebraska+3.2%
  • Idaho+3.0%
  • Michigan+2.9%
  • Delaware+2.9%
  • New Hampshire+2.6%

Relative to how much each state searches for Pokémon overall, across 22 well-measured Ground-Type Pokémon.

Figures are computed from monthly Google Trends data, 2004–2026, normalized against a fixed anchor topic. Movement and regional figures are only shown where enough Pokémon in this category carry a reliable signal — see the methodology.

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