Google Trends · 2004–2026
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.
All 75 Pokémon · Ranked by average search score (2004–2026) · Tap any Pokémon for its history
What the data shows
Ground-Type search interest hit 3.2× its typical level, coinciding with Pokémon Champions launch.
Onix has led all Ground-Type Pokémon in 34% of months on record, ahead of 17 other Pokémon that have reached #1.
Longest 5 of 11 distinct spells at #1.
Averaged 2.46 over the last 24 months, up from 1.09 in the 24 months before.
Averaged 1.62 over the last 24 months, down from 2.18 in the 24 months before.
After removing the long-term trend, Ground-Type Pokémon run 11% above average in July and 20% below in January.
Garchomp alone scores 6.5× the median Ground-Type Pokémon (0.69).
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.
Data through · How this is measured