Ground-type Pokemon certainly aren't afraid of getting their hands dirty in a fight. With only three weaknesses, one immunity, and the ability to dish out super-effective damage against five different types, it's incredibly useful on the field. They tend to define the foundation of each competitive meta and cause massive shifts when new ones are breaking in.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet broke new ground for these dirt dwellers with Terastallization, allowing any Pokemon in Paldea to harness the power of the earth. This can be incredibly useful, particularly for Pokemon who struggle with Electric-types, Fairy-types, and other Ground-types hindered by less-than-optimal dual typing. The Ground Crown is one of the best in Paldea, but a few in particular truly top the list when they've got the whole world on their head.

8 Corviknight

The best defensive use for Ground-type Terastallization has to go to Corviknight. This metal magpie is incredibly bulky, with great stats and its Steel/Flying Typing. Its only real weaknesses are Fire and Electric moves, which makes the terra tiara a perfect fit for this fine feathered friend.

The Ground Tera Crown gives Corviknight either immunity or resistance to its biggest threats and allows it to safely heal with Roost. While a Steel-type Terastallization provides many offensive benefits, Corviknight tends to work best as an Iron Defense/ Body Press user, meaning it typically doesn't use its STAB (same type attack bonus) regardless. It also lets Corviknight get some super effective payback on Tinkaton, which just feels right.

7 Glimmora

One poisonous pick for the Ground Tera Crown is Glimmora. It allows this rocky toxin to flip its critical Ground-type weakness into a resistance. Not only does a Ground Tera Type provide a lot of defensive utility for this spiky stone, but it's also one of the strongest special attackers with access to Earth Power.

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It has a base 130 Special Attack, which means it hits just as hard as Garchomp with a Ground-type Terastallization. Its move pool contains plenty of offensive and supportive options; the extra staying power allows it to really shake things up. Of the many Tera options it has, this rock works best under the Ground Tera Crown.

6 Pelipper

This sea-fairing sky flyer may not seem like a land lover, but it's got a lot to love as a Ground-type. As the primary rain setter in Paldea, its number one goal is to stay alive and win the weather war. Its critical four times weakness to Electric attacks can be a major threat to its longevity, but it can become completely immune by donning the dirty dome.

Ground's immunity to Electric-type is a great counter for this plump pelican, especially with Tera Blast, and can be critical for keeping it alive long enough to set Tailwind or Wide Guard. With the sun being critical to primal Paradox Pokemon, a Ground-type Pelipper can certainly come in clutch, which makes it a prime pick for the Ground Tera Crown.

5 Dudunsparce

One Pokemon you dudont want to see on your opponent's side of the field is Dudunsparce, especially one with a Ground Tera Type. While its design left some fans dundisappointed, it has solid HP stats and some unique moves in its toolkit. It's one of the hardest-hitting Normal-types with its signature move Hyper Drill.

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This attack breaks through Protect with its base 100 power, but both Rock and Steel-types resist it. However, it still has access to Drill Run, and when paired with a Ground-type Terastallization, it can hit these walls with super-effective force. With the Ground Tera Crown, Dudunsparce is certainly something you dudont want to mess with.

4 Great Tusk

Donphan's great-grandparent is another grand pick for the Ground Crown. This powerful primordial Pokemon has a higher attack stat than Garchomp and can boost its Attack, Defense, or Speed with its Protosynthesis ability. With the additional STAB boost from a Ground type Terastallization, its titan-sized tusks can hit with earth-shattering force.

It's also perfect for mitigating the Flying, Psychic, and Fairy-types that threaten it as a Fighting-type, allowing it to get down and dirty for even longer. Since Protosynthesis is activated in harsh sunlight, it fits perfectly on a Sun team in need of a counter for Rock-type threats. While its speed stats may not be ideal, it thrives in a Trick Room. Whether in the sun, a Trick Room, or both, Great Tusk is a prime primordial pick for a Ground-type Terastallization.

3 Sylveon

Don't let its cute and cuddly exterior fool you; this fancy fairy fox packs a powerful punch with the globe-shaped garland. Its Pixilate ability changes Normal-type attacks to Fairy, making moves like Hyper Voice even stronger. Combine a Special Attack raise from Throat Spray with its impressive Special Defense, and it becomes easy to see why it's such a force to be reckoned with on the ranked ladder.

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Like any Fairy sweeper, Poison, Steel, and Fire-types can slow Sylveon's stride, but that's where a Ground Tera comes in. As a Ground-type, Sylveon can retain its offensive potential against these would-be blockades. The increased popularity of Dark, Dragon, and Fighting-types gives plenty of opportunity for Sylveon to shine, even more so with the staying power given to it by the Ground Tera Crown.

2 Gyarados

Of all the Ground Tera users, one of the best has to be Gyarados. With its massive attack stat and a variety of powerful moves, such as Waterfall and Dragon Dance, this lake leviathan can easily sweep through opponents with ease, but its flow can easily be disrupted by its four times weakness to Electric-type attacks.

A Ground-type Terastallization makes this sea monster even more terrifying by nullifying this critical weakness completely and giving access to a STAB-boosted Earthquake. Combine this with its Moxie ability, and it can increase its sweeping potential by rewarding each KO with an additional attack boost. Since it threatens Grass and Bug-types before Terastallization, Gyarados is one of the scariest Pokemon in Paldea to wear the globe dome.

1 Garchomp

If there's one king of the world crown, it's Garchomp. With its sharp claws, powerful jaws, and a speed stat that awes, Garchomp is a common threat on the competitive ladder. It's one of the few to showcase how constantly strong a Pokemon can be, even with a four times weakness.

The terra topper allows Sinnoh's sinister sand shark to maximize its offensive potential while reducing some of its most critical weaknesses. Without the threat of Dragon and Fairy-types, Garchomp can stay grounded, lasting even longer and hitting even harder. The raw power of a Terra STAB-boosted Earthquake is enough to knock even Cynthia off her feet and makes Garchomp decisively the best fit for the Ground Tera Crown.

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