Team Rocket Rock Type Grunt Guide

Being the face of all Water types, Kyogre makes a big splash against any sturdy Rock types standing in its way with Waterfall and Surf. However, if you have Origin Pulse do not TM away it in favour of Surf, as Origin Pulse is still great!

Water is a bit more classical in terms of countering Rock Types, but Ground does the job just as well while actually resisting Rock Type moves too. This is why Groudon is every bit as viable as Kyogre.

It shouldn't come as a shock that Kartana absolutely cuts through this grunt. With its razor sharp Razor Leaf and the (admittedly) obsolete Leaf Blade. It cuts through this grunt in record time.

Mud Slap paired with Drill Run/Rock Slide offers fantastic coverage against every possible Pokemon it will face, but it has to watch out for Ground/Water type Fast Moves.

Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash* is good in theory, but falls short in practice, being weak to Ground type Fast Moves and is resisted by both Tirtouga, Shieldon and Carracosta.

If Kyogre is not your style, then Swampert will make for a fine replacement. Mud Shot paired with Hydro Cannon* will is its best moveset, pumping Hydro Cannons* out at a fast pace.

Hi, my name is Venusaur, but you can call me Budget Kartana. (Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant*)