Ground-Type Pokémon have always been known for their dirty and strong looking designs. Ground-Type Pokémon have designs that are usually more unique than the designs of Pokémon from the other typings. Most fans probably wouldn’t expect some of the Cutest Pokémon in the franchise to be Ground-Types but they would be wrong.
There are so many adorable little mud-lovers in the Pokémon world it can be difficult to rank them. Many strong Ground-Types have extremely cute pre-evolutions that fans wouldn’t expect. From tiny donkeys to baby crocodiles, here are 10 of the Cutest Ground-Type Pokémon that fans would still cuddle with even if it got their clothes all muddy!
10 Palpitoad
Palpitoad is a toad Pokémon and is the evolution of the adorable Water-Type Tympole. This Pokémon is a strong dual Water/Ground-Type that isn’t scared to get into a difficult fight with other pokemon for its trainer, this is shown by Ash’s Palpitoad in the anime.
What makes Palpitoad so cute is its resemblance to both a tadpole and a toad. It has small stubby feet, a mischievous face and cute little spheres on the top of its head. With its child-like face and unique body design, Palpitoad makes for an adorable tadpole Pokémon that every Ground-Type trainer needs to catch right away!
9 Sandile
Sandile is a dual Ground/Dark-Type and its design is based on a crocodile. It evolves twice, the first time into Crokorok at level 29 and then once again into Krookodile at level 40. Sandile is small and it has a black and brown color design. It’s small size and beady eyes make for one Croko-Cutie!
Sandile is a loyal, but mischievous Pokémon that will fight by its trainer’s side with passion. In the anime it is seen to be very cheeky and playful, always looking for something fun to do. This crocodile Pokémon be a fan favorite for years to come!
8 Phanpy
Phanpy is a baby elephant Pokémon that was first introduced in Gen II. This Pokémon is blue colored with oval-shaped eyes and bright orange stripes on its ears and trunk. When Phanpy reaches level 25 it evolves into Donphan, a bigger less-cute elephant Pokémon.
There aren’t many creatures that are as cute as Phanpy in the Pokémon world that resemble real-life animals so closely. This makes it somewhat of a rarity and the real-life factor helps add to its heart-melting cuteness and unique design. Baby elephants are just too cute!
7 Diglett
Diglett is a tiny brown Pokémon that somewhat resembles a mole in appearance. It pops its head out while using the lower half of its body to burrow and move around underground. This Pokémon was introduced in Gen I and its age help add to the fact that it’s a fan favorite.
Although the upper half of Digletts body is extremely cute, nobody knows for sure what is under the ground for the bottom half of its body. For this reason, many fans of Pokémon speculate that it may be extremely weird-looking. Hopefully, this is not the case and the lower half of its body is just as heart-melting as its upper half.
6 Sandshrew
Sandshrew was one of the first Ground-Types introduced in the Pokémon franchise. It evolves into Sandslash at level 22. It is a scaly Pokémon, that has a color scheme of white and brown and it has raindrop shaped, black eyes. Sandshrew is a fan-favorite Ground-Type Pokémon and will not soon stop being loved by fans of the franchise.
Sandshrew also has an Alolan form that changes its color pattern from brown to gray and its typing to Steel/Ice. There is so much going on with this Gen I Ground-Type that it would be hard not to look into those raindrop-shaped eyes and just wanna hug it, but be careful about its sharp claws!
5 Cubone
Cubone is one of the only Pokémon that can wear a skull over its head and still be adorable! This Pokémon is known to wear its mother’s skull after she dies and it is known as the lonely Pokémon. Cubone evolves into Marowak at level 28.
Cubone is a cute little scamp that is happy being alone but will still be a good companion for a trainer if it is caught. This Ground-Type earns a spot on this list for being such an adorable little loner, and the fact it wears a skull is cool too!
4 Mudbray
Mudbray is known as the donkey Pokémon, and it is the pre-evolution of Mudsdale. This Ground-Type, introduced in Gen VII, quickly became a fan favorite and is known for being one of Alola’s cutest pokemon. Mudbray has long, pointy ears, a brown body and black hair on its head.
Mudbray enjoys frolicking outside and its diet consists of mostly dirt. Any trainer that catches this Ground-Type will be extremely pleased with its companionship and if evolved into Mudsdale, it can be ridden by its trainer over muddy terrain. This Pokémon is a must-catch for any trainer who likes cute Ground-Types.
3 Drilbur
Yet another adorable Gen V Ground-Type, Drilbur earns a spot on this list for being a cute drilling Pokémon. It has a long snout and a child-like face. Its claws are very large and close together, which helps it dig, or rather drill underground quickly.
Drilbur has a happy demeanor and is willing to fight tough battles for its trainer despite its child-like look. Iris had a Drilbur in the anime and during its appearances it helped show fans why it was a foe to be taken seriously and a cutie all at the same time!
2 Wooper
Wooper is another dual Water/Ground-Type Pokémon and it was introduced in Gen II. It has a blue body, with small feet and no arms. It also has a small jovial face with pink horns sticking out from the sides of its head. It evolves into Quagsire at level 20.
Wooper is an amphibious Pokémon and is known for being loyal to any Pokémon that it considers a friend. Although it is a small Pokémon, its strong dual Typing gives it quite the advantage in battle, especially against fire types. There aren’t many Water/Ground-Type Pokémon cuter than Wooper.
1 Swinub
Swinub is one of the Cutest Ground-Type Pokémon in the franchise because of its shaggy hair and its adorable pink nose. It’s a dual Ground/Ice-Type and it evolves into Piloswine once it reaches level 33. What’s adds to its cuteness, even more, is its shy personality and the friendliness it shows towards its trainer once caught.
Not only is Swinub one of the cutest Ground-Type Pokémon, but it is also one of the cutest Ice-Types as well. Hopefully, fans will see Swinub get a new form in a future region, however, time will only tell if that happens. Swinub earns its place as one of the Cutest Ground-Type pokemon for being such an adorable little pig creature!
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