Ranking Every Grass-Type Ash Ever Caught

While Ash Ketchum didn’t catch every Pokémon available, he’s definitely caught a lot of popular Grass-type Pokémon. Two of his strongest Pokémon, Bulbasaur and Sceptile, are actually Grass types! But those aren’t the only Grass-type Pokémon Ash has traveled with. He’s formed strong bonds with several others, and fans often debate which of his Grass-type Pokémon are the most powerful.

Let’s explore why Sceptile is likely Ash’s most powerful Grass-type Pokémon. We’ll rank all seven of Ash’s Grass-type Pokémon based on four key factors: how often they win, their moves, their overall strength, and how well they fit Ash’s battling approach.

Torterra

A Winner Till He Tanks

Moveset

  • Razor Leaf
  • Synthesis
  • Energy Ball
  • Leaf Storm
  • Frenzy Plant
  • Bite
  • Tackle
  • Rock Climb
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Torterra, also known as the Continent Pokemon, is often considered Ash’s weakest Grass-type Pokemon. While Torterra isn’t the absolute weakest Pokemon Ash has owned, and can be strong with moves like Energy Ball, its biggest weakness is that it doesn’t quite fit Ash’s fighting style.

The Pokémon anime shows that Ash tends to favor fast-paced battles, which works well with Pokémon like Turtwig and Grotle. However, this doesn’t suit Torterra, a Pokémon designed to be a sturdy, defensive tank. Because of this mismatch, Torterra only wins about 38% of its battles, and it has only been victorious against Team Rocket since evolving.

To be fair, Torterra’s defeats often happen when facing strong opponents. For example, its battles against Volkner’s Electivire and Bertha’s Hippowdon demonstrate that it can be easily defeated, even when it has a type advantage.

Snivy

Deploying Attraction as a Distraction

Moveset

  • Leaf Blade
  • Leaf Storm
  • Vine Whip
  • Attract
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Next up is Snivy, the cute Grass-type Snake Pokémon, who immediately uses her signature Attract move. While Snivy is considered one of the best Grass-type Pokémon in the anime, Ash’s Snivy isn’t a particularly strong battler, winning about half of her matches.

Ash’s Snivy is a decent Pokémon with strong Grass-type attacks, but she doesn’t always win her battles, particularly against powerful opponents like Thundurus and Tornadus. Her reliance on the Attract move highlights both her strengths and weaknesses, though she often finds ways to make up for it, as seen in her fights with Gothita and Pawniard.

Snivy isn’t just strong with Grass-type attacks and has a good win record – she also fits Ash’s battling approach really well. Importantly, she deeply trusts him as her trainer, which is a surprisingly valuable asset that often gets overlooked in Pokémon.

Leavanny

Creatively Weaving the Best Strategies

Moveset

  • Razor Leaf
  • Energy Ball
  • String Shot
  • Bug Bite
  • X-Scissor
  • Tackle
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Leavanny isn’t known for being particularly strong, but he compensates with clever combinations of his Grass and Bug-type moves. His Swarm ability is a major asset, significantly boosting his attacks, especially when he’s low on health – making him a surprisingly powerful Bug-type Pokémon.

We see more of Leavanny’s Swarm ability in action during Ash’s battles with Roxie’s Koffing and Scoliopede, and again when he fights Stephan’s Sawk in the Pokemon anime.

Despite only winning half of its battles, Leavanny is a smart and enthusiastic fighter, making it a surprisingly strong opponent. Plus, Leavanny and Ash seem to work really well together in battle – their styles just click.

Bayleef

Body-Slamming Her Way to Victory

Moveset

  • Vine Whip
  • Razor Leaf
  • Body Slam
  • Headbutt
  • Tackle
  • Sweet Scent
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Bayleef is a strong Pokémon with enjoyable Grass and Normal-type attacks, boasting a solid 67% win rate. This success likely explains why she fits Ash’s battling approach so well. Beyond her skills, Bayleef is a loyal teammate and a reliable companion for any trainer, always eager to support her favorite Pokémon Champion.

Bayleef is a remarkably strong Grass-type Pokémon. She impressively defeated both of Chuck’s Pokémon – Poliwrath, who had previously knocked out Ash’s Pikachu, and Machoke – in the same battle. Even though Gary’s Blastoise showed its power with a somewhat underhanded Bite attack at the end, Bayleef fought bravely until the very finish.

Rowlet

Using Feints and Sleep as Battle Tactics

Moveset

  • Seed Bomb
  • Leafage
  • Razor Leaf
  • Bloom Doom
  • Feather Dance
  • Brave Bird
  • Peck
  • Tackle
  • Breakneck Blitz
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Rowlet, Ash’s Flying/Grass-type Pokémon, is drifting into our top rankings with an impressive 66.7% win rate. This quirky companion often dozes off and ends up in unexpected places – he even appeared in the LEGO world once! In the Pokémon anime, Rowlet’s relaxed style of battling – drifting off to sleep between moves – cleverly surprises his opponents, almost like he’s using a special kind of sleep-based trickery.

Rowlet is a surprisingly powerful Pokémon, capable of defeating both of his evolved forms, Dartrix and Decidueye. Even though he prefers to stay in his current form – possibly because he swallowed an Everstone – his attacks like Bullet Seed become increasingly strong as he battles.

Rowlet is a surprisingly strong fighter when he’s awake, but he has a habit of falling asleep at the worst possible times. Even though he often needs to rest, he works well with Ash’s battling approach and complements the rest of Ash’s Pokémon, like Litten, Meltan, and even Rockruff. We often see this teamwork during battles.

Bulbasaur

A Formidable Vine-Whipping Champion

Moveset

  • Solar Beam
  • Vine Whip
  • Sleep Powder
  • Leech Seed
  • Razor Leaf
  • Take Down
  • Tackle
  • Dig
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Bulbasaur is Ash’s oldest Grass-type Pokémon and a reliable, experienced battler with a winning record of around 71%. He’s fought in more battles than any other of Ash’s Grass-type Pokémon, earning a reputation for being incredibly resilient. Because of this, many Pokémon fans are excited about the possibility of encountering Bulbasaur again in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Bulbasaur is a valuable partner in battle, offering a unique advantage to trainers. This Grass-type Pokémon is surprisingly versatile and can compete with even fully evolved starters like Meganium. Interestingly, the Bulbasaur from the Pokémon anime series can use the Dig move, a technique that isn’t normally available to Bulbasaur in the video games.

Bulbasaur is a strong and dependable Pokémon who really enhances Ash’s battling. Whether he’s taking charge at Professor Oak’s lab or preparing for a fight, Bulbasaur is always ready to go – a trait that sets him apart from many of Ash’s other Pokémon.

Sceptile

Taking Out Legendaries One Leaf Blade at a Time

Moveset

  • Leaf Blade
  • Leaf Storm
  • Bullet Seed
  • Solar Beam
  • Agility
  • Quick Attack
  • Pound
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While some players might question whether Sceptile’s 60-75% win rate is truly impressive, there’s no doubt it’s a powerful Pokémon. It’s incredibly strong – strong enough to knock out even Darkrai, a rare and legendary Pokémon, with a single attack.

Sceptile is a reliable and powerful Pokémon in battle, boosted by its Overgrow ability which strengthens its Grass-type attacks. It excels with combinations of Grass and Normal-type moves, achieving a win record comparable to the original Grass-type starter, Bulbasaur. Sceptile’s popularity continues in the new game, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, where its Mega Evolution is a popular choice for players.

Sceptile brings a fierce determination to win to Ash’s battles, building on the loyalty it showed as a Pokemon in its earlier forms. Ash knows he can always count on Sceptile to be a reliable partner in a fight.

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2026-04-18 02:03