Ability · Gen 9 · 1 Pokémon
Earth Eater
This Pokemon heals 1/4 of its max HP when hit by Ground moves; Ground immunity.
This Pokemon is immune to Ground-type moves and restores 1/4 of its maximum HP, rounded down, when hit by a Ground-type move.
Earth Eater was introduced in Generation 9. 1 Pokémon and forms can have it.
Changes type matchups
Ground: immune (0×)
Applied automatically on every weakness page and in the team builder's defensive analysis.
Best Pokémon with Earth Eater
Ranked by usage in public Pokémon Showdown battles (Champions VGC first, then National Dex OU, SV OU and Champions Singles), with how many of each Pokémon's sets actually run Earth Eater.
Earth Eater before and after
Damage taken by Orthworm without → with Earth Eater.
| Attack | Orthworm |
|---|---|
| Ground | 2× → 0× |
Pokémon with Earth Eater
As a regular ability (1)
Earth Eater FAQ
What does Earth Eater do?
This Pokemon is immune to Ground-type moves and restores 1/4 of its maximum HP, rounded down, when hit by a Ground-type move.
Which Pokémon have Earth Eater?
1 Pokémon and forms can have Earth Eater: Orthworm.
What are the best Pokémon with Earth Eater?
By competitive usage, the most used Pokémon that can have Earth Eater are Orthworm (#215 in Champions VGC, 99.8% run Earth Eater).
Does Earth Eater change type matchups?
Yes. Ground: immune (0×). DexTeam's weakness pages and team builder count this automatically.
Effect text from Pokémon Showdown (MIT); which Pokémon have it from Showdown's Pokédex, cross-checked against PokéAPI. Unofficial fan site.