Grass is a common type in the Pokémon world. With so many creatures with pure Grass typing, many are underwhelming, but certain ones are fantastic.

Grass-types are everywhere in the world of Pokémon, and they are often very popular. The first creature listed in the Pokédex is the Grass starter Bulbasaur, which cemented this typing's importance in the series. Bulbasaur, like many others, is a dual-type Pokémon, which can be helpful or detrimental depending on the situation. Some creatures, though, are pure Grass-types.

With the importance of having a good Grass-type on one's in-game team, players should consider the best. Pure Grass-types are very useful, and while not all of them are groundbreaking, some can be very helpful.

10 Lurantis

Its base stat total may be far lower than that of many other pure Grass-types, but Lurantis is capable in several different ways. Lurantis's defensive stats are above average, which helps to make up for its unimpressive Speed stat. Its Attack stat is also fairly high, giving it a way to retaliate against foes that challenge it.

One of Lurantis's biggest assets, however, is its Contrary Hidden Ability. When an opponent hits Lurantis with a stat-lowering move, the stat raises instead. This is helpful in a playthrough, where many NPC Pokémon use these moves in battle. Lurantis's base stat total still limits it, however, making it a weaker option than many other Grass-types.

9 Meganium

Meganium is not a popular Grass-type. Its unfortunate stat spread puts it below most, if not all, other starters of this type. Regardless, it is still a capable Pokémon and one of the better pure Grass-types in the series. As a fully evolved starter, its base stat total is high, even if the values are not spread as well as they could be. Meganium is a bit of a tank, with capable defensive stats and decent HP.

Its Speed is not impressive, and its offensive stats are similarly underwhelming, but Meganium can withstand a variety of strikes before it goes down. Like its fellow Johto starters, Meganium deserves a Mega Evolution, which would likely boost its more mediocre stats.

8 Leafeon

Leafeon has the potential to be powerful, but it must get lucky. Its highest stats are its Defense and Attack, which can be useful in proper matchups. This Pokémon is fast, so it can often use Physical moves to defeat enemies, as long as these enemies do not have high Defense stats themselves.

Since Leafeon's Defense is so high, it can take a solid amount of damage of this category, even though it has a fairly low HP stat. However, its Special Defense is also low, so if it faces a Special attacker and cannot defeat it in one strike, Leafeon is in trouble.

7 Serperior

Like Lurantis, Serperior can have the Contrary Hidden Ability, which can be similarly helpful in a playthrough. Regarding its stats, the Generation V Grass starter is in an interesting position. It is very fast, but its offensive stats are not impressive enough to capitalize on the speed with which it strikes.

Instead, its other high stat values are assigned to its Defense and Special Defense, allowing it to withstand extensive damage. Although its Attack and Special Attack are only decent, Serperior can use many strong moves of both categories, allowing it to partially make up for its offensive shortcomings.

6 Tangrowth

As one of the strongest Pokémon from the Sinnoh region, Tangrowth easily ranks among the best pure Grass-types in the series. Its stat spread, however, is complicated. With fairly high HP and a fantastic Defense stat, Tangrowth excels against Physical attackers. On the other hand, its Special Defense is terrible and its HP is not high enough to make up for it.

Because Tangrowth is slow, trainers must hope that the opponent does not use a super-effective Special move, as this may the Pokémon down in one hit. If it can survive, though, this Tangrowth's offensive stats let it defeat many opponents with ease.

5 Tsareena

Tsareena has a fantastic Attack stat and a great signature move in Trop Kick, which lowers the opponent's Attack. The Pokémon can learn this move upon evolving, which makes it potentially accessible for a large portion of a playthrough.

Tsareena is decently fast, but it does not always act before opponents. This is not a problem, though, because it has commendable defensive stats as well. Its biggest drawback is its poor Special Attack, which limits it in matchups where it cannot effectively use its much higher Attack stat. Aside from these instances, though, Tsareena can be incredible.

4 Rillaboom

Like Tsareena, Rillaboom has an unfortunate Special Attack stat. While this is limiting in the same way, Rillaboom can still hold its own with the rest of its stats. Its Speed is decent, and its signature move Drum Beating lowers the enemy's Speed stat, making Rillaboom faster by comparison. This move also utilizes the Pokémon's very high Attack.

Before its first move in a matchup, Rillaboom may have to withstand a strike, but it can do so fairly well with its reasonable bulk. It may not be the most popular fully evolved Grass starter in the series, but Rillaboom is very powerful.

3 Gogoat

The Generation VI "Mount Pokémon" Gogoat may not be well known as a powerful combatant, but it is strong nonetheless. Its Speed is lackluster, but its other stats are relatively well-rounded, letting it take strikes and deal them back effectively.

While its Attack and Special Attack are not stellar, they are reasonable, and Gogoat's access to great Physical moves gives it an additional offensive boost. Its HP is great, which helps to make up for its poor Defense and only decent Special Defense. As the ace Pokémon of Ramos, one of the weaker Grass-type gym leaders, Gogoat may appear unimpressive, but its true battling capabilities say otherwise.

2 Sceptile

As one of the better final forms of a Grass starter, Sceptile can defeat a sizable number of opponents with relative ease. This is largely due to its high Speed stat. By moving faster than most foes and using moves that benefit from its high Special Attack, Sceptile can strike quickly and decisively.

Its defensive stats are sub-par, especially for a fully evolved starter, but this Pokémon can hold its own without them. Access to incredible Special Grass-type moves like Leaf Storm, Giga Drain, and Energy Ball makes Sceptile terrifying to face. As long as it can out-speed enemies, it can dominate.

1 Shaymin (Land Forme)

The Land Forme of Shaymin may look harmless, but enemies should not underestimate this Mythical Pokémon. Its stats all have the same value, and this value is better than average. While this means Shaymin does not excel in any one area, it also means that it is not as vulnerable as many other Pokémon. It can take both Physical and Special attacks equally well and deal damage effectively, regardless of the category.

It does not have access to many moves through leveling up, but if trainers are willing to use TMs, they can remedy this lack of options. With the right attacks, Shaymin can show the true strength it possesses.

NEXT: 10 Ghost-Type Pokémon Who Totally Belong In A Different Type

Next 10 Scariest Games For The Nintendo GameCube