Grass (type)/Characteristics/Defense

Grass types are tied with Rock in having the most weaknesses out of all types with five.

Since Generation I, a particular asset of Grass types is being the only type that is immune to. As of Generation VI, Grass-type Pokémon are also immune to, such as and. Additionally, Grass Pokémon are the only ones affected by and. Those moves raise both attack stats or the physical stat, respectively, when used.

adds the Grass type to the target's types.