Pokemon Type Weaknesses And Resistances
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Every Pokemon Type And What It s Weak To
Knowing the strengths and weaknesses of each type is crucial for crafting a balanced Pokemon team. What is each type weak against? There are eighteen types in the world, and they all related to one another differently. As a result, it can be difficult to remember all of the matchups and combinations. Throw in the fact that many Pokemon are dual-types, and it gets even more complicated. Never fear, though, as this article has you covered. This post will look at every type and its weaknesses, resistances, immunities, and more. In alphabetical order, here's every Pokemon type and how it relates to the others. Updated on September 13, 2021 by Michael Christopher: We've updated this list to give it a new format and make it easier to read. Each type's interactions are now in a much more readable table. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY Bug
Bug's relation to other types has changed as new ones have been added over the years, though that's true for most types. Unfortunately, it is resisted by many types, but, luckily, only has a few weaknesses. As of Generation VI, here's what you need to know about defensively. Bug-type Weaknesses Fire Flying Rock Resistances Fighting Grass Ground Offensively, Bug isn't great, but it does do well against some common types, making it useful in some situations. For the early years, it was one of the only threats to the dominant Psychic-type, and it retains that effectiveness today. Bug-type Super Effective Against Dark Grass Psychic Not Very Effective Against Fairy Fighting Fire Flying Ghost Poison Steel Dark
The Dark-type was added in Generation II and has also seen some changes in type matchup since then. Until Generation VI, Dark was resisted by Steel, but this is no longer the case. Dark-type Weaknesses Bug Fairy Fighting Resistances Dark Ghost Immunities Psychic Offensively, Dark is pretty useful, being created to balance out the powerful Psychic Pokemon that were dominating at the time. Dark-type Super Effective Against Ghost Psychic Not Very Effective Against Dark Fairy Fighting Dragon
The Dragon-type is really interesting when it comes to type matchups. The Fairy-type was added in Generation VI and posed a serious threat to Dragon Pokemon, changing the latter's role in the meta forever. Dragon-type Weaknesses Dragon Ice Fairy Resistances Electric Fire Grass Water Offensively, Dragon is even more interesting, being only good against itself. Additionally, only one type resists Dragon-type moves and only one is immune to them. Because of this, Dragon has to rely on sheer power, unless it's going up against other Dragon-types, who are the only ones weak to it. Dragon-type Super Effective Against Dragon Not Very Effective Against Steel No Effect At All Against Fairy Electric
Electric is one of only two types that can boast having a single weakness. The other one with this characteristic is the Normal-type. If a pure Electric-type can become airborne through the use of the ability Levitate or other methods, it actually has no weaknesses. It's also worth noting that Electric-type Pokemon are immune to paralysis. Electric-type Weaknesses Ground Resistances Electric Flying Steel Offensively, Electric can be very useful. It's good against some common types, but Ground-types are immune to it, so one must be careful. Electric-type Super Effective Against Flying Water Not Very Effective Against Dragon Electric Grass No Effect At All Against Ground Fairy
, debuting in Generation VI and shaking up the meta. Fairy is now considered by many to be one of the best types, and may perhaps see its own rebalancing. But, as of now, some popular powerful types can remain scared of these cute pink Pokemon. Fairy-type Weaknesses Steel Poison Resistances Bug Dark Fighting Immunities Dragon Offensively is where Fairy shines. It's great against some popular types and is only resisted by a few. Fairy-type Super Effective Against Dark Dragon Fighting Not Very Effective Against Fire Poison Steel Fighting
, as they're the only types that resist each other. In terms of weaknesses, Fighting has a few that are pretty common and powerful. Sadly, Fighting is one of the types that does not resist itself. Fighting-type Weaknesses Fairy Flying Psychic Resistances Bug Dark Rock Offensively, Fighting stands out. It's good against a decent number of types but sadly resisted by a bunch as well. It's worth noting that Fighting is one of the few things not resisted by Steel, and it is actually good against it. It's also worth noting that Fighting is the only weakness of the ever-present Normal-type. Fighting-type Super Effective Against Dark Ice Normal Rock Steel Not Very Effective Against Bug Fairy Flying Poison Psychic No Effect At All Against Ghost Fire
Many people know that Steel has the most resistances, but it's not as widely known that Fire has the second-most. However, it also has some pretty common weaknesses, so it sort of balances out in a way. It's worth noting, too, that Fire-types cannot be burned. Fire-type Weaknesses Ground Rock Water Resistances Bug Fire Grass Ice Steel Offensively, Fire is pretty decent. It's good against a nice four types but also resisted by a few common ones, too. Fire-type Super Effective Against Bug Grass Ice Steel Not Very Effective Against Dragon Fire Rock Water Flying
of weaknesses and resistances but is most notable for its complete immunity to Ground-type moves, grounded effects like entry hazards, and terrains. However, they don't benefit from effects due to being airborne as well, like terrain bonuses. Flying-type Weaknesses Electric Ice Rock Resistances Bug Fighting Grass Immunities: Ground Offensively, Flying is pretty popular in the meta. These Pokemon have the same number of types that they are good against and not so good against. Flying-type Super Effective Against Bug Grass Fighting Not Very Effective Against Electric Rock Steel Ghost
Ghost-type Pokemon are very interesting in terms of type matchups. Defensively, they're the only type with two immunities, which is very nice. They also cannot be trapped by moves like Mean Look, and they're able to flee from any wild encounter regardless of speed. Ghost-type Weaknesses Dark Ghost Resistances Bug Poison Immunities Normal Fighting Offensively, Ghost is interesting again. It joins Dragon as the only type good against itself. However, Ghost is good against Psychic, too, which is one type better than Dragon, which is only good against itself. While Ghost-types are immune to Normal-types, the same also holds true in reverse. Until the change in Generation VI, Steel also resists Ghost, but it no longer does. Ghost-type Super Effective Against Ghost Psychic Not Very Effective Against Dark No Effect At All Against Normal Grass
Both offensively and defensively, Grass has a lot of matchups. It's good against a decent number of types, but also weak to a lot too; in fact, Grass ties with Rock for having the most weaknesses. Sadly, it is resisted by a ton of types, too. However, don't let that sour you, as Grass resists some types that are very common. Grass-types are immune to Leech Seed, as well. Grass-type Weaknesses Bug Fire Flying Ice Poison Resistances Electric Grass Ground Water Offensively, Grass is OK. It's good against some types that you see quite a bit, but it's resisted by a lot. Grass-type Super Effective Against Ground Rock Water Not Very Effective Against Bug Dragon Fire Flying Grass Poison Steel Ground
Ground is a pretty nice type, with some interesting matchups. It has its own immunity in Electric, but Flying is, in turn, immune to Ground. Ground-types also have immunity to both Thunder Wave and damage from sandstorm conditions. Ground-type Weaknesses Grass Ice Water Resistances Poison Rock Immunities: Electric Offensively, Ground is pretty good, being super-effective against five types, which is nothing to sneer at. It also boasts being the only weakness for Electric-types. Ground-type Super Effective Against Electric Fire Poison Rock Steel Not Very Effective Against Bug Grass No Effect At All Against Flying Ice
Ice is, sadly, often considered the worst type. It's weak to three very common types and only resists itself. However, Ice-types are immune to being frozen, Sheer Cold, and damage from hail conditions. Ice-type Weaknesses Fire Fighting Rock Resistances Ice Offensively, Ice isn't fantastic. However, it is notable as one of Dragon's only weaknesses, especially before Fairy was introduced in Gen VI. Ice-type Super Effective Against Dragon Flying Grass Ground Not Very Effective Against Ice Water Normal
in terms of type matchups. It doesn't resist any types, but it also only has one weakness, a quality it shares only with the Electric-type. However, it's immune to Ghost-type moves, which is definitely something worth remembering. Normal-type Weaknesses Fighting Resistances none Immunities Ghost Offensively, Normal is not great. However, that are great, giving it some role offensively. Normal-type Super Effective Against nothing Not Very Effective Against Steel Rock No Effect At All Against Ghost Poison
via Pokemon Wiki Poison-types are pretty useful, especially given their long list of resistances. Additionally, Poison-types cannot be poisoned and will remove Toxic Spikes from their side of the battlefield when they switch in. Poison-type Weaknesses Ground Psychic Resistances Fighting Poison Bug Grass Fairy Offensively, Poison-types are decent. Their proficiency against Fairy-types is definitely worth noting. However, Steel-types are immune to Poison-type moves. Poison-type Super Effective Against Fairy Grass Not Very Effective Against Poison Ground Rock Ghost No Effect At All Against Steel Psychic
Psychic once reigned as the dominant, overpowered type, a title solidified by its lack of great weaknesses. It's no longer as broken as it once was, but it is still pretty good. Psychic-type Weaknesses Bug Dark Ghost Resistances Fighting Psychic Offensively, Psychic-types are still pretty great. However, Dark's immunity to Psychic moves poses problems at times. Psychic-type Super Effective Against Fighting Poison Not Very Effective Against Psychic Steel No Effect At All Against Dark Rock
Rock-type Pokemon, alongside Grass-types, have the most weaknesses. However, Rock-types also have a good number of resistances. Defensively, they also benefit from having a special defense boost during sandstorm effects while also being immune to its damaging effects. Rock-type Weaknesses Fighting Grass Ground Steel Water Resistances Fire Flying Normal Poison Offensively, Rock is pretty solid. It's good against a decent four types but is also resisted by three. Rock-type Super Effective Against Bug Fire Flying Ice Not Very Effective Against Fighting Ground Steel Steel
Steel Pokemon are arguably one of the best types defensively, and an immunity. However, they also have three weaknesses. It should be noted that Steel-types are immune to being poisoned and the damage from sandstorm effects. Additionally, prior to Gen VI, Steel-types could also resist Dark and Ghost. They no longer do this. Steel-type Weaknesses Fighting Fire Ground Resistances Bug Fairy Dragon Grass Ice Flying Normal Psychic Rock Steel Immunities Poison Offensively, Steel is pretty good. It joins Poison as the only threats to the Fairy-type, and it's also pretty good at taking down Ice-types and Rock-types. Steel-type Super Effective Against Fairy Ice Rock Not Very Effective Against Electric Fire Steel Water Water
A Wailord The final type in alphabetical order is Water, which is one of the first many people will use given its status as one of the three Starter Pokemon options in most games. Defensively, Water is respectable, but its real use is often offensive. Water-type Weaknesses Electric Grass Resistances Fire Ice Steel Water Offensively, Water excels. It's great against a few common types and has access to some great moves. Water-type Super Effective Against Fire Ground Rock Not Very Effective Against Dragon Grass Water