If you’re looking for a fighting Pokémon weakness guide, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re trying to hammer a Hitmonchan or take down a Toxicroak, we’ve got all the information you need to do just that. We’ve also got details on what fighting Pokémon are super effective against, just in case you’re planning on using a Machamp, Machoke, or Machop in your next playthrough.
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Here’s our fighting Pokémon weakness guide.
What are fighting Pokémon weaknesses?
For the longest time, fighting Pokémon only had two weaknesses to contend with, those being psychic and flying types. Then, fairy Pokémon turned up in generation six, making things a bit more complicated for Machamp and the like. Psychic and fairy are now the biggest type threats to fighting types, as they often have low special defense stats, but realistically you should try and avoid all three of these typings. Remember, it’s not cowardice to switch out a Pokémon in the face of danger.
If you love a fighting type, like the monkey Pokémon Mankey, keep these in mind. That is, of course, unless you know how to evolve Primeape. With Annihilape, you can obliterate psychic types with some ghostly attacks.
To help your fighting Pokémon out, we suggest you check out our psychic Pokémon weakness, fairy Pokémon weakness, and flying Pokémon weakness guides to find out which teammates can get the job done.
What are fighting Pokémon resistances?
Fighting Pokémon are resistant to rock, bug, and dark-type attacks, so Machamp might be the perfect fit for a nighttime trip to Viridan Forest. If you’re in a battle with a Pokémon of any of those types, switching out into one of your fighting Pokémon might just turn the tide and offer you the chance to land a finishing blow.
Admittedly, these three types of Pokémon can be tough to deal with, but that’s why we have our dark Pokémon weakness, rock Pokémon weakness, and bug Pokémon weakness guides. They hold all the answers on how to defeat Pokémon such as Obstagoon, Golem, and Beedrill.
What are fighting Pokémon strengths?
Fighting-type Pokémon are among the most offensive in the game, with five other different types suffering super-effective attacks if a big punch or kick comes their way. If you’re taking on a gym leader with any of the types above, or know your friend’s online team is made up of them, bring along a fighting Pokémon to make light work of them.
Yes, you already know how to kick butt when it comes to these types, but you can never be too prepared. So, to know all of the best strategies, check out our steel Pokémon weakness, normal Pokémon weakness, and ice Pokémon weakness guides.
What are the best fighting Pokémon counters?
If you’re taking on a fighting Pokémon specialist and need to prepare some counters, you’re in luck. Below we’ve got a list of some of the best-prepared Pokémon for taking on even the mightiest of Machamps, with options from every generation.
- Gen 1 Pokémon – Pidgeot, Alakazam, and Mewtwo.
- Gen 2 Pokémon – Xatu, Lugia, and Ho-Oh
- Gen 3 Pokémon – Altaria, Medicham, Salamence, and Gardevoir.
- Gen 4 Pokémon – Staraptor, Drifloon, and Cresselia
- Gen 5 Pokémon – Braviary, Swoobat, and Reuniclus
- Gen 6 Pokémon – Delphox and Talonflame
- Gen 7 Pokémon – Oricorio and Lunala
- Gen 8 Pokémon – Cramorant and Indeedee
- Gen 9 Pokémon – Espathra and Armarouge
What is a fighting Pokémon?
Fighting Pokémon are traditionally physical attackers with high attack stats, though a couple such as Lucario and Keldeo have special attack stats above 100. As of the ninth generation of Pokémon games, every possible dual-typing combination with fighting making up one of the two types is in the game. So there are plenty of options to counteract taking on trainers who exploit fighting Pokémon weaknesses with psychic, flying, or fairy Pokémon.
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