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?
Until gen six, there were just two fighting Pokémon weaknesses in psychic and flying types, but these days there are also fairy Pokémon to deal with. Psychic and fairy moves are the biggest threat to fighters, especially as fighting Pokémon often have low special defense. But really, you should do your best to avoid all three of these dangerous ‘mon types. Put simply, fighting types are not a fan of bird Pokémon.
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.
Fighting Pokémon counters
In terms of specific Pokémon, we recommend that you use the following ‘mon to knock out the fighting-type creatures:
- Pidgeot
- Alakazam
- Gardevoir (or Gallade, the other Ralts evolution)
All three of those Pokémon are strong against fighting types, with an array of moves available that can decimate the opposition. However, should you go after a different ‘mon to do the job, you should consider whether or not their secondary type is potentially weak to fighting-type moves.
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?
- Dark Pokémon
- Steel Pokémon
- Ice Pokémon
- Normal Pokémon
- Rock Pokémon
Fighting-type Pokémon are among the most offensive in the game, with five other different typings 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
There you have it, our fighting Pokémon weakness guide. If you’re looking for some more tips and tricks to bag some cool ‘mon, check out our Pokémon Go raid and Pokémon Go events guides. We’ve also got some extra goodies from other games for you, including all of the active Zenless Zone Zero codes!