Knowing the fire Pokémon weakness can give you a real edge in battle, and while you might think you know all there is to know about this type, some of the weaknesses might surprise you. It's not just water that can get the job done here, so you don't need to rely on a Blastoise to see you through.
Alternatively, should you need a firestarter on your team, our fire Pokémon guide is here to help. We also have poison Pokémon, normal Pokémon, psychic Pokémon, ghost Pokémon, dark Pokémon, and flying Pokémon articles if you want to know who else makes a solid addition to any team. Oh, and we also couldn't help but weigh in on the debate about the best starter Pokémon in the Pokédex.
Here's what you need to know about the fire Pokémon weakness:
What are the fire Pokémon weaknesses?
Fire Pokémon are weak to water-, rock-, and ground-types. With three weaknesses, fire-types are pretty solid defensively, though they're not the best, that title belongs to normal-types. Plus, a few 'mon are both rock- and ground-types, so if you avoid them, you don't have much to worry about.
To learn how to handle the fire Pokémon weaknesses, check out our ground Pokémon weakness, rock Pokémon weakness, and water Pokémon weakness guides.
Best Fire Pokémon counters
As for specific Pokémon to use as a counter to a fire-type, we suggest Gyarados, Blastoise, and Excadrill, as well as the following from specific generations:
- Gen 1 Pokémon Cloyster (our Shellder evolution guide can help you get one)
- Gen 2 Pokémon Tyranitar
- Gen 3 Pokémon Milotic
- Gen 4 Pokémon Garchomp
- Gen 5 Pokémon Krookodile
- Gen 6 Pokémon Tyrantrum
- Gen 7 Pokémon Lycanroc (check our Rockruff evolution guide to learn how to get one)
- Gen 8 Pokémon Inteleon
- Gen 9 Pokémon Finizen
All of these creatures are the perfect counters against the likes of Ninetails, Typhlosion, and Moltres. Especially Rhyperior as a dual rock- and ground-type.
What are the fire Pokémon resistances?
- Bug Pokémon
- Fire Pokémon
- Grass Pokémon
Fire Pokémon are resistant to fire-, grass-, and bug-types. So, if you have a Roserade or Bellossom on your team, it's best to run in the opposite direction if they come across a fire-type, especially as not only do 'mon like Charizard resist their moves, but they're super effective against them, too.
For even more information on how to beat bug and grass creatures, consult our bug Pokémon weakness and grass Pokémon weakness guides. Those guides can also tell you how to make the most of them in battle.
What are the fire Pokémon strengths?
- Ice Pokémon
- Bug Pokémon
- Grass Pokémon
Ice-, bug-, and grass-types are weak to fire Pokémon (Rellor's evolution and Scyther's evolution come to mind), so there's no need to call pest controls when you have Magmar, Talonflame, or Typhlosion on your team.
Well, there you have it. You now know what the fire Pokémon weakness is. Should you be curious about how to beat those who live in the shadows, make sure you check out our ghost Pokémon weakness and dark Pokémon weakness guides. We also have flying Pokémon weakness, steel Pokémon weakness, and poison Pokémon weakness guides to help you dominate the battlefield.