If you want to put out the flames, you need to know what the fire Pokémon weakness is, and we're here to tell you all about it. While the water-type is obvious, you actually have some other options to counter the likes of Charizard, which is handy if you don't have a 'mon like Starmie to hand. Plus, we can tell you what fire-types are strong against and resistant to, helping you to make the most out of your pals.
Alternatively, should you need a firestarter on your team, our fire Pokémon guide is here to help. 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. Three weaknesses make fire-types somewhat difficult to deal with, but water Pokémon are the most common type in the entire franchise, so you won't struggle to find the perfect counter for Arcanine and Centiskorch.
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
- Gen 2 Pokémon Tyranitar
- Gen 3 Pokémon Milotic
- Gen 4 Pokémon Garchomp
- Gen 5 Pokémon Krookodile
- Gen 6 Pokémon Tyrantrum
- Gen 7 Pokémon Lycanroc
- Gen 8 Pokémon Inteleon
- Gen 9 Pokémon Finizen
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.
What are the fire Pokémon strengths?
- Ice Pokémon
- Bug Pokémon
- Grass Pokémon
Ice-, bug-, and grass-types are weak to fire Pokémon, so there's no need to call pest control when you have Charizard, Blaziken, or Incineroar on your team.