The normal Pokémon weakness continues to elude some players, even after all these years, but we can forgive you given how little you probably think about these creatures. That’s not to say that they’re bad, more that there isn’t a lot to them when it comes to strengths and resistances. Still, it’s only right to tell you what the normal-type weakness is.
If you want one of these ‘mon on your team, our list of the best normal Pokémon can help you decide who’s the best fit for your squad. We also have electric Pokémon, poison Pokémon, bug Pokémon, water Pokémon, dark Pokémon, grass Pokémon, fire Pokémon, and ice Pokémon guides to help you fill out the other spots on your team.
Anyway, onto what you need to know about the normal Pokémon weakness.
What are the normal Pokémon weaknesses?
The only normal Pokémon weakness is fighting-types, so maybe don’t give your ‘mon false hope that they’re the next Mike Tyson. If you do, the likes of Lucario and Machamp may knock them into the middle of next week, and it’s been this way since the first generation.
Best Normal Pokémon counters
As the only weakness normal Pokémon have is against fighting-types, you want to consider the likes of Hitmonlee, Lucario, Hitmonchan, Primeape, and the following:
- Gen 1 Pokémon Machamp
- Gen 2 Pokémon Hitmontop
- Gen 3 Pokémon Blaziken
- Gen 4 Pokémon Gallade (Check out our Ralts evolution guide to learn how to get one)
- Gen 5 Pokémon Mienfoo
- Gen 6 Pokémon Pangoro
- Gen 7 Pokémon Bewear
- Gen 8 Pokémon Grapploct
- Gen 9 Pokémon Annhilape (our how to evolve Primeape guide can help you get one)
All of these Pokémon fall under the fighting-type category, and as normal Pokémon aren’t super effective against any type, you don’t have to worry too much about the opposing creature countering your buddy. You just have to make sure you throw some kicks, punches, and maybe a seismic toss here and there.
What are the normal Pokémon resistances?
Normal Pokémon have no resistances but are immune to ghost-type attacks. However, this goes both ways, as any normal move goes straight through the otherworldly Pokémon. So, while there is only one official normal Pokémon weakness, don’t bring one without a dark-type move to any haunted Pokémon house – you’ll both be there all day, causing no damage if you don’t.
What are the normal Pokémon strengths?
Normal Pokémon aren’t super-effective against any type, and that might just be the saddest thing I’ve ever heard. Seriously, not a single one. Oof, that’s gotta suck for Raticate, Persian, Furret, and Stantler. We don’t wanna say basic, but…
Well, there you have it. You finally know what the normal Pokémon weakness is. To learn how to best the other types, make sure you check out our dark Pokémon weakness, ghost Pokémon weakness, flying Pokémon weakness, ghost Pokémon weakness, steel Pokémon weakness, psychic Pokémon weakness, ice Pokémon weakness, and electric Pokémon weakness guides.