What are the weaknesses of Insect-type Pokémon?

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Les Pokémon de type Insecte ont souvent une apparence similaire à celle des vrais insectes. Vous n’aurez pas beaucoup de difficultés à les détecter. Toutefois, comment beat these Pokémon lors d’une partie ?

In this new article, we'll be talking about Insect-type Pokémonin particular their weaknesses. De même, nous vous parlerons aussi de leurs diverses caractéristiques et forces. C’est parti !

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How to beat Insect-type Pokémon?

Envie de mettre KO vos adversaires, qui ne sont autres que les Pokémon de type Insecte ? Sachez qu’ils sont weak against :

1. Flight types

L’une des faiblesses des Pokémon de type Insecte, est le type Flight !

The joint weaknesses Insect-type Pokémon are very easy to attack with Flight-type attacks using vertical movements.

Image showing flight type beating insect type — Image showing the Flight type beating the Insect type. Source : Alucare.fr

2. Fire types

L'shell flammability Insect-type Pokémon are vulnerable to attacks from Fire type.

Illustration of how the fire type beats the insect type — Illustration showing that the Fire type beats the Insect type. Source : Alucare.fr

3. Roche types

Pokémon from Roche type have a rock carapace and a particular muscle structure, which explains why Insect-type Pokémon are highly vulnerable to Rock-type attacks.

Image showing rock type beating insect type — Image illustrating how the Rock type beats the Insect type. Source : Alucare.fr

What are the strengths and resistances of Insect-type Pokémon?

Now that you know more about the weaknesses of Insect-type Pokémonwhy not take a look at their different resistances ?

Resistors

Type Combat Insect-type Pokémon: The chitinous carapace of Insect-type Pokémon absorbs the blows of combat-type attacks.
Plant type Insect Pokémon: With a carapace impervious to the acids produced by plant-type attacks, and bristles that protect the Insect Pokémon from soil-type attacks.
Soil type : D’autre part, la musculature spécifique des Pokémon de type Insecte leur permet d’absorber les mouvements du type Soil during earthquakes.

Forces

Here are the 3 types on which Insect-type Pokémon are based highly effective :

What are the weaknesses of insect-type Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?

In this version, Insect-type Pokémon have 3 weaknesses, including :

The type Flight
The type rock
The type Fire

Please note that these Insect-type Pokémon are resistant to :

Plant, Combat and Soil types.

Similarly, in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, they are strong against :

Plant type, Psy type, Dark type.

Insect-type Pokémon characteristics

Les types Insecte sont l’un des 18 types de Pokémon de la série principale. Le nombre de Pokémon pouvant posséder le type Insecte est de 94.

Ils réunissent toutes les créatures Pokémon qui ont l’image des animaux with the same name. Les familles des mêmes espèces ont presque la même apparence comme la larve, l’imago ou encore la chrysalide, les trois stades du cycle évolutif propre aux insectes.
Il atteignent tôt leur stade d’évolution, bien avant le niveau 15 parfois pour certains d’entre eux, avec un coût inférieur à la moyenne en termes de statistique.

In defence, their power is often reduced against 7 other typesThey are known to be less effective in offensive mode. However, Insect-type Pokémon stand a better chance against Psy-type and Dark-type Pokémon because of their vulnerabilities, with these 2 types as opponents, and are well-placed in attack.

During the defense, they know plus de faiblesse que d’endurance. En stratégie, l’idée de l’associer avec le Pokémon de Steel type et Roche peut, vous donner un résultat incroyable, ils vont former un trio remarquable lors d’un combat !