What are the weaknesses of Insect-type Pokémon?

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Bug-type Pokémon often look similar to real insects. You won't have much trouble spotting them. However, how beat these Pokémon during a game?

In this new article, we'll be talking about Insect-type Pokémonin particular their weaknessesWe will also tell you about their various features and strengths. Let's get started!

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How to beat Insect-type Pokémon?

Want to knock out your opponents, who are none other than Bug-type Pokémon? Be aware that they are weak against :

1. Flight types

One of the weaknesses of Bug-type Pokémon is 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 On the other hand, the specific musculature of Bug-type Pokémon allows them to absorb the movements of the 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

Bug types are one of the 18 Pokémon types in the main series. There are 94 Pokémon that can be Bug types.

They bring together all Pokémon creatures that resemble animals. with the same nameFamilies of the same species have almost the same appearance as larvae, imagoes, or chrysalises, the three stages of the insect life cycle.
They reach their evolutionary stage early, sometimes well before level 15 for some of them, with a lower-than-average cost in terms of statistics.

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 more weakness than enduranceIn terms of strategy, the idea of pairing it with the Pokémon from Steel type and Roche can give you incredible results; they will form a remarkable trio in battle!