What are the weaknesses of Electrik-type Pokémon?

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Pokémon fan?

You're bound to have heard of Pikachu, the iconic Electric-type character from the sage! In this article, we're going to find out weaknesses of Electric-type Pokémon.

Indeed, this is one of the most difficult Pokémon types to battle, especially for novice players!

Let's go !

What are the weaknesses of Electrik-type Pokémon?

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With 40 Electric-type attacks, 14 of which can paralyze enemies, here are the main limitations of Electric-type Pokémon:

In the first and second generation :

Their attacks are not effective against :

Dragon type ;
Electric type ;
Plant type.

Electrical attacks are ineffective against :

the type Soil.

The greatest weakness of Electrik-type Pokémon remains the Pokemon Sol type.

As a result, relying on these types of Pokemon with ground-type attacks is a good strategy if you want to fight them more easily. By choosing Ground-type Pokémon with Sol-type attacksWith STAB, which stands for "Same Type Attack Bonus", you'll be able to benefit from the same type of attack during combat. With this bonus, you'll be able to inflict extra damage, provided the caster respects this principle.

Keep in mind, however, that some Electrik-type Pokémon come in a variety of forms. in several types with various weaknesses and resistance.

Here is a table illustrating the main strengths and weaknesses of Pokémon by type, including the type Pokémon Electrik :

Representative image of Pokémon GO's strengths and weaknesses — Chart illustrating Pokémon weaknesses and strengths by type, including the Electrik type.

Here's a guide to reading the table:

2 in green means attack effective ;
All 1/2 in red mean attack that is not effective ;
All 0s in black mean attack totally ineffective.

About Electrik-type Pokémon

The Electrik-type Pokémon has been introduced since the first generation.
Until the third generation, this type was classified as a special Pokémon.
It is one of the 18 Pokémon types in the main series, and prior to the fifth generation was known as Electr.
Of the Electric-type Pokémon, more than half are purebred, while the remainder represent all possible dual types.
In the trading card game, one type is reserved for Pokémon Electrik: Electric.

Characteristics of Electrik-type Pokémon

How can you recognize them more easily? On the one hand, they are well known for their colorMost of them contain a lot of yellow. This yellow color represents lightning and the Pokémon anime. On the other hand, you'll also know them as by nameoften related to electricity, such as Zapétrel, Lampéroie or Zébibron, etc.

Did you know? Pokémon of the Electrik type are classified in the same level as Normal because they have the fewer weaknesses ! Exploiting and promoting the effectiveness of this type thus becomes difficult in combat, where their power increases by 30% if the attacker is in the Electrified Field, and by 100% if he used a Charger last turn!

Pokémon Électrik highlights

Among the 18 types of Pokémon, we found that Electrik-type Pokémon are among the most added and wanted by trainer teams. But why? Probably because of their popularity and power! Whatever Pokémon game you play, Electrik types will always be your best allies. What's more :

Although their main weakness remains Sol-type Pokémon, this type of Pokémon remains resistant to attacks from Flight type, Steel type and Électrik.
From the 6th generation onwards, Electric-type Pokémon can no longer be paralyzed!
Electrik-type Pokémon with the following abilities Bypassthe object with Inflatable Balloon or Pokémon using movements such as the telekinesis Where Vol magnétic are unaffected by attacks from Ground-type Pokémon.

In short, these are the weaknesses of Electric-type Pokémon you need to know in order to fight them better next time. Which Pokémon do you love the most and why? Share your favorites with us in the comments!

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