What are the weaknesses of Fire-type Pokémon?

Summary

To remember:

Fire-type Pokémon are vulnerable to attacks from Water, Rock, Soil and Dragon, but resistant to steel, ice, insect and plant attacks.
To produce fire-type attacks, these Pokémon generate and store flammable substances, and their power is enhanced by exposure to the sun.
In Pokémon Go, Scarlet and Violet, Fire-type Pokémon have specific weaknessesBut they remain formidable, thanks to their numerous resistances and attack capabilities.

The world of Pokémon is made up of 900 creatures with magical powers that are quite difficult to understand in a strategic match. In fact, there are over 18 different types of Pokémon, with different attacks that have a major impact on the effectiveness of a Pokémon's attacks and defenses.

In this article, we will focus on the Fire-type Pokémon, notably its weaknesses. Let's also discover its characteristics and strengths in battle.

How do you beat Fire-type Pokémon?

All Pokémon attacks affect certain types. And each type has its own strengths and weaknesses in attack and defense. You need to know these points to determine which attacks you can use in battle. What's more, an attack that is more advantageous to another opponent will always cause more damage than normal.

To battle Fire-type Pokémon, you should know that they are weak against :

The types Water

Fire-type Pokémon require a considerable amount of oxygen. So when their bodies are covered, they can't breathe through their stomata (water, mud, rocks). This is why Fire-type Pokémon are extremely vulnerable to Water-type attacks.

Illustration that water beats fire — Illustration of water beating fire. Source : Alucare.fr

The Roche types

Rock-type Pokémon have a rocky carapace that effectively protects them from heat, making them highly resistant to fire-type attacks.

Image showing rock type beating fire type. Source : Alucare.fr

The Sol types

Soil-type Pokémon are also highly resistant to fire-type attacks.

Illustration that soil type beats fire type — Illustration of how soil type beats fire type. Source : Alucare.fr

the dragon type

The fire type is also vulnerable to dragon-type attacks.

These fire-type Pokémon are highly represented in battle, and they make a excellent choice of attacks to battle other Pokémon. In fact, the most famous fire-type Pokémon in battle is the flamboyant Salamèche. A popular Pokémon in Pokémon Go, it is a classic Pokémon that has been around since the first generation and has been emulated around the world.

Characteristics of fire-type Pokémon

For a fire-type Pokémon to produce a fire-type attack, it must generate and store a flammable substance such as methane, alcohol, oil or venom. These substances can be capped by special glands or produced naturally and stored in a special pocket.

As its name suggests, a fire-type Pokémon uses a group of fire in its attacks. These attacks are special. This sets it apart from other types of Pokémon. In fact, this type of Pokémon has four weaknesses and as much strength and of resistance.

What are the strengths of fire-type Pokémon?

Fire-type Pokémon have several strengths. What are they?

In terms of defense, the fire type has more than 6 resistances against the Pokémon of :

The Steel and Ice type

the Kind Steel and Ice are weakened by Fire when attacked. Why is this? Well, due to stress, when Fire-type Pokémon receive an attack, they hide behind a wall of heat, which reduces the damage caused by these two types during an attack.

Insect and plant types

Fire-type Pokémon can deactivate the chemical agents of the insect type and Plant. So they can avoid attacks from these types of Pokémon.

Fire type

Armed to cope with high temperatures, Fire-type Pokémon are safe from Fire-type attacks themselves.

What's more, Fire-type Pokémon are also super efficient against the ice type.

Note on fire-type Pokémon attacks:

The fire-type Pokémon's attacks are also when exposed to the sun. Indeed, the latter reinforces their attack by multiplying the damage caused by 1.5. The latter is captivated by the zenith, drought and climate abilities, which cancel out the advantage of water over fire.
Other fire-type Pokémon also have other talents. Both Brazier and Torch can increase the power of fire attacks. Conversely rain reduces power attacks from a fire-type Pokémon.

In short, these are the weaknesses of fire-type Pokémon. Anything that covers their skin and prevents them from breathing causes them intense stress, making them vulnerable to water, rock and soil attacks, as well as dragon attacks.