The Fire-type Pokémon have three weaknesses: the types Water, rock and Floor, each of which imposes on them ×2 damage.
For all Pokémon weaknesses by type, a comprehensive guide is available.
How do you beat Fire-type Pokémon?
To defeat a Fire-Type Pokémon, three types will do: Water, rock and Floor. Each one inflicts ×2 damage, which is often enough to end the battle in one or two turns.
A point that often comes up: the Dragon type is not very effective against Fire. A Dragon attack deals only normal damage (×1). Focus solely on the three true weaknesses listed below.
Water type
the type Water is the natural counter to Fire. Its attacks deal ×2 damage to all Pokémon of that type. As a result, a well-trained Water-type Pokémon can defeat most Fire-type opponents in one or two turns.
The Roche type
the Roche type is also super efficient against Fire, with a multiplier of ×2. A Rock-type Pokémon with a move of its own type can deal heavy damage to any Fire-type opponent.
The Sol type
the type Soil rounds out the trio with, once again, a multiplier of ×2.
Be careful, though: a Pokémon Fire / Theft as Dracaufeu is totally immune against Ground-type attacks thanks to its secondary Flying-type. In this case, it's better to use Water or Rock-type moves.
You'll often come across iconic Fire-type Pokémon such as Salamèche, Arcanin, Galopa, Magmar Where Ponyta, both when facing trainers and in Pokémon Go. Keep these three weaknesses in mind, and you'll gain the upper hand with ease.
Characteristics of Fire-type Pokémon
the Fire type is one of 18 types of the game, present from the very first generation featuring iconic figures such as Salamèche and its final form Dracaufeu. It can also be found in the trading card game, where Fire-type Pokémon are among the most popular.
These Pokémon are easy to spot: they’ve mastered Fire attacks capable of outscoring their opponents, and lean mostly toward the’special attack. Others, who appeared in later generations, such as Gruikui, Feunnec Where Flamajou, offer a variety of combat styles.
On the defensive side, the Fire type is pretty solid. He resists against Fire-, Plant-, Ice-, and Bug-type attacks, Steel and Fée, who only inflict upon him the half the damage. Another unique feature: a Fire-type Pokémon cannot be burned, a valuable immunity, since this status condition gradually weakens the other Pokémon turn after turn.
The roster is also very diverse. You'll find pure Fire-type Pokémon such as Hericendre, Darumacho Where Entei, but also many double types. Dracaufeu is the best-known example of this, with its combination Fire / Theft which completely changes its weaknesses and immunities. Ho-Oh Where Heatran also illustrate this diversity of types across generations.
What are the strengths of fire-type Pokémon?
the Fire type He's a force to be reckoned with on both sides of the field. He hits hard against a variety of opponents and withstands a good number of attacks.
Extremely effective against Steel, Ice, Bug, and Grass types
On offense, the Fire attacks inflict ×2 damage against four types:
- The type Steel, which melts easily when heated,
- The type Ice, which melts when it comes into contact with flames,
- The type Bug, which is highly flammable,
- The type Plant, which burns without resistance.
Iconic attacks such as Lance-Flammes, Feu Follet Where Rafale Feu allow you to take advantage of these benefits in battle and eliminate a Grass- or Steel-type Pokémon in one or two hits.
Strong defensive resistance
A Fire-type Pokémon takes reduced damage from the following types:
- Kind Fire (he withstands his own flames),
- Kinds Plant, Ice and Bug,
- Kinds Steel and Fairy.
So there's no point in sending out a Grass- or Ice-type Pokémon to battle a Fire-type: it'll take the hits without any trouble.
The sun boosts Fire attacks
The Fire type becomes even more powerful when the sun shines on the field. In these conditions, Fire attacks see their damage multiplied by 1.5. Talent Drought automatically creates this atmosphere, just like the ability Zénith.
A significant bonus: sunlight also reduces the power of attacks Water, reducing one of the main Fire-type threats. Conversely, the rain Reduces the power of Fire attacks and boosts Water's effectiveness against them.
Which type beats the Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?
In Pokémon Écarlate et Violet, Fire-type Pokémon have exactly the same weaknesses as in the other main games in the series. Three types are effective against them ×2 damage : Water, rock and Floor. That's your top priority if you want to beat them quickly.
On the defensive, the Fire type is resistant to the same types as in other games.
So always target a Water-, Rock-, or Ground-type Pokémon with an attack of the same type to maximize your advantage in battle.
Table of Pokémon strengths and weaknesses by type
The table below summarizes the weaknesses and the game's forces of each type, including the Fire type. It serves as a quick reference during battle to help you figure out which attacks are effective against a particular Pokémon.
To read the table, here are three simple guidelines:
- the 2 green indicates an attack super efficient (×2 damage).
- the 1/2 red indicates an attack not very effective (reduced damage).
- the 0 black indicates that the The defense type is immune.
When facing a Fire-type Pokémon, the rule is simple: use Water, Rock, or Ground-type moves to gain the upper hand, and avoid Grass, Ice, Bug, or Steel-type attacks at all costs, as they do almost no damage to it.
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