What are the weaknesses of Ice-type Pokémon?

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To remember:

  • Ice-type Pokémon are resistant to ice-type attacks, but vulnerable to fire, steel, battle and rock-type attacks.
  • They are effective against Dragon, Plant, Soil and Flight types, but have no specific immunity.
  • Ice-type Pokémon have unique abilities such as creating snowstorms and avalanches, increasing their defense and immobilizing their opponents.

Pokémon of the Ice type are those accustomed to living in icy environments with extremely low temperatures. In fact, they have a special way of attacking by freezing their opponent with a gigantic snowstorm. This allows the Ice type to increase its defense to over 50 %!

But, What are the weaknesses of Ice-type Pokémon? ? In the following article, we'll be revealing both its weaknesses and its strengths, to give you a head start against this type of Pokémon!

So, if you're not really familiar with the subject, we're going to talk a bit about Pokémon. Let's get started!

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Which type can beat Ice-type Pokémon?

To beat Ice-type Pokémon effectively, it's crucial to discover the type of Pokémon that makes it vulnerable.

Fire types

Ice-type Pokémon are equipped to deal with extreme cold and restrict their heat release, making them extremely vulnerable to attacks from Fire types.

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

Ice-type Pokémon are also vulnerable to the attacks of the following Pokémon:

Steel types

Pokémon from Steel types are protected from Ice-type Pokémon by the strength of their shells.

Illustration of how steel beats ice
Illustration of how steel beats ice. Source : Alucare.fr

Combat types

Pokémon from Combat types are able to master qì through constant training. As a result, they can resist certain terrors caused by the attacks of other Pokémon, including the Ice type.

Image showing combat type beating ice type
Image showing combat type beating ice type. Source : Alucare.fr

Roche types

Pokémon from Roche types are protected by their rocky carapace and the special structure of their muscles against the shocks caused by Ice-type attacks.

Illustration of rock type beating ice type
Illustration of rock type beating ice type. Source : Alucare.fr

Similarly, the Pokémon are not very effective against the Ice Types themselves. It should also be noted that Ice-type Pokémon are not immune to any Pokémon type!

Which Pokémon can beat the Ice type in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?

In the video game version, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Ice-type Pokémon are also weak against :

  • The Combat types
  • The Steel types 
  • The Fire types 
  • The Roche types 

Ice-type Pokémon are strong against Dragon, Plant, Soil and Flight types.

So, to fight effectively, don't hesitate to use these Pokémon's attacks on Ice-type Pokémon!

What are the weaknesses of Ice-type Pokémon in Pokémon Go?

In Pokémon Go, the weaknesses of Ice-type Pokémon remain the same. That is, they are always weak to Steel, Water, Fire and Ice attacks.

As for its resistances in Pokémon Go, an Ice-type Pokémon is strong against :

  • the Dragon type,
  • The Plant type,
  • The type Sol,
  • And the Vol.

About Ice-type Pokémon :

In all, there are approximately 60 creatures of Pokémon with Ice-type power, 6 of which are the most frequently used in the game: Mammochon, Kyurem, Feunard d'Alola, Dimoret, Momartik and Crustabri.

Ice-type Pokémon resistances:

Ice-type Pokémon, which generally live in cold areas, are equipped to deal with the cold and are resistant to attacks from Ice type.

From the first to the ninth generation, Ice-type attacks are super effective against :

Image illustration for our article "What are the weaknesses of Ice-type Pokémon?"
Illustration of ice-type Pokémon for our article on their weaknesses. Source : Alucare.fr

Characteristics of Ice-type Pokémon attacks

One of the biggest puzzles in the Pokémon world is the nature of ice-type attacks. Indeed, they require a temperature lower than that of liquid water, a temperature which, a priori, should not be human. Similarly, ice-type Pokémon have survival mechanisms that enable them to remain active and alive at extreme temperatures.

Some Pokémon, like these bacteria, have a specific chemical composition that prevents them from freezing. Some have a film of fat or hair that protects them from the cold. Some can spit ice.

Abilities specific to Ice-type Pokémon

As mentioned earlier, Ice-type Pokémon can freeze their opponentby sending them a snowstorm! They can also create avalanches guaranteeing enormous damage from massive attacks. As his opponent is blocked on its position, they will be advantage of attacking the victim who is no longer able to defend himself, as he will eventually become a statue of ice.

But, as we have also pointed out, they are experiencing weaknesses against the Fire type. The Ice type is made up of Pokémon that are mostly balanced, with 4 weaknesses on the defensive side of a game. On the offensive, it can rely on its 4 attack types. As for the resistance Pokémon of the Ice type, they are resistant to Ice type himself.

What are the best Ice-type Pokémon?

The most commonly used in a tactical team are Feunard d'Alola, Mammochon, Kyurem, Dimoret, Crustabri and Momartik, among the 60 Pokémon species that can possess the Ice type.

Summary table of the weaknesses and strengths of each Pokémon type :

To help you better understand each Pokémon type, i.e. its strengths and weaknesses. Here's a table summarizing the strengths and weaknesses of each Pokémon type:

Image illustrating the strengths and weaknesses of Pokémon according to type
Table showing the strengths and weaknesses of Pokémon by type, including the Ice type.

Here's a guide on how to read the table: 

  • The fractions of damage that can be inflicted by plant-type attacks are indicated by ½ (in red), which means 50 % of damage.
  • 2 (green) means a super-efficient attack at 200 %.
  • 0 (black) means ineffective attack.

Our article is coming to an end, but if you'd like to discover other Pokémon :

All in all, these are just a few of the Ice-type Pokémon's weaknesses to discover if you want to knock them out next time!

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