Top 10 Best Pokemon Type Combinations
In the world of Pokémon, there's more to becoming a champion than just collecting powerful creatures. The intricacies of type matchups play a crucial role in determining victory or defeat. Each type has its strengths and weaknesses against others, and the mastery of these relationships is what separates the average trainer from the elite.
By pairing two types together, Pokémon can gain resistances or immunities to certain attacks, while also having their own unique offensive capabilities. Some combinations provide a harmonious blend, enhancing both offense and defense in a way that can catch an opponent off guard. Others may focus more on exploiting specific weaknesses in an opponent's team.
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Fairy / Steel
Fairy and Steel Pokémon have strong resistances to a variety of types, including Dragon, Fairy, and Psychic. Their dual typing gives them a strong offensive presence with Fairy moves and defensive capabilities through Steel.
I think that with only two weaknesses, I would go with it. Plus, I could get some good backup if it was a weakness.
Has nine resistances, is resistant to two, and is weak to only Fire and Ground. Definitely deserves the top place.
Very good combination.
Two weaknesses against Fire and Ground.
Immunity against Poison and Dragon.
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Dragon / Ice
This combination is weak to Steel, Fire, and Rock-type moves. Dragon and Ice Pokémon are often a rare mix, combining the power of Dragon moves with Ice's ability to handle Flying and Ground types.
Just because they're my two favorite types, and they would be pretty cool combined!
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Ground / Flying
Ground and Flying Pokémon are immune to Ground-type moves due to their Flying typing. They are vulnerable to Water, Ice, and Electric-type attacks.
Double weakness against Ice and weak against Water.
It has two immunities against Ground and Electric.
I use Earthquake and am immune to Thunder.
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Ghost / Dark
Ghost and Dark Pokémon are immune to Normal and Psychic-type moves. They have a dual resistance to Fighting and Psychic, but their weakness to Fairy-type moves remains a major vulnerability.
Best combination!
One weakness against Fairy.
Three immunities against Fighting, Normal, and Psychic.
Most types are weak or normally effective.
This is the best combination ever, with three immunities and only one weakness (Fairy). All you need is a spare Poison or Steel type, and you are all set.
Only weak against Fairy, as far as I know. Fairy was added to be a counter to Sableye.
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Electric / Steel
Electric and Steel Pokémon possess resistances to Steel, Bug, and Electric moves, with a notable weakness to Fire and Fighting types. Their Electric typing makes them strong against Water and Flying Pokémon.
Magnezone kicks ass. Give it an ungrounded item or move and rejoice.
I like the defensive strategy it can use.
The typing with the most resistances out of all combinations.
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Ground / Electric
Ground and Electric Pokémon are immune to Electric-type moves due to their Ground typing, and they can deal with Water and Flying types effectively. They are weak to Ice, Water, and Ground-type attacks.
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Dark / Psychic
Dark and Psychic Pokémon are immune to Psychic-type moves due to their Dark typing, and they are strong against Ghost-type Pokémon. Their major vulnerability lies in their susceptibility to Bug, Fairy, and Dark-type moves.
Double weak against Bug and weak against Fairy.
One immunity against Psychic.
It's just a cool type combination.
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Fire / Water
Fire and Water create a rare pairing that shrugs off Ice, Fairy, Steel, Bug, and even Fire itself. Their resistances give them plenty of room to switch in while their offensive coverage lets them pressure a wide range of foes. They still need to watch out for Electric and Ground moves, but the versatility they bring to a team makes them anything but predictable.
I love Water, and Fire is just really strong.
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Steel / Ground
Steel and Ground Pokémon boast a high resistance to Poison and Psychic-type moves, as well as a significant resistance to Steel and Electric types. However, their weakness to Water, Fire, and Fighting types makes them vulnerable.
Ground is not weak to Fire, and Steel is immune to pretty much anything except Fire and Ground, so it's obviously the best combo.
Most of them are very tanky with high Defense.
They are weak against Fighting, Fire, Water, and Ground.
They have two immunities against Poison and Electric.
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Flying / Steel
Flying and Steel Pokémon are resistant to a variety of types, including Ground and Dragon, with Steel providing defense against many physical attacks. Their susceptibility to Electric-type moves, however, remains a key weakness.
Looks pretty cool, and it also prevents poisoning, which can do a good amount of damage. They can also learn Meteor Mash, which is absolutely OP.
Weak against Fire and Electric.
Two immunities: Ground and Poison.
Electric and Fire are the only types that will come close to hurting you.
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Water / Fairy
Water and Fairy typing gives these Pokémon an immunity to Dragon-type attacks and notable resistance to Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Dark-type moves. They are vulnerable to Electric, Grass, and Poison-type moves, which can break through their otherwise sturdy defenses. Their Fairy typing also lets them pressure Dragon, Dark, and Fighting-type opponents effectively.
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Ghost / Steel
Ghost/Steel Pokémon have strong resistances to a wide range of types, including Psychic, Fairy, and Normal. They are weak to Fire, Ground, and Dark-type moves, which exploit their weaknesses.
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Dark / Steel
Dark and Steel Pokémon have a strong defense against Psychic, Rock, and Fairy-type moves due to their Steel typing. Their main weaknesses include Fighting, Ground, and Fire-type moves.
Weak against Fire and Ground, and double weak against Fighting.
It has two immunities against Psychic and Poison.
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Dragon / Fire
Dragon and Fire Pokémon benefit from the offensive power of Dragon-type moves and the high damage potential of Fire-type attacks. Their common weakness to Dragon, Rock, and Water-type moves is a notable disadvantage.
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Bug / Steel
Bug and Steel Pokémon are highly resistant to Psychic, Fairy, and Grass-type moves due to their Steel typing. However, they are weak to Fire-type attacks, which exploit their Bug typing.
Fire x4 is the only weakness. Ignoring that, it's immune to Poison, and half of the remaining elements deal 1/2x damage to these Pokémon. Eelektross is probably the only Pokémon to rival this combination since Eelektross has no weakness. (Electric is weak to Ground only, but Levitate makes it immune to Ground.)
Durant is a prime example. It's very, very fast, so if a Fire type appears, you can one-shot it with Superpower before it gets you. It's number 1 to me.
Durant is a prime example. It's extremely fast, so if a Fire type appears, you can one-shot it with Superpower before it can move.
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Water / Dragon
Water and Dragon Pokémon are known for their resistance to Fire and Water attacks while also being capable of utilizing powerful Dragon-type moves. They are vulnerable to Ice-type moves, which exploit both of their typings.
It is overpowered, sounds cool, and has hardly any weaknesses with a lot of resistances.
Only has two weaknesses and a lot of resistances.
It's the best type combination in Pokémon.
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Electric / Flying
Electric and Flying Pokémon are strong against Water and Flying types due to their Electric moves, but they are vulnerable to Ice and Rock-type attacks. They are immune to Ground-type moves, thanks to their Flying typing.
They work really well if you use them in a double battle next to a Ground type. You can use Discharge with the Electric type and Earthquake with the Ground type to inflict major damage without hurting yourself!
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Water / Ground
Water and Ground Pokémon are immune to Electric-type moves, which are normally a major threat to Water types. They are vulnerable to Grass-type moves, which can hit both of their types for super effective damage.
The Water type's only real problem is being weak to Electric, and the additional Ground type makes it immune to all Electric-type attacks.
Every Water/Ground type has one weakness and can learn Ice and Poison moves.
Only one weakness, which is Grass, and Electric has no effect!
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Dragon / Steel
Dragon and Steel form a powerhouse combination with wide ranging resistances including Rock, Ice, Water, Grass, and an immunity to Poison. Their blend of durability and offensive threat makes them tough to bring down in most matchups. Fire, Fighting, and Ground are the key weaknesses opponents rely on to crack this armor.
Dragon/Steel is awesome. Dragon is normally weak to Dragon, Steel, Fairy, and Ice, all of which Steel resists. Steel is weak to Fire, which Dragon resists. And since they both resist Water and Grass, they get two 1/4 resistances.
It has only two weaknesses: Fighting and Ground. It resists all but six other types.
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Dark / Poison
Dark and Poison together create a type combo with several useful resistances including Dark, Ghost, Grass, and Poison. They also have an immunity to Psychic moves and are unaffected by Toxic. This combination's main drawback is its weakness to Ground, which can be a real momentum killer when a well timed Earthquake shows up.
If we had a Dark/Poison Pokémon with the ability Levitate, it would have no weaknesses. It would be better than Eelektross and its no weakness because there would be a larger diversity of moves.
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Normal / Ghost
Normal and Ghost Pokémon are immune to both Normal and Ghost-type moves, giving them unique defensive capabilities. They are weak to Dark-type attacks, which exploit their Ghost typing.
Literally one weakness and three immunities.
One of the best combinations!
Three immunities against Normal, Fighting, and Ghost.
Only one weakness against Dark and Pokémon with Scrappy and Fighting moves.
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Water / Electric
Water and Electric Pokémon are strong against Water and Flying types, with the Electric typing providing an advantage in combat. Their major weakness lies in their susceptibility to Ground-type moves.
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Dragon / Ghost
Dragon and Ghost Pokémon combine powerful Dragon-type moves with the Ghost typing's unique ability to resist Normal and Fighting-type attacks. Their main vulnerabilities include Dark and Ghost-type moves.
Dragapult has pretty good stats and a cool design. There have to be more Dragon/Ghost types!
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Fairy / Dragon
Fairy and Dragon Pokémon combine the offensive strength of Dragon-type moves with the defensive utility of Fairy-type resistance. They are weak to Steel-type moves, which exploit their Fairy typing.
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Psychic / Fairy
Psychic and Fairy Pokémon have a strong resistance to Fighting and Dragon-type moves due to their Psychic and Fairy typings. They are weak to Ghost and Steel-type attacks.
Only three weaknesses and sometimes learns Future Sight.
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Fairy / Ghost
Fairy and Ghost Pokémon benefit from a resistance to Dragon and Dark-type moves, and their Ghost typing grants immunity to Normal-type moves. They are weak to Ghost and Steel-type attacks.
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Grass / Dragon
Grass and Dragon Pokémon are effective against Water and Ground types due to their Grass and Dragon-type moves. However, they are weak to Ice, Fire, and Flying-type moves.
Mega Sceptile is such a great late-game sweeper. He makes Alpha Sapphire so easy because most of the region is water.
Also, when you reach the gyms that are supposed to be a challenge for Treecko/Grovyle/Sceptile, you already have a TM it can learn that is super effective against the gym. Low Sweep for Wattson, Dig for Flannery, and Rock Tomb for Winona.
Mega Sceptile is the only Pokémon with the Grass/Dragon typing, and it is awesome! Vote for Grass/Dragon!