The Fighting-type (かくとうタイプ Kakutō taipu in Japanese) is one of the eighteen Pokémon elemental types.
Pokémon of this type are specialists in melee attacks, such as punches and kicks. It could be said that they're the opposite to Psychic-type Pokémon because while Pokémon of that type depend primarily on special attacks, Pokémon of the Fighting type depend mostly on physical attacks. In particular, every Fighting-type attack introduced before Generation IV remained a physical attack, with special Fighting attacks only being introduced from Generation IV onwards.
Most Fighting-type Pokémon have a human-like body shape because they represent practitioners of various martial arts, which tend to be real-world humans. Some Fighting-type Pokémon are represented by looking like fighters (Machamp looks like a bodybuilder and Crabrawler looks like a French-wrestler) while other are represented by being based on a certain type of fighting style (Hitmontop is based on capoeira fighting and Gallade is based on sword-fighting). A considerable number of Fighting-type Pokémon are predominantly or exclusively male. They can also be represented by simply just having incredible strength (such Pokémon such as Bewear, Pangoro, Crabominable, Conkeldurr and others have this).
Fighting-type Pokémon have varied ways to evolve as this represents a fighter going on a journey to get stronger and find out who he/she is supposed to be.
Every generation has introduced at least one Fighting-type specialist: Bruno, the second member of the Kanto and Johto Elite Four; Chuck, the fifth Gym Leader of the Johto region; Brawly, the second Hoenn Gym Leader; Maylene, the third Gym Leader of Sinnoh; Marshal, a member of the Unova Elite Four; Korrina, the third Gym Leader of the Kalos region; Hala, the Melemele Island Kahuna of the Alola region; and Bea, the fourth Gym Leader of Galar in Pokémon Sword.
Fighting-type moves
- There are 42 Fighting-type moves.
- In Generation I, 9 moves were introduced.
- In Generation II, 8 moves were introduced.
- In Generation III, 7 moves were introduced.
- In Generation IV, 8 moves were introduced.
- In Generation V, 7 moves were introduced.
- In Generation VI, 3 moves were introduced.
- In battles: Physical moves stand out.
- In contests: Cool moves stand out.
List of Fighting-type moves
Effectiveness of Fighting-type moves
×2 |
Super effective against Pokémon of the types: , , , and .
½ |
Not very effective against Pokémon of the types: , , , and .
×0 |
Ineffective against Pokémon of the type:
Weaknesses and resistances of the Fighting type
A type chart displaying the weaknesses and resistances of a Pokémon when damaged by a move. Empty fields are moves that do normal damage.
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Fighting-type-Pokémon Trainers
Fighting-type-Pokémon Gym Leaders
Fighting-type-Pokémon Kahunas
Leader | Location |
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Hala |
Melemele Island, Alola |
Fighting-type-Pokémon Elite Four members
Competence | Category |
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Bruno |
Kanto Elite Four/Johto Elite Four |
Marshal |
Unova Elite Four |
Hala |
Alola Elite Four |
Fighting type records
- Falinks is the tallest Fighting-type.
- Mankey and Stufful are the smallest Fighting type.
- Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) is the heaviest Fighting type.
- Clobbopus is the lightest Fighting type.
- Tyrogue evolves at the lowest level (20)
- Mienfoo evolves at the highest level (50)
- Hariyama has the most HP of all Fighting-types (144)
- Mega Mewtwo X has the most Attack & Sp. Atk of all Fighting-types (190)
- Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) has the most Defense and Sp. Def of all Fighting-types (145)
- Pheromosa has the most Speed of all Fighting-types (151)
- Mega Mewtwo X has the highest base stat total of all Fighting-types (780)
Fighting-type Pokémon
53 Pokémon are Fighting type. (6.61% of all Pokémon)
Pure Fighting-type Pokémon
28 Pokémon are pure Fighting type. (41.51% of the Fighting-type Pokémon)
Mankey | Primeape | Machop | Machoke | Machamp | Farfetch'd |
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#056 ---- |
#057 ---- |
#066 ---- |
#067 ---- |
#068 ---- |
#083 ---- |
Hitmonlee | Hitmonchan | Tyrogue | Hitmontop | Makuhita | Hariyama |
#106 ---- |
#107 ---- |
#236 ---- |
#237 ---- |
#296 ---- |
#297 ---- |
Riolu | Timburr | Gurdurr | Conkeldurr | Throh | Sawk |
#447 ---- |
#532 ---- |
#533 ---- |
#534 ---- |
#538 ---- |
#539 ---- |
Mienfoo | Mienshao | Pancham | Crabrawler | Passimian | Clobbopus |
#619 ---- |
#620 ---- |
#674 ---- |
#739 ---- |
#766 ---- |
#852 ---- |
Grapploct | Sirfetch'd | Falinks | Zamazenta | Kubfu | |
853 ---- |
#865 ---- |
#870 ---- |
#889 ---- |
Kubfu #??? ---- |
Primary Fighting-type Pokémon
6 Pokémon are primary Fighting type. (11.32% of the Fighting-type Pokémon)
Meditite | Medicham | Lucario | Pangoro | Hawlucha | Crabominable |
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#307 ---- |
#308 ---- |
#448 ---- |
#675 ---- |
#701 ---- |
#740 ---- |
Marshadow | Urshifu (Single Strike Style) | Urshifu (Rapid Strike Style) | |||
#802 ---- |
Urshifu #??? ---- |
Urshifu #??? ---- |
Secondary Fighting-type Pokémon
25 Pokémon are secondary Fighting type. (47.17% of the Fighting-type Pokémon)
Poliwrath | Heracross | Combusken | Blaziken | Breloom | Monferno |
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#062 ---- |
#214 ---- |
#256 ---- |
#257 ---- |
#286 ---- |
#391 ---- |
Infernape | Croagunk | Toxicroak | Gallade | Pignite | Emboar |
#392 ---- |
#453 ---- |
#454 ---- |
#475 ---- |
#499 ---- |
#500 ---- |
Scraggy | Scrafty | Cobalion | Terrakion | Virizion | Keldeo |
#559 ---- |
#560 ---- |
#638 ---- |
#639 ---- |
#640 ---- |
#647 ---- |
Chesnaught | Stufful | Bewear | Hakamo-o | Kommo-o | Buzzwole |
#652 ---- |
#759 ---- |
#760 ---- |
#783 ---- |
#784 ---- |
#794 ---- |
Pheromosa | |||||
#795 ---- |
Pokémon with Fighting-type alternate formes
The following alternate formes of some Pokémon are also of the Fighting type.
Gigantamax Machamp | Mega Mewtwo X | Mega Heracross | Mega Blaziken | Mega Medicham | Mega Lopunny |
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#068 ---- |
#150 ---- |
#214 ---- |
#257 ---- |
#308 ---- |
#428 ---- |
Mega Lucario | Mega Gallade | Arceus | Keldeo | Meloetta | Silvally |
#448 ---- |
#475 ---- |
#493 ---- |
Keldeo #647 ---- |
Meloetta #648 ---- |
#773 ---- |
Crown Shield Zamazenta | |||||
#889 ---- |
Relations with other types
- They're weak against the Psychic type because sayings like "Brains beat brawn" and "Mind over matter." The brain also regulates all muscle functions in most animals.
- They're weak against the type because it's been long said that height is a large advantage when it comes to battle, as it's difficult to hit something that's moving in the air and that dropping attacks have the advantage of gravitational acceleration when it comes to attacking.
- They're weak against the Fairy type because physical strength can't do anything against magic.
- They're strong against the Dark type because it's a common theme in martial arts and fighting fiction that goodness always wins, and a fighter must be prepared to face his/her fears, some of which are represented by the Dark type.
- The Bug type resists them because the strength of their exoskeletons rarely can endure the weight or impact of physical blows.
- The Bug type is resistant to them because it is difficult to hit an insect since they are small and move quickly.
- The Poison type resists them because the body is a fighter's weapon, and it can be damaged by poison.
- They're strong against the Ice, Rock and Steel types because ice can be shattered with a strong punch, some fighters are trained to destroy rocks, and steel objects can be easily bent.
- They're strong against the Normal type because a fighter can easily beat a normal person.
- The Ghost type is immune to them because it's impossible to hit an incorporeal being. However, the Fighting type is neutral to the Ghost type.
Trivia
- The Fighting-type was the last type to receive the -type (it was given to Hawlucha in Generation VI).
- There are currently no Fighting-type Pokémon that are predominantly or exclusively female.
Notes
- ^ 90 until Generation V.
- ^ a b Before Generation VI, this was a -type move.
- ^ a b c Before Generation VI, this was a -type move.
- ^ 60 until Generation V.
- ^ Before Generation VI, this was a -type move.
- ^ 85 from Generation I to III and 100 in Generation IV
- ^ 70 from Generation I to III and 85 in Generation IV
- ^ In Generation I, this was a Normal-type move.
- ^ 20 until Generation III
- ^ Before Generation VI, Fighting/Steel-type Pokémon were very resistant to Dark-type moves.
- ^ Before Generation VI, Fighting/Steel-type Pokémon were resistant to Ghost-type moves.
- ^ Thanks to the ability Multitype, equipped with the Fist Plate.
- ^ In its Resolute Forme.
- ^ Only in its Pirouette Forme.
- ^ Thanks to the ability RKS System, equipped with the Fighting Memory.
Pokémon by types | |
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Only exists within Generation II – IV: ??? type · Only exists within Colosseum and XD: Shadow |