Fighting-types always give a strong showing in the Pokémon franchise, and the ones present in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are no exception. Pure Fighting-types can already be pretty tough, and for only three type-weaknesses, Flying-, Psychic-, and Fairy-type, they have five type-strengths: Dark-, Ice-, Rock, Steel-, and Normal-type. Combine this with the advantages of dual-typing, and some Fighting-type Pokémon can become absolute menaces on the field.
There are four amazing Fighting-types in the new Pokémon games, all of which are introduced in Generation IX. First up on the list is, perhaps unsurprisingly, one of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's featured legendaries, Koraidon. As a Fighting- and Dragon-type, it has plenty of type advantages that outnumber its type weaknesses. With a 4x Fairy-type Weakness being the one thing to look out for. It has a generous array of stats, with only a Special Attack below 100, and its Ability, Orichalcum Pulse, combines its signature move, Collision Course, to make for truly monstrous super effective attacks. Exclusive to Pokémon Scarlet, it can only be caught near the end of the game's main story.
Best Fighting Types In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
However, players who got Pokémon Violet shouldn't be discouraged, as they have an excellent version exclusive in the form of Paradox Pokémon Iron Valiant. This Fairy- and Fighting-type is a glass canon, with 90 Defense and 60 Special Defense, but with 130 Attack, 120 Special Attack, and 116 Speed. With just a few uses of the Fighting-type move Close Combat, it can destroy any opponent that is not resistant to Fighting-types. Like other Paradox Pokémon, it is endgame exclusive, so the player shouldn't plan to get one any time soon.
Next on the list of excellent choices is Annihilape, the final form of Mankey. It has a decent spread of base stats except for its high HP and Attack, 110 and 115, respectively, but that's not what makes it stand out. Rage Fist, the signature move that lets Primeape evolve into Annihilape, increases attack power by 100% each time Annihilape is hit in battle, activating up to six times. Rage Fist is a Ghost-type move, but Annihilape has access to Fighting-type moves like Close Combat and several type-resistances and type-immunities that still make it an excellent Fighting-type.
Finally, last but not least, is the final evolution of Gen IX's Pikachu clone, Pawmot. An Electric- and Fighting-type, its high Speed and Attack stats let it hit hard and often. When its signature Double Shock fails, it can always fall back on Close Combat to carry it through the fight. It's also easy enough to catch Pawmi early on in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, so long as the player is patient.
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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
- Released:
- 2022-11-18
- Developer:
- Game Freak
- Franchise:
- Pokemon
- Genre:
- RPG, Adventure, Action
- Platform:
- Nintendo Switch
- Publisher:
- Nintendo, The Pokemon Company
- ESRB:
- E
- Summary:
- Pokémon returns in its next installment series: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Set in a fictional town near Mediterranean Spain, gamers will explore Paldea, catching new and classic Pokémon. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is the first ever open-world game in the series and features new Pokémon that can transform into vehicles. Pokémon staples like gym battles are still present, but co-op exploration and Terastallize battles are also introduced.
- Multiplayer:
- Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
- Prequel:
- Pokémon Sword and Shield
- Mode:
- Single Player, Multiplayer
- How Long To Beat:
- 31 Hours
