Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Overview of strengths and weaknesses

In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, the strengths and weaknesses of the Pokémon types determine victory or defeat – whether in Arena battles, Trainer duels or Tera Raids. If you don’t have a firm grasp of the type system, you will lose battles even if your team is actually strong enough.

In this guide, you’ll get a complete overview of all Pokémon types in Scarlet & Violet and learn how to read the strengths and weaknesses table correctly to avoid typical mistakes in battle.

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How strengths & weaknesses work in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Each Pokémon has one or two types. These determine how effective attacks are in battle. If an attack hits a type against which it is strong, it causes increased damage. If it is not very effective or the opponent is resistant, the damage is significantly lower.

A classic example: Water attacks are very effective against fire Pokémon, while fire attacks have little effect against water. This basic principle applies to all types and is the basis of every successful team strategy.

Double types: Why many battles are decided here

If a Pokémon has two types, its strengths and weaknesses are combined. For example, a Pokémon with a Fire and Flying type is particularly vulnerable to Water, Electric and Rock attacks, but can counter certain opponents very effectively.

Especially in arena and trainer battles, this knowledge is often the deciding factor between victory and defeat. If you only pay attention to the main type and ignore the secondary type, you often lose unnecessarily.

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet – Strengths and Weaknesses Table

The following table shows you all Pokémon types with their strengths, weaknesses, vulnerabilities and resistances. It is ideal as a reference guide before difficult battles.

Typical mistakes you should avoid

Many players lose battles not because of bad Pokémon, but because of incorrect type estimations. Second types are often overlooked or resistances are misjudged.

In Tera Raids, it is also crucial to correctly consider the active Tera type. If you only pay attention to the original type of a Pokémon, you often do very little damage.

Frequently asked questions about strengths & weaknesses in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Which Pokémon types are particularly strong in Scarlet & Violet?
There is no universally best type. Strong types such as Dragon, Fairy or Steel have clear advantages, but can be effectively countered by targeted counters.

How do strengths and weaknesses work for Pokémon with two types?
With double types, the effects are combined. This means that Pokémon can be particularly susceptible to certain attacks, but also have multiple resistances.

Do Tera types list the normal weaknesses of a Pokémon?
During tera crystallization, it is primarily the active tera type that counts. The original types lose their significance for the damage calculation.

More helpful guides for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

• The best Pokémon for Tera Raids
• How to order the secret dish
• All legendary Pokémon & their locations

With a firm understanding of type strengths and weaknesses, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet becomes much more strategic. Use this guide as a reference before important battles and optimize your team in a targeted manner.