- Flying-type Pokémon are vulnerable to Electric, Ice, and Rock-type attacks.
- They possess a complete immunity to all Ground-type moves, making them excellent switch-ins.
- Defensively, Flying types resist Fighting, Bug, and Grass-type attacks.
TYPE EFFECTIVENESS
A Deep Dive into Flying Type Weaknesses
The Flying type is a staple in the Pokémon world, known for its speed and its invaluable immunity to Ground-type attacks. This makes them a fantastic pivot against Pokémon reliant on moves like Earthquake. However, to keep these high-flyers in check, you need to exploit their three key weaknesses: Rock, Electric, and Ice.
Rock-type: A classic and often devastating counter. Rock-type moves are super-effective, and the entry hazard Stealth Rock is particularly punishing for many Flying types, often reducing their health by 25% or even 50% upon switching in.
Electric-type: Perhaps the most reliable counter. Electric-type attacks are super-effective, and Electric Pokémon themselves typically resist Flying-type moves. With very few Pokémon resisting Electric attacks, moves like Thunderbolt are a safe and powerful option against most aerial threats.
Ice-type: A crucial offensive type. Ice Beam and other Ice-type moves are famous for their ability to hit many dual-type Flying Pokémon for 4x super-effective damage, such as Dragon/Flying types like Dragonite or Landorus-Therian.
For a complete visual breakdown of all matchups, our Type Effectiveness widget below provides a clear and concise chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best type to use against Flying Pokémon?
While all three weaknesses are excellent, the 'best' type depends on the specific Flying Pokémon you're facing. Rock-type attacks are famously effective against Fire/Flying types like Charizard (4x weakness). Electric-types are fantastic all-rounders, as they resist Flying moves and have few resistances to worry about. Ice-type moves are essential for taking down powerful Dragon/Flying and Grass/Flying Pokémon, which often have a 4x weakness to Ice.