Discover which Pokémon boast the highest resistances to various attack types. This list is crucial for trainers looking to optimize their defensive teams and minimize weaknesses in battle. We analyze the most robust type combinations and how they influence gameplay strategy. Understanding resistances can give you a significant edge in your Pokémon battles.
Has 11 resistances for solid defensive coverage
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Magnezone, with its Electric/Steel type combination, possesses 11 resistances and one immunity, making it an exceptional defensive wall. It is especially effective against common types like Flying and Fairy, absorbing a wide variety of attacks.
Has 11 resistances (two of which are 4x)
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Empoleon stands out for its Water/Steel combination, which grants it 10 resistances and one immunity, offering excellent defensive coverage. Its good special defense allows it to withstand attacks from types it doesn't directly resist.
Resistant to Normal attacks
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Melmetal, as a pure Steel-type Pokémon, possesses one of the highest resistance bases with 10 resistances and one immunity. Its impressive stats make it a formidable defensive wall on any team.
Resists 9 types
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Bronzong, with its Steel/Psychic combination, boasts 9 resistances and one immunity, in addition to its Levitate ability. This ability grants it an additional immunity to Ground type, neutralizing one of the Steel type's main weaknesses.
Has 10 resistances and only two weaknesses
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Mawile features one of the most potent defensive combinations, Steel/Fairy, with 9 resistances and 2 immunities. This combination nullifies key Steel-type weaknesses and covers those of the Fairy type, making it very resilient.
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Has the most double resistances of all combinations
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Heatran, despite its double weakness to Ground type, compensates with 9 resistances and one immunity thanks to its Fire/Steel combination. This makes it a very resilient Pokémon against a wide variety of offensive threats.
Boasts resistances against 10/18 attack types
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Skarmory stands out for its Steel/Flying combination, which grants it 8 resistances and 2 immunities, including a valuable immunity to Ground type. Its high defensive stats make it an excellent physical 'wall'.
Impervious to damage
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Steelix, with its Steel/Ground combination, has 8 resistances and 2 immunities, notably its immunity to Electric type. Its extremely high physical defense makes it a very difficult tank to take down.
Immune to Electric and Poison
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Alolan Dugtrio shares the same 8 resistances and 2 immunities as Steelix, thanks to its Ground/Steel combination. It offers a solid defensive base, especially with its immunity to Electric type.