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Fighting type Pokémon have proven themselves to be excellent companions since the first generation. Most of them, of course, prefer close contact with the enemy and have a solid set of physical moves to knock out their foes. The design of today's featured characters is quite similar: muscular, battle-ready stances, fierce looks.
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However, they pose no threat to Ghost kind Pokémon, as they cannot deal physical damage to them. But Normal, Rock, Steel, Ice, Dark are vulnerable to these kinds of attacks, and it can be quite difficult for these warriors to withstand a barrage of blows. This makes Fighting one of the most effective types. In our article, we present the twenty best representatives.
Sirfetch'd
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A knight from Galar wielding a leek spear, proudly walking with his monocle. Sirfetch'd lives by a code: if he fights, it’s to the death. Visually, he's a parody of the typical valiant knights, but there’s nothing funny about his movements.
In terms of gameplay, he’s a strong physical attacker, thanks to his abilities like Leaf Blade, Brave Bird, and Close Combat. Additionally, with the ability to easily land critical hits using the Leek, he can even break through tanks.
Iron Valiant
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An analogue to Gallade, but less noble. As if taken from a futuristic anime, this cyber-knight combines elegance and deadliness. The blades on his elbows and his neon glow make every step look like that of a seasoned fighter in futuristic battles.
Booster Energy and Quark Drive make him an excellent fighter, and he can swiftly break through defenses with moves like Moonblast and Close Combat.
Crabominable
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A massive sumo wrestler crab with icy claws, hiding true battle rage under its coat. It looks funny, ridiculous, and ugly, but every strike it delivers is as heavy as an avalanche descending from a mountain! It’s slow, but that doesn’t mean it’s not dangerous.
It works brilliantly in Trick Room setups, where Iron Fist turns it into a surprising, bulletproof battering ram. An incredibly strange, but nonetheless formidable opponent!
Falinks
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A column of six small fighters in helmets, moving as one. Like a miniature tank army, they march steadily and charge into battle as a team. Their behavior is a mix of military discipline and heroism, with the first member leading them.
No Retreat boosts all of their stats and prevents them from leaving the field, making Falinks a great setup Pokémon, especially against slower teams.
Hitmonlee
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Strange, but deadly—he attacks with legs at inhuman speed. His movements are sharp, like a spring ready to snap, and every hit lands precisely with power and precision.
With Unburden, he becomes a lightning-fast physical attacker. High Jump Kick and Blaze Kick offer a great damage boost and overall have excellent potential, while Hitmonlee's speed can surprise you. So, definitely give this quirky Pokémon a try!
Mienshao
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This fighter moves smoothly, accurately, and flawlessly, like a warrior with years of experience. And it’s not just our praise; the game actually considers him a "Master Pokémon of Martial Arts". His long limbs are weapons he uses in battle, akin to a dance of death. He looks almost meditative, but his strikes are lethal.
His ability, Regenerator, allows him to strike and retreat, while High Jump Kick and Reckless are perfect for combat. A great fighter who never loses his form during battle.
Toxicroak
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Sly and slippery, Toxicroak seems like he just stepped out of an underground fight club. His behavior mocks opponents, and his grin looks like a warning that you could be poisoned at any moment. He fights dirty but effectively and isn't shy about using poison and exploiting his enemies' weaknesses.
Dry Skin allows him to heal in the rain, turning him into a valuable member of rain teams. With Poison Touch and Sucker Punch, he strikes, heals, and poisons simultaneously.
Marshadow
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A cute shadow with glowing eyes, Marshadow walks the arena, copying those stronger than itself. Its appearance is surprising: it's not just a ghost, it's a shadow that learns. It doesn’t attack head-on—it analyzes and then punishes enemies who weren’t cautious.
Spectral Thief allows it to steal enemy buffs while attacking, making it ideal against teams with powerful boosts.
Mega Medicham
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A destructive force hidden in the body of a yogi. His movements are calm and calculated, as if he's always one step ahead. This Pokémon follows the path of Zen: he is calm, focused, and relentless.
With Pure Power, his Attack is effectively doubled, making High Jump Kick even more devastating. Zen Headbutt grants him both power and control at the start of the match.
We'll mention his regular form later in this list, but for now, it's worth noting that Mega Medicham is one of the most brutal wallbreakers in the mid-game. Yes, his HP is low, but the rest of his stats are excellent, and his incredible coverage paired with Pure Power make him one of the best fighters in his class.
Crabrawler
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Energetic, loud, and always ready to brawl. Crabrawler is like a street fighter who can’t walk past a conflict. He’s constantly waving his pincers around, challenging opponents to a fight. His personality is a mix of spunk and roughness, perfectly matched with his goofy appearance.
A charming brawler with some surprising resistances to Bug and Dark, decent coverage, and average stats. He's typically used as a physical attacker, a role he fulfills more than adequately.
Poliwrath
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Out of the foam and crashing waves emerges Poliwrath—a fighter with muscles taut as steel cables and a gaze as cold as the ocean depths. His style isn't just about hitting—it's a hydraulic press: slow, unrelenting, and crushing. He doesn’t flee from fights—he drowns his opponents in his fury, like a whirlpool pulling victims to the bottom.
With Water Absorb, he nullifies Water-type attacks. Belly Drum + Drain Punch turn him into an unkillable machine. Ice Punch and Circle Throw add control—either freezing the opponent or tossing them out.
Hitmontop
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Spinning, low to the ground, but incredibly precise, Hitmontop resembles a karate master. He uses inertia and body movement to land pinpoint strikes. His style is all about defense through offense.
Intimidate lowers the opponent’s Attack, Rapid Spin clears hazards from the field, and Technician boosts weaker moves. One of the most unique and reliable Fighting-types out there.
Primeape
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Rage forged into muscle. Primeape isn’t just an angry Pokémon—it’s the living embodiment of fury. His blood boils so violently it seems like steam bursts from his ears, and his fists clench until bones crack. He knows no fatigue, no retreat—only relentless pressure until the enemy drops unconscious. Even after victory, he stomps around, demanding a new challenger, because his rage never fades.
With Defiant, any attempt to weaken him becomes a fatal mistake—one Close Combat after a debuff can turn the tide of battle. And with high stats, especially Attack, this furious monkey will be a major problem for your enemies.
Mega Gallade
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A powered-up version of Gallade. His blade-arms shine in battle, slicing through the air with surgical precision, his gaze ice-cold even in the heart of combat. He doesn’t just fight—he performs a deadly dance, where every step is a strike.
Swords Dance turns him into a razor that can eliminate even the most heavily armored foes with a single Close Combat. With Inner Focus, he remains unshaken, as if saying, "You can’t even touch me."
Grapploct
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Grapploct doesn’t strike—he grabs, wraps, and chokes, turning the fight into a slow, painful struggle. His eyes glint in the dark, and his tentacles tighten with the strength of a hydraulic press. He’s in no rush—he knows the longer the battle drags on, the worse it becomes for his prey.
Octolock is his signature move: with each turn, the opponent grows weaker, losing defense until left completely vulnerable. And once the enemy is exposed, Grapploct finishes them off with his massive arsenal of attacks.
Sawk
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Another karate master joins our lineup! Sawk is a knockout machine, stripped of all excess. No armor, no tricks—just pure, precise strikes honed to the level of reflex.
With Sturdy, he can survive any first hit guaranteed, retaliating with a Close Combat so powerful it leaves his opponent reeling. Mold Breaker lets him bypass abilities like Levitate, striking where others can't.
Blaziken
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A blazing warrior whose blows leave nothing but ashes behind. For Blaziken, every battle is a path to perfection. With each step, he grows faster, with every strike—more deadly, until he becomes a tornado of fire.
Speed Boost makes him more elusive with every turn, and Flare Blitz obliterates foes at the cost of his own health. Blaziken isn’t just fire—it’s a wildfire that consumes everything in its path.
Pawmot
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Pawmot may look cute, but behind that smile lies a fighting spirit capable of reviving fallen allies and shocking enemies so hard it makes even spectators’ hair stand on end.
Revival Blessing can bring a teammate back to life, shifting the entire flow of a match. With solid coverage, excellent speed, and Close Combat, he can serve as both a support and a strong damage dealer. A true avenging angel—though still a total sweetheart.
Medicham
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As promised—here comes Medicham! He doesn’t scream or rage—he simply meditates, then shatters foes with a single strike. His body may seem fragile, but Pure Power turns his blows into crushing force, as if struck not by a hand, but by a hammer.
High Jump Kick wipes even the toughest opponents off the field. Zen Headbutt breaks minds—literally and figuratively—and Fake Out ensures the enemy doesn’t even get the chance to think about counterattacking. Like his Mega form, he has low HP, but who would use this fighter as a tank anyway? If you don’t yet have one of the best physical Fighting-types in your collection, you need to go out and catch him!
Quaquaval
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Death in feathers. Quaquaval doesn’t fight—he dances, and every step is a strike, every spin a deadly jab. His movements are hypnotic, and Moxie ensures that with each defeated opponent, he only grows stronger and faster.
Ice Spinner clears the battlefield, and Swords Dance turns him into a Dark Souls boss—unstoppable and merciless. Quaquaval is a celebration and a carnival, with death as the grand prize.
Buzzwole
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Buzzwole has already made it to our list of the best bug Pokémon. It’s no surprise that among all Fighting type Pokémon, this hero is one of the strongest. The design alone is impressive—a brutal, red-orange insect with a long, spear-like proboscis.
But this character is valued not only for its impressive appearance. The combos Buzzwole possesses, including the abilities "Lunge" + "Superpower", deal significant damage, and high HP allows it to stay in battle for a long time.
Cobalion
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The steel unicorn does not like people but has a calm, reserved nature. Known as a protector of Pokémon, the creature actually has powerful armor and resistance to many types of damage. Cobalion is a determined fighter, using "Sacred Sword", "Iron Head" in battles to defeat enemies. High speed often allows the warrior to attack first.
Conkeldurr
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The massive ogre-troll is the final evolutionary form of Timburr and has a pure Fighting type. This imposes certain limitations in battles. Incredibly low speed makes the warrior slow, vulnerable.
But advantages are revealed in attack + HP: Conkeldurr can withstand a lot of damage. If the character gets a chance to strike back, it can be the last for many opponents. The abilities "Guts", "Iron Fist" significantly increase strength, making it one of the most powerful among Fighting types.
Heracross
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Once again, a Pokémon from the top bug list has made it into our selection! Despite having weaknesses of both types, this fighter still shows excellent results thanks to HP, attack, defense, speed. Knocking out this iron insect is quite difficult, and counterattack poses a significant threat to the opponent's team.
The mega form strengthens the hero, allowing it to combine "Skill Link", "Rock Blast", dealing even more damage to enemies. By compensating for weaknesses with strong moves, Heracross becomes one of the outstanding representatives of the Fighting type.
Emboar
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This Pokémon embodies both Fire/Fighting kinds. Attacks can be truly fiery, as the creature can ignite fists! The real strength of Emboar lies in offensive skills: "Reckless", "Flare Blitz", which allow the hero to easily deal with enemies, but also cause the warrior to take some damage itself.
This is both an advantage and a disadvantage for the warrior. Low speed, defense make it hard for the fighter to survive a prolonged battle. However, if the character gets a chance to strike, the hero can be critical for many opponents. Emboar requires careful but decisive gameplay, and its outstanding qualities earn it a deserved place in our top list.
Gallade
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The next fighter on our list stands out not only for high attack, speed stats but also for mega form. In this form, Gallade's power increases significantly, and the "Sword Dance" ability further enhances the hero! However, the Pokémon has low HP, defense, which partly balances the character and prevents it from playing too aggressively.
Hariyama
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By characteristics, the hero clearly lacks speed + defense. But its mighty arms, which can lift a truck, can knock out many creatures with the force of their blow. Additionally, Hariyama has a high HP stat, allowing it to withstand strong hits.
Various abilities offer several usage options: the "Guts" ability is aimed at dealing maximum damage, while "Thick Fat" increases survivability. All of this makes the warrior one of the best representatives of the Fighting type.
Infernape
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The fiery monkey has a rather interesting fighting style—the animal uses all limbs in battle, making the battle look more like a dance. Nevertheless, Infernape is a highly versatile Pokémon with excellent attack, speed, and several outstanding abilities. For example, "Blaze", "Mach Punch", or "Flare Blitz" allow the fighter to quickly deal with weakened targets. However, its weak defense, HP require careful, strategic play with this companion.
Keldeo
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It's hard to classify this Pokémon as a Fighting type due to appearance: it seems like a creature that vaguely resembles a unicorn should be more friendly. But Keldeo loves to battle and roams the world in search of new battles. Thanks to strong special attack stats, speed, the abilities "Hydro Pump", "Sacred Sword", the warrior gains an advantage over many opponents.
Kommo-o
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Of course, our top list wouldn't be complete without the formidable reptile Kommo-o! The Pokémon excels in all aspects: high stats, resistance to many types, and just a cool design. On top of all this is the "Stealth Rock" ability, which damages opponents as they enter the battlefield. Altogether, this makes the battle lizard an indispensable element for many game strategies.
Koraidon
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A truly astonishing dragon capable of transforming into five different forms depending on the terrain. The character's origin is unknown, but it is said to be a distant relative of Cyclizar. In close combat, few can match Koraidon—its formidable appearance justifies high stats and powerful abilities like "Scale Shot", "Sword Dance", "Flare Blitz".
Lucario
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Like many Fighting type representatives, Lucario often lacks HP + defense, which is compensated by outstanding normal, special attack values. The fighter’s skills also give it a competitive edge: "Sword Dance" combined with "Meteor Mash" deals reliable and effective damage to the opponent. The mega form further expands the Pokémon's utility, making it one of the best characters for aggressive tactics.
Machamp
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Machamp has an amazingly expressive, unique design. Thanks to appearance, it has repeatedly appeared in various anime, manga, games. The Pokémon looks really cool, and in battle, it performs excellently: high stats and a variety of abilities provide reliable damage. The Gigantamax form makes opponents tremble.
Although the character lacks resistance to many types, sufficient HP, the fighter still holds a well-deserved place not only in our list but also in the hearts of many fans.
Terrakion
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A legendary Pokémon resembling an Iron Boulder and rumored to be a distant relative. Its massive body has destructive power, which Terrakion once used to protect other creatures. The fighter’s advantages are justified by attack, speed, and resistance to many elements, as well as a variety of physical damage abilities.
An amazing fact: Terrakion is a member of the Swords of Justice group, consisting of three legendary heroes. The character and partly the appearance of this warrior may refer to Porthos from the novel "The Three Musketeers".
Urshifu
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A unique Pokémon with two developmental forms, strikingly different from each other. The first—Rapid Strike Style—has a dual Water/Fighting, while the second—Single Strike Style—has a Fighting, Dark. Depending on the choice, the Gigantamax forms and combat abilities change. The stats are the same for both variants and remain at a good level except for special attack, defense.
Urshifu is a strong, versatile fighter that allows players to experiment with different tactics and proves useful in almost any situation.
Zamazenta
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The next Pokémon on our list is also unique and has two forms: Hero of Many Battles with a pure Fighting type, Crowned Shield, which adds a Steel kind. Both variants have strong stats, appear formidable, resilient, powerful warriors. Few can compare to Zamazenta in any form.
Thanks to stats, this character can be both a main attacker and a defender in the team. The variability in strategy makes the companion one of the best representatives of the Fighting class.
Passimian
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Adorable creatures resembling lemurs live in groups of up to 20 individuals. Passimian is a nimble, fast, and strong warrior. Moreover, this hero is the only Pokémon with the "Receiver" ability, which allows it to borrow the abilities of a fallen comrade.
The combat skills "Close Combat" + "Knock Off" deserve special attention, enabling the warrior to be a successful attacker.
Hawlucha
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Inspired by a flying squirrel and a parrot, this fighter has an advantage in speed, attack over other Pokémon. These strengths are complemented by the ability to learn "Sword Dance", which further increases damage. The rest of stats are balanced. Hawlucha performs excellently in battles.
Slither Wing
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A huge creature resembling a fiery moth, it has an unusual dual Bug and Fighting type, being a paradoxical entity. This doesn’t affect gameplay but indicates that such Pokémon have distant relatives either in the past or the future. Slither Wing, for example, closely resembles Volcarona.
In battle, this ancient predecessor uses abilities like "U-turn", "Close Combat" to lower opponents’ defenses and attack effectively. It’s also best to summon the companion in sunlight, as usefulness increases thanks to the "Protosynthesis" ability.
Annihilape
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This character looks even more astonishing, as it combines Fighting/Ghost types! Nevertheless, most moves deal physical damage. Talk about a true Pokémon paradox! Like many other representatives in our top list, this warrior primarily employs one strategy—aggressive offense with the goal of knocking out the opponent as quickly as possible.
Thanks to high HP, Annihilape can survive prolonged battles, and good normal, special defense stats protect it from enemy attacks.
Do you have a favorite Fighting Pokémon? We look forward to hearing from readers in the comments!
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