Weaknesses of Poison type Pokémon

In a world where hundreds of creatures battle, the balance of power is constantly shifting. The Pokémon universe has been around for so long that there are now 9 generations! 9 generations, Carl! Over time, underdogs have become strong fighters, fierce monsters have turned into harmless kittens. Such a metamorphosis happened to our guests today.

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In Generation I, Poison types couldn't be considered serious opponents. Seriously, who could they fend off? Back then, these Pokémon were designed for defense, so they didn't offer much in terms of offense. It was a sad sight, but things have changed over time.

In subsequent generations, their attack stats increased, and other advantages emerged. Poison provides great debuffs to opponents. Additionally, toxic monsters are immune to poison themselves and can remove negative effects. Add increased defense to that, and you get a force that enemies must reckon with in the arena. However, there are drawbacks.

Poison type Pokémon weaknesses

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Since poison spreaders act as tanks (which is quite strange), they have few enemies — only two to be precise. Feeling superior? Just a few worthy opponents leave plenty of room for tactics.

Ground type

The most dangerous opponents will be the masters of the ground. A rock to the head is an unpleasant experience. It's even worse when everything collapses underfoot, causing massive physical damage. Of course, a toxic warrior can poison the enemy, but it risks being sent back to its Poké Ball faster.

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The most terrifying Ground type moves are:

You know what can fix the situation? Wings. In this case, the balance of power shifts in the opposite direction.

Psychic type

The second serious opponents are the psychics. They cause trouble not only with their attacks but also with their sheer number. Players need to remember that Psychic moves are learned by other types as well. 

For example, Fairies, who should be easy prey for toxic enemies. As a result, there are too many fighters with the ability to get into your head and mess things up.

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Avoid moves like:

How to deal with opponents?

Let's figure out how to behave in battle against the main threats. Against Ground types, only the ability to levitate or fly will help. While the creature is in the air, it becomes immune to ground attacks. Wings or a type of poison that lifts you into the air will help with this.

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As for Psychic, players should remember their weak defense. These fighters are "glass cannons", so use the most powerful poisons. For example, Poison Pokémon are super effective against Fairies with psychic skills.

Immunity

Let's talk about which type moves won't cause much harm. The list is impressive:

It's worth noting that there is complete immunity to poisons. With this knowledge, you can effectively use your toxic Pokémon and fight against them.

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