Fire Type
Generation 1 · 79 PokemonFire-type Pokemon excel at burning through Grass, Ice, Bug, and Steel types. They are weak to Water, Ground, and Rock moves but resist six types defensively.
Offensive Matchups – Fire Attacking
How Fire-type moves perform against each defending type.
Defensive Matchups – Fire Defending
How Fire-type Pokemon take damage from each attacking type.
| AtkDef | Normal | Fire | Water | Electric | Grass | Ice | Fighting | Poison | Ground | Flying | Psychic | Bug | Rock | Ghost | Dragon | Dark | Steel | Fairy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | ½ | 0 | x1 | x1 | ½ | x1 |
| Fire | x1 | ½ | ½ | x1 | x2 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | ½ | x1 | ½ | x1 | x2 | x1 |
| Water | x1 | x2 | ½ | x1 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 |
| Electric | x1 | x1 | x2 | ½ | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 | 0 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 |
| Grass | x1 | ½ | x2 | x1 | ½ | x1 | x1 | ½ | x2 | ½ | x1 | ½ | x2 | x1 | ½ | x1 | ½ | x1 |
| Ice | x1 | ½ | ½ | x1 | x2 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x2 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | ½ | x1 |
| Fighting | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | ½ | x1 | ½ | ½ | ½ | x2 | 0 | x1 | x2 | x2 | ½ |
| Poison | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | x1 | ½ | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 | ½ | ½ | x1 | x1 | 0 | x2 |
| Ground | x1 | x2 | x1 | x2 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | 0 | x1 | ½ | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 |
| Flying | x1 | x1 | x1 | ½ | x2 | x1 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 | ½ | x1 |
| Psychic | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x2 | x1 | x1 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | 0 | ½ | x1 |
| Bug | x1 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | ½ | ½ | x1 | ½ | x2 | x1 | x1 | ½ | x1 | x2 | ½ | ½ |
| Rock | x1 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | ½ | x1 | ½ | x2 | x1 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | ½ | x1 |
| Ghost | 0 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | ½ | x1 | x1 |
| Dragon | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | ½ | 0 |
| Dark | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | ½ | x1 | ½ |
| Steel | x1 | ½ | ½ | ½ | x1 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | ½ | x2 |
| Fairy | x1 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x2 | ½ | x1 |
Dual-Type Combinations with Fire
How Fire pairs with each other type defensively. Sort by weaknesses or resistances to find the best combinations.
Fire-Type Moves (42)
All 42 moves of the Fire type, including power, accuracy, PP, and category.
| Move | Category | Power | Acc. | PP | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-create | Physical | 180 | 95% | 5 | Lowers the user’s Defense, Special Defense, and Speed by one stage each. |
| Eruption | Special | 150 | 100% | 5 | Inflicts more damage when the user has more HP remaining, with a maximum of 150 power. |
| Blast Burn | Special | 150 | 90% | 5 | User foregoes its next turn to recharge. |
| Shell Trap | Special | 150 | 100% | 5 | Only inflicts damage if the user was hit by a physical move this turn. |
| Mind Blown | Special | 150 | 100% | 5 | Inflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up. |
| Overheat | Special | 130 | 90% | 5 | Lowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage. |
| Blue Flare | Special | 130 | 85% | 5 | Has a chance to burn the target. |
| Burn Up | Special | 130 | 100% | 5 | Removes the user’s Fire type after inflicting damage. |
| Flare Blitz | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 | User takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a chance to burn the target. |
| Pyro Ball | Physical | 120 | 90% | 5 | Has a chance to burn the target. |
| Raging Fury | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 | |
| Armor Cannon | Special | 120 | 100% | 5 | |
| Fire Blast | Special | 110 | 85% | 5 | Has a chance to burn the target. |
| Sacred Fire | Physical | 100 | 95% | 5 | Has a chance to burn the target. Lets frozen Pokémon thaw themselves. |
| Magma Storm | Special | 100 | 75% | 5 | Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. |
| Inferno | Special | 100 | 50% | 5 | Has a chance to burn the target. |
| Searing Shot | Special | 100 | 100% | 5 | Has a chance to burn the target. |
| Fusion Flare | Special | 100 | 100% | 5 | With Fusion Bolt, inflicts double damage. |
| Heat Wave | Special | 95 | 90% | 10 | Has a chance to burn the target. |
| Flamethrower | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 | Has a chance to burn the target. |
| Bitter Blade | Physical | 90 | 100% | 10 | |
| Blaze Kick | Physical | 85 | 90% | 10 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit and a chance to burn the target. |
| Lava Plume | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a chance to burn the target. |
| Fire Pledge | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 | With Water Pledge, doubles the effect chance of friendly Pokémon’s moves for four turns. |
| Fiery Dance | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 | Has a chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage. |
Fire-Type Related Abilities
Abilities that interact with or boost Fire-type moves and Pokemon.
Fire-Type Boosting Items
Held items that boost Fire-type moves or provide Fire-type synergy.
Fire-Type Average Stats
Average base stats across all 95 Fire-type Pokemon, ranked against all 18 types.
| Stat | Average | Distribution | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 71 | #9/18 | |
| Attack | 85 | #8/18 | |
| Defense | 71 | #13/18 | |
| Sp. Atk | 89 | #3/18 | |
| Sp. Def | 73 | #7/18 | |
| Speed | 76 | #7/18 | |
| BST | 465 | #6/18 |
Based on 95 Fire-type Pokemon. Rank #1 = highest among all 18 types.
Type Changes Involving Fire
Pokemon that gained or lost the Fire type across generations.
Fire-Type Special Mechanics
Unique moves, abilities, and mechanics that interact with Fire-type immunities and weaknesses.
Fire-Type Pokemon (79)
64 primary Fire-type · 15 secondary Fire-type