As one of the starter types, Fire type Pokémon are some of the most popular in the Pokémon franchise. These Pokémon are often flashy in their design, often with exposed flames or smoke. Because they are a starter type, many trainers will end up with a Fire type on their team for the duration of a Pokémon playthrough.
Since Pokémon has been around for so long, there are lots of small facts about each type that many fans will not be familiar with. Whether these be outdated information about prior generations or interesting ways the Fire type has set itself apart over the years, any Fire type specialists would do well to look into some of the lesser-known facts about their favorite type.
10 Fire Types Could Get Burned In Generation II
It is a well-known fact that Fire type Pokémon are immune to the burned condition. This makes perfect sense; its hard to burn something that is literally on fire. However, in Generation II there was a small edge case wherein a Fire type could actually be burned. In Generation I and II, Fire types were immune to being burned by Fire type moves. In Gen I, the only way to get burned was by Fire type moves, so this worked out well. But Gen II introduced Tri Attack, a Normal type move capable of inflicting burn. This was changed in Gen III, and ever since Fire type Pokémon have been completely immune to burns, no matter the source.
9 They Are Incredibly Defensive
They might not seem like it, but Fire types are incredibly durable. They have the second most type resistances at six, losing out to Steel’s seven. They have three weaknesses, Ground, Rock, and Water types. Fortunately, almost every Fire type can learn Solar Beam, a Grass type move that hits all three of these types super effectively.
Fire types share five of their resistances with the Steel type, meaning that a Fire/Steel type Pokémon has the most double resistances of any possible type combination.
8 It Is Really Good When Combined With Ground
Fire types are good combined with almost any other type, but the Ground type makes a natural Fire type ally. Fire is super effective against Grass and Bug types, both of which resist Ground type moves. In turn, Ground type moves can hit Rock types and other Fire types for extra damage, helping to shore up some of Fire’s offensive weaknesses. The Camerupt line is the only nonlegendary Pokémon to feature this type, but plenty of Ground types can learn Fire moves and vice versa.
7 It Is The Seventh Most Common Type
There are 76 Fire type Pokémon as of Generation VIII, which account for 8.37% of all total Pokémon. This figure accounts for all possible forms, from regional variants to Primal Reversions. This number is helped in part by the fact that every single generation has a three-stage Fire type starter, giving the type a leg up on the others. 36 of the 76 Fire types have no secondary type, just less than half the total.
6 Generation V Introduced The Most Fire Types
Generation V games Pokémon Black and White claim the title for introducing both the most new Fire type Pokémon and the most new Fire type moves of any generation, with 17 and 11 respectively.
This should come as no surprise, as Generation V introduced a full new roster of Pokémon, not reusing any from previous generations until after the postgame. Generation VI introduced the fewest Fire type Pokémon and moves, with just five and one respectively.
5 Fire Was The Last Type Paired With Water
As of Volcanion’s introduction in Generation VI, every Pokémon type has been combined with Water. Fire was the last type to be matched with Water, which should come as no surprise thanks to the two types’ perceived incompatibility. Volcanion is an extremely hard Pokémon to get ahold of, however, so most trainers still have no way to access a Fire/Water type without cheating. Volcanion is unobtainable in Generation VIII without transferring it from Pokémon HOME.
4 The Fire Type Has The Fewest Non-Damaging Moves
As might be expected from the type most known for its offensive capabilities, there are only two Fire type moves that don’t deal any damage, tied with the Dragon type. Even these moves are indirectly used to deal damage. The first is Sunny Day, which causes the weather to become sunny, boosting the the efficacy of Fire type moves. The other is Will’O’Wisp, which leaves the target with a burn that will deal damage over time.
3 Nearly Every Generation Has Had A Fire Type Specialist
Fire types are extraordinarily popular among players, but they are also quite popular with the non-player characters of the Pokémon games as well. Every single generation, with the exception of Gen II, has introduced a Fire type specialist.
The Fire gym leaders, Elite Four members, and villains are some of the most famous and popular characters in Pokémon, including Blaine, Flannery, Kabu, and Maxie.
2 Fire Can Rack Up The Highest Type-Based Multiplier
Mechanically underscoring the Fire type’s offensive capabilities is the fact that they are able to deliver the single highest possible type multiplier of any type. To pull this off, a Fire type will need to attack a Pokémon with a double weakness to Fire types with the Fluffy ability. If harsh sunlight is active, the opponent has been subjected to a Forest’s Curse and a Tar Shot, and the attacking Pokémon is benefiting from the Flashfire or Blaze abilities, the resulting attack will be made at a 72x multiplier.
The inverse is also true, as a Fire type attacking in rain against a double resistant Pokémon with an ability like Heatproof or Thick Fat that is protected by a Water Sport will be attacking with a 0.02065x multiplier.
1 Its The Only Type Not Paired With Grass
As of Generation VIII, Fire is the only Pokémon type that has not been paired with the Grass type. On one hand, this is understandable, as its hard to imagine a plant-based Pokémon also having some fire traits. But Pokémon designs are all about creating something that should seem impossible, so many fans are disappointed that this type combo has yet to be realized. Fortunately, the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet starter Fuecoco seems to share some traits with a fruit or pepper, making some fans wonder if it could be the first ever Fire/Grass type.
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