2025-02-20 18:26:00 EST

M: In Pokemon go… two separate questions. What is the most universally useful attack element statistically? And then, what is the most practically useful element - that is, which one will actually get called on most for raids or PvP?

G:

Statistically Most Useful Element

The most universally useful attack element in Pokémon GO is Rock. This is because Rock-type moves are super effective against Fire, Flying, Bug, and Ice—four types that frequently appear in raid bosses and PvP scenarios. Additionally, many raid bosses with double weaknesses (like Flying/Fire Moltres or Flying/Bug Mega Beedrill) are vulnerable to Rock, making it statistically valuable.

Practically Most Useful Element

For practical use, Fighting often takes the lead. It’s commonly needed for:

  1. Raids: Fighting counters many raid bosses like Normal-types (Regigigas), Steel-types (Dialga, Registeel), and Rock-types (Terrakion).
  2. PvP: Fighting-type Pokémon like Machamp, Lucario, and Shadow Machamp excel against many meta-relevant Pokémon, particularly those with Steel, Dark, or Rock types (e.g., Bastiodon, Galarian Stunfisk, and Obstagoon).

Fighting is versatile because it counters several defensive or bulky types that dominate in both raids and PvP. Its relevance in Team GO Rocket battles (countering Normal, Steel, and Dark teams) adds further to its practicality.