Normal Type Weaknesses and Resistances Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

By Dave Acuñaon
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The Normal Type is one of the eighteen Pokémon types and is the second most common type to exist so far. One notable trainer in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet who specializes in Normal types is Larry of the Medali Gym.

In this guide, we will be talking about Normal type weaknesses and resistances and how players can take advantage of it with the current Pokémon roster of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Normal Type Weaknesses

Normal types are weak against:

  • Fighting

Keep a look out for these Pokémon who can deal super effective attacks against Normal types:

  • Paldean Tauros (Fighting/Fire/Water)
  • Iron Hands (Fighting/Electric)
  • Koraidon (Fighting/Dragon)
  • Annihilape (Fighting/Ghost) *Ghost moves do not deal damage
  • Quaquaval (Water/Fighting)
  • Pawmo (Electric/Fighting)
  • Pawmot (Electric/Fighting)
  • Flamigo (Flying/Fighting)
  • Great Tusk (Ground/Fighting)
  • Iron Valiant (Fairy/Fighting)
  • Slither Wing (Bug/Fighting)

Normal Type Resistances

Normal types are immune to:

  • Ghost

Look out for these Pokémon who Normal types can counter:

  • Greavard (Ghost)
  • Houndstone (Ghost)
  • Gimmighoul Chest and Roaming (Ghost)
  • Flutter Mane (Ghost/Fairy)
  • Skeledirge (Fire/Ghost)
  • Bramblin (Grass/Ghost)
  • Brambleghast (Grass/Ghost)
  • Gholdengo (Steel/Ghost)
  • Ceruledge (Fire/Ghost)
  • Annihilape (Fighting/Ghost) *Fighting moves are super effective
Keep in mind that Pokémon types are just rough guides with regards to weaknesses and resistances and that these Pokémon can still learn moves that are outside their type.

If you like this guide, be sure to check out our other Pokémon Scarlet and Violet articles:

Pokémon Type Weaknesses and Resistances:

Pokémon League:

How to Evolve:

Legendary Pokemon:

Check out this video by MandJTV explaining how Pokémon types fare against each other:

Dave Acuña
Staff Writer
Dave, a seasoned author at Sirus Gaming since 2015, consistently delivers top-notch content that has made him a household name. His expertise lies in crafting comprehensive gaming walkthroughs that transform complex games into accessible adventures. Dave finds solace in passive gaming experiences. Generally detests playing horror games and even FPS games just because he hates the idea of being sneaked at from the sides.