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==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Defensively, the Ice-type is considered a very poor type. It is resistant only to itself, and is weak to four types. It makes up for this disadvantage mostly due to the fact that most Ice-types are dual-types. While the type is lacking in resistances, it is considered one of the best attacking types. It is particularly strong against {{type2|Dragon}}s, many of which are dual-types that sport a double weakness to Ice. They can also deal super-effective damage against the common {{type2|Grass}} and {{type2|Ground}}, along with the fairly common {{type2|Flying}} for good measure. Ice types generally have high special stats (mostly Special Defense, which helps them survive most Fire type attacks), as opposed to Rock and Steel types which have higher physical properties.
The Ice-type is considered by many to be the worsed of all types defensively. It only resists itself, while carriying many common weaknesses in {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Fighting}}, {{t|Rock}} and {{t|Steel}}, such as {{a|Stealth Rock}}, {{p|Scizor}}'s {{a|Bullet Punch}} and the randomly-carried {{a|Fire Blast}} meant to cover the much sturdier Steel-types. These defensive weaknesses are reduced somewhat by the rarity of pure Ice-types.
 
Offensive-wise, thought, Ice is one of the most powerful and most commonly used types. Double-Ice weaknesses are very common (expecially among {{t|Dragon}}-types), while no more than two non-Ice types doubly-resist Ice-{{P|Empoleon}} and {{P|Heatran}}. Ice also pairs strongly with other common attacking types, notably {{t|Ground}} and {{t|Electric}}. {{t|Water}}-types can also effetively use Ice attacks, which cover the {{t|Grass}} and Dragon-types who resist Water, leaving only other Water-types to resists this Water+Ice combo.


When used in contests, Ice-type moves typically become [[Beauty Contest|Beauty]]-type, but some may be [[Cool Contest|Cool]]-type.
When used in contests, Ice-type moves typically become [[Beauty Contest|Beauty]]-type, but some may be [[Cool Contest|Cool]]-type.
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