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→Defense: All but one is worth mentioning, but when it gets to be more than that, it gets bloated. Better to say "most".
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==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
===Defense=== | ===Defense=== | ||
The Fire type has its pros and cons defensively. {{t|Ground}}, {{t|Rock}}, and {{t|Water}} moves are all very common, while most of the Fire type's resistances are of little use. Most Fire-type Pokémon will not survive too long in battle; they must deal damage quickly in order to earn their slot on a team. This reflects the nature of fire being a glass cannon; a very destructive force yet at the same time being very fragile. The biggest flaw Fire types have is that | The Fire type has its pros and cons defensively. {{t|Ground}}, {{t|Rock}}, and {{t|Water}} moves are all very common, while most of the Fire type's resistances are of little use. Most Fire-type Pokémon will not survive too long in battle; they must deal damage quickly in order to earn their slot on a team. This reflects the nature of fire being a glass cannon; a very destructive force yet at the same time being very fragile. The biggest flaw Fire types have is that most Fire-type Pokémon are weak to {{t|Water}}. | ||
However, not only does the Fire type have six resistances, among them being a key resistance to the powerful {{t|Ice}}, but it is also immune to {{status|burn}}s, making Pokémon of this type key physical sweepers. Also, most Fire types can at least learn {{m|Solar Beam}} to counter all three of the type's weaknesses. | However, not only does the Fire type have six resistances, among them being a key resistance to the powerful {{t|Ice}}, but it is also immune to {{status|burn}}s, making Pokémon of this type key physical sweepers. Also, most Fire types can at least learn {{m|Solar Beam}} to counter all three of the type's weaknesses. | ||