Pokémon type guide
Dragon Type Weaknesses, Resistances & Strengths
Dragon-type Pokémon are weak to Ice-, Dragon-, and Fairy-type attacks. Dragon resists Fire, Water, Electric, and Grass, but has no defensive type immunity. Dragon attacks are super effective only against Dragon, are resisted by Steel, and do no damage to Fairy.
Dragon type matchup table
These are the standard type multipliers for a single-type Dragon Pokémon in Generations VI–IX. A second type, an ability, or an in-battle effect can change the final multiplier.
| Situation | Damage | Types |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon defending: weak to | 2× | Ice, Dragon, Fairy |
| Dragon defending: resists | ½× | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass |
| Dragon defending: immune to | 0× | No type immunity |
| Dragon attacking: strong against | 2× | Dragon |
| Dragon attacking: resisted by | ½× | Steel |
| Dragon attacking: no effect against | 0× | Fairy |
Using Dragon in competitive teams
Dragon is better known for powerful moves and strong Pokémon than broad super-effective coverage. Pair Dragon attacks with coverage that pressures Steel and Fairy types. Defensively, Dragon's resistance to the four classic starter and elemental types can create useful switch-in opportunities.
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Dragon type FAQ
What is Dragon weak to?
Dragon-type Pokémon are weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy attacks. Each deals 2× damage to a single-type Dragon Pokémon.
What does Dragon resist?
Dragon-type Pokémon resist Fire, Water, Electric, Grass attacks. They have no immunity from their type alone.
What is Dragon super effective against?
Dragon-type attacks are super effective against Dragon Pokémon. They do no damage to Fairy Pokémon.