Pokémon GO Max Battle: Best Defenders by Attack Type — Type Durability Rankings

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Metric: Type Durability = HP × Defense × type-matchup multiplier. Each Pokémon is sorted by its "bulk" against each incoming attack type. Since the strongest type-resist (Triple Resist) boosts eHP up to ×4.10, this page uses a 7-step scale: ×4.10 (Triple Resist) / ×2.56 (Double Resist) / ×1.60 (Resist) / ×1.00 (Neutral) / ×0.625 (Weak) / ×0.391 (Double Weak).

This ranking compares structural defensive bulk with type matchups — it does not directly represent battle length or total damage taken. For boss-specific strategies, see Max Battle Boss Guides; for individual evaluations, see Max Battle Rating Summary. Pair with Power Rankings: Power Rankings = offensive potential; this page = defensive potential. Together they classify each Pokémon as wall, attacker, or balanced.

📊 Ranking Metric & Conditions
Metric
eHP = HP × Defense × 1.6^(−exponent) (actual calc adds IV15: (base HP+15)×(base Defense+15))
Exponent
Per data/rules/type_effect.json (log₁.₆ scale). Sum of defender's type1 and type2 entries (e.g., Rock vs Fire/Flying = +1 + +1 = +2 → ×2.56 damage / ×0.391 eHP)
IVs
15 baseline (+15 added to base HP and Defense, matching Pokémon GO CPM calc)
Scope
Pokémon eligible for Max Battle (Mega forms always excluded)
Not factored
Attacker stats, move power, STAB, energy cycle, weather boost, boss CPM, shadow penalty
Sort order
1st: eHP desc / 2nd: exponent asc (deeper resist on top) / 3rd: base HP desc / 4th: canonical_id asc (deterministic, stable tie-break)
Filters
Incoming attack type × Category (toggle Legendary / G-Max OFF to exclude) × Has 0.5s fast move
Last updated
May 26, 2026

In Pokémon GO, the strongest matchup is Triple Resist (eHP ×4.10). Single-type max resist is ×0.391 (Double Resist, a.k.a. pseudo-immunity) — e.g., Normal → Ghost is ×0.391, not ×0. Dual types can stack further to Triple Resist.

Incoming Attack Type
Category

0.5s fast moves: Show only Pokémon with at least one 0.5-second fast move — useful for spotting walls that also accelerate Dynamax meter buildup.

Durability RankingTop 10 defenders vs Fire-type attacks

Top 10 by Incoming Attack Type (Category: All)

⚡name = 0.5s fast move (fast Dynamax meter)name = 1.0-1.5s fast movename(140) = charge move (number = power)* = Legacy / Elite TM

Top 10 Defenders vs Normal-type Attacks

Best defender vs Normal: Regirock (eHP 106,272, Resist ×1.6). For an easier-to-obtain pick: Blissey (eHP 94,024). See Normal as offense →

RankImgPokémon (Type / Category) Matchup (×mult)eHP (breakdown)
1RegirockRegirockLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Rock
Moves:Lock-OnRock ThrowRock Smash
Charge:Focus Blast(140)Zap Cannon(140)Stone Edge(105)Earthquake*(140)
Resist
×1.6
106,272
(190+15)×(309+15)×1.6
2Zamazenta Crowned ShieldZamazenta Crowned ShieldLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Fighting / Steel
Moves:Metal ClawIce Fang
Charge:Behemoth Bash(125)Close Combat(105)Giga Impact(200)Moonblast(130)
Resist
×1.6
101,678
(192+15)×(292+15)×1.6
3RegisteelRegisteelLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Steel
Moves:Metal ClawLock-OnRock Smash
Charge:Focus Blast(140)Hyper Beam(150)Flash Cannon(100)Zap Cannon*(140)
Resist
×1.6
98,400
(190+15)×(285+15)×1.6
4BlisseyBlissey⚡0.5秒技
Normal
Moves:PoundZen Headbutt
Charge:Hyper Beam(150)Psychic(95)Dazzling Gleam(100)Wild Charge*(90)
Neutral
×1.0
94,024
(496+15)×(169+15)×1.0
5Zacian Crowned SwordZacian Crowned SwordLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Fairy / Steel
Moves:Metal ClawAir Slash
Charge:Behemoth Blade(200)Play Rough(90)Close Combat(105)Giga Impact(200)
Resist
×1.6
84,456
(192+15)×(240+15)×1.6
6LugiaLugiaLegendary
Psychic / Flying
Moves:ExtrasensoryDragon Tail
Charge:Fly(90)Future Sight(110)Sky Attack(80)Hydro Pump(135)Aeroblast*(180)
Neutral
×1.0
81,250
(235+15)×(310+15)×1.0
7MetagrossMetagross⚡0.5秒技
Steel / Psychic
Moves:Fury CutterShadow Claw*Zen HeadbuttBullet Punch
Charge:Earthquake(140)Psychic(95)Flash Cannon(100)Meteor Mash*(100)
Resist
×1.6
79,704
(190+15)×(228+15)×1.6
8CorviknightCorviknight⚡0.5秒技
Flying / Steel
Moves:Sand AttackSteel WingAir Slash
Charge:Payback(95)Sky Attack(80)Iron Head*(60)Air Cutter*(55)
Resist
×1.6
78,163
(221+15)×(192+15)×1.6
9GigalithGigalith
Rock
Moves:Smack DownMud-Slap
Charge:Rock Slide(75)Superpower(85)Solar Beam(180)Heavy Slam(70)Meteor Beam*(140)
Resist
×1.6
73,613
(198+15)×(201+15)×1.6
10ChanseyChansey⚡0.5秒技
Normal
Moves:PoundZen Headbutt
Charge:Hyper Beam(150)Psychic(95)Dazzling Gleam(100)
Neutral
×1.0
71,786
(487+15)×(128+15)×1.0

Top 10 Defenders vs Fire-type Attacks

Best defender vs Fire: Regirock (eHP 106,272, Resist ×1.6). For an easier-to-obtain pick: Omastar (eHP 103,404). See Fire as offense →

RankImgPokémon (Type / Category) Matchup (×mult)eHP (breakdown)
1RegirockRegirockLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Rock
Moves:Lock-OnRock ThrowRock Smash
Charge:Focus Blast(140)Zap Cannon(140)Stone Edge(105)Earthquake*(140)
Resist
×1.6
106,272
(190+15)×(309+15)×1.6
2OmastarOmastar⚡0.5秒技
Rock / Water
Moves:Water GunMud ShotRock Throw*
Charge:Ancient Power(70)Hydro Pump(135)Rock Blast(50)Rock Slide*(75)
Double Resist
×2.56
103,404
(172+15)×(201+15)×2.56
3SuicuneSuicuneLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Water
Moves:Water GunIce FangExtrasensorySnarlHidden Power*
Charge:Scald(75)Water Pulse(65)Ice Beam(95)Hydro Pump(135)Bubble Beam(45)
Resist
×1.6
96,000
(225+15)×(235+15)×1.6
4Ho OhHo OhLegendary
Fire / Flying
Moves:ExtrasensorySteel WingHidden PowerIncinerate
Charge:Fire Blast(140)Solar Beam(180)Brave Bird(130)Earthquake*(140)Sacred Fire*(120)
Resist
×1.6
94,898
(214+15)×(244+15)×1.6
5BlisseyBlissey⚡0.5秒技
Normal
Moves:PoundZen Headbutt
Charge:Hyper Beam(150)Psychic(95)Dazzling Gleam(100)Wild Charge*(90)
Neutral
×1.0
94,024
(496+15)×(169+15)×1.0
6EternatusEternatusLegendary
Poison / Dragon
Moves:Poison JabDragon Tail
Charge:Flamethrower(65)Dragon Pulse(90)Sludge Bomb(85)Dynamax Cannon*(215)
Resist
×1.6
93,730
(268+15)×(192+15)×1.6
7KabutopsKabutops⚡0.5秒技
Rock / Water
Moves:Mud ShotFury Cutter*Rock SmashWaterfall
Charge:Ancient Power(70)Water Pulse(65)Stone Edge(105)
Double Resist
×2.56
87,475
(155+15)×(186+15)×2.56
8LatiasLatiasLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Dragon / Psychic
Moves:Dragon BreathCharmZen Headbutt
Charge:Thunder(100)Outrage(110)Aura Sphere(100)Psychic(95)Mist Ball*(105)
Resist
×1.6
85,608
(190+15)×(246+15)×1.6
9VaporeonVaporeon⚡0.5秒技
Water
Moves:Water Gun
Charge:Water Pulse(65)Aqua Tail(50)Liquidation(70)Hydro Pump(135)Last Resort*(90)Scald*(75)
Resist
×1.6
82,227
(277+15)×(161+15)×1.6
10LugiaLugiaLegendary
Psychic / Flying
Moves:ExtrasensoryDragon Tail
Charge:Fly(90)Future Sight(110)Sky Attack(80)Hydro Pump(135)Aeroblast*(180)
Neutral
×1.0
81,250
(235+15)×(310+15)×1.0

Top 10 Defenders vs Water-type Attacks

Best defender vs Water: Suicune (eHP 96,000, Resist ×1.6). For an easier-to-obtain pick: Blissey (eHP 94,024). See Water as offense →

RankImgPokémon (Type / Category) Matchup (×mult)eHP (breakdown)
1SuicuneSuicuneLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Water
Moves:Water GunIce FangExtrasensorySnarlHidden Power*
Charge:Scald(75)Water Pulse(65)Ice Beam(95)Hydro Pump(135)Bubble Beam(45)
Resist
×1.6
96,000
(225+15)×(235+15)×1.6
2BlisseyBlissey⚡0.5秒技
Normal
Moves:PoundZen Headbutt
Charge:Hyper Beam(150)Psychic(95)Dazzling Gleam(100)Wild Charge*(90)
Neutral
×1.0
94,024
(496+15)×(169+15)×1.0
3EternatusEternatusLegendary
Poison / Dragon
Moves:Poison JabDragon Tail
Charge:Flamethrower(65)Dragon Pulse(90)Sludge Bomb(85)Dynamax Cannon*(215)
Resist
×1.6
93,730
(268+15)×(192+15)×1.6
4Gigantamax LaprasGigantamax LaprasG-Max⚡0.5秒技
Water / Ice
Moves:Water GunPsywaveFrost BreathIce Shard*
Charge:Sparkling Aria(85)Surf(60)Blizzard(130)Hydro Pump(135)Skull Bash(130)Dragon Pulse*(90)Ice Beam*(95)
Resist
×1.6
88,301
(277+15)×(174+15)×1.6
5LatiasLatiasLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Dragon / Psychic
Moves:Dragon BreathCharmZen Headbutt
Charge:Thunder(100)Outrage(110)Aura Sphere(100)Psychic(95)Mist Ball*(105)
Resist
×1.6
85,608
(190+15)×(246+15)×1.6
6VaporeonVaporeon⚡0.5秒技
Water
Moves:Water Gun
Charge:Water Pulse(65)Aqua Tail(50)Liquidation(70)Hydro Pump(135)Last Resort*(90)Scald*(75)
Resist
×1.6
82,227
(277+15)×(161+15)×1.6
7LugiaLugiaLegendary
Psychic / Flying
Moves:ExtrasensoryDragon Tail
Charge:Fly(90)Future Sight(110)Sky Attack(80)Hydro Pump(135)Aeroblast*(180)
Neutral
×1.0
81,250
(235+15)×(310+15)×1.0
8WalreinWalrein
Ice / Water
Moves:Frost BreathWaterfallPowder Snow*
Charge:Earthquake(140)Blizzard(130)Water Pulse(65)Icicle Spear*(55)
Resist
×1.6
78,539
(242+15)×(176+15)×1.6
9LatiosLatiosLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Dragon / Psychic
Moves:Dragon BreathZen Headbutt
Charge:Aura Sphere(100)Psychic(95)Solar Beam(180)Dragon Claw(45)Luster Purge*(100)
Resist
×1.6
74,456
(190+15)×(212+15)×1.6
10Urshifu Rapid StrikeUrshifu Rapid StrikeLegendary
Fighting / Water
Moves:Rock SmashWaterfallCounter
Charge:Brick Break(40)Dynamic Punch(85)Aqua Jet(45)Close Combat(105)
Resist
×1.6
73,728
(225+15)×(177+15)×1.6

Top 10 Defenders vs Electric-type Attacks

Best defender vs Electric: Flygon (eHP 153,661, Triple Resist ×4.096). See Electric as offense →

RankImgPokémon (Type / Category) Matchup (×mult)eHP (breakdown)
1FlygonFlygon⚡0.5秒技
Ground / Dragon
Moves:Sand AttackMud ShotDragon Tail
Charge:Earthquake(140)Sand Tomb(60)Twister(50)Scorching Sands(90)Boomburst(150)Stone Edge(105)Dragon Claw(45)Earth Power*(100)
Triple Resist
×4.096
153,661
(190+15)×(168+15)×4.096
2ExcadrillExcadrill⚡0.5秒技
Ground / Steel
Moves:Mud ShotMetal ClawMud-Slap
Charge:Rock Slide(75)Earthquake(140)Scorching Sands(90)Iron Head(60)Drill Run(85)
Double Resist
×2.56
94,740
(242+15)×(129+15)×2.56
3BlisseyBlissey⚡0.5秒技
Normal
Moves:PoundZen Headbutt
Charge:Hyper Beam(150)Psychic(95)Dazzling Gleam(100)Wild Charge*(90)
Neutral
×1.0
94,024
(496+15)×(169+15)×1.0
4EternatusEternatusLegendary
Poison / Dragon
Moves:Poison JabDragon Tail
Charge:Flamethrower(65)Dragon Pulse(90)Sludge Bomb(85)Dynamax Cannon*(215)
Resist
×1.6
93,730
(268+15)×(192+15)×1.6
5LatiasLatiasLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Dragon / Psychic
Moves:Dragon BreathCharmZen Headbutt
Charge:Thunder(100)Outrage(110)Aura Sphere(100)Psychic(95)Mist Ball*(105)
Resist
×1.6
85,608
(190+15)×(246+15)×1.6
6RaikouRaikouLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Electric
Moves:Thunder ShockVolt Switch
Charge:Thunder(100)Aura Sphere(100)Shadow Ball(100)Wild Charge(90)Thunderbolt(80)
Resist
×1.6
74,592
(207+15)×(195+15)×1.6
7LatiosLatiosLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Dragon / Psychic
Moves:Dragon BreathZen Headbutt
Charge:Aura Sphere(100)Psychic(95)Solar Beam(180)Dragon Claw(45)Luster Purge*(100)
Resist
×1.6
74,456
(190+15)×(212+15)×1.6
8ChanseyChansey⚡0.5秒技
Normal
Moves:PoundZen Headbutt
Charge:Hyper Beam(150)Psychic(95)Dazzling Gleam(100)
Neutral
×1.0
71,786
(487+15)×(128+15)×1.0
9VibravaVibrava⚡0.5秒技
Ground / Dragon
Moves:Sand AttackDragon BreathMud Shot
Charge:Bulldoze(80)Sand Tomb(60)Scorching Sands(90)Bug Buzz(95)
Triple Resist
×4.096
70,975
(137+15)×(99+15)×4.096
10Gigantamax RillaboomGigantamax RillaboomG-Max⚡0.5秒技
Grass
Moves:ScratchRazor Leaf
Charge:Grass Knot(90)Earth Power(100)Energy Ball(90)Drum Beating(115)Frenzy Plant*(100)
Resist
×1.6
70,272
(225+15)×(168+15)×1.6

Top 10 Defenders vs Grass-type Attacks

Best defender vs Grass: Ho Oh (eHP 151,836, Double Resist ×2.56). For an easier-to-obtain pick: Corviknight (eHP 125,061). See Grass as offense →

RankImgPokémon (Type / Category) Matchup (×mult)eHP (breakdown)
1Ho OhHo OhLegendary
Fire / Flying
Moves:ExtrasensorySteel WingHidden PowerIncinerate
Charge:Fire Blast(140)Solar Beam(180)Brave Bird(130)Earthquake*(140)Sacred Fire*(120)
Double Resist
×2.56
151,836
(214+15)×(244+15)×2.56
2EternatusEternatusLegendary
Poison / Dragon
Moves:Poison JabDragon Tail
Charge:Flamethrower(65)Dragon Pulse(90)Sludge Bomb(85)Dynamax Cannon*(215)
Double Resist
×2.56
149,967
(268+15)×(192+15)×2.56
3LugiaLugiaLegendary
Psychic / Flying
Moves:ExtrasensoryDragon Tail
Charge:Fly(90)Future Sight(110)Sky Attack(80)Hydro Pump(135)Aeroblast*(180)
Resist
×1.6
130,000
(235+15)×(310+15)×1.6
4CorviknightCorviknight⚡0.5秒技
Flying / Steel
Moves:Sand AttackSteel WingAir Slash
Charge:Payback(95)Sky Attack(80)Iron Head*(60)Air Cutter*(55)
Double Resist
×2.56
125,061
(221+15)×(192+15)×2.56
5MoltresMoltresLegendary
Fire / Flying
Moves:Wing AttackFire Spin
Charge:Ancient Power(70)Fly(90)Fire Blast(140)Heat Wave(95)Overheat(160)Sky Attack*(80)
Double Resist
×2.56
111,391
(207+15)×(181+15)×2.56
6Gigantamax VenusaurGigantamax VenusaurG-Max⚡0.5秒技
Grass / Poison
Moves:Vine WhipRazor Leaf
Charge:Petal Blizzard(110)Solar Beam(180)Sludge(50)Sludge Bomb(85)Frenzy Plant*(100)
Double Resist
×2.56
107,059
(190+15)×(189+15)×2.56
7VenusaurVenusaur⚡0.5秒技
Grass / Poison
Moves:Vine WhipRazor Leaf
Charge:Petal Blizzard(110)Solar Beam(180)Sludge(50)Sludge Bomb(85)Frenzy Plant*(100)
Double Resist
×2.56
107,059
(190+15)×(189+15)×2.56
8Zamazenta Crowned ShieldZamazenta Crowned ShieldLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Fighting / Steel
Moves:Metal ClawIce Fang
Charge:Behemoth Bash(125)Close Combat(105)Giga Impact(200)Moonblast(130)
Resist
×1.6
101,678
(192+15)×(292+15)×1.6
9RegisteelRegisteelLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Steel
Moves:Metal ClawLock-OnRock Smash
Charge:Focus Blast(140)Hyper Beam(150)Flash Cannon(100)Zap Cannon*(140)
Resist
×1.6
98,400
(190+15)×(285+15)×1.6
10VespiquenVespiquen⚡0.5秒技
Bug / Flying
Moves:Poison StingBug BiteFury CutterAir Slash
Charge:Fell Stinger(45)Bug Buzz(95)Signal Beam(75)X-Scissor(65)Power Gem(80)
Double Resist
×2.56
98,138
(172+15)×(190+15)×2.56

Top 10 Defenders vs Ice-type Attacks

Best defender vs Ice: Gigantamax Lapras (eHP 141,281, Double Resist ×2.56). For an easier-to-obtain pick: Walrein (eHP 125,663). See Ice as offense →

RankImgPokémon (Type / Category) Matchup (×mult)eHP (breakdown)
1Gigantamax LaprasGigantamax LaprasG-Max⚡0.5秒技
Water / Ice
Moves:Water GunPsywaveFrost BreathIce Shard*
Charge:Sparkling Aria(85)Surf(60)Blizzard(130)Hydro Pump(135)Skull Bash(130)Dragon Pulse*(90)Ice Beam*(95)
Double Resist
×2.56
141,281
(277+15)×(174+15)×2.56
2WalreinWalrein
Ice / Water
Moves:Frost BreathWaterfallPowder Snow*
Charge:Earthquake(140)Blizzard(130)Water Pulse(65)Icicle Spear*(55)
Double Resist
×2.56
125,663
(242+15)×(176+15)×2.56
3RegiceRegiceLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Ice
Moves:Lock-OnRock SmashFrost Breath
Charge:Focus Blast(140)Earthquake(140)Blizzard(130)Thunder*(100)
Resist
×1.6
106,272
(190+15)×(309+15)×1.6
4Zamazenta Crowned ShieldZamazenta Crowned ShieldLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Fighting / Steel
Moves:Metal ClawIce Fang
Charge:Behemoth Bash(125)Close Combat(105)Giga Impact(200)Moonblast(130)
Resist
×1.6
101,678
(192+15)×(292+15)×1.6
5RegisteelRegisteelLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Steel
Moves:Metal ClawLock-OnRock Smash
Charge:Focus Blast(140)Hyper Beam(150)Flash Cannon(100)Zap Cannon*(140)
Resist
×1.6
98,400
(190+15)×(285+15)×1.6
6SuicuneSuicuneLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Water
Moves:Water GunIce FangExtrasensorySnarlHidden Power*
Charge:Scald(75)Water Pulse(65)Ice Beam(95)Hydro Pump(135)Bubble Beam(45)
Resist
×1.6
96,000
(225+15)×(235+15)×1.6
7BlisseyBlissey⚡0.5秒技
Normal
Moves:PoundZen Headbutt
Charge:Hyper Beam(150)Psychic(95)Dazzling Gleam(100)Wild Charge*(90)
Neutral
×1.0
94,024
(496+15)×(169+15)×1.0
8Zacian Crowned SwordZacian Crowned SwordLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Fairy / Steel
Moves:Metal ClawAir Slash
Charge:Behemoth Blade(200)Play Rough(90)Close Combat(105)Giga Impact(200)
Resist
×1.6
84,456
(192+15)×(240+15)×1.6
9SealeoSealeo⚡0.5秒技
Ice / Water
Moves:Water GunPowder Snow
Charge:Surf(60)Body Slam(50)Water Pulse(65)Aurora Beam(80)
Double Resist
×2.56
83,543
(207+15)×(132+15)×2.56
10VaporeonVaporeon⚡0.5秒技
Water
Moves:Water Gun
Charge:Water Pulse(65)Aqua Tail(50)Liquidation(70)Hydro Pump(135)Last Resort*(90)Scald*(75)
Resist
×1.6
82,227
(277+15)×(161+15)×1.6

Top 10 Defenders vs Fighting-type Attacks

Best defender vs Fighting: Lugia (eHP 208,000, Double Resist ×2.56). For an easier-to-obtain pick: Gengar (eHP 114,196). See Fighting as offense →

RankImgPokémon (Type / Category) Matchup (×mult)eHP (breakdown)
1LugiaLugiaLegendary
Psychic / Flying
Moves:ExtrasensoryDragon Tail
Charge:Fly(90)Future Sight(110)Sky Attack(80)Hydro Pump(135)Aeroblast*(180)
Double Resist
×2.56
208,000
(235+15)×(310+15)×2.56
2Gigantamax GengarGigantamax GengarG-Max⚡0.5秒技
Ghost / Poison
Moves:Sucker PunchShadow ClawLick*Hex
Charge:Focus Blast(140)Shadow Ball(100)Drain Punch(50)Sludge Bomb(85)Dark Pulse*(80)Psychic*(95)Shadow Punch*(35)Sludge Wave*(105)
Triple Resist
×4.096
114,196
(155+15)×(149+15)×4.096
3GengarGengar⚡0.5秒技
Ghost / Poison
Moves:Sucker PunchShadow ClawLick*Hex
Charge:Focus Blast(140)Shadow Ball(100)Drain Punch(50)Sludge Bomb(85)Dark Pulse*(80)Psychic*(95)Shadow Punch*(35)Sludge Wave*(105)
Triple Resist
×4.096
114,196
(155+15)×(149+15)×4.096
4GardevoirGardevoir
Psychic / Fairy
Moves:CharmConfusionCharge BeamMagical Leaf
Charge:Psychic(95)Shadow Ball(100)Triple Axel(60)Dazzling Gleam(100)Synchronoise*(80)
Double Resist
×2.56
98,918
(169+15)×(195+15)×2.56
5VespiquenVespiquen⚡0.5秒技
Bug / Flying
Moves:Poison StingBug BiteFury CutterAir Slash
Charge:Fell Stinger(45)Bug Buzz(95)Signal Beam(75)X-Scissor(65)Power Gem(80)
Double Resist
×2.56
98,138
(172+15)×(190+15)×2.56
6Ho OhHo OhLegendary
Fire / Flying
Moves:ExtrasensorySteel WingHidden PowerIncinerate
Charge:Fire Blast(140)Solar Beam(180)Brave Bird(130)Earthquake*(140)Sacred Fire*(120)
Resist
×1.6
94,898
(214+15)×(244+15)×1.6
7EternatusEternatusLegendary
Poison / Dragon
Moves:Poison JabDragon Tail
Charge:Flamethrower(65)Dragon Pulse(90)Sludge Bomb(85)Dynamax Cannon*(215)
Resist
×1.6
93,730
(268+15)×(192+15)×1.6
8LatiasLatiasLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Dragon / Psychic
Moves:Dragon BreathCharmZen Headbutt
Charge:Thunder(100)Outrage(110)Aura Sphere(100)Psychic(95)Mist Ball*(105)
Resist
×1.6
85,608
(190+15)×(246+15)×1.6
9HattereneHatterene⚡0.5秒技
Psychic / Fairy
Moves:Psycho CutCharmConfusion
Charge:Psychic(95)Psyshock(60)Power Whip(90)Dazzling Gleam(100)
Double Resist
×2.56
82,708
(149+15)×(182+15)×2.56
10SylveonSylveon
Fairy
Moves:CharmQuick Attack
Charge:Draining Kiss(60)Dazzling Gleam(100)Moonblast(130)Last Resort*(90)Psyshock*(60)
Resist
×1.6
81,312
(216+15)×(205+15)×1.6

Top 10 Defenders vs Poison-type Attacks

Best defender vs Poison: Zamazenta Crowned Shield (eHP 162,685, Double Resist ×2.56). For an easier-to-obtain pick: Excadrill (eHP 151,585). See Poison as offense →

RankImgPokémon (Type / Category) Matchup (×mult)eHP (breakdown)
1Zamazenta Crowned ShieldZamazenta Crowned ShieldLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Fighting / Steel
Moves:Metal ClawIce Fang
Charge:Behemoth Bash(125)Close Combat(105)Giga Impact(200)Moonblast(130)
Double Resist
×2.56
162,685
(192+15)×(292+15)×2.56
2RegisteelRegisteelLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Steel
Moves:Metal ClawLock-OnRock Smash
Charge:Focus Blast(140)Hyper Beam(150)Flash Cannon(100)Zap Cannon*(140)
Double Resist
×2.56
157,440
(190+15)×(285+15)×2.56
3ExcadrillExcadrill⚡0.5秒技
Ground / Steel
Moves:Mud ShotMetal ClawMud-Slap
Charge:Rock Slide(75)Earthquake(140)Scorching Sands(90)Iron Head(60)Drill Run(85)
Triple Resist
×4.096
151,585
(242+15)×(129+15)×4.096
4MetagrossMetagross⚡0.5秒技
Steel / Psychic
Moves:Fury CutterShadow Claw*Zen HeadbuttBullet Punch
Charge:Earthquake(140)Psychic(95)Flash Cannon(100)Meteor Mash*(100)
Double Resist
×2.56
127,526
(190+15)×(228+15)×2.56
5CorviknightCorviknight⚡0.5秒技
Flying / Steel
Moves:Sand AttackSteel WingAir Slash
Charge:Payback(95)Sky Attack(80)Iron Head*(60)Air Cutter*(55)
Double Resist
×2.56
125,061
(221+15)×(192+15)×2.56
6RegirockRegirockLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Rock
Moves:Lock-OnRock ThrowRock Smash
Charge:Focus Blast(140)Zap Cannon(140)Stone Edge(105)Earthquake*(140)
Resist
×1.6
106,272
(190+15)×(309+15)×1.6
7DuraludonDuraludon⚡0.5秒技
Steel / Dragon
Moves:Metal ClawDragon Tail
Charge:Hyper Beam(150)Dragon Claw(45)Flash Cannon(100)
Double Resist
×2.56
95,744
(172+15)×(185+15)×2.56
8BlisseyBlissey⚡0.5秒技
Normal
Moves:PoundZen Headbutt
Charge:Hyper Beam(150)Psychic(95)Dazzling Gleam(100)Wild Charge*(90)
Neutral
×1.0
94,024
(496+15)×(169+15)×1.0
9EternatusEternatusLegendary
Poison / Dragon
Moves:Poison JabDragon Tail
Charge:Flamethrower(65)Dragon Pulse(90)Sludge Bomb(85)Dynamax Cannon*(215)
Resist
×1.6
93,730
(268+15)×(192+15)×1.6
10Zacian Crowned SwordZacian Crowned SwordLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Fairy / Steel
Moves:Metal ClawAir Slash
Charge:Behemoth Blade(200)Play Rough(90)Close Combat(105)Giga Impact(200)
Resist
×1.6
84,456
(192+15)×(240+15)×1.6

Top 10 Defenders vs Ground-type Attacks

Best defender vs Ground: Lugia (eHP 208,000, Double Resist ×2.56). For an easier-to-obtain pick: Vespiquen (eHP 157,020). See Ground as offense →

RankImgPokémon (Type / Category) Matchup (×mult)eHP (breakdown)
1LugiaLugiaLegendary
Psychic / Flying
Moves:ExtrasensoryDragon Tail
Charge:Fly(90)Future Sight(110)Sky Attack(80)Hydro Pump(135)Aeroblast*(180)
Double Resist
×2.56
208,000
(235+15)×(310+15)×2.56
2VespiquenVespiquen⚡0.5秒技
Bug / Flying
Moves:Poison StingBug BiteFury CutterAir Slash
Charge:Fell Stinger(45)Bug Buzz(95)Signal Beam(75)X-Scissor(65)Power Gem(80)
Triple Resist
×4.096
157,020
(172+15)×(190+15)×4.096
3ArticunoArticunoLegendary
Ice / Flying
Moves:Frost BreathIce ShardPowder Snow
Charge:Ancient Power(70)Icy Wind(65)Blizzard(130)Ice Beam(95)Triple Axel(60)Hurricane*(105)
Double Resist
×2.56
142,648
(207+15)×(236+15)×2.56
4Gigantamax ButterfreeGigantamax ButterfreeG-Max⚡0.5秒技
Bug / Flying
Moves:Bug Bite*ConfusionStruggle Bug
Charge:Bug Buzz(95)Psychic(95)Signal Beam(75)
Triple Resist
×4.096
105,841
(155+15)×(137+15)×4.096
5ButterfreeButterfree⚡0.5秒技
Bug / Flying
Moves:Bug Bite*ConfusionStruggle Bug
Charge:Bug Buzz(95)Psychic(95)Signal Beam(75)
Triple Resist
×4.096
105,841
(155+15)×(137+15)×4.096
6Ho OhHo OhLegendary
Fire / Flying
Moves:ExtrasensorySteel WingHidden PowerIncinerate
Charge:Fire Blast(140)Solar Beam(180)Brave Bird(130)Earthquake*(140)Sacred Fire*(120)
Resist
×1.6
94,898
(214+15)×(244+15)×1.6
7BlisseyBlissey⚡0.5秒技
Normal
Moves:PoundZen Headbutt
Charge:Hyper Beam(150)Psychic(95)Dazzling Gleam(100)Wild Charge*(90)
Neutral
×1.0
94,024
(496+15)×(169+15)×1.0
8UnfezantUnfezant
Normal / Flying
Moves:Steel WingAir Slash
Charge:Heat Wave(95)Hyper Beam(150)Sky Attack(80)
Double Resist
×2.56
84,493
(190+15)×(146+15)×2.56
9CorviknightCorviknight⚡0.5秒技
Flying / Steel
Moves:Sand AttackSteel WingAir Slash
Charge:Payback(95)Sky Attack(80)Iron Head*(60)Air Cutter*(55)
Resist
×1.6
78,163
(221+15)×(192+15)×1.6
10ChanseyChansey⚡0.5秒技
Normal
Moves:PoundZen Headbutt
Charge:Hyper Beam(150)Psychic(95)Dazzling Gleam(100)
Neutral
×1.0
71,786
(487+15)×(128+15)×1.0

Top 10 Defenders vs Flying-type Attacks

Best defender vs Flying: Regirock (eHP 106,272, Resist ×1.6). For an easier-to-obtain pick: Blissey (eHP 94,024). See Flying as offense →

RankImgPokémon (Type / Category) Matchup (×mult)eHP (breakdown)
1RegirockRegirockLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Rock
Moves:Lock-OnRock ThrowRock Smash
Charge:Focus Blast(140)Zap Cannon(140)Stone Edge(105)Earthquake*(140)
Resist
×1.6
106,272
(190+15)×(309+15)×1.6
2RegisteelRegisteelLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Steel
Moves:Metal ClawLock-OnRock Smash
Charge:Focus Blast(140)Hyper Beam(150)Flash Cannon(100)Zap Cannon*(140)
Resist
×1.6
98,400
(190+15)×(285+15)×1.6
3BlisseyBlissey⚡0.5秒技
Normal
Moves:PoundZen Headbutt
Charge:Hyper Beam(150)Psychic(95)Dazzling Gleam(100)Wild Charge*(90)
Neutral
×1.0
94,024
(496+15)×(169+15)×1.0
4Zacian Crowned SwordZacian Crowned SwordLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Fairy / Steel
Moves:Metal ClawAir Slash
Charge:Behemoth Blade(200)Play Rough(90)Close Combat(105)Giga Impact(200)
Resist
×1.6
84,456
(192+15)×(240+15)×1.6
5LugiaLugiaLegendary
Psychic / Flying
Moves:ExtrasensoryDragon Tail
Charge:Fly(90)Future Sight(110)Sky Attack(80)Hydro Pump(135)Aeroblast*(180)
Neutral
×1.0
81,250
(235+15)×(310+15)×1.0
6MetagrossMetagross⚡0.5秒技
Steel / Psychic
Moves:Fury CutterShadow Claw*Zen HeadbuttBullet Punch
Charge:Earthquake(140)Psychic(95)Flash Cannon(100)Meteor Mash*(100)
Resist
×1.6
79,704
(190+15)×(228+15)×1.6
7CorviknightCorviknight⚡0.5秒技
Flying / Steel
Moves:Sand AttackSteel WingAir Slash
Charge:Payback(95)Sky Attack(80)Iron Head*(60)Air Cutter*(55)
Resist
×1.6
78,163
(221+15)×(192+15)×1.6
8RaikouRaikouLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Electric
Moves:Thunder ShockVolt Switch
Charge:Thunder(100)Aura Sphere(100)Shadow Ball(100)Wild Charge(90)Thunderbolt(80)
Resist
×1.6
74,592
(207+15)×(195+15)×1.6
9GigalithGigalith
Rock
Moves:Smack DownMud-Slap
Charge:Rock Slide(75)Superpower(85)Solar Beam(180)Heavy Slam(70)Meteor Beam*(140)
Resist
×1.6
73,613
(198+15)×(201+15)×1.6
10ChanseyChansey⚡0.5秒技
Normal
Moves:PoundZen Headbutt
Charge:Hyper Beam(150)Psychic(95)Dazzling Gleam(100)
Neutral
×1.0
71,786
(487+15)×(128+15)×1.0

Top 10 Defenders vs Psychic-type Attacks

Best defender vs Psychic: Malamar (eHP 158,515, Triple Resist ×4.096). See Psychic as offense →

RankImgPokémon (Type / Category) Matchup (×mult)eHP (breakdown)
1MalamarMalamar⚡0.5秒技
Dark / Psychic
Moves:PsywavePsycho CutPeck
Charge:Hyper Beam(150)Superpower(85)Foul Play(70)Psybeam(65)
Triple Resist
×4.096
158,515
(200+15)×(165+15)×4.096
2UmbreonUmbreon
Dark
Moves:Feint AttackSnarl
Charge:Dark Pulse(80)Foul Play(70)Last Resort*(90)Psychic*(95)
Double Resist
×2.56
150,797
(216+15)×(240+15)×2.56
3LugiaLugiaLegendary
Psychic / Flying
Moves:ExtrasensoryDragon Tail
Charge:Fly(90)Future Sight(110)Sky Attack(80)Hydro Pump(135)Aeroblast*(180)
Resist
×1.6
130,000
(235+15)×(310+15)×1.6
4MetagrossMetagross⚡0.5秒技
Steel / Psychic
Moves:Fury CutterShadow Claw*Zen HeadbuttBullet Punch
Charge:Earthquake(140)Psychic(95)Flash Cannon(100)Meteor Mash*(100)
Double Resist
×2.56
127,526
(190+15)×(228+15)×2.56
5RegisteelRegisteelLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Steel
Moves:Metal ClawLock-OnRock Smash
Charge:Focus Blast(140)Hyper Beam(150)Flash Cannon(100)Zap Cannon*(140)
Resist
×1.6
98,400
(190+15)×(285+15)×1.6
6BlisseyBlissey⚡0.5秒技
Normal
Moves:PoundZen Headbutt
Charge:Hyper Beam(150)Psychic(95)Dazzling Gleam(100)Wild Charge*(90)
Neutral
×1.0
94,024
(496+15)×(169+15)×1.0
7Gigantamax GrimmsnarlGigantamax GrimmsnarlG-Max⚡0.5秒技
Dark / Fairy
Moves:BiteLow KickSucker Punch
Charge:Dark Pulse(80)Play Rough(90)Foul Play(70)Power-Up Punch(20)
Double Resist
×2.56
91,069
(216+15)×(139+15)×2.56
8LatiasLatiasLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Dragon / Psychic
Moves:Dragon BreathCharmZen Headbutt
Charge:Thunder(100)Outrage(110)Aura Sphere(100)Psychic(95)Mist Ball*(105)
Resist
×1.6
85,608
(190+15)×(246+15)×1.6
9Zacian Crowned SwordZacian Crowned SwordLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Fairy / Steel
Moves:Metal ClawAir Slash
Charge:Behemoth Blade(200)Play Rough(90)Close Combat(105)Giga Impact(200)
Resist
×1.6
84,456
(192+15)×(240+15)×1.6
10MetangMetang⚡0.5秒技
Steel / Psychic
Moves:Fury CutterMetal ClawZen Headbutt
Charge:Psychic(95)Psyshock(60)Gyro Ball(85)
Double Resist
×2.56
83,123
(155+15)×(176+15)×2.56

Top 10 Defenders vs Bug-type Attacks

Best defender vs Bug: Zamazenta Crowned Shield (eHP 162,685, Double Resist ×2.56). For an easier-to-obtain pick: Corviknight (eHP 125,061). See Bug as offense →

RankImgPokémon (Type / Category) Matchup (×mult)eHP (breakdown)
1Zamazenta Crowned ShieldZamazenta Crowned ShieldLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Fighting / Steel
Moves:Metal ClawIce Fang
Charge:Behemoth Bash(125)Close Combat(105)Giga Impact(200)Moonblast(130)
Double Resist
×2.56
162,685
(192+15)×(292+15)×2.56
2Ho OhHo OhLegendary
Fire / Flying
Moves:ExtrasensorySteel WingHidden PowerIncinerate
Charge:Fire Blast(140)Solar Beam(180)Brave Bird(130)Earthquake*(140)Sacred Fire*(120)
Double Resist
×2.56
151,836
(214+15)×(244+15)×2.56
3Zacian Crowned SwordZacian Crowned SwordLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Fairy / Steel
Moves:Metal ClawAir Slash
Charge:Behemoth Blade(200)Play Rough(90)Close Combat(105)Giga Impact(200)
Double Resist
×2.56
135,130
(192+15)×(240+15)×2.56
4CorviknightCorviknight⚡0.5秒技
Flying / Steel
Moves:Sand AttackSteel WingAir Slash
Charge:Payback(95)Sky Attack(80)Iron Head*(60)Air Cutter*(55)
Double Resist
×2.56
125,061
(221+15)×(192+15)×2.56
5MoltresMoltresLegendary
Fire / Flying
Moves:Wing AttackFire Spin
Charge:Ancient Power(70)Fly(90)Fire Blast(140)Heat Wave(95)Overheat(160)Sky Attack*(80)
Double Resist
×2.56
111,391
(207+15)×(181+15)×2.56
6RegisteelRegisteelLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Steel
Moves:Metal ClawLock-OnRock Smash
Charge:Focus Blast(140)Hyper Beam(150)Flash Cannon(100)Zap Cannon*(140)
Resist
×1.6
98,400
(190+15)×(285+15)×1.6
7Gigantamax CharizardGigantamax CharizardG-Max⚡0.5秒技
Fire / Flying
Moves:Dragon Breath*Fire SpinAir SlashWing Attack*Ember*
Charge:Fire Blast(140)Air Cutter(55)Overheat(160)Dragon Claw(45)Flamethrower*(65)Blast Burn*(120)
Double Resist
×2.56
96,737
(186+15)×(173+15)×2.56
8CharizardCharizard⚡0.5秒技
Fire / Flying
Moves:Dragon Breath*Fire SpinAir SlashWing Attack*Ember*
Charge:Fire Blast(140)Air Cutter(55)Overheat(160)Dragon Claw(45)Flamethrower*(65)Blast Burn*(120)
Double Resist
×2.56
96,737
(186+15)×(173+15)×2.56
9BlisseyBlissey⚡0.5秒技
Normal
Moves:PoundZen Headbutt
Charge:Hyper Beam(150)Psychic(95)Dazzling Gleam(100)Wild Charge*(90)
Neutral
×1.0
94,024
(496+15)×(169+15)×1.0
10EternatusEternatusLegendary
Poison / Dragon
Moves:Poison JabDragon Tail
Charge:Flamethrower(65)Dragon Pulse(90)Sludge Bomb(85)Dynamax Cannon*(215)
Resist
×1.6
93,730
(268+15)×(192+15)×1.6

Top 10 Defenders vs Rock-type Attacks

Best defender vs Rock: Zamazenta Crowned Shield (eHP 162,685, Double Resist ×2.56). For an easier-to-obtain pick: Excadrill (eHP 94,740). See Rock as offense →

RankImgPokémon (Type / Category) Matchup (×mult)eHP (breakdown)
1Zamazenta Crowned ShieldZamazenta Crowned ShieldLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Fighting / Steel
Moves:Metal ClawIce Fang
Charge:Behemoth Bash(125)Close Combat(105)Giga Impact(200)Moonblast(130)
Double Resist
×2.56
162,685
(192+15)×(292+15)×2.56
2RegisteelRegisteelLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Steel
Moves:Metal ClawLock-OnRock Smash
Charge:Focus Blast(140)Hyper Beam(150)Flash Cannon(100)Zap Cannon*(140)
Resist
×1.6
98,400
(190+15)×(285+15)×1.6
3ExcadrillExcadrill⚡0.5秒技
Ground / Steel
Moves:Mud ShotMetal ClawMud-Slap
Charge:Rock Slide(75)Earthquake(140)Scorching Sands(90)Iron Head(60)Drill Run(85)
Double Resist
×2.56
94,740
(242+15)×(129+15)×2.56
4BlisseyBlissey⚡0.5秒技
Normal
Moves:PoundZen Headbutt
Charge:Hyper Beam(150)Psychic(95)Dazzling Gleam(100)Wild Charge*(90)
Neutral
×1.0
94,024
(496+15)×(169+15)×1.0
5Zacian Crowned SwordZacian Crowned SwordLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Fairy / Steel
Moves:Metal ClawAir Slash
Charge:Behemoth Blade(200)Play Rough(90)Close Combat(105)Giga Impact(200)
Resist
×1.6
84,456
(192+15)×(240+15)×1.6
6MetagrossMetagross⚡0.5秒技
Steel / Psychic
Moves:Fury CutterShadow Claw*Zen HeadbuttBullet Punch
Charge:Earthquake(140)Psychic(95)Flash Cannon(100)Meteor Mash*(100)
Resist
×1.6
79,704
(190+15)×(228+15)×1.6
7Urshifu Rapid StrikeUrshifu Rapid StrikeLegendary
Fighting / Water
Moves:Rock SmashWaterfallCounter
Charge:Brick Break(40)Dynamic Punch(85)Aqua Jet(45)Close Combat(105)
Resist
×1.6
73,728
(225+15)×(177+15)×1.6
8Urshifu Single StrikeUrshifu Single StrikeLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Fighting / Dark
Moves:Sucker PunchRock SmashCounter
Charge:Brick Break(40)Payback(95)Dynamic Punch(85)Close Combat(105)
Resist
×1.6
73,728
(225+15)×(177+15)×1.6
9ChanseyChansey⚡0.5秒技
Normal
Moves:PoundZen Headbutt
Charge:Hyper Beam(150)Psychic(95)Dazzling Gleam(100)
Neutral
×1.0
71,786
(487+15)×(128+15)×1.0
10PassimianPassimian
Fighting
Moves:Rock SmashTake DownCounter
Charge:Brick Break(40)Superpower(85)Brutal Swing(65)Close Combat(105)Drain Punch(50)
Resist
×1.6
67,200
(225+15)×(160+15)×1.6

Top 10 Defenders vs Ghost-type Attacks

Best defender vs Ghost: Blissey (eHP 240,701, Double Resist ×2.56). See Ghost as offense →

RankImgPokémon (Type / Category) Matchup (×mult)eHP (breakdown)
1BlisseyBlissey⚡0.5秒技
Normal
Moves:PoundZen Headbutt
Charge:Hyper Beam(150)Psychic(95)Dazzling Gleam(100)Wild Charge*(90)
Double Resist
×2.56
240,701
(496+15)×(169+15)×2.56
2ChanseyChansey⚡0.5秒技
Normal
Moves:PoundZen Headbutt
Charge:Hyper Beam(150)Psychic(95)Dazzling Gleam(100)
Double Resist
×2.56
183,772
(487+15)×(128+15)×2.56
3Gigantamax SnorlaxGigantamax SnorlaxG-Max⚡0.5秒技
Normal
Moves:LickZen HeadbuttYawn*
Charge:Outrage(110)Earthquake(140)Body Slam(50)Hyper Beam(150)Superpower(85)Heavy Slam(70)Skull Bash(130)
Double Resist
×2.56
162,509
(330+15)×(169+15)×2.56
4GreedentGreedent⚡0.5秒技
Normal
Moves:BiteTackleMud ShotBullet Seed
Charge:Crunch(65)Trailblaze(65)Body Slam(50)
Double Resist
×2.56
120,384
(260+15)×(156+15)×2.56
5DubwoolDubwool⚡0.5秒技
Normal
Moves:TackleTake DownDouble Kick
Charge:Payback(95)Body Slam(50)Wild Charge(90)
Double Resist
×2.56
104,148
(176+15)×(198+15)×2.56
6UmbreonUmbreon
Dark
Moves:Feint AttackSnarl
Charge:Dark Pulse(80)Foul Play(70)Last Resort*(90)Psychic*(95)
Resist
×1.6
94,248
(216+15)×(240+15)×1.6
7DrampaDrampa⚡0.5秒技
Normal / Dragon
Moves:Dragon BreathExtrasensory
Charge:Outrage(110)Fly(90)Dragon Pulse(90)Swift(65)
Double Resist
×2.56
92,106
(186+15)×(164+15)×2.56
8UnfezantUnfezant
Normal / Flying
Moves:Steel WingAir Slash
Charge:Heat Wave(95)Hyper Beam(150)Sky Attack(80)
Double Resist
×2.56
84,493
(190+15)×(146+15)×2.56
9Urshifu Single StrikeUrshifu Single StrikeLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Fighting / Dark
Moves:Sucker PunchRock SmashCounter
Charge:Brick Break(40)Payback(95)Dynamic Punch(85)Close Combat(105)
Resist
×1.6
73,728
(225+15)×(177+15)×1.6
10RegirockRegirockLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Rock
Moves:Lock-OnRock ThrowRock Smash
Charge:Focus Blast(140)Zap Cannon(140)Stone Edge(105)Earthquake*(140)
Neutral
×1.0
66,420
(190+15)×(309+15)×1.0

Top 10 Defenders vs Dragon-type Attacks

Best defender vs Dragon: Zacian Crowned Sword (eHP 216,207, Triple Resist ×4.096). For an easier-to-obtain pick: Sylveon (eHP 130,099). See Dragon as offense →

RankImgPokémon (Type / Category) Matchup (×mult)eHP (breakdown)
1Zacian Crowned SwordZacian Crowned SwordLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Fairy / Steel
Moves:Metal ClawAir Slash
Charge:Behemoth Blade(200)Play Rough(90)Close Combat(105)Giga Impact(200)
Triple Resist
×4.096
216,207
(192+15)×(240+15)×4.096
2SylveonSylveon
Fairy
Moves:CharmQuick Attack
Charge:Draining Kiss(60)Dazzling Gleam(100)Moonblast(130)Last Resort*(90)Psyshock*(60)
Double Resist
×2.56
130,099
(216+15)×(205+15)×2.56
3Zamazenta Crowned ShieldZamazenta Crowned ShieldLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Fighting / Steel
Moves:Metal ClawIce Fang
Charge:Behemoth Bash(125)Close Combat(105)Giga Impact(200)Moonblast(130)
Resist
×1.6
101,678
(192+15)×(292+15)×1.6
4GardevoirGardevoir
Psychic / Fairy
Moves:CharmConfusionCharge BeamMagical Leaf
Charge:Psychic(95)Shadow Ball(100)Triple Axel(60)Dazzling Gleam(100)Synchronoise*(80)
Double Resist
×2.56
98,918
(169+15)×(195+15)×2.56
5RegisteelRegisteelLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Steel
Moves:Metal ClawLock-OnRock Smash
Charge:Focus Blast(140)Hyper Beam(150)Flash Cannon(100)Zap Cannon*(140)
Resist
×1.6
98,400
(190+15)×(285+15)×1.6
6BlisseyBlissey⚡0.5秒技
Normal
Moves:PoundZen Headbutt
Charge:Hyper Beam(150)Psychic(95)Dazzling Gleam(100)Wild Charge*(90)
Neutral
×1.0
94,024
(496+15)×(169+15)×1.0
7Gigantamax GrimmsnarlGigantamax GrimmsnarlG-Max⚡0.5秒技
Dark / Fairy
Moves:BiteLow KickSucker Punch
Charge:Dark Pulse(80)Play Rough(90)Foul Play(70)Power-Up Punch(20)
Double Resist
×2.56
91,069
(216+15)×(139+15)×2.56
8WhimsicottWhimsicott
Grass / Fairy
Moves:CharmRazor LeafFairy Wind
Charge:Grass Knot(90)Hurricane(105)Seed Bomb(55)Moonblast(130)
Double Resist
×2.56
83,123
(155+15)×(176+15)×2.56
9HattereneHatterene⚡0.5秒技
Psychic / Fairy
Moves:Psycho CutCharmConfusion
Charge:Psychic(95)Psyshock(60)Power Whip(90)Dazzling Gleam(100)
Double Resist
×2.56
82,708
(149+15)×(182+15)×2.56
10LugiaLugiaLegendary
Psychic / Flying
Moves:ExtrasensoryDragon Tail
Charge:Fly(90)Future Sight(110)Sky Attack(80)Hydro Pump(135)Aeroblast*(180)
Neutral
×1.0
81,250
(235+15)×(310+15)×1.0

Top 10 Defenders vs Dark-type Attacks

Best defender vs Dark: Urshifu Single Strike (eHP 117,965, Double Resist ×2.56). For an easier-to-obtain pick: Umbreon (eHP 94,248). See Dark as offense →

RankImgPokémon (Type / Category) Matchup (×mult)eHP (breakdown)
1Urshifu Single StrikeUrshifu Single StrikeLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Fighting / Dark
Moves:Sucker PunchRock SmashCounter
Charge:Brick Break(40)Payback(95)Dynamic Punch(85)Close Combat(105)
Double Resist
×2.56
117,965
(225+15)×(177+15)×2.56
2Zamazenta Crowned ShieldZamazenta Crowned ShieldLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Fighting / Steel
Moves:Metal ClawIce Fang
Charge:Behemoth Bash(125)Close Combat(105)Giga Impact(200)Moonblast(130)
Resist
×1.6
101,678
(192+15)×(292+15)×1.6
3UmbreonUmbreon
Dark
Moves:Feint AttackSnarl
Charge:Dark Pulse(80)Foul Play(70)Last Resort*(90)Psychic*(95)
Resist
×1.6
94,248
(216+15)×(240+15)×1.6
4BlisseyBlissey⚡0.5秒技
Normal
Moves:PoundZen Headbutt
Charge:Hyper Beam(150)Psychic(95)Dazzling Gleam(100)Wild Charge*(90)
Neutral
×1.0
94,024
(496+15)×(169+15)×1.0
5Gigantamax GrimmsnarlGigantamax GrimmsnarlG-Max⚡0.5秒技
Dark / Fairy
Moves:BiteLow KickSucker Punch
Charge:Dark Pulse(80)Play Rough(90)Foul Play(70)Power-Up Punch(20)
Double Resist
×2.56
91,069
(216+15)×(139+15)×2.56
6Zacian Crowned SwordZacian Crowned SwordLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Fairy / Steel
Moves:Metal ClawAir Slash
Charge:Behemoth Blade(200)Play Rough(90)Close Combat(105)Giga Impact(200)
Resist
×1.6
84,456
(192+15)×(240+15)×1.6
7SylveonSylveon
Fairy
Moves:CharmQuick Attack
Charge:Draining Kiss(60)Dazzling Gleam(100)Moonblast(130)Last Resort*(90)Psyshock*(60)
Resist
×1.6
81,312
(216+15)×(205+15)×1.6
8Urshifu Rapid StrikeUrshifu Rapid StrikeLegendary
Fighting / Water
Moves:Rock SmashWaterfallCounter
Charge:Brick Break(40)Dynamic Punch(85)Aqua Jet(45)Close Combat(105)
Resist
×1.6
73,728
(225+15)×(177+15)×1.6
9ChanseyChansey⚡0.5秒技
Normal
Moves:PoundZen Headbutt
Charge:Hyper Beam(150)Psychic(95)Dazzling Gleam(100)
Neutral
×1.0
71,786
(487+15)×(128+15)×1.0
10PassimianPassimian
Fighting
Moves:Rock SmashTake DownCounter
Charge:Brick Break(40)Superpower(85)Brutal Swing(65)Close Combat(105)Drain Punch(50)
Resist
×1.6
67,200
(225+15)×(160+15)×1.6

Top 10 Defenders vs Steel-type Attacks

Best defender vs Steel: Zamazenta Crowned Shield (eHP 101,678, Resist ×1.6). For an easier-to-obtain pick: Blissey (eHP 94,024). See Steel as offense →

RankImgPokémon (Type / Category) Matchup (×mult)eHP (breakdown)
1Zamazenta Crowned ShieldZamazenta Crowned ShieldLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Fighting / Steel
Moves:Metal ClawIce Fang
Charge:Behemoth Bash(125)Close Combat(105)Giga Impact(200)Moonblast(130)
Resist
×1.6
101,678
(192+15)×(292+15)×1.6
2RegisteelRegisteelLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Steel
Moves:Metal ClawLock-OnRock Smash
Charge:Focus Blast(140)Hyper Beam(150)Flash Cannon(100)Zap Cannon*(140)
Resist
×1.6
98,400
(190+15)×(285+15)×1.6
3SuicuneSuicuneLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Water
Moves:Water GunIce FangExtrasensorySnarlHidden Power*
Charge:Scald(75)Water Pulse(65)Ice Beam(95)Hydro Pump(135)Bubble Beam(45)
Resist
×1.6
96,000
(225+15)×(235+15)×1.6
4Ho OhHo OhLegendary
Fire / Flying
Moves:ExtrasensorySteel WingHidden PowerIncinerate
Charge:Fire Blast(140)Solar Beam(180)Brave Bird(130)Earthquake*(140)Sacred Fire*(120)
Resist
×1.6
94,898
(214+15)×(244+15)×1.6
5BlisseyBlissey⚡0.5秒技
Normal
Moves:PoundZen Headbutt
Charge:Hyper Beam(150)Psychic(95)Dazzling Gleam(100)Wild Charge*(90)
Neutral
×1.0
94,024
(496+15)×(169+15)×1.0
6VaporeonVaporeon⚡0.5秒技
Water
Moves:Water Gun
Charge:Water Pulse(65)Aqua Tail(50)Liquidation(70)Hydro Pump(135)Last Resort*(90)Scald*(75)
Resist
×1.6
82,227
(277+15)×(161+15)×1.6
7LugiaLugiaLegendary
Psychic / Flying
Moves:ExtrasensoryDragon Tail
Charge:Fly(90)Future Sight(110)Sky Attack(80)Hydro Pump(135)Aeroblast*(180)
Neutral
×1.0
81,250
(235+15)×(310+15)×1.0
8MetagrossMetagross⚡0.5秒技
Steel / Psychic
Moves:Fury CutterShadow Claw*Zen HeadbuttBullet Punch
Charge:Earthquake(140)Psychic(95)Flash Cannon(100)Meteor Mash*(100)
Resist
×1.6
79,704
(190+15)×(228+15)×1.6
9EnteiEnteiLegendary
Fire
Moves:Fire SpinFire Fang
Charge:Flamethrower(65)Fire Blast(140)Scorching Sands(90)Iron Head(60)Overheat(160)Flame Charge(70)
Resist
×1.6
79,162
(251+15)×(171+15)×1.6
10CorviknightCorviknight⚡0.5秒技
Flying / Steel
Moves:Sand AttackSteel WingAir Slash
Charge:Payback(95)Sky Attack(80)Iron Head*(60)Air Cutter*(55)
Resist
×1.6
78,163
(221+15)×(192+15)×1.6

Top 10 Defenders vs Fairy-type Attacks

Best defender vs Fairy: Registeel (eHP 98,400, Resist ×1.6). For an easier-to-obtain pick: Blissey (eHP 94,024). See Fairy as offense →

RankImgPokémon (Type / Category) Matchup (×mult)eHP (breakdown)
1RegisteelRegisteelLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Steel
Moves:Metal ClawLock-OnRock Smash
Charge:Focus Blast(140)Hyper Beam(150)Flash Cannon(100)Zap Cannon*(140)
Resist
×1.6
98,400
(190+15)×(285+15)×1.6
2Ho OhHo OhLegendary
Fire / Flying
Moves:ExtrasensorySteel WingHidden PowerIncinerate
Charge:Fire Blast(140)Solar Beam(180)Brave Bird(130)Earthquake*(140)Sacred Fire*(120)
Resist
×1.6
94,898
(214+15)×(244+15)×1.6
3BlisseyBlissey⚡0.5秒技
Normal
Moves:PoundZen Headbutt
Charge:Hyper Beam(150)Psychic(95)Dazzling Gleam(100)Wild Charge*(90)
Neutral
×1.0
94,024
(496+15)×(169+15)×1.0
4Zacian Crowned SwordZacian Crowned SwordLegendary⚡0.5秒技
Fairy / Steel
Moves:Metal ClawAir Slash
Charge:Behemoth Blade(200)Play Rough(90)Close Combat(105)Giga Impact(200)
Resist
×1.6
84,456
(192+15)×(240+15)×1.6
5LugiaLugiaLegendary
Psychic / Flying
Moves:ExtrasensoryDragon Tail
Charge:Fly(90)Future Sight(110)Sky Attack(80)Hydro Pump(135)Aeroblast*(180)
Neutral
×1.0
81,250
(235+15)×(310+15)×1.0
6MetagrossMetagross⚡0.5秒技
Steel / Psychic
Moves:Fury CutterShadow Claw*Zen HeadbuttBullet Punch
Charge:Earthquake(140)Psychic(95)Flash Cannon(100)Meteor Mash*(100)
Resist
×1.6
79,704
(190+15)×(228+15)×1.6
7EnteiEnteiLegendary
Fire
Moves:Fire SpinFire Fang
Charge:Flamethrower(65)Fire Blast(140)Scorching Sands(90)Iron Head(60)Overheat(160)Flame Charge(70)
Resist
×1.6
79,162
(251+15)×(171+15)×1.6
8CorviknightCorviknight⚡0.5秒技
Flying / Steel
Moves:Sand AttackSteel WingAir Slash
Charge:Payback(95)Sky Attack(80)Iron Head*(60)Air Cutter*(55)
Resist
×1.6
78,163
(221+15)×(192+15)×1.6
9ChanseyChansey⚡0.5秒技
Normal
Moves:PoundZen Headbutt
Charge:Hyper Beam(150)Psychic(95)Dazzling Gleam(100)
Neutral
×1.0
71,786
(487+15)×(128+15)×1.0
10MoltresMoltresLegendary
Fire / Flying
Moves:Wing AttackFire Spin
Charge:Ancient Power(70)Fly(90)Fire Blast(140)Heat Wave(95)Overheat(160)Sky Attack*(80)
Resist
×1.6
69,619
(207+15)×(181+15)×1.6

FAQ

Q. What is "Type Durability"?

It's a metric that shows each Pokémon's "bulk" against an incoming attack type, calculated as HP × Defense × type-matchup multiplier. It doesn't factor in attacker stats, weather, or IVs — only structural type-matchup defense. Pair it with the Attack Index (Power Rankings) to classify each Pokémon as a wall or an attacker.

Q. How should I use this alongside Power Rankings?

Power Rankings rate "offensive potential" while Durability Rankings rate "defensive potential". For example, Chansey ranks high here = pure wall; G-Max Charizard ranks high on Power Rankings = pure attacker. Cross-referencing both pages clarifies each Pokémon's role.

Q. What's the strongest type-resist?

Triple Resist (eHP ×4.10, damage ×0.244). It happens with dual-type Pokémon when both types resist the incoming attack. Pokémon GO has no "immunity" (×0); single-type max resist is ×0.391 (Double Resist), but dual types can stack to Triple Resist.

Q. What do the "Legendary", "G-Max", and "0.5s fast moves" filter buttons do?

They narrow the rankings. Turning OFF Legendary excludes Legendary/Mythical/UB; turning OFF G-Max excludes Gigantamax. Turning ON "0.5s fast moves" keeps only Pokémon with a 0.5-second fast move (useful when you want to build Dynamax meter fast).

About this ranking

Author
Dr. Gogochi (PhD, data scientist). Publishes Pokémon GO data analysis on YouTube @DrGogochiPokemonGO.
Methodology
Scored purely from HP × Defense × 1.6^(−type-matchup exponent) (IV15 baseline applied). No attacker stats, weather, or IVs. Type effectiveness sourced from data/rules/type_effect.json, reflecting PGO's convention (single-type max ×0.391, dual-type Triple Resist ×0.244).
Update policy
Regenerated whenever Max Battle attackers / bosses are added or Gigantamax releases happen. The "Last updated" date in the methodology block shows the most recent regeneration.
Related pages
Max Battle Power Rankings — offensive counterpart (Attack Index). Max Battle Rating Summary — overall A+ to D tier with type effectiveness. Max Battle Boss Guides — per-boss counter hub.