What Pokémon are Immune to Burn?
Burn is a status effect that can be incredibly harmful to Pokémon, causing a significant amount of damage to them over time. Fortunately, not all Pokémon are susceptible to burn. In this article, we will explore the Pokémon that are immune to burn.
Fire-type Pokémon Immunity
Fire-type Pokémon are immune to burn. This might seem counterintuitive, as one would assume that Fire-type Pokémon would be more susceptible to burns due to their affinity for flames. However, all Fire-type Pokémon have an inherent resistance to burns. This means that when a Fire-type Pokémon is burned, it will not take any damage from the burn.
| Pokémon | Type |
|---|---|
| Charmander | Fire |
| Flareon | Fire |
| Growlithe | Fire |
| Arcanine | Fire |
| Reshiram | Fire |
Water-type Pokémon Immunity
Water-type Pokémon with the Water Veil Ability are completely immune to burns. This Ability makes these Pokémon resistant to both burn and mold. Notably, Water Bubble also prevents Pokémon from burning, but only while they have the Ability.
| Pokémon | Type | Water Veil Ability | Water Bubble |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milotic | Water | Yes | – |
| Suicune | Water | – | Yes |
Other Immune Pokémon
In addition to Fire-type and Water-type Pokémon, there are a few other Pokémon that are immune to burn due to their Abilities or Type properties.
| Pokémon | Type | Ability | Immunity to Burn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vulpix | Fire/Psychic | Illuminate | Yes (due to Illuminate) |
| Zebstrika | Electric/Dark | Lightning Rod | Yes (due to Lightning Rod) |
Guts Ignore Burn
Pokémon with the Ability Guts are not immune to burns, but they do not ignore the burn’s damage-reducing effect either. This means that, although they will still be burned, their attack boost from Guts is preserved.
Conclusion
To summarize, Fire-type Pokémon are immune to burn, Water-type Pokémon with Water Veil are also immune, and some other Pokémon have special abilities or properties that prevent burns. When exploring Pokémon strategies, it is crucial to consider these burn-related immunities to gain an edge in battles.
For further reading, consider:
- Pokémon Breeding and Evolution, exploring the intricacies of species development and the various genetic factors that influence immunity.
- Pokémon battling strategies, examining ways to counter burn-based strategies and optimize your team composition.