Type Matchups
Gouging Fire is a Fire/Dragon-type Pokémon. It's weak to Ground, Rock, Dragon moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Gouging Fire by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Gouging Fire excels as a defensive wall and bulky pivot with a base stat total of 590.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Gouging Fire fits into these proven competitive cores:
Fire-Water-Grass
Perfect triangle — every type that threatens one is resisted by another
Dragon-Steel-Fairy
Modern competitive staple with complementary resistances
Fire-Steel-Water
Industrial core — each member covers the others
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What is Gouging Fire weak to?
Gouging Fire is weak to Ground (2×), Rock (2×), Dragon (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Gouging Fire?
The best teammates for Gouging Fire are Magnemite, Magneton, Togetic because they resist Gouging Fire's key weaknesses.
Is Gouging Fire good for competitive?
Yes, Gouging Fire is competitively viable with a BST of 590. Gouging Fire excels as a defensive wall and bulky pivot with a base stat total of 590.
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Gouging Fire is a Fire-type Pokémon
Gouging Fire is a Dragon-type Pokémon
Magnemite covers Gouging Fire's weaknesses
Magneton covers Gouging Fire's weaknesses
Togetic covers Gouging Fire's weaknesses
Steelix covers Gouging Fire's weaknesses
Skarmory covers Gouging Fire's weaknesses
Gouging Fire is available in Scarlet Violet
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