Top 10 Fire-Type Pokemon to Counter Gardevoir in Pokemon GO Raids

Gardevoir, with its powerful Psychic and Fairy-type moves, can be a tough raid boss in Pokemon GO. Luckily, Fire-type Pokemon can exploit its weaknesses. Here's a list of the top 10 Fire-types to bring into battle against Gardevoir, considering both their damage output and survivability:

## 1. Mega Charizard Y


* **Fast Move:** Fire Spin

* **Charge Move:** Blast Burn

* **Why:** Mega Charizard Y boasts incredible Special Attack, making it a Fire-type damage dealing machine. Blast Burn is its best Fire-type charged move, and Fire Spin generates energy quickly.

## 2. Mega Blaziken


* **Fast Move:** Fire Spin

* **Charge Move:** Blaze Kick

* **Why:** This Fire/Fighting-type powerhouse benefits from a dual-type attack bonus. Blaze Kick delivers significant damage, and Fire Spin fuels its energy quickly.

## 3. Shadow Moltres

* **Fast Move:** Fire Spin

* **Charge Move:** Overheat

* **Why:** Shadow Moltres has significantly higher attack stats than its regular form, making it a glass cannon. Overheat delivers massive damage, but has a debuff.

## 4. Shadow Arcanine

* **Fast Move:** Fire Fang

* **Charge Move:** Wild Charge

* **Why:** While not as powerful as Shadow Moltres, Shadow Arcanine offers a good balance of damage and bulk. Fire Fang is its best option for a fast move.

## 5. Reshiram


* **Fast Move:** Fire Fang

* **Charge Move:** Overheat

* **Why:** Reshiram is a legendary Fire/Dragon type that offers strong consistent damage and impressive bulk. Overheat is key, just watch out for the stat debuff.

## 6. Heatran

* **Fast Move:** Fire Spin

* **Charge Move:** Overheat

* **Why:** Heatran's Steel typing gives it valuable resistances. It's a good option if you need a more durable Fire-type attacker that can still dish out damage.

## 7. Chandelure

* **Fast Move:** Incinerate

* **Charge Move:** Overheat

* **Why:** Chandelure's Ghost/Fire typing is unique. Incinerate is a powerful fast move, and Overheat gives it a high damage ceiling, albeit with a drawback.

## 8. Blaziken

* **Fast Move:** Fire Spin

* **Charge Move:** Blaze Kick

* **Why:** A solid choice if you don't have access to the Mega Evolution. Blaziken's Fire/Fighting-typing is valuable.

## 9. Arcanine

* **Fast Move:** Fire Fang

* **Charge Move:** Wild Charge

* **Why:** Arcanine is a very accessible and reliable Fire-type attacker, even without the Shadow boost. Wild Charge is the ideal charge move.

## 10. Infernape

* **Fast Move:** Fire Spin

* **Charge Move:** Blast Burn (Legacy)

* **Why:** Blast Burn Infernape is a great option. Without Blast Burn, it's less effective. Still, a serviceable Fire-type attacker.

**Important Considerations:**

* **Weather Boost:** Sunny weather boosts Fire-type damage. Take advantage of it!

* **Friendship Bonus:** Raiding with friends increases your damage output.

* **Pokemon Level:** Power up your Pokemon to their highest possible level for maximum effectiveness.

Which Fire-type Pokemon are you planning to use against Gardevoir raids, and why?

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Just wanted to add - this also works really well with the Shiny Charm equipped.