Pokemon Sword and Shield Guide to the best type of Pokemon

Pokemon Sword and Shield has brought a huge range of new Pokemon to the Galar region and interesting evolutions to some old ones. Each type of Pokemon received its share of nerfs and buffs. We've taken a good look at all the Pokemon in the Pokedex and compiled a list of Pokemon Sword and Shield Best Type Pokemon for you.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Pokemon of the best type

We've listed the three best Pokemon of each type in our Pokemon Best Type Pokemon Sword and Shield guide.

The Pokemon listed will be very powerful even before reaching level 50 and will have a good attack option to choose from.

The best Water-type Pokemon
Inteleon: Inteleon evolves from Sobble, which is one of three starter Pokemon you can choose from. That is why we have included this Pokemon on our list.

Milotic: Milotic is a Pokemon tank with very high defensive stats. But it can also inflict good damage on opponents if necessary. Because of this well-rounded skill, we have included her on our list.

Whiscash: Whiscash being a water and land type Pokemon is weak only for grass type Pokemon. This gives it a great advantage. He also has a wide range of moves like Dragon Dance to deal good damage to enemies.

The best Grass-type Pokemon
Trevenant: Despite being at low speed, Trevenant is a good striker. He has extensive coverage of grass and ghost moves which is a very deadly combination.

He also has access to skills like solid wall and natural healing, which will be so useful during your fights. All of these reasons are why she is on our list.

Roserade: Being a grass and poison type pokemon, Roserade is a tank against the Water and Fairy types and at the same time gives a huge base special attack base.

With access to all game state conditions, including Toxin, there are plenty of ways to slow down even the toughest opponent.

Whimsicott: Whimsicott has a super effective moonburst attack while also having the ability to increase the speed of your entire team. When paired with the right Pokemon, it will be difficult to defeat.

Type of steel
Aegilash: Aegilash is a steel and ghost type Pokemon. He has very high attack and special attack stats, which means he will severely damage the right opponents.

Aegilash is dedicated to offense. He can split any opponent with the strength and weight of his steel blade.

Copperajah: Copperajah has decent attack stats despite having high HP. He is immune to Poison-type Pokemon. That is why we have included it on our list.

Bronzong: Bronzong is a tank with high defense stats and special defense. It is a steel and psychic type pokemon which makes it immune to the poison type. Having a good striker with it will be a great strategy.

Type of rock
Tyranitar: Tyranitar has balanced attack and defense stats. Which makes it a great option against psychic and dark-type pokemon.

It's a bit slow, but the defense made up for it a bit. That's why it's part of our list.

Gigalith: Gigalith has incredible attack and defense stats. He will be a perfect tank Pokemon.

It's very slow but also has decent HP covering for slow speed. It is very useful against Fire, Poison and Normal types.

Crustle: Crustle's thick claws are his greatest weapon. A decent attack and solid defense make it very useful against Poison and Normal-types.

Psychic type
Hatterene: Hatterene belongs to the fairy and psychic family. This Pokémon is also known as the Witch of the Forest. Its Sp. The attack is very high and also has a solid defense. All of these positive points make it our preference.

Espeon: Espeon releases psychic power from the sphere on his forehead. He is very fast in his movements and has a deadly Sp. Attack, which makes it strong against fighting type Pokemon.

Gardevoir: Gardevoir is an all-rounder in that he has decent attack, defense, and speed.

Being a psychic and fairytale type, he is immune to dragon-type pokemon. That is why we have included it on our list.

Type of poison
Galarian Weezing: Galarian Weezing is a tank with its high Defense stats. It can also do a good amount of damage when required. Being a Fairy and Poison type, she is a powerful performer against dragons, grass and dark types.

Drapion: Drapion is a poison and dark type pokemon with decent stats all round. Its poison is powerful, but it prefers to use physical strength instead of making it strong against psychic and ghost type pokemon.

Toxtricity: This short-tempered and aggressive Pokemon has a powerful SP. Attack and other stats are also well rounded. He is a good performer against the Bug, Grass and Fairy types.

Normal type
Braviary: Braviary has good HP and Speed, which complement its high attack stats very well. Being also a flying type, he is immune to ghost-type and ground-type pokemon.

Greedent: Common throughout the Galar region, this Pokemon has balanced attack and defense, and high HP. He is immune to ghosts and flying pokemon.

Obstagoon: This Pokemon is a tank with great defense stats. Obstagoon also has decent HP and fast movement which makes it very useful in duels.

Type of ice
Vanilluxe: Vanilluxe unleashes a ferocious blizzard that freezes all enemies around it. His special attack is very useful, and the other well-rounded stats complement him very well.

Glaceon: Glaceon Frostbody move restores HP to Pokemon during the hailstorm. Glaceon has great defense and Sp. He also attacks with decent movement speed. He evolves from Eevee.

Arctozolt: Arctozolt being an ice and electric type Pokemon is strong against flying type pokemon. All of Arctozolt's stats are balanced, which means it can work in many different situations.

Type of terrain
Rhyperior: Rhyperior is a Rock and Ground type with very high attack and defense stats. This makes it immune to electricity and strong against fire, flight, and normal Pokemon types.

Hippowdon: Hippowdon has great offense, defense, and HP making it perfect for the tank role. He is strong against Poison and Electric which is why he is on our list.

Flygon: Flygon is a land and dragon type with fast movement speed, decent attack and HP. Flygon is good at battles against poison, fire and electric type Pokemon.

Kind of ghost
Dragapult: Dragapult is a ghost and dragon type strong against combat, normal type and poison. His move The Cursed Body disables the enemy move used on Dragapult.

Golurk: Golurk is a ground and ghost Pokemon that evolves from Golett. He is very good in front of normal, fighting, poisoned and electric type Pokemon.

Trevenant: Being a ghost and a grass type, it is good to face against Normal, combat and electric type pokemon. He has high attack stats and decent HP.

Flying type
Unfezant: Unfezant are exceptional flyers with fast moving and high attack stats. It is good in battles against ghosts and ground Pokemon.

Braviary: Braviary's high attack and HP make it a valuable Pokemon to have. He is good at fighting ghosts and ground Pokemon. His "Agonism" move dramatically increases his stats when his stats are lowered.

Hawlucha: Hawlucha has very high movement speed and also good attack stats. He drives his opponents to exhaustion with his nimble maneuvers, then ends the fight with a flashy finishing move. Hawlucha's "Shapbreaker" uses moves on the enemy regardless of his counterattack abilities.

Type of fire
Flareon: Flareon has a high attack and Sp. Def stat which makes it useful in battles against ice, fairy and bug Pokemon. His "Flash fire" ability boosts the Pokemon's Fire-type moves if hit by one.

Arcanine: Arcanine has a very high attack and Sp. Attack which makes it very powerful against fairy, ice, grass and dark types. His "Justified" ability further increases his attack stats if he is hit by a dark-type move.

Chandelure: Chandelure's special attack is very powerful and decent speed too. It is very good in normal fighting, pokemon fighting and bug.

Type of combat
Machamp: Machamp has a well rounded defense and high attack HP making it perfect for the tank role. It is strong against the rock, bug and dark types. His "Steady" ability increases his speed stats every time he flinches.

Conkeldurr: Has one of the highest attack stats in the game and also has high HP stats. He is strong against the rock, bug and dark types. His "Iron Fist" ability boosts punching moves which are very powerful.

Hitmonlee: Hitmonlee has a high attack and Sp. Stat. Defense This awesome Pokémon has a fantastic sense of balance.

It can kick in succession from any position. Her "Fluency" ability protects against paralysis attacks from enemies.

Type of fairy
Galarian Rapidash: Rapidash's galarian form is very fast and at the same time has a high level of attack.

It also has decent defense and HP. He is immune to dragon-type Pokemon. The "Anticipation" skill is capable of tracking the enemy's dangerous moves.

Slurpuff: Slurpuff's stats are very well rounded, making it a great option for different types of enemies.

It is strong against dragon, dark and bug types. His "Sweet Veil" ability prevents himself and allied pokemon from falling asleep.

Aromatisse: Aromatisse's HP is a strong point for this. It is strong against dragon, dark and bug types. The "Healer" ability can heal an ally's status condition.

Electric type
Vikavolt: Vikavolt's special attack is very powerful. It also has decent attack and HP, which makes it a good option for fighting steel, grass, and pokemon fighting.

Raichu: Raichu is very fast and also has good attack stats. His "Lighting Rod" ability increases his Sp. Attack when hit by electric-type moves.

Heliolisk: Heliolisk has fast movement and high Sp. Attack. He is strong against ghosts and flying type pokemon. His "Dry Skin" ability restores HP in the rain or when hit by Water-type moves.

Type of dragon
Goodra: Goodra has a great attack, sp. Attack and Sp. Defense stats. He is good at fighting grass, electric and water type pokemon. His "Grass Eater" ability increases the Attack stat when hit by a Grass-type move instead of taking damage.

Hydreigon: Hydreigon is a dark and dragon-type pokemon with high attack and SP. Attack statistics. His "Levitate" ability makes him immune to all ground-type moves.

Haxorus: Haxorus has very high attack stats. He is strong in battles against fire, water and electric type pokemon. Using the "Rivalry" ability makes it competitive and deals more damage to Pokémon of the same gender.

Dark type
Hydreigon: Hydreigon is a dark and dragon-type pokemon with high attack and SP. Attack statistics. His "Levitate" ability makes him immune to all ground-type moves.

Grimmsnarl: Grimmsnarl has decent HP and defense with very high attack stats making it strong against dragon, ghost and psychic type pokemon.

Pangoro: Pangoro has high attack stats along with decent HP and defense. He is strong in fights against the psychic and ghost types. His "Iron Fist" skill boosts punching moves.

The best bug-type Pokemon
Vikavolt: Vikavolt's special attack is very powerful. It also has decent attack and HP, making it a good option for fighting steel, grass, and Pokemon fighting.

Vespiquen: has a great defense and sp. Defense stats that make it valuable against terrain, combat and grass type.

Butterfree: Butterfree flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air. It is a good choice against the terrain, combat and type of grass