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Farigiraf Weakness & Counters

Weak toBug2×Dark2×
Farigiraf

Type matchups

Damage Farigiraf takes from each attacking type.

2×

Weak to (2×)

½×

Resists (½×)

0×

Immune to (0×)

As a Normal/Psychic type, Farigiraf has 2 weaknesses, 1 resistance and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 6 other Pokémon share the Normal/Psychic typing.

  • With Sap Sipper: Grass 1× → 0×

Base stats

HP
120
Attack
90
Defense
70
Sp. Atk
110
Sp. Def
70
Speed
60
Total
520

Farigiraf has a base stat total of 520, higher than 72% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (120). With Sp. Atk (110) well above Attack (90), it works best as a special attacker. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 120 HP, 70 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.

Farigiraf can have the abilities Cud Chew, Armor Tail and Sap Sipper.

How to beat Farigiraf

Farigiraf takes 2× damage from Bug and Dark moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ghost moves have no effect on it and Psychic moves are resisted.

Good counters: Spiritomb hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Farigiraf's Normal and Psychic moves. Sableye hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Farigiraf's Normal and Psychic moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Farigiraf's Psychic moves and resists its Normal moves.

Evolution

Farigiraf is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Girafarig → Farigiraf), evolving from Girafarig.

Frequently asked questions

What is Farigiraf weak to?

As a Normal/Psychic type, Farigiraf takes super-effective damage from Bug and Dark moves.

What is Farigiraf resistant to?

Farigiraf resists Psychic moves. It is immune to Ghost.

What are the best counters to Farigiraf?

Strong type-based picks include Spiritomb, Sableye and Tyranitar, which hit Farigiraf with super-effective attacks.