Fighting vs Lightning: Pokémon TCG matchup
Great matchup: most Lightning Pokémon take double damage from Fighting. In 2026–27 Standard, 162 of 172 Lightning Pokémon cards (94%) are weak to Fighting, and 10 resist it. That includes 18 multi-Prize Pokémon — big Prize swings.
- Weak to Fighting
- 162
- Resist Fighting
- 10
- Lightning cards
- 172
Lightning Pokémon weak to Fighting
Biggest targets first. "Needed" is the printed damage that Knocks it Out in one hit once Weakness doubles it.
| Pokémon | HP | Needed | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Eelektross ex | 350 | 175 | 3 |
| Mega Manectric ex | 330 | 165 | 3 |
| Mega Zeraora ex | 270 | 135 | 3 |
| Luxray ex | 310 | 155 | 2 |
| Electivire ex | 280 | 140 | 2 |
| Iono's Bellibolt ex | 280 | 140 | 2 |
| Revavroom ex | 280 | 140 | 2 |
| Galvantula ex | 260 | 130 | 2 |
| Jolteon ex | 260 | 130 | 2 |
| Wugtrio ex | 250 | 125 | 2 |
| Iron Thorns ex | 230 | 115 | 2 |
| Zekrom ex | 230 | 115 | 2 |
| Miraidon ex | 220 | 110 | 2 |
| Hop's Pincurchin ex | 200 | 100 | 2 |
| Pikachu ex | 200 | 100 | 2 |
| Tapu Koko ex | 200 | 100 | 2 |
| Rotom ex | 190 | 95 | 2 |
| Voltorb ex | 170 | 85 | 2 |
| Alolan Golem | 180 | 90 | 1 |
| Magnezone | 170 | 85 | 1 |
| Ampharos | 160 | 80 | 1 |
| Eelektross | 160 | 80 | 1 |
| Vikavolt | 160 | 80 | 1 |
| Electivire | 150 | 75 | 1 |
| Luxray | 150 | 75 | 1 |
| Bellibolt | 140 | 70 | 1 |
| Iron Hands | 140 | 70 | 1 |
| Iron Thorns | 140 | 70 | 1 |
| Pawmot | 140 | 70 | 1 |
| Team Rocket's Ampharos | 140 | 70 | 1 |
Lightning Pokémon that resist Fighting
Kilowattrel ex · Iono's Kilowattrel · Kilowattrel · Team Rocket's Zapdos · Zapdos · Iono's Wattrel · Wattrel
Best Fighting attackers for this matchup
Damage against a weak Lightning Pokémon, ranked by damage per Energy.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | vs weak Lightning | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greninja ex Twilight Masquerade | Fighting | Shinobi Blade W | 170 | 340 | 310 | 2 |
| Medicham Ascended Heroes | Fighting | Seventh Kick F | 150 | 300 | 120 | 1 |
| Mega Lucario ex Ascended Heroes | Fighting | Mega Brave FF | 270 | 540 | 340 | 3 |
| Cynthia's Garchomp ex Ascended Heroes | Fighting | Draconic Buster FF | 260 | 520 | 330 | 2 |
| Annihilape Surging Sparks | Fighting | Tantrum F | 130 | 260 | 140 | 1 |
| Flygon ex Surging Sparks | Fighting | Reversing Storm F | 130 | 260 | 310 | 2 |
| Mamoswine ex Journey Together | Fighting | Rumbling March FF | 180+ | 360 | 340 | 2 |
| Sawk White Flare | Fighting | Rising Chop F | 90 | 180 | 110 | 1 |
| Mega Gallade ex Chaos Rising | Fighting | Marvelous Edge FFC | 240 | 480 | 350 | 3 |
| Tyrantrum Perfect Order | Fighting | Wreak Havoc FC | 160 | 320 | 180 | 1 |
| Conkeldurr Twilight Masquerade | Fighting | Tantrum F | 80 | 160 | 180 | 1 |
| Rampardos ex Pitch Black | Fighting | Rowdy Hammer FF | 150 | 300 | 330 | 2 |
Damage is the number printed on the card. Attacks marked + or × can do more, and Abilities, Tools and Stadiums can change the maths — always read the card. Energy letters: G Grass, R Fire, W Water, L Lightning, P Psychic, F Fighting, D Darkness, M Metal, N Dragon, C Colorless (any Energy).
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Questions people ask
Is Lightning weak to Fighting in the Pokémon TCG?
Sometimes — 162 of 172 Standard Lightning Pokémon cards (94%) are weak to Fighting.
Which Lightning Pokémon are weak to Fighting?
Mega Eelektross ex, Mega Manectric ex, Mega Zeraora ex, Luxray ex, Electivire ex, Iono's Bellibolt ex, Revavroom ex and Galvantula ex and 74 more.
Do any Lightning Pokémon resist Fighting?
Yes, 10: Iono's Wattrel, Iono's Kilowattrel, Team Rocket's Zapdos, Wattrel, Kilowattrel and Kilowattrel ex.
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