There’s something incredibly satisfying about watching an underdog succeed, especially in ‘Pokémon’ battles. Few things are more exciting than a hard-fought win despite having a type disadvantage – meaning one Pokémon is naturally stronger against another. This is true in everything from simple Gym battles to major league competitions and exhibition matches. These victories often come down to smart strategies, unexpected move selections, or taking advantage of the battlefield. This collection highlights those moments, explaining what happened, which moves or game mechanics made the difference, and why the battle seemed unwinnable at the start.
Ash’s Pikachu vs Brock’s Onix
During a rematch at the Pewter Gym, Pikachu battled Onix, even though Onix is a Ground-type and immune to Electric attacks. The battle took an unexpected turn when a stray attack accidentally activated the gym’s sprinkler system, soaking the battlefield. This allowed Pikachu’s Electric attacks, like Thunderbolt, to conduct through the water and affect Onix. Seeing how the wet conditions dramatically changed the battle, the referee stopped the match and Brock awarded the Gym Badge to Pikachu.
Ash’s Pikachu vs Blaine’s Rhydon
During a battle on Cinnabar Island, Ash’s Pikachu faced a Rhydon, despite Electric-type attacks normally being ineffective against Ground-type Pokémon. Ash told Pikachu to focus his electricity on Rhydon’s horn, which acted like a lightning rod, overcoming Rhydon’s usual resistance. The powerful Thunderbolt hit its mark, defeating Rhydon in front of the gym audience. Blaine acknowledged the win, and this clever strategy became a memorable moment throughout the series, known for breaking through type disadvantages.
Ash’s Charizard vs Gary’s Blastoise
In the Silver Conference quarterfinals, Charizard faced off against Blastoise, a difficult matchup since fire-type Pokémon are weak against water. Charizard cleverly avoided many water attacks by staying airborne and closed the distance to limit Blastoise’s powerful, long-range attacks. After a fierce exchange of blows, Charizard landed a decisive Seismic Toss, winning the match. This victory allowed Ash to defeat a longtime rival, even though Blastoise had a type advantage.
Ash’s Grovyle vs Winona’s Altaria
The battle at the Fortree Gym pitted Grovyle against Altaria. It was a tough fight because Flying-type moves are strong against Grass types like Grovyle, and Grovyle’s attacks weren’t very effective against Altaria. Grovyle used its speed and agility, running along the gym’s walls, to dodge Altaria’s repeated Aerial Ace attacks. Grovyle finally landed a powerful Leaf Blade strike when Altaria committed to a predictable attack pattern, knocking it out. This victory earned Grovyle the Feather Badge, despite Winona’s team having an advantage based on type matchups.
Ash’s Pikachu and Swellow vs Tate and Liza’s Lunatone and Solrock
The battle at the Mossdeep Gym was a tough one, pitting a Flying-type and an Electric-type Pokémon against two Rock and Psychic-types – a combination that usually causes trouble for Flying Pokémon. During the battle, Pikachu used a powerful Thunder attack, but it accidentally hit Swellow as well, covering it in electricity. This unexpected boost actually helped them, allowing Swellow and Pikachu to powerfully attack and defeat both Lunatone and Solrock. By attacking together, they overcame the Rock-types’ defenses and achieved a surprising victory.
Iris’s Dragonite vs Georgia’s Beartic
In the Junior Cup match, Dragonite battled Beartic, despite being four times weaker to Ice-type attacks. Dragonite relied on its endurance to withstand the initial icy onslaught and worked to get close to Beartic to avoid further ranged attacks. Once in close range, Dragonite unleashed a series of powerful physical attacks, overwhelming Beartic’s defense and preventing any more accurate Ice-type hits. The referee ultimately declared Dragonite the winner, even with the significant type disadvantage.
Ash’s Pikachu vs Donphan
The first episode of ‘Pokémon’ Advanced showed Pikachu facing a Donphan, a Ground-type Pokémon immune to electric attacks. Knowing this, Pikachu cleverly switched to using its Iron Tail attack – a consistent, physical move – instead of relying on electricity. By repeatedly hitting Donphan with Iron Tail and dodging its attacks, Pikachu gradually wore it down. This battle demonstrated how learning just one new move can turn a difficult fight into a win.
Ash’s Snorlax vs Frontier Brain Greta’s Hariyama and Medicham
In a battle at the Arena, Snorlax faced two Fighting-type Pokémon, which are strong against Normal-type Pokémon like itself. Snorlax used its incredible stamina, its Thick Fat ability to resist some attacks, and powerful Body Slam attacks to win. It withstood Hariyama’s strong, quick attacks and then disrupted Medicham’s attacking pattern with repeated, forceful hits. This strategy earned Ash the Guts Symbol, even though his team wasn’t known for its strong offense.
Leon’s Charizard vs Drednaw
At a Pokémon exhibition during the ‘Pokémon Journeys’ series, Leon’s Charizard battled a powerful and aggressive Drednaw, a Pokémon strong against Fire and Flying types. Charizard transformed into its Gigantamax form to dominate the battle and used G-Max Wildfire, a powerful attack that bypassed typical type resistances. It then continued to overwhelm Drednaw with strong attacks until the lingering flames from G-Max Wildfire finished the battle. This fight highlighted how rules and special effects can change a Pokémon battle’s expected outcome.
Alain’s Charizard X vs Siebold’s Blastoise
During a Kalos League battle, Alain’s Mega Charizard X faced off against Siebold’s Mega Blastoise, pitting a Fire and Dragon-type Pokémon against a Water-type expert. Charizard X surprised Blastoise with Thunder Punch, a move effective against its typing, and kept it guessing with both close-range and long-distance attacks. After gradually weakening Blastoise with precise hits, Charizard X finished the battle with a powerful Blast Burn. This victory wasn’t due to a typical type advantage, but rather Alain’s smart move choices and perfect timing.
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