Pokemon by Type

Poison Pokemon

All 83 Poison-type Pokemon, their weaknesses, strengths, and matchups. Complete list across every generation.

There are 83 Poison Pokemon in the complete Pokedex, including pure Poison-type Pokemon and Pokemon with Poison as a secondary type. Poison Pokemon are weak to Ground and Psychic and resist Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass, and Fairy. Offensively, Poison moves are super-effective against Grass and Fairy Pokemon, and they have no effect on Steel Pokemon.

Poison Pokemon Weaknesses

What Poison Pokemon are weak and resistant to on defense.

Weak to (2×)

ground psychic

Resists (½×)

fighting poison bug grass fairy

Immune to (0×)

None

Poison Pokemon Strengths

What Poison moves are super-effective or weak against on offense.

Strong against (2×)

grass fairy

Weak against (½×)

poison ground rock ghost

No effect on (0×)

steel

Complete list

All Poison Pokemon

83 Pokemon

Top moves

Strongest Poison Moves

Frequently asked

Poison Pokemon FAQ

What is Poison Pokemon weak against?

Poison Pokemon are weak against Ground and Psychic Pokemon and take 2× damage from Ground and Psychic moves. Pairing a Poison Pokemon with a dual typing can reduce these weaknesses.

What is Poison Pokemon strong against?

Poison moves are super-effective against Grass and Fairy Pokemon, dealing 2× damage. Poison moves have no effect on Steel Pokemon.

How many Poison Pokemon are there?

There are 83 Poison Pokemon across all generations on Pokepedia, counting both pure Poison-type and dual-type Pokemon where Poison is the primary or secondary type.

What resists Poison Pokemon?

Poison, Ground, Rock, and Ghost Pokemon resist Poison moves, taking half damage. Against these types, Poison attacks deal 0.5× damage.