#1020
— Paradox Pokémon
Gouging Fire
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Gouging Fire is a fire/dragon-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 590 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 91) and a physical attacking profile. Its Protosynthesis ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Gouging Fire. Build around what Gouging Fire actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Gouging Fire is a Fire/Dragon-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Gouging Fire is a Fire/Dragon-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Ground, Rock, Dragon. It resists Fire, Grass, Electric, Bug, Steel.
- Ground2× damage
- Rock2× damage
- Dragon2× damage
- Fire0.25× damage
- Grass0.25× damage
- Electric0.5× damage
- Bug0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
Gouging Fire has no type immunities.
To counter Gouging Fire in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Ground or Rock or Dragon moves and can withstand its Fire/Dragon STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Gouging Fire's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
