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Does this Pokémon have the Fire type or the Electric type?

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Pokémon: Fire or Electric?

Fire 30

  • Vulpix Right Wrong

    Number 37 in the National Pokédex, Vulpix is a Fire-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 1. Inside Vulpix’s body burns a flame that never goes out. During the daytime, when the temperatures rise, this Pokémon releases flames from its mouth to prevent its body from growing too hot.

  • Ninetales Right Wrong

    Number 38 in the National Pokédex, Ninetales is a Fire-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 1. Ninetales casts a sinister light from its bright red eyes to gain total control over its foe’s mind. This Pokémon is said to live for a thousand years.

  • Growlithe Right Wrong

    Number 58 in the National Pokédex, Growlithe is a Fire-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 1. While it’s quite friendly toward humans once it’s grown used to them, in the wild it must be quite fierce to defend its territory from Rockruff.

  • Arcanine Right Wrong

    Number 59 in the National Pokédex, Arcanine is a Fire-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 1. Arcanine is known for its high speed. It is said to be capable of running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night. The fire that blazes wildly within this Pokémon’s body is its source of power.

  • Ponyta Right Wrong

    Number 77 in the National Pokédex, Ponyta is a Fire-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 1. Ponyta is very weak at birth. It can barely stand up. This Pokémon becomes stronger by stumbling and falling to keep up with its parent.

  • Magmar Right Wrong

    Number 126 in the National Pokédex, Magmar is a Fire-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 1. In battle, Magmar blows out intensely hot flames from all over its body to intimidate its opponent. This Pokémon’s fiery bursts create heat waves that ignite grass and trees in its surroundings.

  • Flareon Right Wrong

    Number 136 in the National Pokédex, Flareon is a Fire-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 1. Flames burn within a saclike organ inside this Pokémon. When Flareon inhales, these flames grow in intensity, reaching a mighty 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

  • Moltres Right Wrong

    Number 146 in the National Pokédex, Moltres is a Fire/Flying-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 1. Moltres is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control fire. If this Pokémon is injured, it is said to dip its body in the molten magma of a volcano to burn and heal itself.

  • Cyndaquil Right Wrong

    Number 155 in the National Pokédex, Cyndaquil is a Fire-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 2. Cyndaquil protects itself by flaring up the flames on its back. The flames are vigorous if the Pokémon is angry. However, if it is tired, the flames splutter fitfully with incomplete combustion.

  • Slugma Right Wrong

    Number 218 in the National Pokédex, Slugma is a Fire-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 2. Molten magma courses throughout Slugma’s circulatory system. If this Pokémon is chilled, the magma cools and hardens. Its body turns brittle and chunks fall off, reducing its size.

  • Magcargo Right Wrong

    Number 219 in the National Pokédex, Magcargo is a Fire/Rock-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 2. The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.

  • Houndour Right Wrong

    Number 228 in the National Pokédex, Houndour is a Dark/Fire-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 2. Houndour hunt as a coordinated pack. They communicate with each other using a variety of cries to corner their prey. This Pokémon’s remarkable teamwork is unparalleled.

  • Entei Right Wrong

    Number 244 in the National Pokédex, Entei is a Fire-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 2. Entei embodies the passion of magma. This Pokémon is thought to have been born in the eruption of a volcano. It sends up massive bursts of fire that utterly consume all that they touch.

  • Torchic Right Wrong

    Number 255 in the National Pokédex, Torchic is a Fire-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 3. Torchic sticks with its Trainer, following behind with unsteady steps. This Pokémon breathes fire of over 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit, including fireballs that leave the foe scorched black.

  • Numel Right Wrong

    Number 322 in the National Pokédex, Numel is a Fire/Ground-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 3. Magma of almost 2,200 degrees Fahrenheit courses through its body. When it grows cold, the magma hardens and slows it.

  • Camerupt Right Wrong

    Number 323 in the National Pokédex, Camerupt is a Fire/Ground-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 3. Camerupt has a volcano inside its body. Magma of 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit courses through its body. Occasionally, the humps on this Pokémon’s back erupt, spewing the superheated magma.

  • Torkoal Right Wrong

    Number 324 in the National Pokédex, Torkoal is a Fire-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 3. It battles using energy it gets from burning coal. When loosing smoke from its nostrils, it lets off a sound that is similar to a locomotive’s horn.

  • Chimchar Right Wrong

    Number 390 in the National Pokédex, Chimchar is a Fire-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 4. Full of vigor and always in high spirits. It was once known by the name ”Lantern-Tail” and feared as some kind of apparition.

  • Heatran Right Wrong

    Number 485 in the National Pokédex, Heatran is a Fire/Steel-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 4. Stories tell of this Pokémon being birthed from the boiling magma within Mount Coronet. Its molten-steel body holds many mysteries.

  • Victini Right Wrong

    Number 494 in the National Pokédex, Victini is a Psychic/Fire-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 5. This Pokémon brings victory. It is said that Trainers with Victini always win, regardless of the type of encounter.

  • Tepig Right Wrong

    Number 498 in the National Pokédex, Tepig is a Fire-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 5. It can deftly dodge its foe’s attacks while shooting fireballs from its nose. It roasts berries before it eats them.

  • Pansear Right Wrong

    Number 513 in the National Pokédex, Pansear is a Fire-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 5. This Pokémon lives in caves in volcanoes. The fire within the tuft on its head can reach 600 degrees Fahrenheit.

  • Darumaka Right Wrong

    Number 554 in the National Pokédex, Darumaka is a Fire-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 5. It derives its power from fire burning inside its body. If the fire dwindles, this Pokémon will immediately fall asleep.

  • Litwick Right Wrong

    Number 607 in the National Pokédex, Litwick is a Ghost/Fire-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 5. The flame on its head keeps its body slightly warm. This Pokémon takes lost children by the hand to guide them to the spirit world.

  • Heatmor Right Wrong

    Number 631 in the National Pokédex, Heatmor is a Fire-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 5. There’s a hole in its tail that allows it to draw in the air it needs to keep its fire burning. If the hole gets blocked, this Pokémon will fall ill.

  • Volcarona Right Wrong

    Number 637 in the National Pokédex, Volcarona is a Bug/Fire-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 5. Volcarona scatters burning scales. Some say it does this to start fires. Others say it’s trying to rescue those that suffer in the cold.

  • Fennekin Right Wrong

    Number 653 in the National Pokédex, Fennekin is a Fire-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 6. As it walks, it munches on a twig in place of a snack. It intimidates opponents by puffing hot air out of its ears.

  • Fletchinder Right Wrong

    Number 662 in the National Pokédex, Fletchinder is a Fire/Flying-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 6. It scatters embers in the tall grass. Then bug Pokémon, frightened by the flames, come flying out, and Fletchinder gobbles them up.

  • Pyroar Right Wrong

    Number 668 in the National Pokédex, Pyroar is a Fire/Normal-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 6. The temperature of its breath is over 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit, but Pyroar doesn’t use it on its prey. This Pokémon prefers to eat raw meat.

  • Volcanion Right Wrong

    Number 721 in the National Pokédex, Volcanion is a Fire/Water-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 6. It lets out billows of steam and disappears into the dense fog. It’s said to live in mountains where humans do not tread.

Electric 30

  • Pikachu Right Wrong

    Number 25 in the National Pokédex, Pikachu is an Electric-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 1. Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it’s evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.

  • Raichu Right Wrong

    Number 26 in the National Pokédex, Raichu is an Electric-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 1. This Pokémon exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. Raichu plants its tail in the ground to discharge electricity.

  • Magnemite Right Wrong

    Number 81 in the National Pokédex, Magnemite is an Electric/Steel-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 1. It sends out electromagnetic waves, which let it float through the air. Touching it while it’s eating electricity will give you a full-body shock.

  • Magneton Right Wrong

    Number 82 in the National Pokédex, Magneton is an Electric/Steel-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 1. Magneton emits a powerful magnetic force that is fatal to mechanical devices. As a result, large cities sound sirens to warn citizens of large-scale outbreaks of this Pokémon.

  • Voltorb Right Wrong

    Number 100 in the National Pokédex, Voltorb is an Electric-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 1. An enigmatic Pokémon that happens to bear a resemblance to a Poké Ball. When excited, it discharges the electric current it has stored in its belly, then lets out a great, uproarious laugh.

  • Electrode Right Wrong

    Number 101 in the National Pokédex, Electrode is an Electric-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 1. The tissue on the surface of its body is curiously similar in composition to an Apricorn. When irritated, this Pokémon lets loose an electric current equal to 20 lightning bolts.

  • Electabuzz Right Wrong

    Number 125 in the National Pokédex, Electabuzz is an Electric-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 1. When a storm arrives, gangs of this Pokémon compete with each other to scale heights that are likely to be stricken by lightning bolts. Some towns use Electabuzz in place of lightning rods.

  • Jolteon Right Wrong

    Number 135 in the National Pokédex, Jolteon is an Electric-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 1. Its cells generate weak power that is amplified by its fur’s static electricity to drop thunderbolts. The bristling fur is made of electrically charged needles.

  • Zapdos Right Wrong

    Number 145 in the National Pokédex, Zapdos is an Electric/Flying-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 1. Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. The Pokémon gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts.

  • Chinchou Right Wrong

    Number 170 in the National Pokédex, Chinchou is a Water/Electric-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 2. Chinchou lets loose positive and negative electrical charges from its two antennas to make its prey faint. This Pokémon flashes its electric lights to exchange signals with others.

  • Lanturn Right Wrong

    Number 171 in the National Pokédex, Lanturn is a Water/Electric-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 2. Lanturn is nicknamed “the deep-sea star” for its illuminated antenna. This Pokémon produces light by causing a chemical reaction between bacteria and its bodily fluids inside the antenna.

  • Pichu Right Wrong

    Number 172 in the National Pokédex, Pichu is an Electric-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 2. When Pichu plays with others, it may short out electricity with another Pichu, creating a shower of sparks. In that event, this Pokémon will begin crying, startled by the flash of sparks.

  • Mareep Right Wrong

    Number 179 in the National Pokédex, Mareep is an Electric-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 2. Mareep’s fluffy coat of wool rubs together and builds a static charge. The more static electricity is charged, the more brightly the lightbulb at the tip of its tail glows.

  • Flaaffy Right Wrong

    Number 180 in the National Pokédex, Flaaffy is an Electric-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 2. Flaaffy’s wool quality changes so that it can generate a high amount of static electricity with a small amount of wool. The bare and slick parts of its hide are shielded against electricity.

  • Ampharos Right Wrong

    Number 181 in the National Pokédex, Ampharos is an Electric-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 2. Ampharos gives off so much light that it can be seen even from space. People in the old days used the light of this Pokémon to send signals back and forth with others far away.

  • Elekid Right Wrong

    Number 239 in the National Pokédex, Elekid is an Electric-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 2. They generate electricity by spinning their arms. During a thunderstorm, if one hears the lively voices of children out in the wilderness, what one is actually hearing are the voices of Elekid.

  • Raikou Right Wrong

    Number 243 in the National Pokédex, Raikou is an Electric-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 2. Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. The roars of this Pokémon send shock waves shuddering through the air and shake the ground as if lightning bolts had come crashing down.

  • Electrike Right Wrong

    Number 309 in the National Pokédex, Electrike is an Electric-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 3. Electrike stores electricity in its long body hair. This Pokémon stimulates its leg muscles with electric charges. These jolts of power give its legs explosive acceleration performance.

  • Manectric Right Wrong

    Number 310 in the National Pokédex, Manectric is an Electric-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 3. Manectric discharges strong electricity from its mane. The mane is used for collecting electricity in the atmosphere. This Pokémon creates thunderclouds above its head.

  • Plusle Right Wrong

    Number 311 in the National Pokédex, Plusle is an Electric-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 3. When Plusle is cheering on its partner, it flashes with electric sparks from all over its body. If its partner loses, this Pokémon cries loudly.

  • Minun Right Wrong

    Number 312 in the National Pokédex, Minun is an Electric-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 3. Minun loves to cheer on its partner in battle. It gives off sparks from its body while it is doing so. If its partner is in trouble, this Pokémon gives off increasing amounts of sparks.

  • Shinx Right Wrong

    Number 403 in the National Pokédex, Shinx is an Electric-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 4. Electricity makes this Pokémon’s fur glow. Shinx sends signals to others of its kind by shaking the tip of its tail while the tail tip is shining brightly.

  • Luxray Right Wrong

    Number 405 in the National Pokédex, Luxray is an Electric-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 4. They form packs, each having one male as leader. Legends say that when Luxray's two eyes shimmer with gold, the Pokémon can see through anything.

  • Pachirisu Right Wrong

    Number 417 in the National Pokédex, Pachirisu is an Electric-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 4. A species related to the Pikachu line. Though Pachirisu is a calm Pokémon, it still presents a danger should one touch its electrified tail or cheeks.

  • Rotom Right Wrong

    Number 479 in the National Pokédex, Rotom is an Electric/Ghost-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 4. This bizarre Pokémon appears to be a will-o'-the-wisp powered by electricity. Be wary, as Rotom is both smart and mischievous.

  • Blitzle Right Wrong

    Number 522 in the National Pokédex, Blitzle is an Electric-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 5. Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use the frequency and rhythm of these flashes to communicate.

  • Emolga Right Wrong

    Number 587 in the National Pokédex, Emolga is an Electric/Flying-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 5. They store up electricity to fly through the air. When thunder cracks at night, sometimes there are almost enough of them to blot out the sky.

  • Tynamo Right Wrong

    Number 602 in the National Pokédex, Tynamo is an Electric-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 5. These Pokémon move in schools. They have an electricity-generating organ, so they discharge electricity if in danger.

  • Zekrom Right Wrong

    Number 644 in the National Pokédex, Zekrom is a Dragon/Electric-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 5. When the interior part of its tail spins like a motor, Zekrom can generate many bolts of lightning to blast its surroundings.

  • Dedenne Right Wrong

    Number 702 in the National Pokédex, Dedenne is an Electric/Fairy-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 6. It sneaks into people’s homes and steals electricity from their outlets. When your electric bill seems off, it’s the handiwork of this rascal.

A flame and a lightning bolt: two types with nothing in common, and yet some Pokémon muddy the waters. For each card, say whether the Pokémon has the Fire type or the Electric type, whether it is its only type or one of two. No Pokémon in this quiz has both. The selection stops at the 6th generation, meaning numbers 1 to 721 in the National Pokédex. Look closely, because appearance is not always enough to decide. This is a fan-made quiz. It is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK or The Pokémon Company.

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Frequently asked questions

Which types are Fire moves effective against?

Fire moves are super effective against Grass, Ice, Bug and Steel types. They are not very effective against Fire, Water, Rock and Dragon types. A Fire Pokémon mainly fears Water, Ground and Rock moves.

Which types are Electric moves effective against?

Electric moves are super effective against Water and Flying types. They have no effect on Ground types. They are not very effective against Grass, Electric and Dragon types. Electric Pokémon only fear Ground moves.

Fire or Electric: which type has the advantage?

Neither has a direct advantage. Fire moves deal normal damage to Electric types and the reverse is also true. The outcome of such a duel therefore depends mostly on each Pokémon's stats and moves.

What is a dual-type Pokémon?

A Pokémon can have two types at once. Its strengths and weaknesses then combine those of both. In this quiz, one of its types just has to be Fire or Electric for it to go on the right side.

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Vulpix : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Ninetales : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Growlithe : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Arcanine : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Ponyta : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Magmar : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Flareon : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Moltres : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Pikachu : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Raichu : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Magnemite : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Magneton : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Voltorb : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Electrode : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Electabuzz : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Jolteon : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Zapdos : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Cyndaquil : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Slugma : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Magcargo : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Houndour : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Entei : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Torchic : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Numel : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Camerupt : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Torkoal : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Chimchar : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Heatran : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Victini : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Tepig : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Pansear : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Darumaka : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Litwick : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Heatmor : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Volcarona : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Fennekin : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Fletchinder : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Pyroar : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Volcanion : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Chinchou : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Lanturn : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Pichu : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Mareep : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Flaaffy : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Ampharos : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Elekid : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Raikou : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Electrike : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Manectric : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Plusle : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Minun : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Shinx : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Luxray : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Pachirisu : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Rotom : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Blitzle : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Emolga : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Tynamo : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Zekrom : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK ; Dedenne : Official artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK