Pokemon Legends: Arceus - The 5 Best Fighting-Type Pokemon (& Where to Find Them)

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Fighting-type Pokemon may not be the most desirable, but they definitely have their uses in battle. They'll typically be the first port of call for anybody who's looking to counter Normal, Steel, or Dark-type Pokemon due to their immense strength and impressive bulk. Unsurprisingly, perhaps, this remains the case in Pokemon Legends: Arceus.

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Unfortunately, however, most of the franchise's 900 or so Pokemon can't actually be found in the Hisui region, meaning that some players may be unable to rely on their favorites this time around. As a result of these omissions, the best Fighting-types in Pokemon Legends: Arceus are a little different than they are in other games, though they can still get the job done when push inevitably comes to shove.

Due to it being a Psychic / Fighting-type, Gallade has no weakness to Psychic-type attacks, which is one of the biggest drawbacks of a pure Fighting-type Pokemon. This interesting type combination also makes it resistant to other Fighting-type Pokemon, making it the ultimate counter for some of its powerful peers. Its high Attack stat favors its wide repertoire of Physical Fighting-type moves, while its 115 Physical Defense stat can also come in handy. Gallade is best with a Lonely or Naughty nature.

Players can find Gallade inside the Snowpoint Temple in the Alabaster Icelands. Alternatively, they can evolve a Male Kirlia using a Dawn stone, which can be found inside space-time distortions or traded for Merit Points at the item exchange counter in Jubilife Village. Players can catch Kirlia and its unevolved form Ralts in the Shrouded Ruins area of the Crimson Mirelands as well as in the Heart's Crag and