Pokemon Sword & Shield: 15 Best Fighting-type Pokemon For Online Ranked Battles

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Fighting-types are some of the most beloved species of the Pokemon series. There have been countless memorable Fighting-type masters over the years, from Bruno in Pokemon Red & Blue to Bea in Pokemon Sword & Shield, and many of their greatest partners are all-stars in the online matches of Galar's Battle Stadium.

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Many of these Pokemon are the most talented physical fighters in the game, so it can be hard for most aspiring trainers to know which are powerful and which aren’t worth using. Whether you wish to use them yourself or need to counter them, it’s important to be aware of which Fighting-type Pokemon you need to be aware of.

Updated January 22, 2022 by Quinton O'Connor: When it comes to Pokemon's competitive meta, a change in seasons means a change in rankings. A list of best Fighting-types can't possibly fulfill its aim if it isn't periodically updated to reflect breakthrough strategies and general player sentiment.

The Tyrogue line is likely one of the most underrated Pokemon families in all of Pokemon Sword & Shield. While Hitmonchan lags as an attacker due to its poor Speed and Defense stats, Hitmonlee manages to be an outstanding physical attacker with plenty of Super Effective attacks, mostly thanks to the inclusion of Blaze Kick as a TR.

Even more unique to Hitmonlee is its possible Unburden ability, which doubles its Speed if its item is consumed. This can be used to great effect in Dynamax where Super Effective attacks rarely defeat Pokemon in one hit, as berries and the popular Weakness Policy can reliably be consumed to give an additional boost to activate your ability. Once Unburden triggers, Hitmonlee will outrun nearly any Pokemon in the game besides