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Farigiraf is a new Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. He can be tricky to take on due to his combination of types and abilities, especially when up against the Psychic Gym Leader. This may leave you wondering what Farigiraf is weak to and how to counter it in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
What is Farigiraf weak to in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?
Farigiraf is a Normal/psychic type Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This is a unique type that gets rid of the Normal weakness to Fighting while retaining its backstab for many powerful moves. Here is everything Farigiraf is weak to in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
- Dark – x2 Weak
- Bug – 2x Weak
Related: Farigiraf’s Best Moves in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
How to Counter Farigiraf in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Farigiraf can be tricky to deal with, as it is only weak to Dark and Bug-type attacks. It has great bulk and high Attack and Special Attack, which means it can resist hits and counterattack. Additionally, it can learn a wide variety of coverage moves to counter Pokemon that would normally be strong against it.
We recommend using a Strong Dark of Bug type Pokemon to deal with Farigiraf. Some good candidates would be hydreigon, reyámbitoY lokix. All three are immune to Farigiraf’s psychic attacks and are not susceptible to any strong coverage moves that can take advantage of their weaknesses, except that Hydreigon is 4x weaker than Dazzling Gleam and Lokix is 2x weaker. But both are fast enough to act on Farigiraf, allowing you to take him out first.
For more information on Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, see Best Psychic Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and Best Nature for Girafarig and Farigiraf in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet in MyFullGames.