Poison-types were more common than any other type of Pokémon in PokémonRed, Blue, and Yellow. While this is no longer true, it's for the best, as the typing has come to value quality over quantity.

But how can players counter one of Pokemon GO's most defensive types, Poison? A collage of various Poison-type Pokemon (Image via The Pokemon Company) A proper balance of offense and defense must ...

Poison-type Pokémons are perhaps the most strategic type in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Due to their damage over time nature, you have to be more clever with how you set up your attacks and ...

These are essential, especially in combat. A Pokemon’s type dictates its strength and weaknesses. Take poison Pokemon for example; they are very powerful against Grass and Fairy, but they are ...

A fan of the Pokemon franchise created an alternate version of Spoink, giving it Poison-type elements. The Pokemon community often creates alternate forms of their favorite pocket creatures ...

Normal/Flying is the most common dual type combination in Pokemon, appearing in 27 different Pokemon, mainly as birds. Grass/Poison is another commonly used combination, with 14 Pokemon having ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Another new Pokemon from Sun and Moon has been revealed, and this time it's a hybrid of Poison and Fire. Salandit is a toxic lizard that can ...

However, a lot of the reasons behind Gengar's usefulness is its Ghost typing and moves, with its Poison type only being an added bonus. Revavroom is an excellent counter to Fairy types in Pokemon ...