4 Pokemon Types That Make No Sense

Within the Pokemon games you find hundreds of different Pokemon types in different combinations. We say in the Pokemon games because, although there are Pokemon types in the shows and movies, it hardly does the protagonist any good to know the types.

Anyhow, as we were saying, these different types determine the moves learned and effectiveness of the moves used. However, there are some Pokemon that are just typed in weird ways based off their looks, move set, or Pokédex entry. So, this article was made to give you 4 of the Pokemon that were typed in ways that just make no sense.

Golduck

This Pokemon is from the first generation, it’s obvious typing is water. However, it’s second type is non-existent. Though many believe that Golduck is a psychic type, it isn’t. This makes no sense since its pre-evolution is literally named Psyduck… psychic duck. With the ability to know several psychic moves, this Pokemon sits strongly at number 4 on our list.

Gyrados

This ferocious leviathan is not something you would want to run into while swimming. Towering size, sharp fangs in a mouth that opens wide to consume you. This is reason enough to swim in public pools only… Nevermind, there is never a reason to swim in a public pool. Back on point, with its dragon rage it has become one of the most well-known Pokemon from Gen 1. It has also become one of the most confusing types when people realize it isn’t dragon typed. It is water/flying. The only flying move that it learns is Bounce. It can’t even fly.  There is literally no indication as to why this water dweller is flying and not dragon, maybe game freak just wanted to troll.

Gligar

This Pokemon has been a favorite to many people since its release. It is cute, cuddly, poisonous and has wings. Naturally its type is flying due to its name and wings, but though it is poisonous, it isn’t poison type. It is ground. Which makes no sense, since it learns more poison moves than ground moves.

Lugia

You knew it was going to be brought up, everyone talks about it. Psychic/Flying, really? It lives in the sea, its Pokédex entry calls it the guardian of the sea, yet it is psychic. A more appropriate typing is water/flying, but we suppose that isn’t what the creators had in mind. If the Pokédex entry hinted towards psychic abilities at all, then it wouldn’t be so weird.

There you have it, the 4 Pokemon with types that make no sense whatsoever. Let us know what you think, and are there any Pokemon types that you find confusing or feel like they should be different? Thank you for reading!