Pokémon types: weaknesses, strengths, and choosing moves
Compare your move's type against the opposing Pokémon's types. For example, Water is strong against Fire, Fire against Grass, and Grass against Water. Type is one factor: move power, battle stats, and the current situation also affect the outcome.
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How do Pokémon types differ from move types?
A Pokémon can have one or two types, while each move has its own type. Type advantage depends on the chosen move against the defender's types; comparing only the two Pokémon's types is not enough.
In the game's duel battles, a move matching one of the attacker's types receives a 1.5 damage multiplier called STAB. It does not guarantee a win or a type advantage against the defender.
Which strengths are useful to learn first?
Three useful examples: Water moves are strong against Fire; Fire moves against Grass; Grass moves against Water. Electric moves are strong against Water and Flying, but a defender's second type can change the result.
Consider both types when the defender has two. Do not infer damage from a Pokémon's color or a move's appearance: check types and battle details. Special modes such as raids can use different rules.
How do you check types in the Pokédex?
The Pokédex is readable before registration. Search for a Pokémon and check its displayed types, base stats, and moves.
- Open the Pokémon list and search for the Pokémon you want to check.
- Open its page and check whether it has one or two types.
- Compare your team's move types and choose an option for the current battle situation.