Pokémon Type Calculator
In Pokémon games, the type matchup between attack and defender determines how much damage a move deals. Choose an attack type and a (dual) defending type to see the damage multiplier.
Result
2×
Effectiveness
- Verdict
- Super effective (2×)
Formula
Total multiplier = multiplier vs type 1 × multiplier vs type 2
Each type has weaknesses (×2 damage), resistances (×0.5 damage) and sometimes immunities (×0 damage) against other types. For a Pokémon with two types, you multiply the two individual multipliers together. An attack that scores ×2 against both types therefore deals ×4 damage.
Worked examples
Water attack vs a Fire/Ground type
→ Water×2 vs Fire, Water×2 vs Ground → 4× damage.
Common mistakes
- Forgetting that a dual type multiplies the factors rather than adding them.
When to use it
- Deciding before a battle which attack deals the most damage.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the Fairy type included?
The Fairy type was added in Generation 6 and has been part of the standard type chart ever since.
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