20 How To Read A Pokemon Type Chart

To get a dual type pokémon s matchup against a specific move type go across the table s columns to each of the types see what the effectiveness of the move is against both and multiply the effectiveness.

How to read a pokemon type chart. People who are brand new to pokemon should read all the info i posted on here but if you just want to learn how to understand the chart then skip down to the 1111111111111111111 that i typed and read below that although if you are still stuck then you should read everything i posted as that will help you out alot more than just skipping ahead as i posted a link on an actuall pokemon x and y. A type chart also known as type matchup chart shows which modifiers are applied to move types when attacking pokémon of each type. Feb 19 2016 post with 0 votes and 43498 views. On the flip side shuckle a rock and bug type will take normal damage from fire type moves since rock.

In the second generation two types were added dark and steel and changes were made to ghost bug poison and ice. The majority of the type chart has remained the same over the years but there have been a few changes. Pokemon types are the core of battles in pokemon go just as in the rest of the series and to succeed you ll need to understand pokemon type strengths weaknesses and effectiveness. Was getting frustrated finding an easy to read type matchup chart so i made my own.

If the defending pokémon is dual typed the modifier is calculated as the product of the modifiers for both of its types. In generation 2 dark and steel types were added while in generation 6 pokémon x and pokémon y the fairy type was added below are the differences compared to the current type chart. The chart below will let you know which attacks to use and which to avoid based on pokémon type. Hopefully this quick reference guide comes in handy for you too.

According to bulbapedia a type chart shows which modifiers are applied to move types when attacking pokémon of each type please note that this only covers single types not pairs. For instance a bug type pokémon s bug attacks are super effective against grass dark and. A flying type move would hit for 4 damage on a bug grass pokémon while a ground. A pokemon type chart that is much easier to read.