Looking to win more battles in competitive Pokemon play? Our advanced Pokémon Damage Calculator is a must-have tool for trainers who want to plan moves with precision. Whether you’re checking OHKO chances, adjusting EVs, or calculating counter damage, this guide and tool will help you make smarter decisions in every match.

Why Use a Pokemon Damage Calculator?

Real-time damage calculator eliminate guesswork in competitive play. They compute exact damage values based on:

• Pokemon level
• Move base power
• Attack and Defense stats
• In-game modifiers (STAB, critical hits, weather, etc.)

You can use these calculators to:

• Plan effective sweeps
• Survive key hits
• Outspeed threats
• Optimize EV spreads

For optimal strategy, pair our advanced damage simulator with other essential tools like a type match-up tool, a Team synergy planning tool, and even a Raid location finder if you’re analyzing GO-based battles. A type chart helps you understand weaknesses and resistances, the team builder ensures synergy and balanced coverage, and a GO map can provide regional or raid-specific insights—together, they create a powerful toolkit for both competitive and casual players.

We also offer specialized tools like the Attack stat checker, Knockout probability tool, and Coverage optimization calculator for advanced strategy.

Damage Calculation Formula (Gen 6+)

Damage = ((((2 × Level ÷ 5 + 2) × Power × [Atk/Def]) ÷ 50) + 2) × Modifiers

Modifiers Breakdown

• STAB: ×1.5 if the move matches the user’s type
• Type effectiveness: ×2 (super effective), ×4 (double super effective), ×0.5 (not very effective), ×0.25 (double resisted), ×0 (immune)
• Critical hit: ×1.5 and ignores defensive boosts
• Weather effects:
  • Sunny Day: Fire moves ×1.5, Water moves ×0.5
  • Sandstorm: Boosts Rock-type Sp. Def by 1.5x

Key Inputs Explained

Use our full Pokemon Move Damage Calculator to explore how these values impact every attack.

Best Pokemon Damage Calculators Compared

Explore our full list of generation-specific tools:

• Ninth generation battle calculator
• Classic Gen 3 move calc
• Red version damage analyzer
• Hoenn league damage calc
• Platinum ROM damage simulator
• Radical Red strategy calc
• Nuzlocke-friendly calculator
• Insurgence strategy calculator

Step-by-Step Guide (Pokemon Showdown Example)

1. Select Pokemon from dropdown or enter manually.
2. Input EVs/IVs:
   • Max Atk: 252 EV, 31 IV
   • Bulk: 252 HP EV, 200 Def EV
3. Add modifiers:
   • Weather (Rain, Sun, Sandstorm)
   • Items (e.g., Choice Band ×1.5 Atk)
4. Check the damage range:
   • 73–87% = 2HKO guaranteed after Stealth Rock.

Advanced Battle Tips

• OHKO Check: Damage ≥ 100% guarantees a knockout.
  • Example: +6 Atk Garchomp vs. 0 Def Clefable = OHKO
• Survival Breakpoints:
  • 252 SpA Shadow Ball vs. 4 HP Gengar = 87–103% (add 8 EVs to survive)
• Speed Tier Planning:
  • Outspeed threats using the In-depth battle outcome estimator to simulate scenarios.

Also try specialized tools for physical-weight-based moves:

• Heavy Slam calculation tool
• Heat Crash simulator
• Mass-based attack simulator

FAQ

How accurate are Main damage calculation tool?

They are 100% accurate when inputs are correct and reflect in-game mechanics, including abilities like Huge Power and terrain effects.

What’s the best calculator for multi-hit moves like Beat Up?

Use our Beat Up strike-by-strike calculator to handle each party member’s attack calculation.

Do calculators work with Dynamax or Terastallization?

Yes, especially on platforms like Showdown, which factor in double HP and Max Move power boosts.

Start Calculating Now

Calculate Pokemon damage output now and take full control of your battle outcomes. Whether you play singles, doubles, or VGC, we also recommend using our VGC-optimized calculator for accurate tournament-ready setups.