Select attacking and defending types to see effectiveness
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Effectiveness
When it comes to winning battles in Pokémon, knowing your type matchups is the key. Every Pokémon belongs to one or two types, and each move also has its own type. The Pokémon Type Calculator helps trainers quickly figure out whether their move will be super effective, not very effective, or have no effect at all against an opponent.
This tool is especially helpful in competitive play, where the smallest advantage can change the outcome of the match. By using a type calculator, you can plan your battle strategy more effectively and always be one step ahead of your rival.
Formula for Pokémon Damage Multiplier
The effectiveness of a move is determined by multipliers based on the defender’s type(s).
Formula:
Total Multiplier=Type 1 Effectiveness×Type 2 Effectiveness\text{Total Multiplier} = \text{Type 1 Effectiveness} \times \text{Type 2 Effectiveness}Total Multiplier=Type 1 Effectiveness×Type 2 Effectiveness
- If the Pokémon has one type, only that type’s multiplier is considered.
- If the Pokémon has two types, the multipliers are multiplied together.
Example:
- Charizard (Fire/Flying) vs. Water-type move
Fire weak to Water → 2×
Flying neutral to Water → 1×
- Total = 2× damage
- Total = 2× damage
Pokémon Type Effectiveness Table
Here’s a simplified chart showing how different types interact:
| Attack Type | Super Effective (2×) | Not Very Effective (0.5×) | No Effect (0×) |
| Fire | Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel | Fire, Water, Rock, Dragon | — |
| Water | Fire, Ground, Rock | Water, Grass, Dragon | — |
| Grass | Water, Ground, Rock | Fire, Grass, Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, Steel | — |
| Electric | Water, Flying | Electric, Grass, Dragon | Ground |
| Ground | Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, Steel | Grass, Ice, Bug | Flying |
| Psychic | Fighting, Poison | Psychic, Steel | Dark |
| Dark | Psychic, Ghost | Fighting, Dark, Fairy | — |
| Fairy | Fighting, Dragon, Dark | Fire, Poison, Steel | — |
(This is only a partial table. Full charts cover all 18 types.)
Why Use a Pokémon Type Calculator?
✔️ Helps you decide the best move in battle
✔️ Saves time compared to checking type charts manually
✔️ Essential for planning competitive teams
✔️ Works for both single and dual-type Pokémon
If you want to explore a detailed and official type matchup reference, you can check the Pokémon Database Type Chart which lists all 18 types and their interactions in full detail.
✅ With this Pokémon Type Calculator, you’ll always know when to strike with the most effective move and build a winning strategy in every battle.