Pokémon type chart: Weaknesses and effectiveness for every type

While the Pokémon franchise has evolved significantly since the release of Red and Blue, the franchise will never lose its most important mechanic: type advantages. This rock-paper-scissors style of combat is responsible for much of the series’ depth and strategy, especially in competitive play.

Each Pokémon has its own type—or two—that affects the amount of damage it will deal or take when facing an opposing Pokémon. You’re put to the test when a new Pokémon game releases, but a quick refresher of each type’s weakness and effectiveness will send you back into the fight with the knowledge you need to win.

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