Pokemon Type Chart: All Strengths, Weaknesses, and Effectiveness (June 2026)
Every Pokemon battle comes down to one critical factor: type effectiveness. I have spent countless hours memorizing type matchups, and the Pokemon type chart remains the single most important tool for any trainer looking to win consistently. Whether you are challenging gym leaders, competing in ranked battles, or taking on raid bosses in Pokemon GO, understanding which moves deal double damage can completely change the outcome of any fight.
The complete Pokemon type chart covers all 18 types and their interactions with each other. This guide breaks down every offensive strength, explains how dual-type Pokemon affect damage calculations, and provides specific examples so you can apply this knowledge immediately. If you are just starting your journey, check out our best Pokemon starters tier list to choose a partner with strong type coverage.
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How to Read the Pokemon Type Chart?
Before diving into the full chart, understanding the effectiveness system will save you time in battle. The type chart uses damage multipliers to determine how much damage a move deals based on the relationship between the attacking move type and the defending Pokemon type.
Effectiveness Legend:
- 2x (Super Effective): The move deals double damage
- 1x (Neutral): Standard damage with no modifier
- 0.5x (Not Very Effective): The move deals half damage
- 0x (No Effect): The defending type is immune
When a Pokemon has two types, these multipliers stack. A Fire-type move against a Grass/Bug Pokemon deals 4x damage because both types are weak to Fire. This stacking mechanic makes dual-type matchups particularly important for competitive play.
Pokemon Type Chart: Complete Type Effectiveness Grid
This comprehensive Pokemon type chart shows how every type performs offensively against all 18 types. Read the chart by finding the attacking type on the left column, then moving across to see effectiveness against each defending type.
| Attack | Normal | Fire | Water | Electric | Grass | Ice | Fighting | Poison | Ground | Flying | Psychic | Bug | Rock | Ghost | Dragon | Dark | Steel | Fairy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Fire | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Water | 1 | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Electric | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Grass | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Ice | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Fighting | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.5 |
| Poison | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Ground | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Flying | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Psychic | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Bug | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 2 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Rock | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Ghost | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 |
| Dragon | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Dark | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Steel | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 |
| Fairy | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.5 | 1 |
Use this chart as your primary reference during battles. With practice, you will start memorizing the most common matchups naturally.
All Type Strengths: What Each Type Is Super Effective Against
This section breaks down every type’s offensive strengths with specific Pokemon examples. Knowing exactly what each type beats helps you build better teams and make smarter switch decisions in battle.
Normal Type Strengths
Normal-type moves are not super effective against any type. They deal neutral damage to most Pokemon but cannot hit Ghost-types at all. Normal Pokemon like Snorlax and Slaking rely on coverage moves from other types to deal super effective damage.
Fire Type Strengths
Fire-type moves are super effective against Grass, Ice, Bug, and Steel. Pokemon like Charizard and Arcanine excel at breaking through Ferrothorn (Grass/Steel) and Scizor (Bug/Steel) with their Fire STAB moves. Fire also resists Fairy moves, making it valuable against common Fairy-type attackers.
Water Type Strengths
Water-type moves deal super effective damage to Fire, Ground, and Rock. Gyarados and Greninja can easily handle Fire-types like Charizard and Ground-types like Landorus. Water has excellent neutral coverage and pairs well with Ice moves to hit Grass and Dragon types for super effective damage.
Electric Type Strengths
Electric-type moves are super effective against Water and Flying. Pikachu and Zapdos counter common Water/Flying Pokemon like Gyarados perfectly with 4x effective Thunderbolt. Electric-types cannot hit Ground Pokemon, so always pair them with coverage moves like Hidden Power Ice or Grass Knot.
Grass Type Strengths
Grass-type moves beat Water, Ground, and Rock. Venusaur and Ferrothorn handle Water/Ground Pokemon like Swampert with ease. Grass has the most resistances of any type but also many weaknesses, so positioning matters greatly when using Grass attackers.
Ice Type Strengths
Ice-type moves are super effective against Grass, Ground, Flying, and Dragon. Mamoswine and Weavile can devastate Dragon/Flying Pokemon like Rayquaza and Garchomp with 4x effective Ice moves. Ice is defensively weak but offensively excellent for taking down some of the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Fighting Type Strengths
Fighting-type moves hit Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel for super effective damage. Lucario and Conkeldurr break through Normal-types like Snorlax and Steel-types like Metagross. Fighting is one of the best offensive types in the game due to its coverage against Steel, the most common defensive type.
Poison Type Strengths
Poison-type moves are super effective against Grass and Fairy. Gengar and Toxapex counter Fairy-types like Clefable and Azumarill effectively. Poison cannot hit Steel-types, making Steel a hard counter to any Poison attacker.
Ground Type Strengths
Ground-type moves beat Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, and Steel. Garchomp and Landorus-Therian handle Electric-types like Zapdos and Steel-types like Heatran. Ground is the only type super effective against Electric, making Ground Pokemon essential for any team.
Flying Type Strengths
Flying-type moves are super effective against Grass, Fighting, and Bug. Talonflame and Corviknight handle Fighting-types like Hawlucha and Grass-types like Rillaboom. Flying-types are immune to Ground moves, giving them a free switch-in against Earthquake users.
Psychic Type Strengths
Psychic-type moves deal super effective damage to Fighting and Poison. Mewtwo and Alakazam counter Fighting-types like Machamp and Poison-types like Nidoking. Psychic struggles against Dark-types which are completely immune to Psychic moves.
Bug Type Strengths
Bug-type moves are super effective against Grass, Psychic, and Dark. Scizor and Volcarona can handle Psychic-types like Mewtwo and Dark-types like Tyranitar. Bug moves are often overlooked but provide excellent coverage against threatening Psychic and Dark Pokemon.
Rock Type Strengths
Rock-type moves beat Fire, Ice, Flying, and Bug. Tyranitar and Terrakion handle Fire-types like Charizard and Flying-types like Dragonite. Rock has the highest average damage output but many weaknesses, making it a high-risk, high-reward offensive type.
Ghost Type Strengths
Ghost-type moves are super effective against Psychic and Ghost. Dragapult and Gengar hit Psychic-types like Alakazam and opposing Ghost-types for massive damage. Ghost and Normal are immune to each other, creating interesting prediction scenarios in competitive play.
Dragon Type Strengths
Dragon-type moves are only super effective against other Dragon-types. Dragonite and Garchomp use Dragon moves to win mirror matches against opposing Dragons. Dragon moves hit most types neutrally, making them reliable coverage but rarely your first choice for super effective damage.
Dark Type Strengths
Dark-type moves are super effective against Psychic and Ghost. Tyranitar and Hydreigon handle Psychic-types like Mewtwo and Ghost-types like Dragapult. Dark is immune to Psychic moves, making Dark Pokemon excellent switch-ins against Psychic attackers.
Steel Type Strengths
Steel-type moves are super effective against Ice, Rock, and Fairy. Metagross and Scizor counter Fairy-types like Clefable and Hatterene. Steel is the best defensive type in the game with 10 resistances and immunity to Poison.
Fairy Type Strengths
Fairy-type moves beat Fighting, Dragon, and Dark. Clefable and Tapu Koko handle Dragon-types like Garchomp and Dark-types like Hydreigon. Fairy was introduced specifically to balance the Dragon type and has become one of the most valuable offensive and defensive types. For more strategic team building insights, see our Pokemon Masters EX tier list.
Battle Mechanics: STAB and Dual-Type Damage
Understanding how damage multipliers stack will give you a significant advantage in any Pokemon battle. Two key mechanics determine final damage output: STAB and dual-type interactions.
Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB)
STAB increases the power of moves that match the Pokemon type by 50%. A Water-type Pokemon using Surf (a Water move) deals 1.5x more damage than a non-Water Pokemon using the same move. For example, Gyarados using Waterfall deals significantly more damage than Dragonite using Waterfall, even though both Pokemon have the same Attack stat.
This bonus stacks with type effectiveness. A STAB super effective move deals 3x damage (1.5 x 2) instead of 2x. A STAB move against a dual-type weakness deals 6x damage (1.5 x 2 x 2), making type matchups extremely important for maximizing damage output.
Dual-Type Interactions
Dual-type Pokemon multiply the effectiveness of incoming moves by both type interactions. Charizard (Fire/Flying) takes 4x damage from Rock moves because both Fire and Flying are weak to Rock. Conversely, Swampert (Water/Ground) takes 0.25x damage from Electric because Water resists Electric (0.5x) and Ground is immune (0x), though Ground immunity takes priority.
These interactions create extreme damage scenarios. A Fire move against Paras (Bug/Grass) deals 4x damage. An Ice move against Garchomp (Dragon/Ground) deals 4x damage. Always consider both types when calculating damage in battle.
For practical application of these mechanics in raids, check our Pokemon GO Mewtwo raid guide which uses type effectiveness to counter one of the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Generation Differences in the Type Chart
The Pokemon type chart has evolved over the years. Understanding these changes helps when playing older games or discussing competitive history.
Generation 1 (Red/Blue/Yellow): The original type chart had several differences. Bug was weak to Poison and Fire, Ice resisted Ice, and Ghost had no effect on Psychic (a programming error). Dragon moves were only super effective against Dragon.
Generation 2 (Gold/Silver/Crystal): Dark and Steel types were added to balance Psychic’s dominance. Dark is immune to Psychic, and Steel resists almost everything. Bug and Poison were adjusted to their current effectiveness.
Generation 6 (X/Y): Fairy type was added to counter Dragon’s overwhelming power. Fairy is immune to Dragon moves and super effective against Dragon, Fighting, and Dark. Steel lost its resistance to Ghost and Dark.
The current type chart has remained stable since Generation 6 and applies to all modern games including Scarlet/Violet, Pokemon GO, and Pokemon Masters EX.
What are all the Pokemon type weaknesses?
Each type has specific weaknesses. Fire is weak to Water, Ground, and Rock. Water is weak to Electric and Grass. Electric is weak only to Ground. Grass is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. For a complete list, refer to the type chart above where 2x indicates a weakness for the defending type.
What is the best type in Pokemon?
There is no single best type, but Steel is widely considered the best defensive type with 10 resistances and immunity to Poison. Fairy is excellent offensively and defensively, countering the powerful Dragon and Fighting types. Water has great neutral coverage and only two weaknesses.
How do dual types work in Pokemon?
Dual-type Pokemon have two types simultaneously, and damage multipliers from both types stack multiplicatively. A move that is super effective against both types deals 4x damage. A move resisted by both types deals 0.25x damage. If one type is immune, the Pokemon takes no damage regardless of the other type.
What types are immune to what in Pokemon?
Normal and Fighting are immune to Ghost. Ghost is immune to Normal and Fighting. Ground is immune to Electric. Flying is immune to Ground. Steel is immune to Poison. Dark is immune to Psychic. Fairy is immune to Dragon. These immunities can give you free switch opportunities in battle.
What is STAB in Pokemon?
STAB stands for Same Type Attack Bonus. When a Pokemon uses a move that matches one of its types, the move deals 1.5x damage. For example, a Fire-type using Flamethrower deals 50% more damage than a Normal-type using the same move. This bonus stacks with type effectiveness multipliers.
Conclusion
Mastering the Pokemon type chart transforms average trainers into competitive battlers. The 18-type system creates 324 unique interactions, but memorizing the most common super effective matchups will cover 90% of battle scenarios. Keep this Pokemon type chart saved for quick reference during gym battles, ranked matches, and raid encounters.
Remember that STAB and dual-type interactions can multiply damage up to 6x when everything aligns perfectly. Practice predicting type matchups during battles, and you will start making faster decisions without checking the chart. The type chart remains constant across all modern Pokemon games, so this knowledge transfers everywhere from mainline titles to Pokemon GO.
