Pokémon type effectiveness
The damage multiplier of a move against a single or dual-type Pokémon.
How it works
Type chart from generation 6 onwards: × 2 super effective, × 0.5 not very effective, × 0 no effect. Both types' multipliers are multiplied. STAB = × 1.5.
Results are for guidance only and do not replace professional advice.
Worked example
With the default values:
- Move typeFire
- Defender type 1Grass
- Defender type 2None
- Attacker shares the move's type (STAB)?No
you get:
- Multiplier× 2 · Super effective
- Without STAB× 2
- Defender is weak toFire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug
Frequently asked questions
How does the “Pokémon type effectiveness” tool work?
Type chart from generation 6 onwards: × 2 super effective, × 0.5 not very effective, × 0 no effect. Both types' multipliers are multiplied. STAB = × 1.5.
What do I need to enter?
Just fill in: move type, defender type 1, defender type 2, attacker shares the move's type. The result updates as you type.
Can you give an example?
Move type: Fire; Defender type 1: Grass; Defender type 2: None; Attacker shares the move's type (STAB)?: No → Multiplier: × 2 · Super effective; Without STAB: × 2.
Is this calculator free, and is my data private?
Yes. HOD Calc is completely free with no sign-up. The calculation runs in your browser: nothing you type is sent or stored.