Pokemon Type Guide
Master all 9 types and their strengths, weaknesses, and strategies
Fire
Aggressive attackers with high damage output
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Playstyle: Aggressive beatdown focused on dealing maximum damage quickly
Water
Versatile type with control and sustain options
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Playstyle: Balanced approach with strong defensive capabilities and sustained damage
Electric
Fast attackers with sniping abilities
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Playstyle: Fast-paced aggressive strategy with ability to target benched Pokemon
Grass
Healing and status-focused type
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Playstyle: Control-oriented with healing and status effects to outlast opponents
Psychic
Powerful special attackers with disruption
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Playstyle: High-damage control decks that manipulate resources and disrupt opponents
Fighting
Raw power focused on single-target damage
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Playstyle: Straightforward aggressive approach with high-HP attackers
Dark
Disruptive type with control elements
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Playstyle: Control and disruption focused on limiting opponent options
Metal
Defensive type with damage reduction
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Playstyle: Tank-focused strategy utilizing high HP and damage reduction
Dragon
Powerful but costly attackers
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Playstyle: High-risk high-reward with powerful attacks requiring multiple energy types
Type Effectiveness Chart
Understanding type matchups is crucial for deck building and gameplay strategy. Super effective attacks deal 2x damage, while not very effective attacks deal 0.5x damage.
| Attacker Type | Super Effective Against | Not Very Effective Against |
|---|---|---|
| Fire | Grass, Metal | Water, Dragon |
| Water | Fire | Grass, Dragon |
| Electric | Water | Grass, Electric, Dragon |
| Grass | Water | Fire, Grass, Dragon |
| Psychic | Fighting | Psychic, Dark |
| Fighting | Dark, Metal | Psychic |
| Dark | Psychic | Fighting, Dark |
| Metal | Grass | Fire, Metal |
| Dragon | Dragon | None |
Super Effective (2x Damage)
When your attack type is strong against the defending Pokemon's type, you deal double damage. Critical for OHKO strategies.
Not Very Effective (0.5x Damage)
When your attack type is weak against the defending Pokemon's type, you deal half damage. Avoid these matchups when possible.
November 2025 Meta Type Distribution
Tier 1 (Dominant)
- Psychic35%
- Fire30%
Mewtwo and Charizard decks dominate competitive play
Tier 2 (Competitive)
- Water15%
- Electric10%
Strong alternatives with Palkia and Pikachu EX
Tier 3 (Niche)
- Fighting4%
- Grass3%
- Others3%
Viable in specific matchups and casual play
Type-Based Strategy Guide
Building Around Type Advantage
Offensive Typing
- •Choose types that hit the current meta for weakness
- •Water is strong against Fire (Charizard) meta decks
- •Dark counters Psychic (Mewtwo) decks effectively
- •Include tech cards for unfavorable matchups
Defensive Typing
- •Resistance reduces incoming damage by 20-30
- •Metal types excel at tanking with natural resistances
- •Consider type coverage in your bench Pokemon
- •Avoid stacking multiple Pokemon with the same weakness
Mono-Type vs Multi-Type Decks
Mono-Type Advantages
- +Consistent energy management
- +Type-specific support cards
- +Easier to pilot and optimize
- -Vulnerable to type counters
Multi-Type Advantages
- +Better type coverage
- +Flexible matchup game
- +Harder to counter completely
- -Inconsistent energy draws
Best Type Synergies
Fire + Electric
Covers each other's weaknesses. Fire handles Grass, Electric handles Water.
Water + Grass
Water handles Fire threats, Grass provides healing and control.
Psychic + Fighting
Psychic dominates Fighting-types, Fighting handles Dark-types.
Metal + Dragon
Metal provides defense, Dragon offers high damage ceiling.