Pokemons N Type Calculator

Understanding N-type effectiveness is crucial for Pokémon trainers to strategize battles effectively. This calculator helps you determine how effective a move is against a Pokémon's N-type combination, considering type advantages and disadvantages.

What is N-type effectiveness?

In Pokémon, a Pokémon can have up to two types. When a move is used against a Pokémon, its effectiveness is determined by how the move's type interacts with both of the target's types. This is called N-type effectiveness, where N is the number of types the target Pokémon has (1 or 2).

The effectiveness is calculated by multiplying the type matchups for each of the target's types. For example, if a Fire-type move is used against a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon:

Fire vs Grass: 2x (super effective)
Fire vs Poison: 0.5x (not very effective)
Total effectiveness: 2x × 0.5x = 1x (neutral)

This means the move is neither super effective nor resisted against the target.

How to use the calculator

Using the calculator is straightforward:

Select the move type from the dropdown menu.
Enter the target Pokémon's first type.
Enter the target Pokémon's second type (if applicable).
Click "Calculate" to see the effectiveness.

The calculator will display the effectiveness multiplier and a chart showing the type matchups.

Formula used

The effectiveness (E) is calculated as:

E = (Type1 × Type2)

Where:

Type1 is the effectiveness of the move type against the first target type
Type2 is the effectiveness of the move type against the second target type (1 if no second type)

For example, a Water-type move against a Fire/Flying-type Pokémon:

Water vs Fire: 2x
Water vs Flying: 1x
Total effectiveness: 2x × 1x = 2x (super effective)

Worked examples

Example 1: Single-type target

Move type: Electric

Target type: Water

Effectiveness: Electric vs Water = 1x (neutral)

This means an Electric-type move is neither super effective nor resisted against a Water-type Pokémon.

Example 2: Dual-type target

Move type: Grass

Target types: Fire, Grass

Effectiveness: Grass vs Fire = 0.5x, Grass vs Grass = 0.5x

Total effectiveness: 0.5x × 0.5x = 0.25x (not very effective)

This means a Grass-type move is very ineffective against a Fire/Grass-type Pokémon.

FAQ

What does 4x effectiveness mean?

4x effectiveness means the move is super effective against both types of the target Pokémon, dealing four times the normal damage.

What if a move is neutral against both types?

If a move is neutral against both types, the total effectiveness is 1x, meaning the move deals normal damage.

How do I know if a move is super effective?

A move is super effective if the total effectiveness is 2x or higher. For example, a Fire-type move against a Grass-type Pokémon is 2x effective.

Can a move be both super effective and resisted?

Yes, if the move is super effective against one type and resisted against the other, the total effectiveness will be between 0.5x and 2x, depending on the specific matchups.