Pokémon Types

Introduction

Pokémon types are properties applied to Pokémon species and their moves, which affect the power of moves in battles. As of Generation IX, there are 18 distinct types.

Most of these types were introduced during Generation I (RBY), but the Dark and Steel types were introduced in Generation II (GSC), while the Fairy type was introduced in Generation VI (XY).

The types are largely based on the concept of classical elements in popular culture.

Types Overview

There are 18 different types in Pokémon, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. The types are as follows:

Normal: Based on real animals and objects without elemental affiliations
Fire: Associated with heat and flames
Water: Linked to aquatic environments
Electric: Connected to electricity and lightning
Grass: Reflective of plant life and nature
Ice: Associated with cold and snow
Fighting: Emphasizes physical prowess and martial arts
Poison: Linked to toxins and venom
Ground: Connected to earth and soil
Flying: associated with flight and the sky
Psychic: Emphasizes mental powers/prowess and telekinesis
Bug: Reflective of bug and insect life
Rock: Associated with stones, minerals, and the like
Ghost: Linked to spectral entities and the supernatural
Dragon: Reflects mythical dragon creatures
Dark: Associated with stealth and underhanded tactics
Steel: Associated with metals, durability and strength
Fairy: Creatures with mystical and magical themes