Type Match-Up Chart

Learn how dual-type Pokémon affect battle in Pokémon Black and White. Understand damage multipliers for super-effective, neutral, and not-effective moves.

Alright, let's talk about how types work when a Pokémon has two of them, like our buddy Emboar (Fire/Fighting). It sounds complicated, but it's actually pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it.

When you're figuring out the damage a move does against a dual-type Pokémon, you just need to look at how the move's type interacts with EACH of the opponent's types separately. Then, you multiply those damage multipliers together to get the final result.

For example, let's use Emboar again. If you use a Water-type move:

• Water is super-effective against Fire (x2 damage).
• Water is neutral against Fighting (x1 damage).
• So, the total damage multiplier is x2 * x1 = x2. Water moves will do double damage to Emboar.

Now, let's say you use a Bug-type move against Emboar:

• Bug is not very effective against Fire (x0.5 damage).
• Bug is also not very effective against Fighting (x0.5 damage).
• The total damage multiplier is x0.5 * x0.5 = x0.25. Bug moves will do a tiny quarter of the normal damage!

So, just remember to check both types and multiply the effects. It's a key part of mastering battles in Pokémon Black and White!