Pokemon Type Resistance Calculator
Pick an attacking type and your defender's type combination. You'll get both a direct damage multiplier and a full defensive matchup profile against all 18 types.
How to use this pokemon resistance calculator
If you're building a team, planning a raid lineup, or trying to patch weaknesses in ranked battles, this tool gives you immediate clarity on type matchups. Instead of memorizing every interaction, you can calculate exactly how much damage an attack type does against a single-type or dual-type defender.
- Select the attacking type you want to test (for example, Ice or Ground).
- Choose your Pokémon's primary type.
- Add a secondary type if applicable (or leave as None).
- Click Calculate Resistance to see both one matchup and the full defensive profile.
What the multiplier means
The calculator returns standard Pokémon damage multipliers:
- 0× = immunity (attack has no effect)
- 0.25× = very strong resistance
- 0.5× = resistance
- 1× = neutral damage
- 2× = weakness (super effective)
- 4× = double weakness (very dangerous)
Single-type defenders
For one type, the multiplier is simply looked up from the type chart. Example: Electric into Water is 2×, while Electric into Ground is 0×.
Dual-type defenders
For two types, multipliers are multiplied together. Example: Ice against Dragon/Flying is 2× × 2× = 4×. This is why some Pokémon have massive weaknesses, while others stack resistances and become excellent defensive pivots.
Why resistance planning matters in team building
Great teams are not only about offensive coverage. Defensive synergy is what lets you switch safely, scout moves, and maintain momentum. A good resistance core does three things well:
- Absorbs common attacks: You need safe swaps into popular threats like Ground, Fairy, Fire, or Fighting moves.
- Covers each teammate: If one Pokémon has a 4× weakness, another should resist or be immune to that type.
- Creates pivot opportunities: Immunities and strong resistances force awkward predictions from opponents.
Practical example
Example: Dragon/Flying defender
A Dragon/Flying combination resists Fire, Water, Fighting, and Bug, and is immune to Ground. But it has a major 4× weakness to Ice. That single vulnerability can define matchups, so team support is essential.
Example: Water/Ground defender
Water/Ground has an Electric immunity and useful resistances to Fire, Poison, Rock, and Steel, but carries a severe 4× weakness to Grass. This is a classic case where one coverage move can swing a game.
Common mistakes this tool helps prevent
- Forgetting that dual typing can cancel out a weakness into neutral damage.
- Missing immunities (like Normal/Fighting into Ghost).
- Overvaluing offense while ignoring whether your team can switch defensively.
- Bringing overlapping weaknesses into the same battle format.
FAQ
Does this calculator include abilities like Levitate or Thick Fat?
No. This pokemon resistance calculator focuses on type chart interactions only. Abilities, held items, terrain, weather, and temporary effects are intentionally excluded.
Is this chart accurate for modern games?
Yes. The interactions shown follow the modern 18-type chart used from Gen 6 onward, including Fairy type matchups.
Can I use this for raid prep and competitive play?
Absolutely. It's useful for both casual planning and advanced formats where switch-ins and defensive cores decide outcomes.