Defensive Type Matchup Tool
Pick one or two Pokémon types to instantly see weaknesses, resistances, immunities, and neutral matchups against all 18 attacking types.
What this pokemon type resistance calculator does
This calculator shows how much damage your selected defensive typing takes from every attacking type in Pokémon. It combines multipliers for dual-type Pokémon automatically, so you can quickly see if your build is weak to common threats like Ground, Rock, Fairy, or Ice.
Use it when building teams, planning raid counters, or checking if a new evolution or form creates dangerous coverage holes.
How damage multipliers are calculated
Every attacking type has a multiplier against each defending type:
- 2× means super effective (you take extra damage).
- 0.5× means resisted (you take reduced damage).
- 0× means immunity (you take no damage).
- 1× means neutral damage.
For dual-types, the game multiplies both defensive interactions. Example: if an attack is 2× against one type and 0.5× against the other, the final result is 1× (neutral).
Quick examples
Example 1: Water/Ground
Water/Ground is famously strong defensively, but Grass becomes 4× super effective. This is a classic matchup you always need to cover with team support.
Example 2: Steel/Fairy
Steel/Fairy usually provides many resistances and a Dragon immunity, making it excellent as a pivot. The main checks are often Fire and Ground pressure.
Example 3: Ghost/Normal
This unusual pairing creates multiple immunities and can disrupt common offensive plans. The calculator helps you spot these edge-case combinations quickly.
How to use this in team building
- Start with your core defensive Pokémon and check all 18 matchups.
- Count how many shared weaknesses your team has.
- Add teammates that resist or are immune to your biggest threats.
- Balance offense and defense: resistances are great, but you still need pressure.
Common mistakes this tool helps prevent
- Ignoring 4× weaknesses until a battle is already lost.
- Overvaluing “many resistances” while missing one key exploitable type.
- Forgetting immunity interactions (such as Ground vs Flying).
- Assuming a type pair is safe without checking all attacking types.
Final thoughts
A reliable pokemon type resistance calculator is one of the fastest ways to improve consistency in battles. Whether you play casual story teams, competitive singles, doubles, or raid-focused content, understanding defensive type matchups helps you make smarter choices before the match even starts.