Types

Types refer to different elemental properties associated with both Pokémon and their moves.
There are 18 total official types of Pokémon:
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These 18 types apply to both Pokémon and their moves. Prior to Generation III, there used to be a type which was only applied to Glitch Pokémon such as MissingNo. before they were removed, and prior to Generation V, there used to be a type which was only applied to the move Curse, and the type, which was only present in Pokémon Colosseum, Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, and Pokémon GO. As of Generation IX, there is also a type which a Pokémon or move can only obtain by Terastallizing.
Each type has its own strengths and weaknesses, most of which are logical setups. -type Pokémon are weak against -type Pokémon, -type Pokémon are weak against -type Pokémon, -type Pokémon are weak against -type Pokémon, etc. These matchups also apply to the types of moves as well: A -type move such as Ember will be strong against a -type Pokémon such as Bulbasaur. Some types of Pokémon are also immune to a certain type of moves, regardless of its attack power, such as using an offensive -type move on a -type Pokémon.
Pokémon themselves can have up to two types, making them dual-type Pokémon, but moves can only be one type (with the exception of the move Flying Press which is a /-type move). Most if not all dual-type Pokémon's types correspond with one another such as a /-type Pokémon such as Bulbasaur, or a /-type Pokémon such as Onix. However, not all dual-type Pokémon's types relate to each other like this. Some Pokémon may be dual-type between two types that don't normally go together such as / types (such as Lanturn) or / types (such as Ludicolo) or / types (such as Jumpluff), or / (such as Medicham and Mega Mewtwo X).
Some dual-type Pokémon lose one of their types and gain a different type upon Evolution such as Scyther (a / type) which evolves into Kleavor (a / type). Some singular type Pokémon will change completely to a different type or types upon evolution, such as Azurill (a / type) which evolves into Marill (a / type). One Pokémon also completely loses a type upon evolution; Gloom (a / type) evolves into Bellossom (a type). Some Pokémon can also change their type altogether, like Eevee (a type) which can evolve into one of eight different types, or Cubone (a type) which evolves into Marowak (a / type) in Alola.
==Special Type Interactions==
Some types have special interactions with battle effects:
*Starting from Generation VII, -type Pokémon are immune to moves that gain priority from the Ability Prankster.
*Starting in Generation VI, -type Pokémon cannot be Paralyzed.
*Starting in Generation III, -type Pokémon cannot be Burned. (In Generation II, they can be burned by Tri Attack).
*-type Pokémon are not considered grounded, thus not affected by things such as Grassy Terrain and Spikes. If a -type uses the move Roost, it will lose the Flying typing for the rest of the turn.
*Starting in Generation VI, -type Pokémon are immune to effects that prevent escape, and are guaranteed to flee from a wild battle. 
**In Generation I, they are also immune to being paralyzed by Lick but can be hurt by Bide, Counter, Seismic Toss, SonicBoom, and Super Fang.
**In Generations II-III, they are immune to Glare. 
*-type Pokémon are immune to the move Leech Seed, Spore and Powder moves, as well as the Ability Effect Spore (Gen VI).
*-type Pokémon cannot be Paralyzed by Thunder Wave, and don't take damage from the Sandstorm weather condition.
*-type Pokémon cannot be Frozen (except in Generation II via Tri Attack, and starting from Generation III from non Ice-type moves), are immune to the move Sheer Cold (starting from Generation VII), and don't take damage from the Hail weather condition (Generation III-VIII)/get a 1.5x boost from the Snow weather condition (Gen IX).
*-type Pokémon cannot be Poisoned (with the exception of Twineedle in Generation II only, and the Ability Corrosion from Generation VII onwards), and will remove Toxic Spikes from their side if grounded, when switched in. If a Poison type uses the move Toxic, it won't miss.
*-type Pokémon gain a 50% Special Defense increase, and don't take damage from the Sandstorm weather condition.
*-type Pokémon cannot be Poisoned and don't take damage from the Sandstorm weather condition.
==Type Strength Table==
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==Unused Type Combos==
*There are currently 9 unused dual types in Pokémon as of Generation IX:
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==Unique Type Combos==
*There are currently 36 unique typings as of Generation IX. Unique types are types that are exclusive to one Pokémon or its evolutionary line.
**/ (Bibarel)
**/ (Hisuian Zorua & Hisuian Zoroark)
**/ (Heatran)
**/ (Litleo & Pyroar)
**/ (Volcanion)
**/ (Empoleon)
**/ (Rotom)
**/ (Heat Rotom)
**/ (Helioptile & Heliolisk)
**/ (Alolan Raichu)
**/ (Toxel & Toxtricity)
**/ (Morpeko)
**/ (Snover & Abomasnow)
**/ (Swinub, Piloswine & Mamoswine)
**/ (Froslass)
**/ (Alolan Sandshrew & Sandslash)
**/ (Alolan Ninetales)
**/ (Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode))
**/ (Snom & Frosmoth)
**/ (Crabominable)
**/ (Zubat, Golbat & Crobat)
**/ (Shroodle & Grafaiai)
**/ (Baltoy & Claydol)
**/ (Great Tusk)
**/ (Shedinja)
**/ (Cutiefly & Ribombee)
**/ (Lokix)
**/ (Tyranitar)
**/ (Terrakion)
**/ (Tyrunt & Tyrantrum)
**/ (Mega Altaria)
**/ (Pawniard, Bisharp, & Kingambit)
**/ (Impidimp, Morgrem, & Grimmsnarl)
**/ (Varoom & Revavroom)
**/ (Iron Valiant)
**Though not technically a Pokémon, F-00 from Pokéstar Studios is a / type, a type no other Pokémon has.
===Former Unique Type Combos===
*Here is a list of the mono type and dual types that formerly being unique type or unique type combos prior to the introduction of certain Pokémon.
**/ (Girafarig) → Gen II-IV (introduction of Meloetta (Aria Forme))
**/ (Deerling & Sawsbuck) → Gen V-VIII (introduction of Smoliv, Dolliv, and Arboliva)
**/ (Meloetta (Pirouette Forme)) → Gen V-VI (introduction of Mega Lopunny)
**/ (Diggersby) → Gen VI-VIII (introduction of Ursaluna)
**/ (Drampa) → Gen VII-VIII (introduction of Cyclizar)
**/ (Magcargo) → Gen II-VII (introduction of Carkol and Coalossal)
**/ (Combusken & Blaziken) → Gen III (introduction of Monferno and Infernape)
**/ (Numel & Camerupt) → Gen III-VI (introduction of Primal Groudon)
**/ (Poliwrath) → Gen I-IV (introduction of Keldeo)
**/ (Tentacool & Tentacruel) → Gen I (introduction of Qwilfish)
**/ (Gyarados) → Gen I (introduction of Mantine)
**/ (Chinchou & Lanturn) → Gen II-IV (introduction of Wash Rotom)
**/ (Wooper & Quagsire) → Gen II (introduction of Marshtomp, Swampert, Barboach, and Whiscash)
**/ (Kingdra) → Gen II-III (introduction of Palkia)
**/ (Lotad, Lombre, & Ludicolo) → Gen III-IX (introduction of Wellspring Masked Ogerpon)
**/ (Frillish & Jellicent) → Gen V-VIII (introduction of Basculegion)
**/ (Marill & Azumarill) → Gen VI (introduction of Primarina and Tapu Fini)
**/ (Magnemite, Magneton, & Magnezone) → Gen II-VI (introduction of Togedemaru)
**/ (Zapdos) → Gen I-IV (introduction of Fan Rotom, Emolga, and Thundurus)
**/ (Mow Rotom) → Gen V-VIII (introduction of Hisuian Voltorb and Hisuian Electrode)
**/ (Frost Rotom) → Gen V-VII (introduction of Arctozolt)
**/ (Dedenne) → Gen VI (introduction of Tapu Koko)
** (Tangela) → Gen I (introduction of Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Bellossom, Sunkern, and Sunflora)
**/ (Exeggcute & Exeggutor) → Gen I (introduction of Celebi)
**/ (Hoppip, Skiploom, & Jumpluff) → Gen II (introduction of Tropius)
**/ (Breloom) → Gen III-IV (introduction of Virizion)
**/ (Torterra) → Gen IV-VIII (introduction of Toedscool and Toedscruel)
**/ (Ferroseed & Ferrothorn) → Gen V-VI (introduction of Kartana)
**/ (Mega Sceptile) → Gen VI (introduction of Alolan Exeggutor)
**/ (Cottonee & Whimsicott) → Gen VI (introduction of Morelull, Shiinotic, and Tapu Bulu)
**/ (Scovillain) → Gen IX (introduction of Hearthflame Masked Ogerpon)
**/ (Smoochum & Jynx) → Gen I-VII (introduction of Galarian Mr. Mime, Mr. Rime, and Ice Rider Calyrex)
**/ (Articuno) → Gen I (introduction of Delibird)
**/ (Meditite & Medicham) → Gen III (introduction of Gallade)
**/ (Lucario) → Gen IV (introduction of Cobalion)
**/ (Hawlucha) → Gen VI-VIII (introduction of Galarian Zapdos)
**/ (Marshadow) → Gen VII-VIII (introduction of Annihilape)
**/ (Nidoqueen & Nidoking) → Gen I-VIII (introduction of Paldean Wooper & Clodsire)
**/ (Croagunk & Toxicroak) → Gen IV-VIII (introduction of Hisuian Sneasel and Sneasler)
**/ (Dragalge) → Gen VI-VII (introduction of Naganadel)
**/ (Salandit & Salazzle) → Gen VII-VIII (introduction of Iron Moth)
**/ (Galarian Weezing) → Gen VIII-IX (introduction of Fezandipiti)
**/ (Galarian Slowbro & Galarian Slowking) → Gen VIII-IX (introduction of Munkidori)
**/ (Gligar & Gliscor) → Gen II-IV (introduction of Landorus)
**/ (Vibrava & Flygon) → Gen III (introduction of Gible, Gabite, and Garchomp)
**/ (Sandile, Krokorok, & Krookodile) → Gen V-VIII (introduction of Ting-Lu)
**/ (Stunfisk) → Gen V-VIII (introduction of Sandy Shocks)
**/ (Golett & Golurk) → Gen V-VI (introduction of Sandygast and Palossand)
** (Tornadus) → Gen V-VII (introduction of Rookidee and Corvisquire)
**/ (Hoopa Confined) → Gen VI (introduction of Lunala)
**/ (Paras & Parasect) → Gen I-III (introduction of Wormadam (Plant Cloak Form))
**/ (Shuckle) → Gen II (introduction of Anorith and Armaldo)
**/ (Heracross) → Gen II-VI (introduction of Buzzwole and Pheromosa)
**/ (Surskit) → Gen III-VI (introduction of Dewpider, Araquanid, Wimpod, and Golisopod)
**/ (Nincada) → Gen III (introduction of Wormadam (Sandy Cloak Form))
**/ (Joltik & Galvantula) → Gen V-VI (introduction of Charjabug and Vikavolt)
**/ (Larvesta & Volcarona) → Gen V-VII (introduction of Sizzlipede and Centiskorch)
**/ (Dottler & Orbeetle) → Gen VIII (introduction of Rabsca)
** (Sudowoodo) → Gen II (introduction of Nosepass and Regirock)
**/ (Aerodactyl) → Gen I-IV (introduction of Archen and Archeops)
**/ (Lileep & Cradily) → Gen III-IX (introduction of Cornerstone Masked Ogerpon)
**/ (Amaura & Aurorus) → Gen VI-VIII (introduction of Hisuian Avalugg)
**/ (Alolan Geodude, Alolan Graveler, & Alolan Golem) → Gen VII-VIII (introduction of Iron Thorns)
**/ (Nihilego) → Gen VII-VIII (introduction of Glimmet and Glimmora)
** (Misdreavus) → Gen II (introduction of Shuppet, Banette, Duskull, and Dusclops)
**/ (Gastly, Haunter, & Gengar) → Gen I-IX (introduction of Pecharunt)
**/ (Drifloon & Drifblim) → Gen IV-VI (introduction of Sensu Style Oricorio)
**/ (Giratina) → Gen IV-VII (introduction of Dreepy, Drakloak, and Dragapult)
**/ (Litwick, Lampent, & Chandelure) → Gen V-VI (introduction of Alolan Marowak)
**/ (Mimikyu) → Gen VII-VIII (introduction of Flutter Mane)
** (Dratini & Dragonair) → Gen I-II (introduction of Bagon and Shelgon)
**/ (Dragonite) → Gen I-II (introduction of Altaria, Salamence, and Rayquaza)
**/ (Reshiram) → Gen V (introduction of Mega Charizard X)
**/ (Zekrom) → Gen V (introduction of Mega Ampharos)
**/ (Kyurem) → Gen V-VIII (introduction of Frigibax, Arctibax, and Baxcalibur)
**/ (Hakamo-o & Kommo-o) → Gen VII-VIII (introduction of Koraidon)
** (Umbreon) → Gen II (introduction of Poochyena, Mightyena, and Absol)
**/ (Murkrow & Honchkrow) → Gen II-IV (introduction of Vullaby and Mandibuzz)
**/ (Sneasel & Weavile) → Gen II-VIII (introduction of Chien-Pao)
**/ (Houndour & Houndoom) → Gen II-VI (introduction of Incineroar)
**/ (Sableye) → Gen III (introduction of Spiritomb)
**/ (Scraggy & Scrafty) → Gen V (introduction of Pangoro)
**/ (Deino, Zweilous, & Hydreigon) → Gen V-VI (introduction of Guzzlord)
**/ (Inkay & Malamar) → Gen VI (introduction of Hoopa Unbound)
**/ (Alolan Rattata & Alolan Raticate) → Gen VII (introduction of Galarian Zigzagoon, Galarian Linoone, and Obstagoon)
**/ (Steelix) → Gen II-IV (introduction of Excadrill)
**/ (Skarmory) → Gen II-VI (introduction of Celesteela)
**/ (Aron, Lairon, & Aggron) → Gen III (introduction of Shieldon, Bastiodon, and Probopass)
**/ (Dialga) → Gen IV-VII (introduction of Duraludon)
**/ (Honedge, Doublade, & Aegislash) → Gen VI-VIII (introduction of Gholdengo)
**/ (Togetic & Togekiss) → Gen VI-VIII (introduction of Enamorus)
==Trivia==
*The only exception to the max dual typing is the manga-exclusive "Zapmolcuno" which is an /// type (usually shortened to / type).
*As of Generation IX, the only types that have been paired with every other type is , , , , , , and .
*Generation II, VI and IX to the list of types, Gen II adding and , Gen VI adding the type and IX introducing the type.
* Due to this, several Pokémon have been retyped to take advantage of the addition of new types. For example, the entire Magnemite line was retyped to / and many Pokémon that were previously Normal or mono-type Pokémon became type following its introduction. 
**Coincidentally, all of these types have an immunity, with the , , and types being immune to the , , and types respectively.
**The Dark type is currently the only one of the three types introduced after Generation I to not be given to an already introduced Pokémon to retype it.
*The only max single typing move is the move Flying Press which is a /-type move.
*In Pokémon Masters, there are Unity Moves which can use three types if all Pokémon on the players side of the field have different typings.
*The type that has the most Pokémon classified into it is .
*According to Ken Sugimori, adding new types makes it tricky to maintain the battle balance. However, he also stated if Game Freak can figure out how to add types without disrupting the competitive meta, the staff are eager on creating new types.https://twitter.com/DrLavaYT/status/1692952315622494357?s=20
*The only Pokemon without weaknesses is the Tynamo line because of their Levitate ability which makes them immune to , 's only weakness.
*As of Generation IX, / type are dual types with the longest span to be unique type combos with Zubat and Golbat since Generation I.
*In Generation V, there were 3 unique type combos through not technically a Pokémon from Pokéstar Studios, such as F-00 who was / type, UFO 2 who was / type, and Brycen-Man who was / type.
*In Generation IX, a new type was introduced, being the type. This typing is not natural for any Pokémon, for it can only be accessed for Terastallized Pokémon. Stellar type moves are super effective against any Terastallized Pokémon.
*While not evolutionary relatives, several Pokémon that related to each other also have unique type combinations such as: 
** Lunatone and Solrock → /
** Latias and Latios → /
** Carbink and Diancie → /
==References==
==External links==
*Searchable Pokémon Type Chart
*Pokémon Type Chart: Strength and Weaknesses
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