STAB

STAB (an abbreviated form of Same-type attack bonus) amplifies a move's power when a Pokémon's type matches the move's type. This boost in power is increased by 50%. So if a -type Pokémon uses Ember, which is a -type move, Ember's base power is changed from 40 to 60. If a Pokémon has Adaptability, the boost in power is increased by 100% instead. So, if Ember was used in this case, its base power will change from 40 to 80. STAB does not apply to moves that do a set amount of damage, nor ones that do not use the normal damage formula, such as Dragon Rage and Seismic Toss.
==Misconceptions==
===Normal-type Pokémon===
-type Pokémon also receive STAB, contradicting some of Nintendo's strategy guides.
===Dual-type Pokémon===
Dual-type Pokémon also receive STAB if the move type is the same to one of their types. Therefore, a Pidgey (a /-type) will receive STAB from Aerial Ace (a -type move) and Tackle (a -type move), rather than just .
===Protean/Libero===
Pokémon with the Abilities Protean or Libero can still get STAB. For instance, a Kecleon with Protean, which is a type, can change into a type and receive STAB if it uses Psybeam, a -type move.
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