There have been so many other Pokémon games over the years, but nothing makes you want to catch ’em all quite like the original FireRed. Vladimir Borozenets / Shutterstock
If you have been playing the re-released Fire Red and Leaf Green, you already know that understanding Pokémon types can make or break a battle. Every matchup in the Pokémon games hinges on a hidden math problem within the type chart.
Learn it, and your attacks deal super effective damage. Ignore it, and your team gets swept.
Across generations—from Generation I to modern spin-off games—types determine how much power a move carries, what weaknesses a defending Pokémon has and whether you deal normal damage, less damage, super effective damage or zero damage. Here is your quick, battle ready guide.
