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[[File:PokemonTypes.png|thumb|250px|The 18 Pokémon types.]]
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'''Types''' refer to different elemental properties associated with both Pokémon and their [[move]]s.There are 18 total official types of Pokémon:
  
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'''Types''' refer to different elemental properties associated with both Pokémon and their [[move]]s.
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{| border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" class="article-table" style="margin: 0px auto; width: 200px;"
  
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There are 18 total official types of [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]]:
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*{{type|Normal}}
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*{{type|Fire}}
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*{{type|Water}}
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*{{type|Electric}}
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*{{type|Grass}}
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*{{type|Ice}}
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*{{type|Fighting}}
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*{{type|Poison}}
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*{{type|Ground}}
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*{{type|Flying}}
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*{{type|Psychic}}
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*{{type|Bug}}
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*{{type|Rock}}
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*{{type|Ghost}}
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*{{type|Dragon}}
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*{{type|Dark}}
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*{{type|Steel}}
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*{{type|Fairy}}
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These 18 types apply to both Pokémon and their moves. Prior to [[Generation III]], there used to be a {{Type|Normal|[[Bird type (Glitch)|Bird]]}} 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|???}} type which was only applied to the move ''[[Curse]]'', and the {{Type|Ghost|[[Shadow Pokemon|Shadow]]}} 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|Stellar}} type which a Pokémon or move can only obtain by Terastallizing.
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Each type has its own strengths and weaknesses, most of which are logical setups. {{Type|Fire}}-type Pokémon are weak against {{Type|Water}}-type Pokémon, {{Type|Ice}}-type Pokémon are weak against {{Type|Fire}}-type Pokémon, {{Type|Water}}-type Pokémon are weak against {{Type|Electric}}-type Pokémon, etc. These matchups also apply to the types of moves as well: A {{Type|Fire}}-type move such as [[Ember]] will be strong against a {{Type|Grass}}-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|Ghost}}-type move on a {{Type|Normal}}-type Pokémon.
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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|Fighting}}/{{Type|Flying}}-type move). Most if not all dual-type Pokémon's types correspond with one another such as a {{Type|Grass}}/{{Type|Poison}}-type Pokémon such as [[Bulbasaur]], or a {{Type|Rock}}/{{Type|Ground}}-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 {{Type|Water}}/{{Type|Electric}} types (such as [[Lanturn]]) or {{Type|Grass}}/{{Type|Water}} types (such as [[Ludicolo]]) or {{Type|Grass}}/{{Type|Flying}} types (such as [[Jumpluff]]), or {{Type|Fighting}}/{{Type|Psychic}} (such as [[Medicham]] and [[Mewtwo|Mega Mewtwo X]]).
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Some dual-type Pokémon lose one of their types and gain a different type upon Evolution such as [[Scyther]] (a {{Type|Bug}}/{{Type|Flying}} type) which evolves into [[Kleavor]] (a {{Type|Bug}}/{{Type|Rock}} type). Some singular type Pokémon will change completely to a different type or types upon evolution, such as [[Azurill]] (a {{Type|Normal}}/{{Type|Fairy}} type) which evolves into [[Marill]] (a {{Type|Water}}/{{Type|Fairy}} type). One Pokémon also completely loses a type upon evolution; [[Gloom]] (a {{Type|Grass}}/{{Type|Poison}} type) evolves into [[Bellossom]] (a {{Type|Grass}} type). Some Pokémon can also change their type altogether, like [[Eevee]] (a {{Type|Normal}} type) which can evolve into one of eight different types, or [[Cubone]] (a {{Type|Ground}} type) which evolves into [[Marowak]] (a {{Type|Fire}}/{{Type|Ghost}} type) in Alola.
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==Special Type Interactions==
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Some types have special interactions with battle effects:
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*Starting from Generation VII, {{Type|Dark}}-type Pokémon are immune to moves that gain priority from the Ability [[Prankster]].
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*Starting in Generation VI, {{Type|Electric}}-type Pokémon cannot be [[Paralyzed]].
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*Starting in Generation III, {{Type|Fire}}-type Pokémon cannot be [[Burned]]. (In Generation II, they can be burned by [[Tri Attack]]).
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*{{Type|Flying}}-type Pokémon are not considered grounded, thus not affected by things such as [[Grassy Terrain]] and [[Spikes]]. If a {{Type|Flying}}-type uses the move [[Roost]], it will lose the Flying typing for the rest of the turn.
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*Starting in Generation VI, {{Type|Ghost}}-type Pokémon are immune to effects that prevent escape, and are guaranteed to flee from a wild battle.
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**In Generation I, they are also immune to being paralyzed by [[Lick]] but can be hurt by [[Bide]], [[Counter]], [[Seismic Toss]], [[Sonic Boom|SonicBoom]], and [[Super Fang]].
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**In Generations II-III, they are immune to [[Glare]].
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*{{Type|Grass}}-type Pokémon are immune to the move [[Leech Seed]], [[Spore]] and Powder moves, as well as the Ability [[Effect Spore]] (Gen VI).
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*{{Type|Ground}}-type Pokémon cannot be [[Paralyzed]] by [[Thunder Wave]], and don't take damage from the [[Weather#Sandstorm|Sandstorm]] weather condition.
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*{{Type|Ice}}-type Pokémon cannot be [[Freezing|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 [[Weather#Hail|Hail]] weather condition (Generation III-VIII)/get a 1.5x boost from the Snow weather condition (Gen IX).
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*{{Type|Poison}}-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.
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*{{Type|Rock}}-type Pokémon gain a 50% Special Defense increase, and don't take damage from the Sandstorm weather condition.
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*{{Type|Steel}}-type Pokémon cannot be Poisoned and don't take damage from the Sandstorm weather condition.
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==Type Strength Table==
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Here list of the strengths and weaknesses of each type from [[Generation VI]] onwards.
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|rowspan="2" style="background:#FFB600;" |'''Type<br/>Attack'''
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|colspan="18" style="background:#D961FF;" |'''Type Defense'''
 
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| [[File:Normal type vertical.gif|link=Normal type]]
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|{{type|Water}}
  
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| [[File:Fire type vertical.gif|link=Fire type]]
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|{{type|Grass}}
  
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| [[File:Water type vertical.gif|link=Water type]]
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| [[File:Electric type vertical.gif|link=Electric type]]
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| [[File:Grass type vertical.gif|link=Grass type]]
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| [[File:Ice type vertical.gif|link=Ice type]]
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| [[File:Fighting type vertical.gif|link=Fighting type]]
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| [[File:Poison type vertical.gif|link=Poison type]]
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| [[File:Ground type vertical.gif|link=Ground type]]
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| [[File:Flying type vertical.gif|link=Flying type]]
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| [[File:Psychic type vertical.gif|link=Psychic type]]
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| [[File:Bug type vertical.gif|link=Bug type]]
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| [[File:Rock type vertical.gif|link=Rock type]]
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| [[File:Ghost type vertical.gif|link=Ghost type]]
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| [[File:Dragon type vertical.gif|link=Dragon type]]
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| [[File:Dark type vertical.gif|link=Dark type]]
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| [[File:Steel type vertical.gif|link=Steel type]]
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| [[File:Fairy type vertical.gif|link=Fairy type]]
 
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|[[File:Type Normal.gif|link=Normal type]]
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|{{type|Electric}}
  
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|[[File:Type Fire.gif|link=Fire type]]
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|[[File:Type Water.gif|link=Water type]]
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|[[File:Type Electric.gif|link=Electric type]]
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|[[File:Type Grass.gif|link=Grass type]]
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|[[File:Type Ice.gif|link=Ice type]]
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|{{weak|1/2}}
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|[[File:Type Fighting.gif|link=Fighting type]]
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|[[File:Type Poison.gif|link=Poison type]]
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|[[File:Type Ground.gif|link=Ground type]]
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|[[File:Type Flying.gif|link=Flying type]]
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|[[File:Type Psychic.gif|link=Psychic type]]
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|[[File:Type Bug.gif|link=Bug type]]
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|[[File:Type Ghost.gif|link=Ghost type]]
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|[[File:Type Dragon.gif|link=Dragon type]]
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|[[File:Type Steel.gif|link=Steel type]]
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==Unused Type Combos==
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These 18 types apply to both Pokémon and their moves. Prior to [[Generation V]], there existed the {{type|???}} type which was only applied to the move [[Curse (Move)|Curse]] before having it's typing changed, and the {{type|Ghost|Shadow}} type, which was only present in ''[[Pokemon Colosseum]]'' and ''[[Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness]]''.
  
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*There are currently 9 unused dual types in Pokémon as of [[Generation IX]]:
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**{{Type|Normal}}/{{Type|Ice}}
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**{{Type|Normal}}/{{Type|Bug}}
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**{{Type|Normal}}/{{Type|Rock}}
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**{{Type|Normal}}/{{Type|Steel}}
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**{{Type|Fire}}/{{Type|Fairy}}
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**{{Type|Ice}}/{{Type|Poison}}
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**{{Type|Ground}}/{{Type|Fairy}}
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**{{Type|Bug}}/{{Type|Dragon}}
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**{{Type|Rock}}/{{Type|Ghost}}
   
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==Unique Type Combos==
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Each type has its own strengths and weaknesses, most of which are logical setups. Fire-type Pokémon are weak to Water-type Pokémon, Ice-type Pokémon are weak to Fire-type Pokémon, Water-type Pokémon are weak to Electric-type Pokémon, etc. These matchups also apply to the types of moves as well. A Fire-type move such as Ember will be strong against a Grass-type Pokémon such as Bulbasaur.
  
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*There are currently 36 unique typings as of [[Generation IX]]. Unique types are types that are exclusive to one Pokémon or its evolutionary line.
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**{{Type|Normal}}/{{Type|Water}} ([[Bibarel]])
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**{{Type|Normal}}/{{Type|Ghost}} ([[Zorua|Hisuian Zorua]] & [[Zoroark|Hisuian Zoroark]])
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**{{Type|Fire}}/{{Type|Steel}} ([[Heatran]])
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**{{Type|Fire}}/{{Type|Normal}} ([[Litleo]] & [[Pyroar]])
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**{{Type|Fire}}/{{Type|Water}} ([[Volcanion]])
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**{{Type|Water}}/{{Type|Steel}} ([[Empoleon]])
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**{{Type|Electric}}/{{Type|Ghost}} ([[Rotom]])
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**{{Type|Electric}}/{{Type|Fire}} ([[Rotom|Heat Rotom]])
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**{{Type|Electric}}/{{Type|Normal}} ([[Helioptile]] & [[Heliolisk]])
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**{{Type|Electric}}/{{Type|Psychic}} ([[Raichu|Alolan Raichu]])
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**{{Type|Electric}}/{{Type|Poison}} ([[Toxel]] & [[Toxtricity]])
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**{{Type|Electric}}/{{Type|Dark}} ([[Morpeko]])
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**{{Type|Grass}}/{{Type|Ice}} ([[Snover]] & [[Abomasnow]])
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**{{Type|Ice}}/{{Type|Ground}} ([[Swinub]], [[Piloswine]] & [[Mamoswine]])
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**{{Type|Ice}}/{{Type|Ghost}} ([[Froslass]])
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**{{Type|Ice}}/{{Type|Steel}} ([[Sandshrew|Alolan Sandshrew]] & [[Sandslash]])
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**{{Type|Ice}}/{{Type|Fairy}} ([[Ninetales|Alolan Ninetales]])
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**{{Type|Ice}}/{{Type|Fire}} ([[Darmanitan|Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode)]])
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**{{Type|Ice}}/{{Type|Bug}} ([[Snom]] & [[Frosmoth]])
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**{{Type|Fighting}}/{{Type|Ice}} ([[Crabominable]])
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**{{Type|Poison}}/{{Type|Flying}} ([[Zubat]], [[Golbat]] & [[Crobat]])
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**{{Type|Poison}}/{{Type|Normal}} ([[Shroodle]] & [[Grafaiai]])
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**{{Type|Ground}}/{{Type|Psychic}} ([[Baltoy]] & [[Claydol]])
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**{{Type|Ground}}/{{Type|Fighting}} ([[Great Tusk]])
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**{{Type|Bug}}/{{Type|Ghost}} ([[Shedinja]])
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**{{Type|Bug}}/{{Type|Fairy}} ([[Cutiefly]] & [[Ribombee]])
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**{{Type|Bug}}/{{Type|Dark}} ([[Lokix]])
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**{{Type|Rock}}/{{Type|Dark}} ([[Tyranitar]])
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**{{Type|Rock}}/{{Type|Fighting}} ([[Terrakion]])
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**{{Type|Rock}}/{{Type|Dragon}} ([[Tyrunt]] & [[Tyrantrum]])
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**{{Type|Dragon}}/{{Type|Fairy}} ([[Mega Altaria]])
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**{{Type|Dark}}/{{Type|Steel}} ([[Pawniard]], [[Bisharp]], & [[Kingambit]])
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**{{Type|Dark}}/{{Type|Fairy}} ([[Impidimp]], [[Morgrem]], & [[Grimmsnarl]])
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**{{Type|Steel}}/{{Type|Poison}} ([[Varoom]] & [[Revavroom]])
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**{{Type|Fairy}}/{{Type|Fighting}} ([[Iron Valiant]])
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**Though not technically a Pokémon, F-00 from [[Pokéstar Studios]] is a {{type|Steel}}/{{type|Normal}} type, a type no other Pokémon has.
   
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===Former Unique Type Combos===
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Pokémon themselves can have up to two types, making them Dual-Type Pokémon, but moves can only be one type. Most if not all dual-type Pokémon's types correspond with one another such as a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon such as Bulbasaur, or a Rock/Ground-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 Water/Electric-types (such as [[Lanturn]]) or grass/water types (such as [[Ludicolo]]) or Grass/Flying-types (such as [[Jumpluff]]), or Fighting/Psychic (such as [[Medicham]]). Some dual-type Pokémon lose one of their types and gain a different type upon Evolution such as Scyther (a Bug/Flying type) which evolves into Scizor (a Bug/Steel type). Some singular type Pokémon will change completely to a different type or types upon evolution such as Azurill (a Normal Type) which evolves into Marill (a Water/Fairy Type) or Eevee (a Normal Type) which can evolve into Flareon (a Fire Type), Jolteon (an Electric Type), Vaporeon (a Water Type), Espeon (a Psychic Type), Umbreon (a Dark Type), Glaceon (an Ice Type), Leafeon (a Grass Type) or Sylveon (a Fairy Type).
  
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*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.
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**{{Type|Normal}}/{{Type|Psychic}} ([[Girafarig]]) → [[Generation II|Gen II]]-[[Generation IV|IV]] (introduction of [[Meloetta|Meloetta (Aria Forme)]])
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**{{Type|Normal}}/{{Type|Grass}} ([[Deerling]] & [[Sawsbuck]]) → [[Generation V|Gen V]]-[[Generation VIII|VIII]] (introduction of [[Smoliv]], [[Dolliv]], and [[Arboliva]])
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**{{Type|Normal}}/{{Type|Fighting}} ([[Meloetta|Meloetta (Pirouette Forme)]]) → [[Generation V|Gen V]]-[[Generation VI|VI]]{{G|XY|}} (introduction of [[Lopunny|Mega Lopunny]])
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**{{Type|Normal}}/{{Type|Ground}} ([[Diggersby]]) → [[Generation VI|Gen VI]]-[[Generation VIII|VIII]]{{G|SwShBDSP|}} (introduction of [[Ursaluna]])
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**{{Type|Normal}}/{{Type|Dragon}} ([[Drampa]]) → [[Generation VII|Gen VII]]-[[Generation VIII|VIII]] (introduction of [[Cyclizar]])
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**{{Type|Fire}}/{{Type|Rock}} ([[Magcargo]]) → [[Generation II|Gen II]]-[[Generation VII|VII]] (introduction of [[Carkol]] and [[Coalossal]])
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**{{Type|Fire}}/{{Type|Fighting}} ([[Combusken]] & [[Blaziken]]) → [[Generation III|Gen III]] (introduction of [[Monferno]] and [[Infernape]])
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**{{Type|Fire}}/{{Type|Ground}} ([[Numel]] & [[Camerupt]]) → [[Generation III|Gen III]]-[[Generation VI|VI]]{{G|XY|}} (introduction of [[Groudon|Primal Groudon]])
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**{{Type|Water}}/{{Type|Fighting}} ([[Poliwrath]]) → [[Generation I|Gen I]]-[[Generation IV|IV]] (introduction of [[Keldeo]])
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**{{Type|Water}}/{{Type|Poison}} ([[Tentacool]] & [[Tentacruel]]) → [[Generation I|Gen I]] (introduction of [[Qwilfish]])
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**{{Type|Water}}/{{Type|Flying}} ([[Gyarados]]) → [[Generation I|Gen I]] (introduction of [[Mantine]])
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**{{Type|Water}}/{{Type|Electric}} ([[Chinchou]] & [[Lanturn]]) → [[Generation II|Gen II]]-[[Generation IV|IV]] (introduction of [[Rotom|Wash Rotom]])
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**{{Type|Water}}/{{Type|Ground}} ([[Wooper]] & [[Quagsire]]) → [[Generation II|Gen II]] (introduction of [[Marshtomp]], [[Swampert]], [[Barboach]], and [[Whiscash]])
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**{{Type|Water}}/{{Type|Dragon}} ([[Kingdra]]) → [[Generation II|Gen II]]-[[Generation III|III]] (introduction of [[Palkia]])
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**{{Type|Water}}/{{Type|Grass}} ([[Lotad]], [[Lombre]], & [[Ludicolo]]) → [[Generation III|Gen III]]-[[Generation IX|IX]]{{G|SV|}} (introduction of [[Ogerpon|Wellspring Masked Ogerpon]])
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**{{Type|Water}}/{{Type|Ghost}} ([[Frillish]] & [[Jellicent]]) → [[Generation V|Gen V]]-[[Generation VIII|VIII]]{{G|SwShBDSP|}} (introduction of [[Basculegion]])
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**{{Type|Water}}/{{Type|Fairy}} ([[Marill]] & [[Azumarill]]) → [[Generation VI|Gen VI]] (introduction of [[Primarina]] and [[Tapu Fini]])
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**{{Type|Electric}}/{{Type|Steel}} ([[Magnemite]], [[Magneton]], & [[Magnezone]]) → [[Generation II|Gen II]]-[[Generation VI|VI]] (introduction of [[Togedemaru]])
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**{{Type|Electric}}/{{Type|Flying}} ([[Zapdos]]) → [[Generation I|Gen I]]-[[Generation IV|IV]] (introduction of [[Rotom|Fan Rotom]], [[Emolga]], and [[Thundurus]])
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**{{Type|Electric}}/{{Type|Grass}} ([[Rotom|Mow Rotom]]) → [[Generation V|Gen V]]-[[Generation VIII|VIII]]{{G|SwShBDSP|}} (introduction of [[Voltorb|Hisuian Voltorb]] and [[Electrode|Hisuian Electrode]])
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**{{Type|Electric}}/{{Type|Ice}} ([[Rotom|Frost Rotom]]) → [[Generation V|Gen V]]-[[Generation VII|VII]] (introduction of [[Arctozolt]])
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**{{Type|Electric}}/{{Type|Fairy}} ([[Dedenne]]) → [[Generation VI|Gen VI]] (introduction of [[Tapu Koko]])
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**{{Type|Grass}} ([[Tangela]]) → [[Generation I|Gen I]] (introduction of [[Chikorita]], [[Bayleef]], [[Meganium]], [[Bellossom]], [[Sunkern]], and [[Sunflora]])
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**{{Type|Grass}}/{{Type|Psychic}} ([[Exeggcute]] & [[Exeggutor]]) → [[Generation I|Gen I]] (introduction of [[Celebi]])
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**{{Type|Grass}}/{{Type|Flying}} ([[Hoppip]], [[Skiploom]], & [[Jumpluff]]) → [[Generation II|Gen II]] (introduction of [[Tropius]])
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**{{Type|Grass}}/{{Type|Fighting}} ([[Breloom]]) → [[Generation III|Gen III]]-[[Generation IV|IV]] (introduction of [[Virizion]])
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**{{Type|Grass}}/{{Type|Ground}} ([[Torterra]]) → [[Generation IV|Gen IV]]-[[Generation VIII|VIII]] (introduction of [[Toedscool]] and [[Toedscruel]])
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**{{Type|Grass}}/{{Type|Steel}} ([[Ferroseed]] & [[Ferrothorn]]) → [[Generation V|Gen V]]-[[Generation VI|VI]] (introduction of [[Kartana]])
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**{{Type|Grass}}/{{Type|Dragon}} ([[Sceptile|Mega Sceptile]]) → [[Generation VI|Gen VI]] (introduction of [[Exeggutor|Alolan Exeggutor]])
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**{{Type|Grass}}/{{Type|Fairy}} ([[Cottonee]] & [[Whimsicott]]) → [[Generation VI|Gen VI]] (introduction of [[Morelull]], [[Shiinotic]], and [[Tapu Bulu]])
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**{{Type|Grass}}/{{Type|Fire}} ([[Scovillain]]) → [[Generation IX|Gen IX]]{{G|SV|}} (introduction of [[Ogerpon|Hearthflame Masked Ogerpon]])
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**{{Type|Ice}}/{{Type|Psychic}} ([[Smoochum]] & [[Jynx]]) → [[Generation I|Gen I]]-[[Generation VII|VII]] (introduction of [[Mr. Mime|Galarian Mr. Mime]], [[Mr. Rime]], and [[Calyrex|Ice Rider Calyrex]])
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**{{Type|Ice}}/{{Type|Flying}} ([[Articuno]]) → [[Generation I|Gen I]] (introduction of [[Delibird]])
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**{{Type|Fighting}}/{{Type|Psychic}} ([[Meditite]] & [[Medicham]]) → [[Generation III|Gen III]] (introduction of [[Gallade]])
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**{{Type|Fighting}}/{{Type|Steel}} ([[Lucario]]) → [[Generation IV|Gen IV]] (introduction of [[Cobalion]])
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**{{Type|Fighting}}/{{Type|Flying}} ([[Hawlucha]]) → [[Generation VI|Gen VI]]-[[Generation VIII|VIII]]{{G|SwSh|TIoA}} (introduction of [[Zapdos|Galarian Zapdos]])
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**{{Type|Fighting}}/{{Type|Ghost}} ([[Marshadow]]) → [[Generation VII|Gen VII]]-[[Generation VIII|VIII]] (introduction of [[Annihilape]])
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**{{Type|Poison}}/{{Type|Ground}} ([[Nidoqueen]] & [[Nidoking]]) → [[Generation I|Gen I]]-[[Generation VIII|VIII]] (introduction of [[Wooper|Paldean Wooper]] & [[Clodsire]])
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**{{Type|Poison}}/{{Type|Fighting}} ([[Croagunk]] & [[Toxicroak]]) → [[Generation IV|Gen IV]]-[[Generation VIII|VIII]]{{G|SwShBDSP|}} (introduction of [[Sneasel|Hisuian Sneasel]] and [[Sneasler]])
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**{{Type|Poison}}/{{Type|Dragon}} ([[Dragalge]]) → [[Generation VI|Gen VI]]-[[Generation VII|VII]]{{G|SM|}} (introduction of [[Naganadel]])
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**{{Type|Poison}}/{{Type|Fire}} ([[Salandit]] & [[Salazzle]]) → [[Generation VII|Gen VII]]-[[Generation VIII|VIII]] (introduction of [[Iron Moth]])
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**{{Type|Poison}}/{{Type|Fairy}} ([[Weezing|Galarian Weezing]]) → [[Generation VIII|Gen VIII]]-[[Generation IX|IX]]{{G|SV|}} (introduction of [[Fezandipiti]])
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**{{Type|Poison}}/{{Type|Psychic}} ([[Slowbro|Galarian Slowbro]] & [[Slowking|Galarian Slowking]]) → [[Generation VIII|Gen VIII]]-[[Generation IX|IX]]{{G|SV|}} (introduction of [[Munkidori]])
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**{{Type|Ground}}/{{Type|Flying}} ([[Gligar]] & [[Gliscor]]) → [[Generation II|Gen II]]-[[Generation IV|IV]] (introduction of [[Landorus]])
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**{{Type|Ground}}/{{Type|Dragon}} ([[Vibrava]] & [[Flygon]]) → [[Generation III|Gen III]] (introduction of [[Gible]], [[Gabite]], and [[Garchomp]])
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**{{Type|Ground}}/{{Type|Dark}} ([[Sandile]], [[Krokorok]], & [[Krookodile]]) → [[Generation V|Gen V]]-[[Generation VIII|VIII]] (introduction of [[Ting-Lu]])
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**{{Type|Ground}}/{{Type|Electric}} ([[Stunfisk]]) → [[Generation V|Gen V]]-[[Generation VIII|VIII]] (introduction of [[Sandy Shocks]])
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**{{Type|Ground}}/{{Type|Ghost}} ([[Golett]] & [[Golurk]]) → [[Generation V|Gen V]]-[[Generation VI|VI]] (introduction of [[Sandygast]] and [[Palossand]])
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**{{Type|Flying}} ([[Tornadus]]) → [[Generation V|Gen V]]-[[Generation VII|VII]] (introduction of [[Rookidee]] and [[Corvisquire]])
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**{{Type|Psychic}}/{{Type|Ghost}} ([[Hoopa|Confined Hoopa]]) → [[Generation VI|Gen VI]] (introduction of [[Lunala]] and [[Necrozma|Dawn Wings Necrozma]])
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**{{Type|Bug}}/{{Type|Grass}} ([[Paras]] & [[Parasect]]) → [[Generation I|Gen I]]-[[Generation III|III]] (introduction of [[Wormadam|Wormadam (Plant Cloak Form)]])
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**{{Type|Bug}}/{{Type|Rock}} ([[Shuckle]]) → [[Generation II|Gen II]] (introduction of [[Anorith]] and [[Armaldo]])
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**{{Type|Bug}}/{{Type|Fighting}} ([[Heracross]]) → [[Generation II|Gen II]]-[[Generation VI|VI]] (introduction of [[Buzzwole]] and [[Pheromosa]])
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**{{Type|Bug}}/{{Type|Water}} ([[Surskit]]) → [[Generation III|Gen III]]-[[Generation VI|VI]] (introduction of [[Dewpider]], [[Araquanid]], [[Wimpod]], and [[Golisopod]])
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**{{Type|Bug}}/{{Type|Ground}} ([[Nincada]]) → [[Generation III|Gen III]] (introduction of [[Wormadam|Wormadam (Sandy Cloak Form)]])
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**{{Type|Bug}}/{{Type|Electric}} ([[Joltik]] & [[Galvantula]]) → [[Generation V|Gen V]]-[[Generation VI|VI]] (introduction of [[Charjabug]] and [[Vikavolt]])
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**{{Type|Bug}}/{{Type|Fire}} ([[Larvesta]] & [[Volcarona]]) → [[Generation V|Gen V]]-[[Generation VII|VII]] (introduction of [[Sizzlipede]] and [[Centiskorch]])
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**{{Type|Bug}}/{{Type|Psychic}} ([[Dottler]] & [[Orbeetle]]) → [[Generation VIII|Gen VIII]] (introduction of [[Rabsca]])
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**{{Type|Rock}} ([[Sudowoodo]]) → [[Generation II|Gen II]] (introduction of [[Nosepass]] and [[Regirock]])
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**{{Type|Rock}}/{{Type|Flying}} ([[Aerodactyl]]) → [[Generation I|Gen I]]-[[Generation IV|IV]] (introduction of [[Archen]] and [[Archeops]])
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**{{Type|Rock}}/{{Type|Psychic}} ([[Lunatone]] & [[Solrock]]) → [[Generation III|Gen III]]-[[Generation IX|IX]]{{G|SV|TTM}} (introduction of [[Iron Boulder]])
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**{{Type|Rock}}/{{Type|Grass}} ([[Lileep]] & [[Cradily]]) → [[Generation III|Gen III]]-[[Generation IX|IX]]{{G|SV|}} (introduction of [[Ogerpon|Cornerstone Masked Ogerpon]])
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**{{Type|Rock}}/{{Type|Ice}} ([[Amaura]] & [[Aurorus]]) → [[Generation VI|Gen VI]]-[[Generation VIII|VIII]]{{G|SwShBDSP|}} (introduction of [[Avalugg|Hisuian Avalugg]])
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**{{Type|Rock}}/{{Type|Electric}} ([[Geodude|Alolan Geodude]], [[Graveler|Alolan Graveler]], & [[Golem|Alolan Golem]]) → [[Generation VII|Gen VII]]-[[Generation VIII|VIII]] (introduction of [[Iron Thorns]])
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**{{Type|Rock}}/{{Type|Poison}} ([[Nihilego]]) → [[Generation VII|Gen VII]]-[[Generation VIII|VIII]] (introduction of [[Glimmet]] and [[Glimmora]])
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**{{Type|Ghost}} ([[Misdreavus]]) → [[Generation II|Gen II]] (introduction of [[Shuppet]], [[Banette]], [[Duskull]], and [[Dusclops]])
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**{{Type|Ghost}}/{{Type|Poison}} ([[Gastly]], [[Haunter]], & [[Gengar]]) → [[Generation I|Gen I]]-[[Generation IX|IX]]{{G|SV|TTM}} (introduction of [[Pecharunt]])
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**{{Type|Ghost}}/{{Type|Flying}} ([[Drifloon]] & [[Drifblim]]) → [[Generation IV|Gen IV]]-[[Generation VI|VI]] (introduction of [[Oricorio|Sensu Style Oricorio]])
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**{{Type|Ghost}}/{{Type|Dragon}} ([[Giratina]]) → [[Generation IV|Gen IV]]-[[Generation VII|VII]] (introduction of [[Dreepy]], [[Drakloak]], and [[Dragapult]])
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**{{Type|Ghost}}/{{Type|Fire}} ([[Litwick]], [[Lampent]], & [[Chandelure]]) → [[Generation V|Gen V]]-[[Generation VI|VI]] (introduction of [[Marowak|Alolan Marowak]])
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**{{Type|Ghost}}/{{Type|Fairy}} ([[Mimikyu]]) → [[Generation VII|Gen VII]]-[[Generation VIII|VIII]] (introduction of [[Flutter Mane]])
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**{{Type|Dragon}} ([[Dratini]] & [[Dragonair]]) → [[Generation I|Gen I]]-[[Generation II|II]] (introduction of [[Bagon]] and [[Shelgon]])
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**{{Type|Dragon}}/{{Type|Flying}} ([[Dragonite]]) → [[Generation I|Gen I]]-[[Generation II|II]] (introduction of [[Altaria]], [[Salamence]], and [[Rayquaza]])
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**{{Type|Dragon}}/{{Type|Fire}} ([[Reshiram]]) → [[Generation V|Gen V]] (introduction of [[Charizard|Mega Charizard X]])
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**{{Type|Dragon}}/{{Type|Electric}} ([[Zekrom]]) → [[Generation V|Gen V]] (introduction of [[Ampharos|Mega Ampharos]])
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**{{Type|Dragon}}/{{Type|Ice}} ([[Kyurem]]) → [[Generation V|Gen V]]-[[Generation VIII|VIII]] (introduction of [[Frigibax]], [[Arctibax]], and [[Baxcalibur]])
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**{{Type|Dragon}}/{{Type|Fighting}} ([[Hakamo-o]] & [[Kommo-o]]) → [[Generation VII|Gen VII]]-[[Generation VIII|VIII]] (introduction of [[Koraidon]])
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**{{Type|Dark}} ([[Umbreon]]) → [[Generation II|Gen II]] (introduction of [[Poochyena]], [[Mightyena]], and [[Absol]])
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**{{Type|Dark}}/{{Type|Flying}} ([[Murkrow]] & [[Honchkrow]]) → [[Generation II|Gen II]]-[[Generation IV|IV]] (introduction of [[Vullaby]] and [[Mandibuzz]])
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**{{Type|Dark}}/{{Type|Ice}} ([[Sneasel]] & [[Weavile]]) → [[Generation II|Gen II]]-[[Generation VIII|VIII]] (introduction of [[Chien-Pao]])
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**{{Type|Dark}}/{{Type|Fire}} ([[Houndour]] & [[Houndoom]]) → [[Generation II|Gen II]]-[[Generation VI|VI]] (introduction of [[Incineroar]])
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**{{Type|Dark}}/{{Type|Ghost}} ([[Sableye]]) → [[Generation III|Gen III]] (introduction of [[Spiritomb]])
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**{{Type|Dark}}/{{Type|Fighting}} ([[Scraggy]] & [[Scrafty]]) → [[Generation V|Gen V]] (introduction of [[Pangoro]])
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**{{Type|Dark}}/{{Type|Dragon}} ([[Deino]], [[Zweilous]], & [[Hydreigon]]) → [[Generation V|Gen V]]-[[Generation VI|VI]] (introduction of [[Guzzlord]])
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**{{Type|Dark}}/{{Type|Psychic}} ([[Inkay]] & [[Malamar]]) → [[Generation VI|Gen VI]]{{G|XY|}} (introduction of [[Hoopa|Unbound Hoopa]])
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**{{Type|Dark}}/{{Type|Normal}} ([[Rattata|Alolan Rattata]] & [[Raticate|Alolan Raticate]]) → [[Generation VII|Gen VII]] (introduction of [[Zigzagoon|Galarian Zigzagoon]], [[Linoone|Galarian Linoone]], and [[Obstagoon]])
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**{{Type|Steel}}/{{Type|Ground}} ([[Steelix]]) → [[Generation II|Gen II]]-[[Generation IV|IV]] (introduction of [[Excadrill]] and [[Stunfisk]])
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**{{Type|Steel}}/{{Type|Flying}} ([[Skarmory]]) → [[Generation II|Gen II]]-[[Generation VI|VI]] (introduction of [[Celesteela]])
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**{{Type|Steel}}/{{Type|Rock}} ([[Aron]], [[Lairon]], & [[Aggron]]) → [[Generation III|Gen III]] (introduction of [[Shieldon]], [[Bastiodon]], and [[Probopass]])
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**{{Type|Steel}}/{{Type|Dragon}} ([[Dialga]]) → [[Generation IV|Gen IV]]-[[Generation VII|VII]] (introduction of [[Duraludon]])
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**{{Type|Steel}}/{{Type|Ghost}} ([[Honedge]], [[Doublade]], & [[Aegislash]]) → [[Generation VI|Gen VI]]-[[Generation VIII|VIII]] (introduction of [[Gholdengo]])
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**{{Type|Fairy}}/{{Type|Flying}} ([[Togetic]] & [[Togekiss]]) → [[Generation VI|Gen VI]]-[[Generation VIII|VIII]]{{G|SwShBDSP|}} (introduction of [[Enamorus]])
   
 
==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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*The only exceptopn to the max dual typing is the manga-exclusive "[[Zapmolcuno]]"
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* The only exception to the max dual typing is the manga-exclusive "[[Zapmolcuno]]" which is an {{Type|Ice}}/{{Type|Electric}}/{{Type|Fire}}/{{Type|Flying}} type (usually shortened to {{Type|???}}/{{Type|Flying}} type).
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*Both [[Generation II]] and [[Generation VI|VI]] added to the list of types, Gen II adding {{type|Dark}} and {{type|Steel}}, and Gen VI adding {{Type|Fairy}}.
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*As of [[Generation IX]], the only types that have been paired with every other type is {{Type|Water}}, {{Type|Flying}}, {{Type|Psychic}}, {{Type|Grass}}, {{Type|Electric}}, {{Type|Fighting}} and {{Type|Dark}}.
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*[[Generation II]], [[Generation VI|VI]] and [[Generation IX|IX]] to the list of types, Gen II adding {{Type|Dark}} and {{Type|Steel}} , Gen VI adding the {{Type|Fairy}} type and IX introducing the {{Type|Stellar}} type.
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**Due to this, several Pokémon have been retyped to take advantage of the addition of new types, with the entire [[Magnemite]] line retyped to Electric/Steel and many others becoming Fairy-typed following the introduction of the Fairy type.
  
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* 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 {{Type|Electric}}/{{Type|Steel}} and many Pokémon that were previously Normal or mono-type Pokémon became {{Type|Fairy}} type following its introduction.
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**Coincidentally, all of these types have an immunity, with the {{Type|Dark}}, {{Type|Steel}}, and {{Type|Fairy}} types being immune to the {{Type|Psychic}}, {{Type|Poison}}, and {{Type|Dragon}} types respectively.
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**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.
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*The only max single typing move is the move [[Flying Press]] which is a {{Type|Fighting}}/{{Type|Flying}}-type move.
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*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.
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*The type that has the most Pokémon classified into it is {{Type|Water}}.
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*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.<ref>https://twitter.com/DrLavaYT/status/1692952315622494357?s=20</ref>
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*The only Pokemon without weaknesses is the [[Tynamo]] line because of their [[Levitate]] ability which makes them immune to {{Type|Ground}}, {{Type|Electric}}'s only weakness.
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*As of [[Generation IX]], {{Type|Poison}}/{{Type|Flying}} type are dual types with the longest span to be unique type combos with [[Zubat]] and [[Golbat]] since [[Generation I]].
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*In [[Generation V]], there were 3 unique type combos through not technically a Pokémon from [[Pokéstar Studios]], such as ''F-00'' who was {{type|Steel}}/{{type|Normal}} type, ''UFO 2'' who was {{type|Psychic}}/{{type|Electric}} type, and ''Brycen-Man'' who was {{type|Dark}}/{{type|Psychic}} type.
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==References==
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*[https://pokemonref.com/type Searchable Pokémon Type Chart]
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*[http://pokemondb.net/type Pokémon Type Chart: Strength and Weaknesses]
   
 
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PokemonTypes

The 18 Pokémon types.

Types refer to different elemental properties associated with both Pokémon and their moves.

There are 18 total official types of Pokémon:

These 18 types apply to both Pokémon and their moves. Prior to Generation III, there used to be a Bird 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 Shadow type, which was only present in Pokémon Colosseum, Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, and Pokémon GO. As of Generation IX, there is also a Stellar 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. Fire-type Pokémon are weak against Water-type Pokémon, Ice-type Pokémon are weak against Fire-type Pokémon, Water-type Pokémon are weak against Electric-type Pokémon, etc. These matchups also apply to the types of moves as well: A Fire-type move such as Ember will be strong against a Grass-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 Ghost-type move on a Normal-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 Fighting/Flying-type move). Most if not all dual-type Pokémon's types correspond with one another such as a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon such as Bulbasaur, or a Rock/Ground-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 Water/Electric types (such as Lanturn) or Grass/Water types (such as Ludicolo) or Grass/Flying types (such as Jumpluff), or Fighting/Psychic (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 Bug/Flying type) which evolves into Kleavor (a Bug/Rock type). Some singular type Pokémon will change completely to a different type or types upon evolution, such as Azurill (a Normal/Fairy type) which evolves into Marill (a Water/Fairy type). One Pokémon also completely loses a type upon evolution; Gloom (a Grass/Poison type) evolves into Bellossom (a Grass type). Some Pokémon can also change their type altogether, like Eevee (a Normal type) which can evolve into one of eight different types, or Cubone (a Ground type) which evolves into Marowak (a Fire/Ghost type) in Alola.

Special Type Interactions

Some types have special interactions with battle effects:

  • Starting from Generation VII, Dark-type Pokémon are immune to moves that gain priority from the Ability Prankster.
  • Starting in Generation VI, Electric-type Pokémon cannot be Paralyzed.
  • Starting in Generation III, Fire-type Pokémon cannot be Burned. (In Generation II, they can be burned by Tri Attack).
  • Flying-type Pokémon are not considered grounded, thus not affected by things such as Grassy Terrain and Spikes. If a Flying-type uses the move Roost, it will lose the Flying typing for the rest of the turn.
  • Starting in Generation VI, Ghost-type Pokémon are immune to effects that prevent escape, and are guaranteed to flee from a wild battle.
  • Grass-type Pokémon are immune to the move Leech Seed, Spore and Powder moves, as well as the Ability Effect Spore (Gen VI).
  • Ground-type Pokémon cannot be Paralyzed by Thunder Wave, and don't take damage from the Sandstorm weather condition.
  • Ice-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).
  • Poison-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.
  • Rock-type Pokémon gain a 50% Special Defense increase, and don't take damage from the Sandstorm weather condition.
  • Steel-type Pokémon cannot be Poisoned and don't take damage from the Sandstorm weather condition.

Type Strength Table

Here list of the strengths and weaknesses of each type from Generation VI onwards.

Type
Attack 		Type Defense
Normal type vertical Fire type vertical Water type vertical Electric type vertical Grass type vertical Ice type vertical Fighting type vertical Poison type vertical Ground type vertical Flying type vertical Psychic type vertical Bug type vertical Rock type vertical Ghost type vertical Dragon type vertical Dark type vertical Steel type vertical Fairy type vertical
Type Normal
½
×0
½
Type Fire
½
½
×2
×2
×2
½
½
×2
Type Water
×2
½
½
×2
×2
½
Type Electric
×2
½
½
×0
×2
½
Type Grass
½
×2
½
½
×2
½
½
×2
½
½
Type Ice
½
½
×2
½
×2
×2
×2
½
Type Fighting
×2
×2
½
½
½
½
×2
×0
×2
×2
½
Type Poison
×2
½
½
½
½
×0
×2
Type Ground
×2
×2
½
×2
×0
½
×2
×2
Type Flying
½
×2
×2
×2
½
½
Type Psychic
×2
×2
½
×0
½
Type Bug
½
×2
½
½
½
×2
½
×2
½
½
Type Rock
×2
×2
½
½
×2
×2
½
Type Ghost
×0
×2
×2
½
Type Dragon
×2
½
×0
Type Dark
½
×2
×2
½
½
Type Steel
½
½
½
×2
×2
½
×2
Type Fairy
½
×2
½
×2
×2
½

Unused Type Combos

Unique Type Combos

Former Unique Type Combos

Trivia

  • The only exception to the max dual typing is the manga-exclusive "Zapmolcuno" which is an Ice/Electric/Fire/Flying type (usually shortened to ???/Flying type).
  • As of Generation IX, the only types that have been paired with every other type is Water, Flying, Psychic, Grass, Electric, Fighting and Dark.
  • Generation II, VI and IX to the list of types, Gen II adding Dark and Steel , Gen VI adding the Fairy type and IX introducing the Stellar 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 Electric/Steel and many Pokémon that were previously Normal or mono-type Pokémon became Fairy type following its introduction.
    • Coincidentally, all of these types have an immunity, with the Dark, Steel, and Fairy types being immune to the Psychic, Poison, and Dragon 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 Fighting/Flying-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 Water.
  • 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.[1]
  • The only Pokemon without weaknesses is the Tynamo line because of their Levitate ability which makes them immune to Ground, Electric's only weakness.
  • As of Generation IX, Poison/Flying 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 Steel/Normal type, UFO 2 who was Psychic/Electric type, and Brycen-Man who was Dark/Psychic type.

References

  1. ^ https://twitter.com/DrLavaYT/status/1692952315622494357?s=20

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