Normal

Normal Type Weakness

Normal-type Pokémon are weak against Fighting — they take 2× (super-effective) damage from these. They resist nothing in particular (½×), and take no damage from Ghost (0×).

The fastest way to beat a Normal Pokémon is to attack with a type it is weak to (Fighting). See the best counters below, or drop your team into the builder to spot Normal weaknesses on your own six.

Normal-type Pokémon are…

Weak to (2×)

Fighting

Immune to (0×)

Ghost

Normal moves are…

Not very effective vs

Rock Steel

No effect on

Ghost

Matchups shown for a pure Normal-type; a second type changes the math — check any specific Pokémon’s page for its exact weaknesses.

Best counters to Normal — what beats Normal-type Pokémon

These Pokémon resist Normal’s attacks and hit it super-effectively with Fighting moves. Tap one to scout it, or assemble them into a team below.

MarshadowFightingGhost

AnnihilapeFightingGhost

CobalionSteelFighting

TerrakionRockFighting

LucarioFightingSteel

KoraidonFightingDragon

ZamazentaFighting

Kommo-oDragonFighting

Build a team that beats Normal

The team below is pre-loaded with the top counters to Normal. Swap any slot and the weakness chart updates live — a balanced team wants no attacking type hitting three or more of your six. Prefer a blank slate? Open the full team builder.

Marshadow

FightingGhost

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Annihilape

FightingGhost

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Cobalion

SteelFighting

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Terrakion

RockFighting

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Lucario

FightingSteel

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Koraidon

FightingDragon

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Team weakness analysis

Damage each attacking type deals to your team. Too much red in a row = that type wrecks you.

⚠ Unresolved weaknesses — no team member resists:

GroundFlyingPsychicGhostFairy

Type							Weak
Normal	0	0	½	½	½		·
Fire			2×	½	2×	½	2
Water				2×		½	1
Electric						½	·
Grass			½	2×	½	½	1
Ice			½		½	2×	1
Fighting	0	0	2×	2×	2×		3
Poison	½	½	0	½	0		·
Ground			2×	2×	2×		3
Flying	2×	2×				2×	3
Psychic	2×	2×		2×		2×	4
Bug	¼	¼	¼	½	¼	½	·
Rock	½	½	¼	½	¼	½	·
Ghost	2×	2×					2
Dragon			½		½	2×	1
Dark			½	½	½	½	·
Steel			½	2×	½		1
Fairy	2×	2×		2×		4×	4

Offensive coverage

Types your team hits super-effectively (STAB + selected moves).

Can’t hit super-effectively:

WaterElectricGrassFightingPoisonGround

Frequently asked questions

What is Normal weak against?

Normal-type Pokémon are weak against Fighting — they take 2× (super-effective) damage from Fighting-type moves.

What beats Normal-type Pokémon?

The best counters resist Normal and hit it super-effectively with Fighting moves — for example Marshadow, Annihilape, Cobalion, Terrakion, Lucario, Koraidon.

What is super effective against Normal?

Fighting-type moves are super-effective against Normal. Normal Pokémon are, in turn, immune to Ghost.

What is Normal strong against?

Normal moves are super-effective against nothing in particular, and have no effect on Ghost.