Pokémon Stadium 2/Gym Leader Class

Lecture
Lessons in the Gym Leader class are more complex than those in the Trainer class. You will need to pay very close attention in order to understand these new and extended topics. However, there are only eleven lessons to look at now. (That's almost half of the Trainer class lecture.)

Dual-type POKéMON
Dual type Pokémon (Pokémon with two types) have two sets of type match-ups, affecting the amount damage they take. For example, say Spinarak, a Bug and Poison type Pokémon, is hit with a Grass type move. Grass is "not very effective" against Bug, inflicting only half (1/2) of the regular amount of damage, and it is also "not very effective" against Poison as well. Inflicting half damage on one of the Pokémon's types and half damage on the other results in a quarter (1/4) of the move's power being done against the Pokémon, Spinarak in this case.


 * "Which type of move will inflict quadruple damage on FIRE & ROCK type POKéMON?"
 * -WATER

Multiplied damage
There are other factors that can multiply damage other than type macth-up. If a Pokémon uses a move that is of the same type as the Pokémon using it, then its power is multiplied by 1.5. If the Pokémon hits a weak spot ("Critical Hit"), thn the damage is multiplied by two.


 * "What is the lowest possible damage multiplier?"
 * -0

Status problems
Status problems are divided into two categories: real status problems (Sleep, Paralysis, Poison, etc. If a Pokémon is suffering one of these conditions, it is displayed) and ones that appear similar to status problems (Confusion, Attract, Nightmare, etc.) Pokémon cannot be effected by two "real status problems" simaltaneously. (Ex: A Pokémon cannot be asleep and poisoned at at the same time.) However, Pokémon can be affected by multiple conditions that appear similar to status problems (Ex: A Pokémon can be confused and affected by Leech Seed at once.) You can eliminate those problems by switiching out. You cannot do that for real status problems.


 * "Of the following conditions, which loses effectivness if POKéMON switch?"
 * -Confusion

Set damage moves
There are some situations where using set damage moves is a very effective strategy. (Ex: Gengar's attack power is moderatley low. It would be good for it to use a move like Night Shade than to use Ghost-type moves, for they are physical attacks.)  Set damage moves inflict the sam amount of damage regardless of changes in the Pokémons' stats. It is possible, however, to lower the accuracy of these moves.


 * "How much damage will a set damage move inflict on a target that uses REFLECT?"
 * -Doesn't change

Moves and tactics
There are some moves that can stike a Pokémon that is using Fly or Dig. Some will actually inflict double damagein these situations. Moves like Clamp and Wrap will still harm the Pokémon while it is in the air or underground. You can use moves like Mind Reader and Lock-On on a Pokémon before it uses Fly or Dig, an your attack will hit it.


 * "Which move will inflict double damage on a POKéMON using ("X")?"
 * {| class="wikitable"

!align="center" valign="top"|If "X" is... !align="center" valign="top"|then the answer is...
 * align="left" valign="top"|FLY
 * align="left" valign="top"|TWISTER
 * align="left" valign="top"|DIG
 * align="left" valign="top"|MAGNITUDE
 * }
 * align="left" valign="top"|MAGNITUDE
 * }
 * }

Multi-type moves
To build an effective Pokémon team, consider giving your Pokémon some moves that are not of its type. This strategy can be very effective in Stadium battles.


 * "Which move is super effective against WATER-type POKéMON and can be learned by TYPHLOSION?"
 * -THUNDERPUNCH