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In addition, remember that Pokemon type also determines '''STAB'''. The "Same-type attack bonus" or STAB applies to Pokemon using a move of a type that the Pokemon also belongs to. | In addition, remember that Pokemon type also determines '''STAB'''. The "Same-type attack bonus" or STAB applies to Pokemon using a move of a type that the Pokemon also belongs to. | ||
For example, {{bp|Surf}} is a powerful Water move. A Pokemon such as {{bp|Seel}} will get a 50% bonus increase in damage when using it in battle | For example, {{bp|Surf}} is a powerful Water move. A Pokemon such as {{bp|Seel}}, a Water/Ice Pokemon, will get a 50% bonus increase in damage when using it in battle, than a {{bp|Nidoking}}, a Poison/Ground Pokemon. | ||
Also, Pokemon that are dual typed are subject to the strengths and weaknesses of both. Let's take for example, {{bp|Dragonite}}, a Dragon/Flying Pokemon: | Also, Pokemon that are dual typed are subject to the strengths and weaknesses of both. Let's take for example, {{bp|Dragonite}}, a Dragon/Flying Pokemon: | ||
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*Special: Psychic, Fire, Grass, Water, Electric, Ice, Dark, Dragon. | *Special: Psychic, Fire, Grass, Water, Electric, Ice, Dark, Dragon. | ||
This remains true for all moves. For example, even though instinctively you may believe that {{bpm|Bite}}, a Dark attack should be Physical, it remains governed by the Special classification | This remains true for all moves. For example, even though instinctively you may believe that {{bpm|Bite}}, a Dark attack should be Physical, it remains governed by the Special classification. | ||
Also remember that while Speed usually determines which Pokemon acts first, there are moves that give a Pokemon priority regardless of Speed, such as {{bpm|Quick Attack}} or {{bpm|Protect}}. | Also remember that while Speed usually determines which Pokemon acts first, there are moves that give a Pokemon priority regardless of Speed, such as {{bpm|Quick Attack}} or {{bpm|Protect}}. |