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Types play a central role in Pokémon Go, just like in every other game of the franchise. It’s all a grand game of rock, paper, scissors with players trying to counter whichever monster the other side has picked. However, the mobile game adapted the usual rules a little bit, so even if you’ve memorized the entire type weakness chart from the main games, you’re going to run into some surprises. For this reason, you can check out the Pokémon Go type weakness chart below to update your knowledge and understanding of the system before you jump into 5-Star Raids or PvP duels. Experienced Pokémon players will be familiar with a bonus called STAB – short for Same Type Attack Bonus – that modifies move damage based on the types of the move and its executing Pokémon. To explain it briefly, if a Fire-type Pokémon attacks with a Fire-type move it’ll do more damage than a Fighting-type Pokémon attacking the same target with the same Fire-type move. This important mechanic from the main games is present in Pokémon Go as w

This article first appeared on Video Games on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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