What are the weaknesses of normal-type Pokémon?

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  • Normal-type Pokémon are weak to fight and ineffective against Rock, Steel and Spectrum types.
  • Although numerous and present since the first generation, Normal-type Pokémon do not possess no particular resistance.
  • To maximize your chances of victory, use Battle-type Pokémon in battles against Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon Go and other versions of the game.

Over 800 Pokémon have been introduced since the franchise captured the hearts and minds of Pokémon trainers around the world. Whether it's your favorite Pokémon or a Pokémon you've stumbled across on an unexpected road, their type is an integral part of their personality.

In fact, knowing the advantages and disadvantages of each type of Pokémon is an important tool in determining the right Pokémon for you. success of your fights in Pokémon Go!

In our article, you'll find the type table for Normal-type Pokémon, weaknesses and strengths of normal-type Pokémon. But also, dear trainers, how about a closer look at the peculiarities of Normal-type Pokémon?

How do you beat a Normal-type Pokémon?

Wondering about the weaknesses of Normal-type Pokémon? To successfully battle them, you need to know how to pick the right Pokémon, i.e. the ones that are stronger than them! But which types can inflict the most damage on Normal-type Pokémon?

Combat types

The physiology of Normal-type Pokémon is not particularly special. The only way to cause them serious damage is to use the specific training required for the use of type Combat.

Illustration of how combat type beats normal type
Illustration of combat type beating normal type. Source : Alucare.fr

From the first to the ninth generation:

Normal-type Pokémon are also weak against the following types:

Steel types

With their tough shells, Normal-type Pokémon attacks are only marginally effective against Steel-type attacks.

Image showing that steel type can potentially beat normal type
Image showing that the steel type can potentially beat the normal type. Source : Alucare.fr

Types Roche

With their rocky carapace and particular muscle structure, Normal-type Pokémon attacks are only marginally effective against Rock-type attacks.

Illustration of how rock type can beat normal type
Illustration of how rock type can beat normal type. Source : Alucare.fr

Spectrum types

Normal attacks are ineffective against the Spectrum type.

Image showing the inefficiency of the normal type against the spectrum type
Image showing the inefficiency of the normal type against the spectrum type. Source : Alucare.fr

In fact, these weaknesses concern Pokémon of Normal type, up to and including the ninth generation.

Which Pokémon type beats the Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?

In this version of Pokémon, while Normal-type Pokémon are resistant to the Spectre type (i.e. they only receive half the damage inflicted by it), they are weak against the type Combat and have no particular strength.

What are the weaknesses of Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon Go?

Normal-type Pokémon are not strong against any type of Pokémon in Pokémon Go, but are weak against :

  • Steel types
  • Types Roche
  • And Spectre type

In Pokémon Go, Normal-type Pokémon are vulnerable to attacks by type Combat.

Please note that these weaknesses do not apply to Pokémon with a dual type.

Here's an example: We have a Normal/Steel-type Pokémon that we want to battle. In fact, we can use Ground-type attacks, which won't do much damage to this Normal/Steel-type Pokémon. We also need to take into account the weaknesses of the other type, in this case Normal, which is not vulnerable to G-type attacks.

So, if you want to square up the damage, you'll need to use Combat attacks, which are effective against Normal and also Steel types.

Everything you need to know about the normal-type Pokémon

  • Normal-type Pokémon are the most basic Pokémon.
  • It is one of the 18 types that make up Pokémon Go.
  • In fact, this type of Pokémon is introduced from the first to the third generation.
  • This is the second type of Pokémon most represented after the water-type pokémon.
  • It is most often combined with the pokémon of soil type.
  • In the trading card game, this type of Pokémon belongs to the colorless type. In fact, normal-type Pokémon are of a single type. But there are also double-type Pokémon whose second combination is the floor.

The number of Pokémon with Normal type counts 127 Pokémon. The most popular of these 127 species are mega-Kangourex, Leveinard with Evoluroc, Porygon Z, Ronflex and Metamorph. The latter is mainly used as a Revenge Killer.

Among the 127 Pokémon with plant type are Rattata, Morpheo, Ronflex, Excelangue, Tarius and others. There's also the normal-type Pokémon that changes type.

List of Normal-type Pokémon

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Illustrative image of normal-type Pokémon for our article talking about their weaknesses. Source : Alucare.fr

Here is a list of Normal-type Pokémon (not double-type):

A :

  • Arceus
  • Argouste

B :

  •  Brouhabam

C :

  • Capidextrous
  • Capumain
  • Cerfrousse
  • Chaffreux
  • Chaglam
  • Chinchidou
  • Chuchmur
  • Compagnol
  • Couafarel
  • Coudlangue

D :

  • Delcatty
  • Deusolourdo
  • Dodoala

E :

  • Skimmer
  • Evoli
  • Excelangue

F :

  • Famignol
  • Fouinar
  • Fouinette
  • Fragroin
  • Frison

G :

  • Goinfrex
  • Gourmelet

I :

  • Insolourdo

K :

  • Kangourex
  • Kecleon
  • Keunotor

L :

  • Laporeille
  • Leuphoria
  • Leveinard
  • Lineon
  • Lockpin

M :

  • Eelgrass
  • Mangriff
  • Mastouffe
  • Mega-Kangourex
  • Metamorph
  • Miaouss
  • Miradar
  • Monaflèmit
  • Morphéo
  • Moumouflon
  • Moumouton

N :

  • Nanméouïe

P :

  • Parecool
  • Pashmilla
  • Persian
  • Ponchien
  • poncho
  • Porygon
  • Porygon2
  • Porygon-Z
  • Ptiravi

Q :

  • Queulorior

R :

  • Ramboum
  • Ratentif
  • Rattata
  • Rattatac
  • Regigigas
  • Ronflex
  • Rongourmand
  • Rongrigou

S :

  • Sapereau
  • Silvallié
  • Skitty
  • Spinda

T :

  • Tauros
  • Teddiursa
  • Terapagos

U :

  • Ursaring

V :

  • Vigoroth

Z :

  •  Zigzaton

These are lists of Pokémon with Normal type (not double type).

The Abilities of a Normal-Type Pokémon

More than 70 normal physical attacks, 22 specials and 99 status capabilities. All normal offensive abilities can be converted to another type by certain talents. The most powerful attacks of normal-type Pokémon include :

  • OHKO;
  • Empal'Korne ;
  • Guillotine ;
  • Explosion.

The physical categoryNaturel is a normal, single-use Pokémon whose power can increase from 80 to 100% during an attack, depending on the berry consumed, as can its type.

You can now battle Normal-type Pokémon more effectively, armed with this information on their weaknesses and strengths. All you need to do is master them, and you'll be able to fight effectively.

Normal-type Pokémon resistances

Normal-type Pokémon have no special skills. However Spectrum type using the supernatural cannot touch Normal-type Pokémon, which are not linked to the supernatural.

Summary table of Pokémon strengths and weaknesses by type

Here is a table of Pokémon types with their main strengths and weaknesses, including normal-type Pokémon against each type combination:

Illustration of Pokémon strengths and weaknesses according to type
Illustration of Pokémon strengths and weaknesses according to type

To understand the contents of the table illustrating the strengths and weaknesses of all Pokémon types, you should know that :

  • 2 green means effective attacks
  • 1/2 red means attacks that are not effective
  • Black 0s mean totally ineffective attacks

Normal-type pokémon have no particular resistance and therefore no specific effectiveness against other types of pokémon.

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And there you have it, the weaknesses and resistances of Normal-type Pokémon to discover for a better strategy the next time you want to battle them.

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