Method

Type calculation method and sources

How Type Scout calculates Pokémon GO weaknesses, resistances and counter recommendations.

Attack multipliers

The final multiplier is 1.6ⁿ. Weakness adds 1, resistance subtracts 1, and a main-series immunity subtracts 2.

Recommendation ranking

Counters are ordered by outgoing effectiveness, then by the lowest worst-case incoming same-type damage.

Scope

This recommends type direction, not individual Pokémon; moveset, level and format still affect performance.

Sources

Pokémon GO Help Center and independently documented GO multiplier references.

Last reviewed: 2026-07-25