Normal (type): Difference between revisions

The '''Normal type''' (Japanese: '''ノーマルタイプ''' ''Normal type'') is one of the eighteen [[type]]s. Notable Trainers who [[Type expert|specialize]] in Normal-type Pokémon are [[Whitney]] of [[Goldenrod City]], [[Norman]] of [[Petalburg City]], [[Lenora]] of [[Nacrene City]], [[Cheren]] of [[Aspertia City]], and [[Trial Captain]] [[Ilima]] of [[Hau'oli City]]. Prior to [[Generation IV#Advances in gameplay|changes in Generation IV]], all damaging Normal-type moves were [[physical move|physical]], but they may now also be [[special move|special]] depending on the attack.

The Normal type is a mixed bag defensively. It sports only one weakness to {{t|Fighting}}, but only one immunity ({{t|Ghost}}) and no resistances. Normal types have various attributes, although a fair amount of Normal-type Pokémon have high HP and good defensive stats. Normal-types commonly have a defensive stat which is much higher than the other, such as {{p|Blissey}} having high {{stat|Special Defense}} but low physical {{stat|Defense}}.

Prior to [[Generation III]], there were only a few Pokémon capable of learning powerful Fighting-type moves, making Fighting types less of a threat at the time. However, due to the proliferation and increased availability of powerful Fighting-type moves such as {{m|High Jump Kick}}, {{m|Close Combat}}, and {{m|Focus Blast}}, Normal-types nowadays require moves or teammates who can check their weakness, such as {{t|Psychic}} and {{t|Fairy}}.

 

Normal-type Pokémon, on average, have the lowest Defense and Special Defense of all Pokémon and of fully evolved Pokémon.

The type performs similarly offensively. It is resisted by {{t|Rock}} and {{t|Steel}} and nullified by {{t|Ghost}}, but it is not [[super-effective]] against any type. Because of this, Normal-type moves are best used for [[same type attack bonus]] or when boosted by abilities such as {{a|Refrigerate}} and {{a|Pixilate}}. For many Pokémon, especially those encountered earlier in the game, the first damage-dealing move they learn by level up is Normal-type, and the lack of offensive advantage against any other type facilitates the introduction of [[Pokémon battling]] to newcomers.

Normal-types have typically wide movepools, which include powerful attacking types such as Fighting, {{t|Ground}} and {{t|Dark}}, which cover all three types that resist their moves. In particular, the combination of Normal and {{t|Dark}}-type moves provides good neutral coverage since Dark is no longer resisted by Steel as of [[Generation VI]]. A combination of Normal and {{t|Ghost}} moves provides even better coverage, with only {{p|Tyranitar}}, {{p|Pawniard}} and {{p|Bisharp}} being resistant to both. Their inability to hit Ghost-type Pokémon can be nullified by using {{m|Foresight}}, {{m|Odor Sleuth}}, or Pokémon with the [[Ability]] {{a|Scrappy}}. In these cases, it will provide unresisted coverage when paired with {{t|Fighting}} moves (excluding those with {{a|Wonder Guard}}).

Because the Normal type is the only type that is not super effective against any type, it is completely unresisted during an [[Inverse Battle]].

When used in contests, Normal-type moves do not favor a particular [[contest condition]]. However, the Normal type has the most moves that can [[Jamming|jam]].

As of Generation VII, there are 109 Normal-type Pokémon or 13.5% of all Pokémon, making it the second most common type after {{t|Water}}.

|{{p|Kangaskhan|Mega Kangaskhan}}

|133

* {{p|Clefairy}}, {{p|Clefable}}, {{p|Cleffa}}, {{p|Togepi}}, {{p|Snubbull}}, and {{p|Granbull}} were Normal-type Pokémon prior to [[Generation VI]].

|{{p|Pidgeot|Mega Pidgeot}}

|{{p|Lopunny|Mega Lopunny}}

|521

|{{MSP|521{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0||F}}|Unfezant}}

|{{p|Unfezant}}

|{{p|Audino|Mega Audino}}

|585

|{{MSP|585{{#switch: {{#time: F}}|February|June|October=S|March|July|November=A|April|August|December=W}}|Deerling}}

|{{p|Deerling}}

|586

|{{MSP|586{{#switch: {{#time: F}}|February|June|October=S|March|July|November=A|April|August|December=W}}|Sawsbuck}}

|{{p|Sawsbuck}}

* {{p|Togetic}} and {{p|Togekiss}} were Normal/{{t|Flying}} Pokémon prior to [[Generation VI]].

|{{p|Rattata}}<br><small>Alola Form</small>

|{{p|Raticate}}<br><small>Alola Form</small>

|668

|{{MSP|668{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0||F}}|Pyroar}}

|{{p|Pyroar}}

* {{m|Bite}}, {{m|Gust}}, {{m|Karate Chop}}, and {{m|Sand Attack}} were Normal-type moves prior to [[Generation II]].

A Pokémon with {{a|Color Change}}, {{a|Protean}}, or {{a|Imposter}} will become a Normal-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with a Normal-type move, uses a Normal-type move, or is sent out against a Normal-type opponent.

Only Normal-type Pokémon can have these Abilities. This does not include [[Signature Ability|signature Abilities]].

! colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |<small>All details are accurate to Generation VI games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.</small>

* [[Generation I]] introduced the most Normal-type Pokémon of any generation, with {{tt|24|counting Clefairy and Clefable, which had their type changed from Generation VI onward}}. [[Generation VI]] introduced the fewest Normal-type Pokémon, with eight.

* Generation I introduced the most Normal-type moves of any generation, with {{tt|78|counting Gust, Karate Chop, Bite and Sand-Attack, which had their type changed from Generation II onward}}. Generation VI introduced the fewest Normal-type moves, with eight.

* With 172 {{cat|Normal-type moves}}, this type has the most [[move]]s available.

* {{t|Ghost}} and Normal are the only case of two types being ineffective against each other.

|el=Φυσιολογικός ''Fisiologikós''

|ko=노말 ''Nomal''

|th=ปกติ ''Pkti''<br>ธรรมดา ''Ṭhrrmdā''

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