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