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{{redirect|Normal|the glitch Normal type|List of glitch types#Normal}} | {{redirect|Normal|the glitch Normal type|List of glitch types#Normal}} | ||
{{Types}} | {{Types}} | ||
The '''Normal type''' (Japanese: '''ノーマルタイプ''' ''Normal type'') is one of the eighteen [[type]]s. Notable | 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. | ||
==Statistical averages== | ==Statistical averages== | ||
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==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
===Defense=== | ===Defense=== | ||
The Normal | The Normal type is tied with {{t|Electric}} for the fewest defensive weaknesses but also tied with {{t|Ice}} for the fewest resistances of any type, at one each. Many Normal-type Pokémon with a secondary type mitigate their weakness with the secondary type (as with Flying, the type most commonly paired with Normal), leaving them with only the weaknesses of their secondary type. | ||
Normal-type Pokémon, on average, have the lowest | Normal-type Pokémon, on average, have the lowest Defense and Special Defense of all Pokémon and of fully evolved Pokémon. | ||
===Offense=== | ===Offense=== | ||
The Normal | The Normal type is the only type that is not super effective against any other type. | ||
The combination of Normal and {{ | The combination of Normal and {{t|Ground}}-type attacks provides good neutral coverage, with only five type combinations resisting both, because Ground covers both of the types that resist Normal. 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 Pokémon with {{a|Wonder Guard}}). | ||
On average, fully | On average, fully evolved Pokémon with the Normal type have the lowest base {{stat|Special Attack}} of all types. <!--As of Gen VII--> | ||
===Contest properties=== | ===Contest properties=== | ||
When used in contests, Normal- | 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]]. | ||
==Pokémon== | ==Pokémon== | ||
As of | 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}}. | ||
===Pure Normal-type Pokémon=== | ===Pure Normal-type Pokémon=== | ||
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* {{p|Clefairy}}, {{p|Clefable}}, {{p|Cleffa}}, {{p|Togepi}}, {{p|Snubbull}}, and {{p|Granbull}} were Normal- | * {{p|Clefairy}}, {{p|Clefable}}, {{p|Cleffa}}, {{p|Togepi}}, {{p|Snubbull}}, and {{p|Granbull}} were Normal-type Pokémon prior to [[Generation VI]]. | ||
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* {{p|Togetic}} and {{p|Togekiss}} were Normal/{{t|Flying}} | * {{p|Togetic}} and {{p|Togekiss}} were Normal/{{t|Flying}} Pokémon prior to [[Generation VI]]. | ||
====Secondary Normal-type Pokémon==== | ====Secondary Normal-type Pokémon==== | ||
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* {{m|Bite}}, {{m|Gust}}, {{m|Karate Chop}}, and {{m|Sand Attack}} were Normal- | * {{m|Bite}}, {{m|Gust}}, {{m|Karate Chop}}, and {{m|Sand Attack}} were Normal-type moves prior to [[Generation II]]. | ||
* {{m|Charm}}, {{m|Moonlight}}, and {{m|Sweet Kiss}} were Normal-type moves prior to [[Generation VI]]. | * {{m|Charm}}, {{m|Moonlight}}, and {{m|Sweet Kiss}} were Normal-type moves prior to [[Generation VI]]. | ||
==Abilities== | ==Abilities== | ||
===Interacting with the Normal type=== | ===Interacting with the Normal type=== | ||
A | 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. | ||
{| width="70%" class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{normal color}}; border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}" | {| width="70%" class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{normal color}}; border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}" | ||
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===Exclusive Abilities=== | ===Exclusive Abilities=== | ||
Only Normal- | Only Normal-type Pokémon can have these Abilities. This does not include [[Signature Ability|signature Abilities]]. | ||
{| width="70%" class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{normal color}}; border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}" | {| width="70%" class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{normal color}}; border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}" | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* [[Generation I]] introduced the most Normal- | * [[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 | * 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 | * With 172 {{cat|Normal-type moves}}, this type has the most [[move]]s available. | ||
* The Normal type has the fewest non-neutral type relations, with only four. | * The Normal type has the fewest non-neutral type relations, with only four. | ||
* {{t|Ghost}} and Normal are the only case of two types being immune against each other. | * {{t|Ghost}} and Normal are the only case of two types being immune against each other. |
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