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==In the core series games== | ==In the core series games== | ||
If a Pokémon uses a damaging [[move]] that has the same [[type]] as one of that Pokémon's types, the move's damage is increased by ×1.5. If a Pokémon has the Ability {{a|Adaptability}}, the boost is ×2 instead. | If a Pokémon uses a damaging [[move]] that has the same [[type]] as one of that Pokémon's types, the move's damage is increased by ×1.5. If a Pokémon has the [[Ability]], {{a|Adaptability}}, the boost is ×2 instead. | ||
This bonus has been present in all [[core series]] Pokémon games. | This bonus has been present in all [[core series]] Pokémon games. | ||
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The type of the move when it is used is used to determine whether it receives the bonus, not its listed type. For example, if a Fire-type Pokémon uses {{m|Weather Ball}} during [[intense sunlight]] (so that the move becomes Fire-type), it will receive the bonus; however, if a pure Normal-type Pokémon uses Weather Ball during intense sunlight, it will not receive the bonus, despite Weather Ball being listed as a Normal-type move. {{m|Flying Press}} is a {{type|Fighting}} move, not a {{type|Flying}} move, despite using the type effectiveness of both types. | The type of the move when it is used is used to determine whether it receives the bonus, not its listed type. For example, if a Fire-type Pokémon uses {{m|Weather Ball}} during [[intense sunlight]] (so that the move becomes Fire-type), it will receive the bonus; however, if a pure Normal-type Pokémon uses Weather Ball during intense sunlight, it will not receive the bonus, despite Weather Ball being listed as a Normal-type move. {{m|Flying Press}} is a {{type|Fighting}} move, not a {{type|Flying}} move, despite using the type effectiveness of both types. | ||
Pledge combination moves (two different moves from among {{m|Grass Pledge}}, {{m|Fire Pledge}}, or {{m|Water Pledge}} performed by the same team on the same turn) always receive the bonus, even if neither of the performers | Pledge combination moves (two different moves from among {{m|Grass Pledge}}, {{m|Fire Pledge}}, or {{m|Water Pledge}} performed by the same team on the same turn) always receive the bonus, even if neither of the performers shares a type with either half of the move combination (for example, a Silvally with Grass Pledge and a Smeargle with Water Pledge). | ||
===Unaffected moves=== | ===Unaffected moves=== | ||