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Understanding type advantages is crucial in Cobblemon battles. Each type has its strengths and weaknesses, and knowing these can give you a significant edge. This guide will help you grasp the basics of Cobblemon type matchups, ensuring you're prepared for any battle that comes your way.
1. The Basics of Type Matchups
Key Concepts
- Super Effective: Attacks that deal double damage.
- Not Very Effective: Attacks that deal half damage.
- Immune: Attacks that deal no damage.
2. Cobblemon Type Chart
Here's a simplified type chart to reference during battles:
| Type | Strong Against | Weak Against | Immune to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | None | Rock, Steel | Ghost |
| Fire | Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel | Water, Rock, Fire | None |
| Water | Fire, Ground, Rock | Electric, Grass | None |
| Grass | Water, Ground, Rock | Fire, Ice, Poison, Bug | None |
| Electric | Water, Flying | Ground | None |
| Ice | Grass, Ground, Flying, Dragon | Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel | None |
| Fighting | Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, Steel | Flying, Psychic, Fairy | Ghost |
| Poison | Grass, Fairy | Ground, Psychic | Steel |
| Ground | Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, Steel | Water, Grass, Ice | Electric |
| Flying | Grass, Fighting, Bug | Electric, Ice, Rock | Ground |
| Psychic | Fighting, Poison | Bug, Ghost, Dark | None |
| Bug | Grass, Psychic, Dark | Fire, Flying, Rock | None |
| Rock | Fire, Ice, Flying, Bug | Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel | None |
| Ghost | Psychic, Ghost | Ghost, Dark | Normal |
| Dragon | Dragon | Ice, Dragon, Fairy | None |
| Dark | Psychic, Ghost | Fighting, Bug, Fairy | Psychic |
| Steel | Ice, Rock, Fairy | Fire, Fighting, Ground | Poison |
| Fairy | Fighting, Dragon, Dark | Poison, Steel | Dragon |
3. Advanced Strategies
Double Battles
In double battles, combining type advantages can be even more effective. For instance, pairing a Water-type with an Electric-type can cover each other’s weaknesses, creating a balanced and formidable team.
Status Effects
Utilize status effects to gain an advantage:
- Burn: Reduces the opponent’s attack power.
- Paralysis: Slows down the opponent, giving you more turns.
- Poison: Slowly depletes the opponent’s health.
4. Real-World Examples
Scenario 1: Facing a Grass-Type Cobblemon
If you encounter a Grass-type Cobblemon, using Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, or Bug types will be advantageous. Avoid using Water, Ground, or Rock types, as they are weak against Grass moves.
Scenario 2: Battling a Dragon-Type Cobblemon
Dragon-types are powerful but have weaknesses to Ice, Dragon, and Fairy moves. Utilize these types to gain the upper hand in battles against Dragon-type Cobblemon.
Conclusion
Mastering type advantages in Cobblemon battles can make the difference between victory and defeat. By understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each type, you can strategically plan your battles and become a formidable trainer. Keep this guide handy, and may your Cobblemon battles be ever in your favor!
Engagement
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