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Whether you are new to the world or explored it for some time, one question remains: how many types of Pokemon are there? People that know little about the franchise commonly think of the charming Pikachu and his Electric abilities, but not much else. It’s easy enough to believe there are not that many kinds out there if only a few mainstream Pokemon come to mind. However, that is far from the truth. Let’s dive deeper and discover all the Pokemon types you may not know of.
How Many Types of Pokemon Are There?
The world of Pokemon has been ever-expanding since the franchise launched in the ’90s. Not only are there hundreds of potential companions, but there are several types as well. Types refer to elemental moves and properties. Some are even dual types, while others can change their type completely as they evolve.
As of now, there are a total of 18 types of Pokemon that we’ll list below. Alongside that, we’ll explain how many Pokemon are within each type. It’s a number that will continue to grow as the franchise expands over the years:
- Bug
- Dark
- Dragon
- Electric
- Fairy
- Fighting
- Fire
- Flying
- Ghost
- Grass
- Ground
- Ice
- Normal
- Poison
- Psychic
- Rock
- Steel
- Water
1) Bug Type Pokemon
Current Amount of Bug-Type – 92
Bug-type Pokemon are among the fastest-evolving elemental types. Many resemble real-life bugs and invertebrates.
Strong Against | Not As Effective Against | Resistant To | Weak To |
Dark | Fairy | Grass | Fire |
Grass | Fighting | Ground | Flying |
Psychic | Fire | Fighting | Rock |
Flying | |||
Ghost | |||
Poison | |||
Steel |
Notable Bug-Type:
- Caterpie (Bug-Type | Generation I)
- Spinark (Bug/Poison-Type | Generation II)
- Beautify (Bug/Flying-Type | Generation III)
- Nymble (Bug-Type | Generation IX)
- Slither Wing (Bug/Fighting-Type | Generation IX)
2) Dark Type
Current Amount of Dark-Type – 83
Dark-type joined the franchise in Generation II. The type lives up to the name, as many Dark Pokemon have feral-like traits.
Strong Against | Not As Effective Against | Resistant To | Weak To |
Ghost | Dark | Dark | Bug |
Psychic | Fairy | Ghost | Fairy |
Fighting | Psychic | Fighting |
Notable Dark-Type:
- Houndour (Dark/Fire-Type | Generation II)
- Umbreon (Dark-Type | Generation II)
- Zorua (Dark-Type | Generation VIII)
- Mabosstiff (Dark-Type | Generation IX)
- Chi-Yu (Dark/Fire-Type | Generation IX)
3) Dragon Type
Current Amount of Dragon-Type – 69
Many Legendary Pokemon fall under the Dragon category. Out of all Pokemon types, they can be challenging to catch.
Strong Against | Not As Effective Against | Resistant To | Weak To |
Dragon | Fairy | Fire | Dragon |
Steel | Grass | Fairy | |
Electric | Ice | ||
Water |
Notable Dragon-Type:
- Dragonite (Dragon/Flying-Type | Generation I)
- Dratini (Dragon-Type | Generation I)
- Garchomp (Dragon/Ground-Type | Generation IV)
- Palkia (Water/Dragon-Type | Generation IV)
- Roaring Moon (Dragon/Dark-Type | Generation IX)
4) Electric Type
Current Amount of Electric-Type – 72
Electric types are versatile in their environment, as you can find them in the cities as much as in the forests. As their name implies, they focus on electricity-powered moves.
Strong Against | Not As Effective Against | Resistant To | Weak To |
Flying | Dragon | Electric | Ground |
Water | Electric | Flying | |
Grass | Steel | ||
Ground |
Notable Electric-Type:
- Pikachu (Electric-Type | Generation I)
- Magnemite (Electric/Steel-Type | Generation II)
- Togedemaru (Electric/Steel-Type | Generation VII)
- Miraidon (Electric/Dragon-Type | Generation IX)
- Sandy Shocks (Electric/Ground-Type | Generation IX)
5) Fairy Type Pokemon
Current Amount of Fairy-Type – 69
Fairy Pokemon joined the franchise in Generation VI. They are well-known in the pocket monster community as the “cute type.”
Strong Against | Not As Effective Against | Resistant To | Weak To |
Dark | Fire | Bug | Poison |
Dragon | Poison | Dark | Steel |
Fighting | Steel | Dragon | |
Fighting |
Notable Fairy-Type:
- Togepi (Fairy-Type | Generation II)
- Flabebe (Fairy-Type | Generation VI)
- Jigglypuff (Normal/Fairy-Type | Generation VI)
- Fidough (Fairy-Type | Generation IX)
- Iron Valiant (Fairy/Fighting-Type | Generation IX)
6) Fighting Type Pokemon
Current Amount of Fighting-Type – 82
Fighting Pokemon rely on physical attacks. You will notice plenty of melee-based moves when using them.
Strong Against | Not As Effective Against | Resistant To | Weak To |
Dark | Bug | Bug | Fairy |
Ice | Fairy | Dark | Flying |
Normal | Flying | Rock | Psychic |
Rock | Ghost | ||
Steel | Poison |
Notable Fighting-Type:
- Hitmonchan (Fighting-Type | Generation I)
- Mankey (Fighting-Type | Generation I)
- Throh (Fighting-Type | Generation V)
- Kubfu (Fighting-Type | Generation VIII)
- Koraidon (Fighting/Dragon-Type | Generation IX)
7) Fire Type
Current Amount of Fire-Type – 86
Fire-type Pokemon are as well known as Electric. They are one of the original starter types.
Strong Against | Not As Effective Against | Resistant To | Weak To |
Bug | Dragon | Bug | Ground |
Grass | Fire | Fire | Rock |
Ice | Rock | Grass | Water |
Steel | Water | Ice | |
Steel |
Notable Fire-Type:
- Charmander (Fire-Type | Generation I)
- Pansear (Fire-Type | Generation V)
- Litleo (Fire/Normal-Type | Generation VI)
- Iron Moth (Fire/Poison-Type | Generation IX)
- Scovillain (Grass/Fire-Type | Generation IX)
8) Flying Type
Current Amount of Flying-Type – 112
Pokemon that fall under the Flying type have wings or simply float. Many of them feature insect or bird designs.
Strong Against | Not As Effective Against | Resistant To | Weak To |
Bug | Electric | Bug | Electric |
Fighting | Rock | Fighting | Ice |
Grass | Steel | Grass | Rock |
Ground |
Notable Flying-Type:
- Charizard (Fire/Flying-Type | Generation I)
- Pidgey (Normal/Flying-Type | Generation I)
- Noibat (Flying/Dragon-Type | Generation VI)
- Rookidee (Flying-Type | Generation VIII)
- Iron Jugulis (Dark/Flying-Type | Generation IX)
9) Ghost Type Pokemon
Current Amount of Ghost-Type – 70
Ghost-type Pokemon usually hold a connection to the afterlife. There are not that many of them in the franchise, either.
Strong Against | Not As Effective Against | Resistant To | Weak To |
Ghost | Dark | Bug | Bug |
Psychic | Normal | Fighting | Fighting |
Normal | Normal | ||
Poison | Poison |
Notable Ghost-Type:
- Gengar (Ghost/Poison-Type | Generation I)
- Duskull (Ghost-Type | Generation III)
- Drifblim (Ghost/Flying-Type | Generation IV)
- Flutter Mane (Ghost/Fairy-Type | Generation IX)
- Gimmighoul (Ghost-Type | Generation IX)
10) Grass Type
Current Amount of Grass-Type – 124
Grass-type Pokemon is another well-known kind. It stands with Fire and Water types as one of the common starter types.
Strong Against | Not As Effective Against | Resistant To | Weak To |
Ground | Bug | Electric | Bug |
Rock | Dragon | Grass | Fire |
Water | Fire | Ground | Flying |
Flying | Water | Ice | |
Grass | Poison | ||
Poison | |||
Steel |
Notable Grass-Type:
- Bulbasaur (Grass/Poison-Type | Generation I)
- Cacnea (Grass-Type | Generation III)
- Pansage (Grass-Type | Generation V)
- Iron Leaves (Grass/Psychic-Type | Generation IX)
- Wo-Chien (Dark/Grass-Type | Generation IX)
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11) Ground Type Pokemon
Current Amount of Ground-Type – 77
Ground Pokemon are rather versatile, as some come from rocky areas while others are unable to leave the ground. Their abilities involve earth-based attacks.
Strong Against | Not As Effective Against | Resistant To | Weak To |
Electric | Bug | Electric | Grass |
Fire | Flying | Poison | Ice |
Poison | Grass | Rock | Water |
Rock | |||
Steel |
Notable Ground-Type:
- Cubone (Ground-Type | Generation I)
- Diglett (Ground-Type | Generation I)
- Sandile (Ground/Dark-Type | Generation V)
- Iron Treads (Ground/Steel-Type | Generation IX)
- Ting-Lu (Dark/Ground-Type | Generation IX)
12) Ice Type Pokemon
Current Amount of Ice-Type – 58
With these icy pocket monsters, you have a high chance of weakening and preventing opponents from attacking. Ice-type Pokemon are found in various regions in the Pokemon games, from mountains to caverns.
Strong Against | Not As Effective Against | Resistant To | Weak To |
Dragon | Fire | Ice | Fighting |
Flying | Ice | Fire | |
Grass | Steel | Rock | |
Ground | Water | Steel |
Notable Ice-Type:
- Glalie (Ice-Type | Generation III)
- Spheal (Ice/Water-Type | Generation III)
- Vulpix Alolan Form (Ice-Type | Generation VII)
- Chien-Pao (Dark/Ice-Type | Generation IX)
- Iron Bundle (Ice/Water-Type | Generation IX)
13) Normal Type Pokemon
Current Amount of Normal-Type – 132
Normal Pokemon are as simple as they come. They typically inflict less damage than most other types.
Strong Against | Not As Effective Against | Resistant To | Weak To |
Ghost | Ghost | Fighting | |
Rock | |||
Steel |
Notable Normal-Type:
- Ditto (Normal-Type | Generation I)
- Eevee (Normal-Type | Generation I)
- Meowth (Normal-Type | Generation I)
- Dudunsparce (Normal-Type | Generation IX)
- Farigiraf (Normal/Psychic-Type | Generation IX)
14) Poison Type
Current Amount of Poison-Type – 83
Poison Pokemon can inflict toxic damage against opponents. Much of their pocket monster designs resemble venomous and poisonous animals.
Strong Against | Not As Effective Against | Resistant To | Weak To |
Fairy | Ghost | Fairy | Ground |
Grass | Ground | Fighting | Psychic |
Poison | Grass | ||
Rock | Poison | ||
Steel |
Notable Poison-Type:
- Ekans (Poison-Type | Generation I)
- Grimer (Poison-Type | Generation I)
- Koffing (Poison-Type | Generation I)
- Clodsire (Poison/Ground-Type | Generation IX)
- Glimmora (Rock/Poison-Type | Generation IX)
15) Psychic Type
Current Amount of Psychic-Type – 105
A Psychic-type Pokemon uses mind-based attacks. Plenty of these creatures are Legendary Pokemon.
Strong Against | Not As Effective Against | Resistant To | Weak To |
Fighting | Dark | Fighting | Bug |
Poison | Psychic | Psychic | Dark |
Steel | Ghost |
Notable Psychic-Type:
- Abra (Psychic-Type | Generation I)
- Mew (Psychic-Type | Generation I)
- Mr. Mime (Psychic-Fairy-Type | Generation I)
- Armarouge (Fire/Psychic-Type | Generation IX)
- Scream Tail (Fairy/Psychic-Type | Generation IX)
16) Rock Type
Current Amount of Rock-Type – 76
Rock-type Pokemon are perfect for defending against physical attacks. The only downside is that they are weak to multiple other types.
Strong Against | Not As Effective Against | Resistant To | Weak To |
Bug | Flying | Fire | Fighting |
Fire | Ground | Flying | Grass |
Flying | Steel | Normal | Ground |
Ice | Poison | Steel | |
Water |
Notable Rock-Type:
- Geodude (Rock/Ground-Type | Generation I)
- Golem (Rock/Ground-Type | Generation I)
- Rockruff (Rock-Type | Generation VII)
- Glimmet (Rock/Poison-Type | Generation IX)
- Klawf (Rock-Type | Generation IX)
17) Steel Type
Current Amount of Steel-Type – 75
Steel Pokemon entered the franchise in Generation II with Dark-type Pokemon. It is resistant to an impressive amount of Pokemon and moves.
Strong Against | Not As Effective Against | Resistant To | Weak To |
Fairy | Electric | Dragon | Fighting |
Ice | Fire | Fairy | Fire |
Rock | Steel | Flying | Ground |
Water | Ice | ||
Normal | |||
Poison | |||
Psychic | |||
Rock | |||
Steel |
Notable Steel-Type:
- Steelix (Steel/Ground-Type | Generation II)
- Lairon (Steel/Rock-Type | Generation III)
- Klink (Steel-Type | Generation V)
- Gholdengo (Steel/Ghost-Type | Generation IX)
- Kingambit (Dark/Steel-Type | Generation IX)
18) Water Type
Current Amount of Water-Type – 157
The Pokemon franchise features numerous Water types. Just like Fire and Grass, they are among the starter Pokemon.
Strong Against | Not As Effective Against | Resistant To | Weak To |
Fire | Dragon | Fire | Electric |
Ground | Grass | Ice | Grass |
Rock | Water | Steel | |
Water |
Notable Water-Type:
- Krabby (Water-Type | Generation I)
- Magikarp (Water-Type | Generation I)
- Squirtle (Water-Type | Generation I)
- Veluza (Water/Psychic-Type | Generation IX)
- Walking Wake (Water/Dragon-Type | Generation IX)