This tool helps you calculate Pokemon battle damage and outcomes effectively.
How it Works
This calculator helps determine the damage dealt in a Pokémon battle based on several parameters. Input the respective values for your Pokémon and the moves used.
- Level: The level of your Pokémon (1-100).
- Attack: The attack stat of your Pokémon.
- Defense: The defense stat of the opponent Pokémon.
- Base Power: The base power of the move used.
- STAB Bonus: Whether the Pokémon’s move is of the same type as the Pokémon (1.5 for STAB, 1 otherwise).
- Type Effectiveness: The effectiveness of the move’s type against the opponent (0.25 to 4).
- Random Factor: A random factor between 0.85 and 1.
Limitations
This calculator does not account for additional factors such as abilities, items, weather effects, or crits, which can also influence the battle’s outcome. For a more detailed analysis, consider using more advanced tools or calculating additional factors manually.
Use Cases for This Calculator
Team Builder Analysis
When creating a competitive Pokémon team, you can use the Smogon calculator to evaluate various Pokémon combinations. You input different Pokémon, their abilities, moves, items, and EV spreads, allowing you to see potential weaknesses and strengths against common threats in the meta.
Damage Calculation
You can determine how much damage your Pokémon can deal to opponents by inputting relevant stats such as attack and STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) multipliers. This helps you know whether your Pokémon can knock out the competition in crucial moments, optimizing your battle strategy.
Status Condition Impact
Understanding how status conditions affect your Pokémon’s performance is crucial, and the Smogon calculator allows you to simulate these effects. Whether it’s burn reducing attack power or paralysis affecting speed, you can see how various statuses will influence battle outcomes.
Type Advantage Assessment
The tool enables you to analyze type matchups between your Pokémon and the foes they might face. By inputting different types, you can find out how effective your moves are, whether they deal double damage or are hardly effective, guiding your battle decisions.
Item Effect Evaluation
Items can significantly alter a Pokémon’s performance, and the calculator helps you assess the impact of different items on your builds. You can explore varied setups with items like Choice Band or Life Orb and immediately see changes in damage output and overall effectiveness.
Stat Distribution Optimization
You have the ability to adjust your Pokémon’s EV distribution for optimal performance, assessing the best practices for attack, speed, and defense. By using the calculator, you can simulate how different EV spreads can improve survivability against specific threats in your gameplay.
Move Set Synergy Check
Finding the right move set can be challenging, but the calculator helps by evaluating the synergy between various moves. You can identify which moves cover each other’s weaknesses and create a more versatile and unpredictable Pokémon for your battles.
Opponent’s Damage Prediction
Anticipating the damage your opponent’s Pokémon might inflict is vital for your strategy, and the Smogon calculator aids in forecasting those numbers. Input your opponent’s Pokémon and move choices to see potential damage ranges, enabling you to make informed decisions on switching or sacrificing Pokémon.
Hazards and Effects Simulation
Entry hazards like Stealth Rock or Spikes can fundamentally change battle dynamics, and the calculator allows you to simulate their effects on your team. You can evaluate how many Pokémon would be affected and plan your lead Pokémon accordingly to reduce damage before a fight begins.
Meta Game Adaptation
As the competitive environment evolves, adapting your team to shifting meta trends becomes crucial. The Smogon calculator provides insights into prevalent threats and helps you adjust your strategies and builds based on the current Pokémon landscape you are facing in tournaments or online battles.