While all Pokemon are different, they can be classified into several basic types. A Pokemon's type determines what special powers it will have in battle. Some Pokemon are a combination of more than one type.
1. BUG- These creeppy crawly creatures look like insects-- but they're much bigger than the ones you're used to!
2. DRAGON- They may look like the dragons in fairy tales, but these Pokemon have abilities you've never read about.
3. ELECTRIC- With thunderbolts and other electric attacks, these Pokemon are shockingly good in battle!
4. FIGHTING- These pumped up Pokemon pack up a powerful punch!
5. FIRE- These flame-shooting Pokemon are too hot to handle!
6. FLYING- These Pokemon have the advantage because they can fly mid-air!
7. DARK- One of the newest types of Pokemon, who can beat the Psychic-type.
8. STEEL- Another new type. The steel type now also include Magnemite and that changes its type! They can beat rock.
9. GHOST- Besides being spooky, these Pokemon are notoriously hard to catch.
10. GRASS- These Pokemon usually look like animals, but they have vines, leaves, and other plant parts they use in battle.
11. GROUND- These sturdy Pokemon like to live close to, even under, the ground.
12. ICE- These freezing powers of these Pokemon have a chilling effect on its opponents.
13. NORMAL- They're called normal because they don't have powers associated with fire and water. These Pokemon are often the must unusual of all!
14. POISON- It's not easy to recover when one of these Pokemon poisons you during an attack.
15. PSYCHIC- These Pokemon use special mind powers, such as telekinesis, to control themovements&actions of their opponents.
16. ROCK- They're made out of stone, tough as nails, and hard to beat!
17. WATER- These Pokemon usually live in water and use water attacks against other Pokemon.