What Is a Pokémon TCG Type?

A Pokémon’s TCG type is shown by the symbol near the top of its card.

The TCG has used types including:

  • Grass

  • Fire

  • Water

  • Lightning

  • Psychic

  • Fighting

  • Darkness

  • Metal

  • Dragon

  • Colorless

  • Fairy on cards from earlier eras

The card game groups some video-game types together. For example, the TCG uses Lightning rather than Electric, and Ice Pokémon are often represented as Water type.

Do Types Decide Every Matchup?

No. Do not rely on a universal video-game type chart.

Each Pokémon card has its own printed Weakness and, when applicable, Resistance. Two cards featuring the same Pokémon can have different gameplay details.

Types and Energy Costs

A Pokémon’s type does not automatically determine every Energy needed for its attacks. Always read the Energy symbols printed beside the attack.

Why Types Matter

Types can influence Weakness, Resistance, attack costs, deck construction, and card effects.

Keep Exploring, Trainer!

Compare two cards featuring the same Pokémon. Do they have the same type, Weakness, attacks, and Energy costs?