The Normal type (ノーマルタイプ, Noomaru taipu?) is one of the eighteen Pokémon elemental types.

More moves are Normal type than any other type; however, many of these moves are status moves that don't inflict any damage. Prior to Generation IV, all Normal-type moves that dealt damage were physical attacks; today, the majority of Normal attacks remain physical, with only a few special-attacking Normal moves introduced plus a handful of previous attacks being changed to special-attacking. Normal moves are widely distributed among the majority of species of Pokémon, with several capable of being learned by every species that can learn TMs and HMs, or Move Tutor moves. Some low-powered moves like Tackle and Scratch stand out for being the first damage-inflicting move that various species learn by level-up.

Among species, Normal-type Pokémon tend to be based on a variety of different real-world animals. Normal typically did not pair with other types except Flying, in order to portray standard species of birds. As the generations progressed, more Normal types were introduced that represented other types as well. In every generation, one would encounter a purely Normal-type species in the wild in the first route that they encounter wild Pokémon in; that particular species would evolve into its final form at or before level 20.

The Normal type has been specifically engineered to lack any offensive or defensive advantage: offensively it hits no types super-effectively but two types resist it and one is immune to it, while defensively it resists no types (but is immune to one), while one type hits it super-effectively. Defensive Normal-type Pokémon would typically have high defensive stats while offensive Normal types would typically learn a large variety of moves.

Normal is also used to represent some species, and even moves, that change type - notable examples include Castform, Kecleon and Arceus, who can all change type through their abilities. Conversion and Conversion 2 both change the user's type but are learned only by Porygon's evolutionary line. Hidden Power and Natural Gift are Normal-type moves by classification but can be any other type depending on the specific factors - Hidden Power can never be Normal type in practice, while only one kind of Berry grants Natural Gift a Normal type.

Famous Normal-type Pokémon Trainers include Whitney, the third Gym Leader of the Johto region; Norman, the fifth Gym Leader of Hoenn; Lenora, the second Gym Leader of Unova; Cheren, who replaces Lenora as Gym Leader in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2; and Ilima, the Trial Captain of Melemele Island, Alola.

The Normal-type Arceus Plate is the Blank Plate.

Normal-type moves

• There are 201 Normal-type moves.
  • In Generation I, 77 moves were introduced.^[1]
  • In Generation II, 35 moves were introduced.^[2]
  • In Generation III, 28 moves were introduced.
  • In Generation IV, 15 moves were introduced.
  • In Generation V, 15 moves were introduced.
  • In Generation VI, 8 moves were introduced.
  • In Generation VII, 9 moves were introduced.
  • In Generation VIII, 10 moves were introduced, with 3 Gigantamax moves and 2 Dynamax moves.
  • In Generation IX, 11 moves were introduced.
• In battles: Other moves stand out.
  • 70 moves are of the type.
  • 24 moves are of the type.
  • 101 moves are of the type.
• In contests: Cute moves stand out.
  • 56 moves are of the type.
  • 42 moves are of the type.
  • 29 moves are of the type.
  • 24 moves are of the type.
  • 20 moves are of the type.

List of Normal-type moves

Name	Category	Contest	Generation	Power
Acupressure		[3]	Generation IV	-
After You			Generation V	-
Assist			Generation III	-
Attract			Generation II	-
Barrage		[4]	Generation I	15
Baton Pass			Generation II	-
Belly Drum			Generation II	-
Bestow			Generation V	-
Bide			Generation I	Double the damage taken
Bind			Generation I	15
Block			Generation III	-
Blood Moon		-	Generation IX	-
Body Slam			Generation I	85
Boomburst			Generation VI	140
Breakneck Blitz	-	-	Generation VII	-
Camouflage			Generation III	-
Captivate		[5]	Generation IV	-
Celebrate			Generation VI	-
Chip Away			Generation V	70
Comet Punch			Generation I	18 (x2-5)
Confide			Generation VI	-
Constrict			Generation I	10
Conversion			Generation I	-
Conversion 2			Generation II	-
Copycat		[3]	Generation IV	-
Court Change		-	Generation VIII	-
Covet			Generation III	60
Crush Claw			Generation III	75
Crush Grip			Generation IV	Depends on the target's HP
Cut			Generation I	50
Defense Curl			Generation I	-
Disable			Generation I	-
Dizzy Punch		[3]	Generation I	70
Doodle		-	Generation IX	-
Double Hit		[6]	Generation IV	35 (x2)
Double Slap		[4]	Generation I	15 (x2)
Double Team			Generation I	-
Double-Edge			Generation I	120
Echoed Voice			Generation V	40+
Egg Bomb		[4]	Generation I	100
Encore			Generation II	-
Endeavor			Generation III	Equalizes the taget's HP with the user's HP
Endure			Generation II	-
Entrainment			Generation V	-
Explosion			Generation I	250
Extreme Evoboost		-	Generation VII	-
Extreme Speed			Generation II	80
Facade			Generation III	70
Fake Out			Generation III	40
False Swipe			Generation II	40
Feint		[5]	Generation IV	30
Fillet Away		-	Generation IX	-
Flail			Generation II	Depends on the user's HP
Flash			Generation I	-
Focus Energy			Generation I	-
Follow Me			Generation III	-
Foresight			Generation II	-
Frustration			Generation II	Depends on the happiness level
Fury Attack			Generation I	15 (x2-5)
Fury Swipes			Generation I	18 (x2-5)
G-Max Cuddle	-	-	Generation VIII	-
G-Max Gold Rush	-	-	Generation VIII	-
G-Max Replenish	-	-	Generation VIII	-
Giga Impact		[5]	Generation IV	150
Glare			Generation I	-
Growl			Generation I	-
Growth			Generation I	-
Guillotine			Generation I	K.O. in one hit
Happy Hour			Generation VI	-
Harden			Generation I	-
Head Charge			Generation V	120
Headbutt			Generation I	70
Heal Bell			Generation II	-
Helping Hand			Generation III	-
Hidden Power			Generation II	60
Hold Back			Generation VI	40
Hold Hands			Generation VI	-
Horn Attack			Generation I	65
Horn Drill			Generation I	K.O. in one hit
Howl			Generation III	-
Hyper Beam			Generation I	150
Hyper Drill		-	Generation IX	100
Hyper Fang			Generation I	80
Hyper Voice			Generation III	90
Judgment		[6]	Generation IV	100
Laser Focus		-	Generation VII	-
Last Resort			Generation IV	130
Leer			Generation I	-
Lock-On			Generation II	-
Lovely Kiss			Generation I	-
Lucky Chant			Generation IV	-
Max Guard	-	-	Generation VIII	-
Max Strike	-	-	Generation VIII	-
Me First		[7]	Generation IV	-
Mean Look			Generation II	-
Mega Kick			Generation I	120
Mega Punch			Generation I	80
Metronome			Generation I	-
Milk Drink			Generation II	-
Mimic			Generation I	-
Mind Reader			Generation II	-
Minimize			Generation I	-
Morning Sun			Generation II	-
Multi Attack			Generation VII
Natural Gift		[3]	Generation IV	-
Nature Power			Generation III	-
Noble Roar			Generation VI	-
Odor Sleuth			Generation III	-
Pain Split			Generation II	-
Pay Day			Generation I	40
Perish Song			Generation II	-
Play Nice			Generation VI	-
Population Bomb		-	Generation IX	20
Pound			Generation I	40
Power Shift		-	Generation VIII	-
Present			Generation II	Varies
Protect			Generation II	-
Psych Up			Generation II	-
Pulverizing Pancake		-	Generation VII	210
Quick Attack			Generation I	40
Rage		[3]	Generation I	20
Raging Bull		-	Generation IX	90
Rapid Spin			Generation II	20
Razor Wind			Generation I	80
Recover			Generation I	-
Recycle			Generation III	-
Reflect Type			Generation V	-
Refresh			Generation III	-
Relic Song			Generation V	75
Retaliate			Generation V	70
Return			Generation II	Depends on the happiness level
Revelation Dance		-	Generation VII	90
Revival Blessing		-	Generation IX	-
Roar			Generation I	-
Rock Climb		[3]	Generation IV	90
Round			Generation V	60
Safeguard			Generation II	-
Scary Face			Generation II	-
Scratch			Generation I	40
Screech			Generation I	-
Secret Power			Generation III	70
Self-Destruct			Generation I	200
Sharpen			Generation I	-
Shed Tail		-	Generation IX	-
Shell Smash			Generation V	-
Simple Beam			Generation V	-
Sing			Generation I	-
Sketch			Generation II	-
Skull Bash			Generation I	100
Slack Off			Generation III	-
Slam			Generation I	80
Slash			Generation I	70
Sleep Talk			Generation II	-
Smelling Salts		[6]	Generation III	70[8]
Smokescreen			Generation I	-
Snore			Generation II	40
Soft-Boiled		[5]	Generation I	-
Sonic Boom			Generation I	20 HP
Spike Cannon			Generation I	20 (x2-5)
Spit Up			Generation III	100+
Splash			Generation I	-
Spotlight		-	Generation VII	-
Stockpile			Generation III	-
Stomp			Generation I	65
Strength			Generation I	80
Stuff Cheeks		-	Generation VIII	-
Substitute		[6]	Generation I	-
Super Fang			Generation I	Half the resting HP
Supersonic			Generation I	-
Swagger			Generation II	-
Swallow			Generation III	-
Sweet Scent			Generation II	-
Swift			Generation I	60
Swords Dance			Generation I	-
Tackle			Generation I	50[9]
Tail Slap			Generation V	25 (x2-5)
Tail Whip			Generation I	-
Take Down			Generation I	90
Tearful Look		-	Generation VII	-
Teatime		-	Generation VIII	-
Techno Blast			Generation V	85
Teeter Dance			Generation III	-
Tera Blast		-	Generation IX	80
Tera Starstorm		-	Generation IX	120
Terrain Pulse		-	Generation VIII	50
Thrash			Generation I	120
Tickle			Generation III	-
Tidy Up		-	Generation IX	-
Transform			Generation I	-
Tri Attack			Generation I	80
Trump Card			Generation IV	Depends on the PP
Uproar			Generation III	90[10]
Vise Grip			Generation I	55
Veevee Volley			Generation VII	Varies
Weather Ball		[6]	Generation III	50
Whirlwind			Generation I	-
Wish			Generation III	-
Work Up			Generation V	-
Wrap			Generation I	15
Wring Out		[6]	Generation IV	Depends on the user's HP
Yawn			Generation III	-

Effectiveness of Normal-type moves

½

Not very effective against Pokémon of the types:  and .

×0

Ineffective against Pokémon of the types: .

Weaknesses and resistances of the Normal type

A type chart displaying the weaknesses and resistances of a Pokémon when damaged by a move. Empty fields are moves that do normal damage.

×4 Extremely effective

×2 Super effective

½ Not very ineffective

¼ Mostly ineffective

×0 No effect

	Type of the move
						×2			×0
	×2	½			×2	×4			×0						×0			½
			×2	½	×2	×2	½		×0	½		×2						½
				½		×2		½	×0		×2						½
	½	½	×0						×0					×2			×2
	½	½			×2	×2		×2	×0						×2	½
	½				½	×2	½		×0	½	×2	½				×2	½	×2
	½			×2					×0	½	×0	×2				×2
	½	×2				×0			×0				×0	½
	×2			½		×2	×2	×2	×0	½	½	×2		×2				½
				×0		×2			×0	×2		×2		½		½		×2
	½				½				×0	½	×2			½	×2
	×2	×2							×0						½
				×2		×2	½		×0	×2		½					½	½

Normal-type-Pokémon Trainers

Normal-type-Pokémon Gym Leaders

Leader	Location	Badge
Whitney	Goldenrod City, Johto	Plain Badge
Norman	Petalburg City, Hoenn	Balance Badge
Lenora[11]	Nacrene City, Unova	Basic Badge
Cheren[12]	Aspertia City, Unova	Basic Badge
Larry	Medali, Paldea	Normal Badge

Normal-type-Pokémon Trial Captains

Leader	Location	Z-Crystal
Ilima	Verdant Cavern, Alola	Normalium Z

Normal-type-Pokémon Elite Four members

There are no Elite Four members that specialize in the Normal type.

Normal type records

• Regigigas is the tallest Normal type.
• Azurill is the smallest Normal type.
• Snorlax is the heaviest Normal type.
• Castform is the lightest Normal type.
• Starly and Pikipek evolve at the lowest level (14).
• Rufflet evolves at the highest level (54).
• Blissey has the most HP and Sp. Defense of all Normal-types (255 & 135 respectively)
• Chansey has the highest Special Defense of all Normal types when holding an Eviolite (157).
• Slaking and Regigigas tie for the most Attack of all Normal-types (160).
• Mega Audino has the most Defense of all Normal-types (126). But when Type: Null has an Eviolite, Type: Null has the highest Defense of all Normal types (142).
• Mega Drampa has the most Sp. Atk of all Normal-types (160).
• Porygon-Z has the highest Special Attack of all non-Mega Evolved Normal types (135).
• Mega Lopunny has the most Speed of all Normal-types (135).
• Swellow has the highest speed of all non-Legendary Normal types (125).
• Pirouette Forme Meloetta has the most Speed of all non-Mega Evolved Normal-types (128).
• Arceus has the highest base stat total of all Normal-types (720).

Normal-type Pokémon

137 Pokémon are Normal type.

Pure Normal-type Pokémon

Primary Normal-type Pokémon

Secondary Normal-type Pokémon

Pokémon with Normal-type alternate formes

The following alternate formes of some Pokémon are also of the Normal type.

Former Normal-type Pokémon

Prior to Generation VI 8 Pokémon were Normal type, but with the introduction of the Fairy type they were changed to reflect the new type. Former primary Normal-type Pokémon are:

• Clefairy
• Clefable
• Cleffa
• Togepi
• Snubbull
• Granbull

In addition, Normal/Flying-type Pokémon were updated to be Fairy/Flying type:

• Togetic
• Togekiss

Relations with other types

• They're weak against the Fighting type because a regular person doesn't stand a chance against a professional fighter.
• The Rock and Steel types resist them because a normal person's hit against those elements is not very effective, as they are both hard.
• They're immune to the Ghost type and vice versa because a mortal and a ghost can't hurt each other.

Trivia

• The moves Bite, Sand Attack, Gust, Karate Chop, Sweet Kiss, Charm and Moonlight were all originally Normal-type moves.
• The Normal type is the second most common type, with Water being the first.
• The Normal type ties with the Electric type for the least weaknesses (1 each).
• The Normal type is the only type that isn't super effective against any other type.
  • It is also the only type that has no resistances.
• No Pokémon gain the Normal type upon evolution. It shares this trait with the Bug type.
• The Normal type currently has the most unused type combinations, having four different types it hasn't been paired with. As of G[eneration IX,]] it has yet to be paired with the Bug, Ice, Rock and Steel types.
• The most common combination of types in the Pokémon world is the Normal/Flying typing, having 26 different Pokémon.
  • The Normal type is also the most common among mono-type Pokémon, with 75 different Pokémon being mono-Normal type.
• The Normal type is the only Pokémon type that has lost Pokémon. Namely, eight Pokémon (Cleffa, Clefairy, Clefable, Togepi, Togetic, Togekiss, Snubbull, and Granbull) were changed into Fairy types in Generation VI.
• The Normal type is the only Pokémon type that has lost moves.
  • In Generation II, the moves Bite, Gust, Karate Chop, and Sand Attack were changed into Dark, Flying, Fighting, and Ground, respectively.
  • In Generation VI, the moves Charm, Moonlight, and Sweet Kiss were changed into Fairy type moves.

Notes

v · d · e Pokémon by type
Bug type Dark type Dragon type Electric type Fairy type Fighting type Fire type Flying type Ghost type Grass type Ground type Ice type Normal type Poison type Psychic type Rock type Steel type Water type
Only exists within Generation II – IV: ??? · Only exists within Colosseum and XD: Shadow · Only exists within Scarlet and Violet: Stellar