This app was mentioned in 26 comments, with an average of 2.62 upvotes
If you're a fan of the main Pokémon games, I recommend Pokétype. It has information just about everything, from movesets, to item locations, and it even has an IV calculator built in. The only thing it doesn't have is a damage calculator, though I would imagine that such a thing would be difficult to program.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.poketype&hl=en
Hey, developer here. This Android App is for the main Pokemon series, but the weaknesses absolutely apply to this game as well!
To find weaknesses/resistances, search at the top and select the Pokemon [Pic #1]. To find what attack type is strong/weak against, click one of the type text boxes on the page [Pic #2].
It includes a lot of tools like (Nature charts) (Zmoves power per move) (QR codes) (Translations) (Battle Simulator like Showdown) (Item dex) and many more features to come.
I saw A LOT! Of threads asking questions this app might solve (Hatch steps needed) (Base stats) (Best nature) (Egg groups)
This is free and will help you a lot i've been an user since X/Y :)
The name's PokéType it's free and the only IAP is to remove Ads, it keeps updating constantly and it works Offline!
I'm a big fan of PokeType for android, it does everything i need, which is basically just learnsets and evolution methods. Though it does have an attack dex, item dex, locations for each mon, etc
If you play Pokemon this app is worth the download: Link
It's got information on all the aspects of the games. Stats, moves, types etc. It's a free download but you can upgrade to a premium version within the app.
Type Advantage app I wrote:
Name of Tool : PokeType
Link of Tool : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.poketype&hl=en
What's the tool : Type Advantage / PokeDex for Android (Main Pokemon Series)
Why you like it/advantages : Quick to look up Pokemon and see what types are strong/weak against that Pokemon. You can also tap the types on the main page to see the advantages of attacking with that type.
Example : http://imgur.com/a/cVuyG
Just remember no types have immunities in Pokemon GO
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.poketype&hl=en
Developer here. This Android App is for the main Pokemon series, but it's the same rock-paper-scizor game. This app will quickly show you what moves are good against which Pokemon. Click any type on the main page to show that type from an attacker's point of view.
There's no immunities in Pokemon GO, but it now counts as a very strong resistance.
Also, the Pokemon names and types are available in other languages (although it should automatically pick up your device's locale)
You can use this app to search Pokemon and quickly see any type advantages.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.poketype&hl=en
Just remember no types have immunities in Pokemon GO
PokeType, it's the most complete and sleek pokedex app there is, it has:
Team builder
Base stats
ItemDex
AbilityDex
Mega Evolutions
NatureDex
High resolution maps of Oras and X&Y (With Charts showing where you can find pokemon
EggGroupDex
and finally, an IV calculator for oras
Edit: it also has pokedex entries, evolutions with stats and what you need to evolve them, learnsets, Tm/Hm/EggMoves
Also i strongly, strongly recommend you check out PokeType app. It gets updated constantly and the only IAP is to remove the almost unperceptible ads, the app is well made, the info is up to date, the shiny sprites are correct, hey! It's bloody Serebii meets bulbapedia Offline.
I can't think of a better tool for Android Pokémon Trainers.
Oh and BTW it has a small Showdown simulator offline where you can add or face random opposite teams.
I have 2 gripes with this:
For breeding purposes, I find PokeType better. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.poketype
PokeType it even has a showdown-esque feature, you build your team and battle random pokémon teams, so random that it goes from aron to arceus.
it is not a Pokédex but more like Stats and Moves encyclopedia.
Well, probably it may not be exactly what you're looking for, but! Lemme tell you, if you're into Competitive Pokémon; r/stunfisk enthusiast for example. This app is definitely a MUST HAVE.
It has a battle simulator :)
I added them all (over 2000) to the app PokeType. Search for a pokemon at the top, click open their pokedex and hit that QR button. Tap the QR icons to expand
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.poketype&hl=en
Check out my team! Drapion (Poison/Dark) Aegislash (Steel/Ghost) Jellicent (Water/Ghost) Bronzong (Steel/Psychic) Froslass (Ice/Ghost) Tentacruel (Water/Poison) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.poketype
Check out my team! Drapion (Poison/Dark) Aegislash (Steel/Ghost) Jellicent (Water/Ghost) Bronzong (Steel/Psychic) Froslass (Ice/Ghost) Tentacruel (Water/Poison) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.poketype
Shameless plug for my own app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.poketype&hl=en
The main page is all about types. Simply search for the pokemon you're up against and see its weaknesses! Click the types at the bottom to see the attacking modifiers.
Ok i'm a new sod here so i'll give this a try, please bear with me.
Recently i jumped back into the competitive play, then while watching videos from Pheonixmaster1, i saw how alolan muk seemed like a good pokémon to use, if someone told me back in the X/Y days i might use a muk i would have laughed, because you could literally one shot him with a psychic attack or a good ground attack, but then i saw the reveal of this guy and saw how GF added Dark to its typing, and then watching him using a stab knock off in tandem with poison touch, i wanted to know more about it and here's what i discovered:
Muk - Alolan @ Assault Vest
Ability: Poison Touch
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Attack / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
Poison Jab
Shadow Sneak
Flamethrower
Knock Off
So let's dissassemble this guy:
HP: 105
Attack: 105
Defense: 75
Sp.Atk: 65
Sp.Def: 100
Speed: 50
we can see this guy boast some decent Defence and Special Defense stats (As a personal taste: If a pokémon have less than 100 base for me it's a sidekick rather than a lead or sweeper, like those guys who deal the final blow) i have a background of using base 120 Pokémon in my previous teams like Greninja for speed, Volcarona for SpA, Dragonite for Attack, etc.. and i have been using base 100 pokémon as their supportive "familiars" like arcanine for a mix build and Azumarill for a bit of coverage and dealing final blows.
Now if you follow my mindset you will realize Alolan Muk is by no means a Sweeper, but instead is a Supportive Pokémon who can take pretty much anything except for a stab earthquake, this is when you realize what do your alolan muk needs in order to be "useful" in your current team, "Having a Pokémon team is like forming a heavy metal band" you can't have 3 guitarists unless you go iron maiden! each member must fulfill a specific role in your team because if your team star gets shot down then you won't have anything but supporters, who couldn't take on the opposite team sweepers (guitarists) excuse my analogies i'm trying to make this read as charismatic and informative as possible, so if you ask me alolan muk is fulfilling the role of a tank/bassist/base special defense, etc..
in order to resist the opposite team attacks you will need someone who is ready to take on all the blows, and for this we have the specific case of Steelix or Cloyster who boast gargantuar Defenses at the cost of speed, but again Who needs speed when you can take all the hits and still deal some amazing damage in return, bulky but slow pokémon can be brutal if you balance them in order for you to maximize their defensive abilites while still disrupting opposite teams.
This is why alolan muk deserves a boost to his Special Defense, because most of the common threats often carry some sort of special attacks, think [Psychic, Moonblast, Thunderbolt, Flamethrower, Flash Cannon, Sludge Bomb, Scald, Ice Beam], but again we have scenarios like [Heavy Slam, Earthquake, Fire Fang, Poison Jab, Sucker Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Punch, Thunder Punch].
For physical scenarios we should remember we need some sort of Defense or "Muffler" like i call them, in this case alolan muk is heavily afflicted by an earthquake (I mean who wouldn't) with the most common users being Garchomp, Buzzwole, Metagross, Celesteela, Mudsdale. for these we need a levitate user who can nullify the heavy damage of an earthquake but don't get killed in return, think of Vikavolt:
Turn 1: Alolan Muk vs Garchomp.
It's painfully obvious what's gonna happen here so in return you switch into someone who can take on the upcoming earthquake, what are our current options? [Vikavolt] [Defensive Slowbro] [Any flying pokémon] [Hydreigon]...
This turn you gotta think about a good counter to that earthquake but still making sure you can damage the opposite garchomp in the process or his switch in.
So you switch into your vikavolt and garchomp uses ~~fire fang~~ earthquake, as a scarfed garchomp it will be obligated to switch into something that can counter your vikavolt, some rock or fire type pokémon.
Then you have to think "How would you counter your own pokémon using your opponent's team". Prepare for what's coming out, and think [Can i kill it] [Yes/No] - [Should i switch into a counter that can kill my counter or at least check it] [Yes/No]. (This is why you watch so many switches in those professional matches). AND! if you have been reading carefully: You may have already discovered something cool: Teams that create a perfect synergy win! that's what pokémon is all about, creating a good synergy in your team, because you will be switching into counters every now and then until you switch into something that can take out one of your opponent counters.
Imagine You and your opponent are just rotating a circular table and when you get a higher number than your opponent you win, this number is actually the (Number of coverage your pokemon have). back to you muk!
Let's take a look at alolan muk moveset:
Flamethrower [Ice/Grass/Bug/Steel/]
Knock Off [Psychic/Ghost]
Posion Jab [Grass/Fairy]
Shadow Sneak [Ghost/Psychic]
Let's count them down shall we? [7!] we get a total of 7 pokémon we can damage pretty good with 2 of these attacks being STAB damage against: [Grass/Psychic/Ghost/Fairy] for a total of [4] effective switch ins.
So now you have to ask yourselves: Is alolan muk a good pokémon? Which pokémon in my party have [Grass/Psychic/Ghost/Fairy] weaknesses? It could be a Water Type, or maybe a Rock, Dragon, Dark, Ground, Fighting, Poison, or Ghost pokémon on your team.
Here's when you begin your searches, for example as a fact: Ghost and Fairy pokémon are Mimikyu, Psychic and Fairy is Tapu Lele, Grass and Psychic is Exeggutor, Ghost and Grass is Decidueye, Psychic and Ghost is Lunala and Hoopa, [Quick ad] there's a BRUTALLY useful android app for making these matchup searches this is one of many places where you can find these type combinations.
So now we know Alolan Muk can Check: Mimikyu, Tapu Lele, Exeggutor, Decidueye and Lunala, we can move on with our team building, under which situations These threats come into play? for example tapu lele can come as a counter for Garchomp, Tapu lele can use a moonblast to one shot garchomp, and it can deal serious damage to our Muk if we face a Choice Specs Tapu lele.
We're nearing the end of this little Alolan Muk / Competitive insight article, now here come the conclusions:
Alolan Muk is a "good" Check for some of the most common threats we're currently facing like: Mimikyu, Tapu Lele, Exeggutor, and Decidueye, it can strip them down of their items while still dealing a good amount of damage, but here's when you think: I want a Sweeper, or a Tank, Alola muk have good defenses that can take at least 2 good hits from these threats if well built:
For example [252 SpD] on a Sassy Muk [+SpD - Spe] gives a total of 167 SpD which can be boosted to 250 with assault vest (Correct me if i'm wrong i'm relatively new into the mechanics) you can calculate it by: (167/2+167) (/2 = 50% Boost from Assault Vest).
You won't outspeed Pheromosa with that measly 63 Speed stat, but that's not what we're after, we're after that sweet special defense, and if we add [252 Hp] we get 212 Total HP, Now we can totally tank a specs tapu lele moonblast. knock them off and either deal good damage with a Shadow Sneak or Switch into another tank like [Celesteela] [Magnezone] Or a Sweeper like [Metagross] and [Kartana] who can "steel through tapu lele" Beware of bullet punch, it can't damage anyone on a psychic terrain
So here we have it an Alolan Muk with [252 Hp] [252 SpD] and for the last 4 let's go for [Attack] so we can get that extra point [These can be funny sometimes, did you know Celesteela outspeeds Magnezone by a mere 1 point? Celesteela have 61 Base Speed and Magnezone 60 so a Magnezone will never ever be faster that celesteela while they share +Speed natures]
and FINALLY! we have reached the end of this article, i hope you liked it, it's my first take into the competitive Analysis, (english is not my first language so excuse my wording) also i'm just an architect who happens to play pokémon competitively and also play runescape, skyrim and final fantasy, my best contribution to r/pokemon ever was this meme if you liked my attemp at analyzing please let me know i really need that feedback because i do it in order to improve my own skills and to help newcomers understand these mechanics with witty puns and funny comments. any suggestion, reply, will be well received and broadly appreciated, have a good one r/stunfisk ;)
E: Typos and Formatting.
Then you could use PokeType on the side as a helper! (It's offline)
/shamelessplug
Google Play Link: PokeType - Dex
Edit:
Updated Version (Added drop shadows, etc...)
Alternate Version (Resembles current icon)
Honestly? A little.
The last Pokemon game I played was Emerald in middle school. But, the new game is/was really fun to me (even though a lot of people don't like X/Y). At first, I had no idea what I was doing and constantly messed up and nearly gave up. Even though, the new 3D world you get to explore and the competitive/breeding scene is fantastic. Like the folks that commented before me, you'll adapt pretty quickly and the only huge changes are the introductions to new types, dual types, some Pokemon having types added onto them, and new moves.
If you ever get confused here's a simple chart:
-Single Type Chart (Left is weakness to and right is super effective)
Websites to help you out!
Apps I used on my phone when I first played and still use:
-Android App that will help you with Single & Dual Types (It also lists Pokemons with that type/types)
-An iOS app version (I've never used it, but the interface looks simple & easy)
-Pokedex Android App from Gen 1 to 6 (It has the sprite, types and available movesets!)
-No iOS version :(
Anyways, if you want to get into the current Pokemon games I say go for it and use these resources! But the older versions of the games are super fun too! I just finished SoulSilver and Platinum and they were great. Pokemon X holds a special place for me though because not only did it get me back into Pokemon but it's one of the funnest games I've played in a while.
Is Travis still working on the app? Or he completely dropped the project?
Poketype :D
Sure, have a look: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.poketype&hl=en
Enjoy!
Every 10th time, maximum of 5 "asks" And thanks! The link here here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.poketype&hl=en