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Best Type Coverage for Beginners
Offensive coverage ensures that you always have an answer for whatever your opponent sends out.
Action Steps
1
Ensure you have STAB moves for all your Pokemon.
2
Add coverage moves like Ice Beam or Thunderbolt to hit more types.
3
Check the 'Uncovered Types' section of the Evaluator.
The BoltBeam Strategy
Electric and Ice moves together hit almost every Pokemon in the game for at least neutral damage.
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Common Questions
Should I focus on physical or special coverage?
A balanced team has both to avoid being walled by high-defense or high-special-defense opponents.