https://pokemondatabase.com/blog Pokémon Database Blog https://pokemondatabase.com/blog/pokemon-abilities-guide https://pokemondatabase.com/blog/pokemon-abilities-guide Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:12:00 GMT Pokémon abilities explained: how regular and Hidden Abilities work, the best offensive, defensive and speed abilities, and how to use them in teams. https://pokemondatabase.com/blog/pokemon-type-chart-guide https://pokemondatabase.com/blog/pokemon-type-chart-guide Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:24:00 GMT Learn how the Pokémon type chart works: effectiveness multipliers, STAB, immunities, best defensive types, and how to use matchups to build a team. https://pokemondatabase.com/blog/pokemon-weather-terrain-guide https://pokemondatabase.com/blog/pokemon-weather-terrain-guide Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:06:00 GMT Learn how Pokémon weather and terrain work: sun, rain, sandstorm, snow, and all four terrains, how to set them, counter them, and build a team around them. https://pokemondatabase.com/blog/pokemon-held-items-guide https://pokemondatabase.com/blog/pokemon-held-items-guide Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:56:00 GMT Our Pokémon held items guide covers Choice items, Life Orb, Leftovers, Assault Vest, Focus Sash and more, plus how to pick the right item for each role. https://pokemondatabase.com/blog/pokemon-stats-ivs-evs-natures https://pokemondatabase.com/blog/pokemon-stats-ivs-evs-natures Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:14:00 GMT Understand Pokémon stats: base stats, IVs, EVs and natures. Learn how they combine, with a Garchomp Speed example and competitive EV spreads. https://pokemondatabase.com/blog/pokemon-status-conditions-guide https://pokemondatabase.com/blog/pokemon-status-conditions-guide Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:47:00 GMT Pokémon status conditions explained: how burn, paralysis, poison, sleep and freeze work, who is immune, and which abilities, moves and items counter them. https://pokemondatabase.com/blog/build-competitive-pokemon-team https://pokemondatabase.com/blog/build-competitive-pokemon-team Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:03:00 GMT Build your first competitive Pokémon team step by step: pick a format, assign roles, choose a core, fix shared weaknesses, then finalize sets and test.