#type advantage

[runicpixels]

Pixel Dailies (8/6/2020) - Rock, Paper Scissors.

[anaja-theratbird]

Of all the type logic in the Pokemon games, one of the few I never really got is why Dark is weak to Bug.

I've heard a couple theories. Like, Dark types are controlling and bugs have a hive mind, so they would overwhelm the opponent with their swarms. Or that many bugs live in the dark, so Dark types can't scare them. And I did once hear a rather offensive joke about malaria. But overall, I have not really figured out the logic behind it except that it would not be fair for a type made to humble Psychic to only have one weakness.

But I also like the idea of a giant three-headed dragon being afraid of Caterpie.

[altirnate]

It's extremely satisfying when you beat the shit out of a high level Pokémon with your low level one. Except when you get no EXP points from it. That's just terrible. Why would you even do that?

[ventusregina]

Pokemon has ruined me for all other shows.  Because I use to be able to watch other shows that have fighting in it without thinking "obviously this villains weakness is electricity"  when they are fighting a bird like monster or something.  But no, now all I can think about is type advantage.