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Use STAB effectively by having Pokemon use a move of the same type as it. Read on for a guide on how to utilize STAB and how to get more damage with STAB in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP) for the Nintendo Switch.
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It's recommended that all Pokemon should have at least 1 STAB move in their learnset, in order for you to utilize their typing.
Dual-type Pokemon get STAB on moves that match either of their types. For example, a dual Fire/Fighting-type like Infernape will get STAB from the Fire-type move Flare Blitz and the Fighting-type move Mach Punch.
Moves that deal fixed damage (regardless of Attack stat) don't get any STAB Boost. Below are the attack moves that deal fixed damage:
| Fixed Damage Move | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Counter |
|
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Endeavor |
|
An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP. |
| Metal Burst |
|
The user retaliates against the foe that last inflicted damage on it with much greater power. |
| Mirror Coat |
|
A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Night Shade |
|
The user makes the foe see a mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user’s level. |
| Super Fang |
|
The user chomps hard on the foe with its sharp front fangs. It cuts the target's HP to half. |
Pokemon with the Ability Adaptability will receive 2x STAB Boost instead of 1.5x. Adaptability is a possible Ability for both Eevee and Porygon-Z, who are both Normal-type Pokemon.
| Pokemon with Adaptability Ability | |
|---|---|
 Eevee
|
 Porygon-Z
|
Adaptability Effect and Pokemon
STAB is an abbreviation that stands for Same-Type Attack Bonus. When a Pokemon uses a move with a type that matches its own, it will deal 1.5x the normal amount of damage with that move.
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