1. What is the VGC Damage Formula?

The VGC (Video Game Championships) damage formula calculates how much damage a Pokemon move will do in competitive battles. It considers the attacker's stats, defender's stats, move power, and various modifiers.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the VGC damage formula:

Where:

• \( Level \) — Attacker's level (typically 50 in VGC)
• \( Power \) — Move's base power
• \( Attack \) — Attacker's Attack or Special Attack stat
• \( Defense \) — Defender's Defense or Special Defense stat
• \( Modifiers \) — Product of all damage modifiers (STAB, type effectiveness, etc.)

Explanation: The formula calculates base damage which is then multiplied by various modifiers and a random factor (0.85-1.0).

3. Importance of Damage Calculation

Details: Accurate damage calculation is crucial for competitive Pokemon battles to determine KO ranges, optimal EV spreads, and move selections.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter all required stats. For modifiers, multiply together all applicable factors (STAB = 1.5, super effective = 2, etc.). Default level is 50 for VGC format.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why is level typically 50 in VGC?
A: Official VGC battles use Flat Rules where Pokemon above level 50 are temporarily set to 50, making it the standard for calculations.

Q2: What are common modifiers?
A: STAB (1.5), type effectiveness (0.5, 2, or 4), item boosts (e.g. Choice Band 1.5), ability boosts (e.g. Adaptability 2 for STAB).

Q3: How is the damage range determined?
A: The game multiplies final damage by a random factor between 0.85 and 1.0, creating a damage range.

Q4: Does this work for all generations?
A: This formula is for Gen 5 onward. Earlier generations have slightly different formulas.

Q5: How do critical hits affect damage?
A: Critical hits ignore defensive stat boosts and attacker's attack drops, and multiply damage by 1.5 (Gen 6+).