When starting up a new Pokémon game (at least in the classics) you can have a party of six different pokemon. You can switch them in and out, and it’s probably to your advantage to make sure each is a different type so you can use all of the HMs without having to visit a box and so you don’t lose battles, but some people train only one type. Just like the gym leaders.
I actually did this; I tended towards fire, because my favorite Pokémon are all the fire type (Arcanine, Charizard, Ninetales, etc.). But maybe you should actually pick carefully - based on your Myers Briggs personality type, there may be a Pokémon type that suits you better than the others!
Take a look and see if the type that matches your personality interests you at all.
8 8. ESFP And ISFJ: Fire
Both bold, adventuring types, though ESFP is obviously more so, fire would suit these personalities very well. Fire Pokémon require someone strong to train them, someone bold; someone who can control their fire, although not necessarily dull it down. Therefore, it only makes sense that these types who are enthusiastic and spontaneous would love this type.
In addition, ISFJs are fierce protectors, which the fire type tends to be. The fire type is probably the most protective of all Pokémon, making it a good personality match for someone who tends to have a bit of a temper in this area.
Lucky ESFPs and ISFJs—fire Pokémon are awesome.
7 7. INTJ And ENTJ: Psychic
Something the INTJ and ENTJ have in common is that they’re both great thinkers. They don’t tend to dive into things headfirst without thinking—they plan, use their heads rather than brute force. ENTJs tend to be more controlling and commanding whereas INTJs might be happier in the background, but this is their prominent difference. For the most part, they’re quite similar, hence having three letters in common.
The Psychic type would be absolutely perfect for these personality types. Psychic Pokémon are all about that telepathic link and psychic attacks rather than brute force, requiring a mastermind strategy. INTJs and ENTJs shine in this area.
6 6. INFP And ESFJ: Grass
ESFJs are charming and kind, always flexible and willing to help others. INFPs take that even further, tending to be very altruistic, always selfless and down to help a cause. At their core, both of these personality types are just good, honest people. Which seems as though they might not be tough enough for Pokémon battles, initially, but that’s not the case if they know how to play them!
They would be very suited to the grass type. They’re tough, but also tend to be sweeter, more attached to nature—look at Bellossom, or Vileplume! Both very sweet, both hard to beat in a battle. Is there any better combination for a Pokémon?
5 5. INFJ And ESTP: Ghost
INFJs are quiet and mysterious. It’s hard to get to know an INFJ because they keep themselves to themselves. ESTPs may be the exact opposite, but that doesn’t mean they don’t share an ideal type, because they’re very perceptive. They don’t keep themselves to themselves at all, but they’re one of the more likely types to befriend an INFJ or become involved with them, because their perception means they’re a good judge of character and might see what others can’t.
For both of these types, the Ghost Pokémon would be ideal. They lurk in the shadows, but can also be friendly and sociable when brought out of their shell—and it takes someone extremely patient to get to know them!
4 4. INTP And ENTP: Dark
Both of these types have something very important in common; a thirst for knowledge. Both of them love intellectual challenges and love to learn. They’re never satisfied with what they already know and constantly need more.
This makes Dark Pokémon perfect! They weren’t discovered in Kanto, in the original generation; they only popped up later, and they’re one of the types that just keeps on giving. Certain Dark types discovered in Johto or Hoenn got an evolution way later in the game (such as Sneasel and Murkrow), and it seems this type will never be done providing new things. Doesn’t that make it perfect for an INTP or ENTP?
3 3. ISTJ And ESTJ: Rock/Steel
ISTJs are practical, preferring to live in a world of solid facts and work out exactly what they need to do before they act. ESTJs are the same way but are also excellent managers, and love to take control of things and people. They’re both very reliable types, tending towards logic, and aren’t easily tempted by whims. Therefore, they need a solid Pokémon type to depend on—and what better than Rock or Steel?
These types aren’t just physically solid. As we saw in the anime, Brock had a very dependable Rock team who fought dearly for him and truly loved him, solidifying (ha, get it?) their reputation as very loyal Pokémon. A reliable trainer deserves reliable Pokémon!
2 2. ISFP And ENFJ: Flying/Dragon
ISFPs tend to be very charismatic, a type that doesn’t necessarily come across as an ISFP even though it is. ENFJs tend to be the protagonists of any novel or story, the people who seem very good, and are very sociable and adventurous.
What Pokémon type could possibly be better than Flying or Dragon? The two often combine in the same Pokémon, and they’re made for adventure. Dragon types especially tend to be very likeable too, with Dragonite being one of the most popular Pokémon in the original 150 (or even out of them all!). And besides, every protagonist needs a dragon!
1 1. ENFP And ISTP: Electric
ISTPs are another type that might not necessarily come across as an introvert and might get mistaken—because they’re bold and love to experiment. Similarly, ENFPs are enthusiastic free spirits and this also makes them bold.
So what better for the bold types than electric? With the famous Pikachu in this type, this makes them very lucky that Electric suits them so well. Electric type Pokémon need someone as bold as them to be able to handle them, and ENFPs and ISTPs fit the bill perfectly.
This list is just an indication, of course—train whatever type you like! Just pick wisely.
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