What a Pokémon damage range tells you
Read the calculator’s baseline damage and HP percentage without treating the highest roll as a guaranteed outcome.
Start with the baseline setup
This tool uses the Smogon calculation engine for a restricted Generation 9 comparison. It supports eight species and ten moves, with the specific assumptions listed on the calculator page. It is a compact comparison tool rather than a complete battle simulator.
Read the range rather than one number
The default Charizard using Flamethrower against Venusaur at level 50 produces a displayed range of 110–132 HP under this site’s baseline setup. The lower and upper numbers describe possible damage within that calculation. The maximum is not a guaranteed hit.
Compare the example
Default level-50 Charizard / Flamethrower against Venusaur, using this tool’s fixed baseline
| Measure | Displayed value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Defender HP | 155 | Full-health baseline |
| Minimum damage | 110 HP | About 71.0% of HP |
| Maximum damage | 132 HP | About 85.2% of HP |
On a small screen, scroll the table sideways if needed.
Try this in the calculator
Run the default Charizard, Venusaur and Flamethrower setup at level 50. Check both endpoints and the stated assumptions before changing a supported move or species.
Try the example ↗Convert damage to a share of HP
The default defender has 155 HP. The endpoints correspond to 110 ÷ 155 × 100 ≈ 71.0% and 132 ÷ 155 × 100 ≈ 85.2%. Both are below 100%, so this displayed range does not show a full-health knockout under the stated assumptions.
Do not infer a whole battle
Items, investment, stat changes, weather and other conditions can change a battle calculation. This interface does not expose all of those settings. It also does not verify whether the selected Pokémon can legally learn the selected move.
Use a consistent comparison
Change one supported input at a time and read the assumptions with the result. Do not compare outputs from different battle generations or setups as if they were interchangeable. Use a fuller battle calculator when you need conditions beyond this tool’s supported controls.