Stellar type
In the Pokémon world, Stellar-type is not one of the eighteen elemental Pokémon types that Pokémon and their moves can have.
The Stellar typeis an exclusive type introduced in Generation IX.
Unlike conventional types, it’s unique to Terastallized Pokémon, with no naturally occurring Pokémon or moves of this type. Stellar-type moves wield significant power against other Tera Pokémon.
Stellar type characteristics
Stellar Pokémon hold a distinct advantage over other Terastallized Pokémon. Upon Terastallization into the Stellar type, they retain the defensive traits of their original typing. Remarkably, they exhibit no vulnerabilities or immunities.
In a unique twist, the Stellar type lacks inherent defensive characteristics. When a Pokémon becomes a Stellar-type Tera Pokémon, it maintains its original typing’s defensive traits. Efforts to alter a Pokémon’s type to Stellar (e.g., through moves like Conversion 2 or Reflect Type) are futile. Consequently, Stellar-type Pokémon consistently face vulnerability to Stellar-type moves, along with any weaknesses associated with their base typing.
In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, it’s unveiled that the Stellar type and the Terastal phenomenon stem from Terapagos’s influence.
Stellar type moves
Tera Blast and Tera Starstorm are Stellar type moves. Initially Normal-type, these moves undergo a transformation to the Stellar type, gaining supplementary effects when the user undergoes Terastallization into the Stellar type.
| Move | Category | Contest | Power | PP | Accuracy | Generation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tera Blast | Special | 100 | 10 (max 16) | 100% | IX | |
| Tera Starstorm | Special | 100 | 5 (max 8) | 100% | IX |
Stellar type Pokémon
Currently, no Pokémon naturally possesses the Stellar type. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, all Pokémon, except Ogerpon, can acquire the Stellar type via Terastallization. However, defensively, they maintain the characteristics of their original typing.