function calculateTeamRating() {
var bst = parseFloat(document.getElementById('avgBst').value);
var coverage = parseFloat(document.getElementById('typeCoverage').value);
var weakness = parseFloat(document.getElementById('sharedWeakness').value);
var resist = parseFloat(document.getElementById('resistances').value);
var speed = parseFloat(document.getElementById('avgSpeed').value);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById('pokeResult');
var gradeText = document.getElementById('ratingGrade');
var scoreText = document.getElementById('ratingScore');
var feedbackText = document.getElementById('ratingFeedback');
if (isNaN(bst) || isNaN(coverage) || isNaN(weakness) || isNaN(resist)) {
alert("Please fill in all fields with valid numbers.");
return;
}
// Logic Calculation
// Base Score derived from BST (weighted)
var score = (bst / 10);
// Add offensive coverage (max value usually around 10-12)
score += (coverage * 5);
// Add defensive utility
score += (resist * 2);
// Subtract shared weaknesses (heavy penalty for stacking weaknesses)
score -= (weakness * 12);
// Add speed tier factor
score += (speed / 5);
// Normalize Score (Scale of 0-100)
var finalScore = Math.min(Math.max(score / 1.5, 0), 100).toFixed(1);
var grade = "";
var feedback = "";
var bgColor = "";
if (finalScore >= 90) {
grade = "S-Tier";
feedback = "A perfect competitive roster! Excellent coverage and high-tier BST.";
bgColor = "#e3f2fd";
} else if (finalScore >= 80) {
grade = "A-Tier";
feedback = "Very strong team balance. You have a solid core with minimal gaps.";
bgColor = "#f1f8e9";
} else if (finalScore >= 70) {
grade = "B-Tier";
feedback = "A solid team, though you may struggle against specific weather or entry hazards.";
bgColor = "#fffde7";
} else if (finalScore >= 60) {
grade = "C-Tier";
feedback = "Average performance. Consider reducing shared weaknesses or increasing type coverage.";
bgColor = "#fff3e0";
} else {
grade = "D-Tier";
feedback = "Vulnerable team. Your shared weaknesses or low BST make you an easy target.";
bgColor = "#ffebee";
}
gradeText.innerHTML = grade;
scoreText.innerHTML = "Team Synergy Rating: " + finalScore + "/100";
feedbackText.innerHTML = feedback;
resultDiv.style.backgroundColor = bgColor;
resultDiv.style.display = "block";
resultDiv.style.border = "2px solid " + (finalScore >= 80 ? "#4CAF50" : "#F44336");
}
How the Pokémon Team Rating Algorithm Works
Building a competitive Pokémon team for Smogon or VGC requires more than just picking your favorite monsters. Our Rate My Pokémon Team Calculator uses several key metrics to determine how your team will perform in a competitive environment.
1. Average Base Stat Total (BST)
The raw power of your Pokémon is measured by their BST. While a high BST isn't everything (just look at Azumarill or Quagsire), a team of "Little Cup" Pokémon will always struggle against a team of Pseudo-Legendaries like Garchomp or Dragonite. A balanced team usually averages around 520-540 BST.
2. Offensive Coverage
A high-tier team needs to hit the majority of the 18 types for Super Effective damage. If your team only uses Water and Ice moves, you will be completely walled by Water/Steel types. We calculate how many unique STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) types your team possesses to ensure you aren't one-dimensional.
3. Defensive Cores & Shared Weaknesses
The biggest mistake in team building is "Stacking Weaknesses." If three of your Pokémon are weak to Ground, a single Earthquake from a Landorus-T can sweep your entire team. Our calculator penalizes shared weaknesses heavily while rewarding "Resistances" and "Immunities" (like having a Flying type to switch into Ground moves).
Example: The Standard Balanced Team
Pokémon 1: Ferrothorn (Defense/Hazards)
Pokémon 2: Toxapex (Regenerator Wall)
Pokémon 3: Dragapult (Fast Special Sweeper)
Pokémon 4: Heatran (Special Tank)
Pokémon 5: Landorus-T (Intimidate/Pivot)
Pokémon 6: Rillaboom (Priority/Terrain)
This team scores highly (S-Tier) because it covers almost every type defensively while maintaining high speed tiers and strong offensive presence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this include Natures and EVs?
This specific calculator focuses on Team Composition. While EVs and Natures are vital for individual performance, synergy is determined by type matchups and base stats.
What is a "Speed Tier"?
Speed tiers determine who moves first. A "Balanced" team usually has a mix of slow tanks and fast sweepers. "Hyper Offense" teams focus entirely on high speed to KO opponents before they can move.