"STAB" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Acronym of same-type attack bonus. Etymology templates: {{acronym|en|same-type attack bonus}} Acronym of same-type attack bonus Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} STAB (uncountable)
  1. (fandom slang, Pokémon) A 50% damage boost applied when a Pokémon uses a move with the same type as itself (for example, an Electric-type Pokémon using an Electric-type move). Tags: slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Pokémon
    Sense id: en-STAB-en-noun-pbMi-Q1h Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: lifestyle

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