Pokemon Types

[Peteron]

I have always wondered why some types are super effective against each other, and wondered if anyone can provide an explanation.
Psychic being super effective against Poison?
Bug being super effective against Psychic?
Ice being super effective against Dragon, but Electric isnt?

I don't know much about dragons so maybe there's something I'm missing about the last one. If anyone can explain the others to me that would be great.

Well, if a bug flies in front of a psychic his focus will be disrupted. How are you supposed to concentrate when there is a fly buzzing in your face? As for the dragon/ice/electric scenario, i think it is because the dragons have powerful scales that repel most special attacks, however, ice will stick to the scales.

 

[HeySeansOnline]

I was on Tv Tropes, and on the Fridge Brilliance page for Pokemon, a troper had a good explanation for Psychic.

They're all based on children's basic fears, Ghosts, the Dark, and Bugs. Which makes sense in a way with psychology and fears we keep from when we were kids.

i'd say children are less afraid of bugs than adults, though.

I guess you're right, I just tend to think that way having insectophobia.