Is there some sort of formula that works out the damage done by moves?

Question

I don't mean on PO/Showdown, I mean on the RPGs like Black/White. If anyone knows, can they tell me?

Answer 1

It's the same on PO, Showdown, and the RPGs.

There's a lot of stuff, so see:
http://www.smogon.com/bw/articles/bw_complete_damage_formula