Counter
- Contact — Moves that touch the target. Hitting a Pokémon with Rough Skin or Iron Barbs (1/8 of max HP) or holding Rocky Helmet (1/6) damages the attacker. Tough Claws boosts them 1.3×. Holding Protective Pads prevents adverse contact effects.
Values in Pokémon Champions
Effect
The user retaliates to deal double the damage it took from an opponent’s physical move during the turn this move is used.
Effects & flags
Changes by generation
Newest first. Periods with identical values are grouped; bold values changed from the previous (older) period.
| Generation | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Champions | Fighting | Phys | — | 100 | 20 | -5 |
| Gen 3–9 | Fighting | Phys | — | 100 | 20 | -5 |
| Gen 2 | Fighting | Phys | — | 100 | 20 | -1 |
| Gen 1 | Fighting | Phys | 1 | 100 | 20 | -1 |
Pokémon that run this move
Champions Singles2026-09
Swampert
Mega KangaskhanPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
VGC 20262026-09
Ursaluna (Bloodmoon)
Clodsire
RhyperiorPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
OU (Singles)2026-09
GreninjaPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Type
Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move79 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Counter?
Counter is a Fighting-type Phys move.
What does Counter do?
The user retaliates to deal double the damage it took from an opponent’s physical move during the turn this move is used.
Which Pokémon can learn Counter?
79 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Charmander, Sandshrew, Mankey, Geodude (Alolan Form), Hitmonchan, Rhyhorn, Scyther, Zapdos (Galarian Form).