FightingPhysContact

Counter

Pow

—

Acc

100

PP

20

Priority

-5

Range

Single

Effect

A retaliatory attack that counters any physical move, inflicting double the damage taken.

Effects & flags

Contact

Pokémon that run this move

Champions BSS reg.MB2026-07

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions BSS reg.MB (2026-07).

OU2026-07

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (2026-07).

VGC 2026 reg.I2026-06

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 reg.I (2026-06).

Type

Super effective (×2)

NormalIceRockDarkSteel

Not very effective (×½)

PoisonFlyingPsychicBugFairy

No effect (×0)

Ghost

Moves of the same type

FightingFocus Punch FightingHigh Jump Kick FightingAxe Kick FightingClose Combat FightingFocus Blast FightingSuperpower FightingCollision Course FightingCross Chop FightingDynamic Punch FightingFlying Press FightingHammer Arm FightingSacred Sword

Pokémon that learn this move79 Pokémon

#0004Charmander

#0074Geodude (Alolan Form)

#0107Hitmonchan

#0145Zapdos (Galarian Form)

#0745Lycanroc (Midnight Form)

#0917Tarountula

#0979Annihilape

#1022Iron Boulder

FAQ

What type is Counter?

Counter is a Fighting-type Phys move.

What does Counter do?

A retaliatory attack that counters any physical move, inflicting double the damage taken.

Which Pokémon can learn Counter?

79 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Charmander, Sandshrew, Mankey, Geodude (Alolan Form), Hitmonchan, Rhyhorn, Scyther, Zapdos (Galarian Form).

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