What type is Counter?

Counter is a Fighting-type physical move.

How many Pokemon can learn Counter?

220 Pokemon can learn Counter through various methods including level-up, TM/TR, breeding, and move tutors.

What does Counter do?

Targets the last opposing Pokémon to hit the user with a physical move this turn. Inflicts twice the damage that move did to the user. If there is no eligible target, this move will fail. Type immunity applies, but other type effects are ignored. This move cannot be copied by Mirror Move, nor selected by Assist or Metronome.

When was Counter introduced?

Counter was introduced in Generation I.

Counter

fighting Physical

Power–

Accuracy100%

PP20

Status–

Typefighting

CategoryPhysical

Priority-5 (Slow)

TargetSpecific Move

GenerationGen I

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

Pokemon That Learn Counter (220)

# ▲	Name	Type	Abilities	Method	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Total
#004	Charmander	fire	BlazeSolar Power (HA)	Egg	39	52	43	60	50	65	309
#005	Charmeleon	fire	BlazeSolar Power (HA)	Egg	58	64	58	80	65	80	405
#006	Charizard	fire flying	BlazeSolar Power (HA)	Egg	78	84	78	109	85	100	534
#007	Squirtle	water	TorrentRain Dish (HA)	TM	44	48	65	50	64	43	314
#008	Wartortle	water	TorrentRain Dish (HA)	TM	59	63	80	65	80	58	405
#009	Blastoise	water	TorrentRain Dish (HA)	TM	79	83	100	85	105	78	530
#019	Rattata	normal	Run AwayGutsHustle (HA)	Egg	30	56	35	25	35	72	253
#020	Raticate	normal	Run AwayGutsHustle (HA)	Lv. 1	55	81	60	50	70	97	413
#025	Pikachu	electric	StaticLightning Rod (HA)	Tutor	35	55	40	50	50	90	320
#026	Raichu	electric	StaticLightning Rod (HA)	Tutor	60	90	55	90	80	110	485
#027	Sandshrew	ground	Sand VeilSand Rush (HA)	Egg	50	75	85	20	30	40	300
#028	Sandslash	ground	Sand VeilSand Rush (HA)	Egg	75	100	110	45	55	65	450
#029	Nidoran♀	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	Egg	55	47	52	40	40	41	275
#030	Nidorina	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	Tutor	70	62	67	55	55	56	365
#031	Nidoqueen	poison ground	Poison PointRivalrySheer Force (HA)	TM	90	92	87	75	85	76	505
#032	Nidoran♂	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	Egg	46	57	40	40	40	50	273
#033	Nidorino	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	Tutor	61	72	57	55	55	65	365
#034	Nidoking	poison ground	Poison PointRivalrySheer Force (HA)	TM	81	102	77	85	75	85	505
#035	Clefairy	fairy	Cute CharmMagic GuardFriend Guard (HA)	TM	70	45	48	60	65	35	323
#036	Clefable	fairy	Cute CharmMagic GuardUnaware (HA)	TM	95	70	73	95	90	60	483
#039	Jigglypuff	normal fairy	Cute CharmCompetitiveFriend Guard (HA)	TM	115	45	20	45	25	20	270
#040	Wigglytuff	normal fairy	Cute CharmCompetitiveFrisk (HA)	TM	140	70	45	85	50	45	435
#046	Paras	bug grass	Effect SporeDry SkinDamp (HA)	Egg	35	70	55	45	55	25	285
#047	Parasect	bug grass	Effect SporeDry SkinDamp (HA)	Tutor	60	95	80	60	80	30	405
#054	Psyduck	water	DampCloud NineSwift Swim (HA)	TM	50	52	48	65	50	55	320
#055	Golduck	water	DampCloud NineSwift Swim (HA)	TM	80	82	78	95	80	85	500
#056	Mankey	fighting	Vital SpiritAnger PointDefiant (HA)	Egg	40	80	35	35	45	70	305
#057	Primeape	fighting	Vital SpiritAnger PointDefiant (HA)	TM	65	105	60	60	70	95	455
#061	Poliwhirl	water	Water AbsorbDampSwift Swim (HA)	TM	65	65	65	50	50	90	385
#062	Poliwrath	water fighting	Water AbsorbDampSwift Swim (HA)	TM	90	95	95	70	90	70	510
#063	Abra	psychic	SynchronizeInner FocusMagic Guard (HA)	TM	25	20	15	105	55	90	310
#064	Kadabra	psychic	SynchronizeInner FocusMagic Guard (HA)	TM	40	35	30	120	70	105	400
#065	Alakazam	psychic	SynchronizeInner FocusMagic Guard (HA)	TM	55	50	45	135	95	120	500
#066	Machop	fighting	GutsNo GuardSteadfast (HA)	TM	70	80	50	35	35	35	305
#067	Machoke	fighting	GutsNo GuardSteadfast (HA)	TM	80	100	70	50	60	45	405
#068	Machamp	fighting	GutsNo GuardSteadfast (HA)	TM	90	130	80	65	85	55	505
#074	Geodude	rock ground	Rock HeadSturdySand Veil (HA)	TM	40	80	100	30	30	20	300
#075	Graveler	rock ground	Rock HeadSturdySand Veil (HA)	TM	55	95	115	45	45	35	390
#076	Golem	rock ground	Rock HeadSturdySand Veil (HA)	TM	80	120	130	55	65	45	495
#080	Slowbro	water psychic	ObliviousOwn TempoRegenerator (HA)	TM	95	75	110	100	80	30	490
#094	Gengar	ghost poison	Cursed Body	TM	60	65	60	130	75	110	500
#096	Drowzee	psychic	InsomniaForewarnInner Focus (HA)	TM	60	48	45	43	90	42	328
#097	Hypno	psychic	InsomniaForewarnInner Focus (HA)	TM	85	73	70	73	115	67	483
#104	Cubone	ground	Rock HeadLightning RodBattle Armor (HA)	TM	50	50	95	40	50	35	320
#105	Marowak	ground	Rock HeadLightning RodBattle Armor (HA)	TM	60	80	110	50	80	45	425
#106	Hitmonlee	fighting	LimberRecklessUnburden (HA)	Egg	50	120	53	35	110	87	455
#107	Hitmonchan	fighting	Keen EyeIron FistInner Focus (HA)	Lv. 40	50	105	79	35	110	76	455
#108	Lickitung	normal	Own TempoObliviousCloud Nine (HA)	TM	90	55	75	60	75	30	385
#111	Rhyhorn	ground rock	Lightning RodRock HeadReckless (HA)	Egg	80	85	95	30	30	25	345
#112	Rhydon	ground rock	Lightning RodRock HeadReckless (HA)	Egg	105	130	120	45	45	40	485

TM / TR Availability

Red Blue Yellow Red Green Japan Blue Japan

Similar Fighting Physical Moves

Move	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP	Description
Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
Meteor Assault	Physical	150	100	5	User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
High Jump Kick	Physical	130	90	10	If the user misses, it takes half the damage it would have inflicted in recoil.
Superpower	Physical	120	100	5	Lowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
Mach Punch	Physical	40	100	30	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Double Kick	Physical	30	100	30	Hits twice in one turn.
Arm Thrust	Physical	15	100	20	Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
Triple Kick	Physical	10	90	10	Hits three times, increasing power by 100% with each successful hit.

Counter

Pokemon That Learn Counter (220)

TM / TR Availability

Similar Fighting Physical Moves

FAQ