Counter

Gen.
1
Power
???
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
Priority
-5
Category
Physicalcategory img

Effect Summary

Deals twice the damage the user received from the last Physical category img hit it took.

Detailed Effect

When hit by a Physical category img Attack, the user strikes back with 2x power.
This move can not be copied by Mirror Move.
If the Pokémon using Counter is hit by a physical attack that deals 0 damage (for example, False Swipe when the use already has 1 HP stat img ), Counter becomes a physical move with 1 base power.
  • In Gen 1 this only worked when attacked by a type icon Normal -type or type icon Fighting -type move. Otherwise it misses
    It has a priority of -1.
  • In Gen 2 One Hit K-O moves Fissure and Horn Drill (but not Guillotine) can be countered if they miss.
    Counter can also counter Beat Up despite being type icon Dark -type
  • In Gen 1-3 this move can be copied by Mirror Move
  • In Gen 2-4 this move can counter Hidden Power regardless of type
  • In Gen 1-4 this move was unaffected by King's Rock item img
  • This move is unaffected by critical strike stat img modifiers.
  • If both user and target use Counter in the same turn, both fail.
  • This also works for recoil damage.

Description

GS
C
Returns a physical blow double.
RS
E
Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
FRLG
A retaliation move that counters any physical hit with double the damage.
DP
HGSS
PL
COL
B2W2
XY
ORAS
SM
USUM
LGPLGE
SWSH
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Meta Information

Move Target
move target imgVaries
The move is influenced by things such as the opposing Pokémon using a move or the user's type, so the effect and range are not fixed.
means that the Pokémon can not be selected.
means that the Pokémon can be selected.
means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
DamageDeals damage.
Unique EffectUnique effect, shared by very few or no other moves.
Interactions
Makes contactUser touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g., Sticky Barb item img).
Blocked by Detect and ProtectThis move will not work if the target has used Detect or Protect this turn.
Other Languages
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Counter
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カウンター (Kauntā)
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Konter
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Riposte
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Contrattacco
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Contraataque
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카운터 (Counter)
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雙倍奉還 / 双倍奉还 (Shuāngbèi Fènghuán / Sēungpúih Fuhngwàahn)

Level Up

Egg Breeding

Machine

TM18
TM18

Tutor

Contest Information

Contest

Contest ConditionTough
ColorYellow
FlavorSour

Contest Effect

EffectPrevents the next jam on this turn.
DescriptionCan avoid being startled by others once.
Jam-
Appeal❤️❤️

Super Contest Effect

DescriptionEarns double the score on the final performance.
Appeal❤️❤️