Counter
Effect Summary
Deals twice the damage the user received from the last
Physical
hit it took.
Detailed Effect
When hit by a
Physical
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
), Counter becomes a physical move with 1 base 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

- In Gen 1 this only worked when attacked by a
Normal -type or
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 beingDark -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
- This move is unaffected by
critical strike
modifiers.
- If both user and target use Counter in the same turn, both fail.
- This also works for recoil damage.
Description
C
GS
Returns a physical blow double.
E
RS
Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
FRLG
A retaliation move that counters any physical hit with double the damage.
DP
HGSS
PL
B2W2
BW
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Additional Information
Move Target
means that the Pokémon can not be selected.means that the Pokémon can be selected.means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
Damage
Deals damage.
Unique Effect
Unique effect, shared by very few or no other moves.
Interactions
Makes contact
User touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g.,
Sticky Barb
).
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Machine
Tutor
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Tough |
---|---|
Color | Yellow |
Flavor | Sour |
Contest Effect
Effect | Prevents the next jam on this turn. |
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Description | Can avoid being startled by others once. |
Jam | - |
Appeal | ❤️❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earns double the score on the final performance. |
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Appeal | ❤️❤️ |