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{{MoveInfobox|
{{MoveInfobox
n=68 |
|n=68
name=Counter |
|name=Counter
jname=カウンター |
|jname=カウンター
jtrans=Counter |
|jtranslit=Kauntā
desc=A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
|jtrans=Counter
type=Fighting |
|gameimage=Counter IX.png
damagecategory=Physical |
|gameimage2=Counter IX 2.png
basepp=20 |
|gameimagewidth=300
maxpp=32 |
|type=Fighting
power=Varies |
|damagecategory=Physical
accuracy=100 |
|basepp=20
bdesc=If the user is hit with a Physical-category move and survives, the foe receives double the damage. |
|maxpp=32
category=Tough |
|power=
appeal=2 |
|accuracy=100
jam=0 |
|priority={{tt|-5|-1 in Generation I-II}}
cdesc=??? |
|gen=I
appealsc=2 |
|category=Tough
scdesc=Earns double the score on the final performance. |
|appeal=2
pokefordex=counter |
|jam=0
touches=yes |
|cdesc=Can avoid being startled by others once.
protect=no |
|appealsc=2
magiccoat=no |
|scdesc=Earns double the score on the final performance.
snatch=no |
|appeal6=2
brightpowder=no |
|jam6=0
kingsrock=no |
|cdesc6=Works great if the user goes last this turn.
flag7=no |
|touches=yes
flag8=no |
|protect=yes
sound=no |
|magiccoat=no
footnotes= }}
|snatch=no
'''Counter''' (Japanese: '''カウンター''' ''Counter'') is a {{t|Fighting}}-type move introduced in [[Generation I]] that deals a varying amount of damage. Its [[Special move|special]] counterpart is {{m|Mirror Coat}}.
|mirrormove=no
|kingsrock=yes
|sound=no
|target=varies
|tm1=yes
|tm#1=18
|mtfl=yes
|mte=yes
|na=no
}}
'''Counter''' (Japanese: '''カウンター''' ''Counter'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Fighting}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation I]]. It was [[TM18]] in Generation I.


=Effect=
==Effect==
==Generation I==
===Generation I===
If the last amount of damage done before the use of Counter is greater than 0 and was dealt by a {{type|Normal}} or {{type|Fighting}} attack (except Counter), Counter will do twice as much damage to the opponent. Otherwise, Counter misses.


If the last amount of damage done before the use of Counter is greater than 0 and was dealt by a normal or fighting attack, Counter will do twice as much damage to the opponent. Although Counter deals fighting damage, its type does not alter the amount of damage it inflicts.
Although Counter deals Fighting-type damage, it is not affected by type effectiveness (so it can affect {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon).


Counter is a decresed priority move. If the opponent does not use a decreased priority move during the round that it is used, Counter will go last regardless of the user's or opponent's speed. If the opponent also uses an decreased priority move during the same round, the attack order of the users will be determined normally. If the user is put to sleep or is frozen during the round that Counter is (or attempts to be) used, Counter's decreased speed priority will not be reset. Subsequently, it will only be reset on the turn after the user wakes up or is defrosted, or if the user switches out.
If Counter fails due to the user not receiving Normal or Fighting type damage, the message will state that the attack missed.


Counter can cause a critical hit, but the actual amount of damage dealt by it will not be altered by a critical hit. Counter will only counter the last hit of a multi-hit move and the last attack of a partial trapping move. Counter will always miss if called by {{m|Metronome}}.
Counter has a [[priority]] of -1. If the opponent does not use a decreased priority move during the round that it is used, Counter will go last regardless of the user's or opponent's speed. If the opponent also uses a decreased priority move during the same round, the attack order of the users will be determined normally. If the user is put to {{status|sleep}} or is {{status|freeze|frozen}} during the round that Counter is (or attempts to be) used, Counter's decreased speed priority will not be reset. Subsequently, it will only be reset on the turn after the user wakes up or is defrosted, or if the user switches out.


Switching, full paralysis, and using a multi-turn move will not reset the last amount of damage done, allowing counter to counter itself as well as self-inflicted recoil damage. However, if both active Pokémon use Counter during the same round, both attacks will fail. An attack absorbed by a {{m|Substitute}} can be countered for the amount of damage it would have done to the user had the user not had a substitute.
Counter can cause a critical hit, but the actual amount of damage dealt by it will not be altered by a critical hit. Counter will only counter the last hit of a [[multistrike move]] and the last attack of a [[bound|binding]] move. Counter will always miss if called by {{m|Metronome}}.


If an HP-restoring item is used on the opponent during the same round that Counter is used, Counter will counter the item.
If both active Pokémon use Counter during the same round, both attacks will fail. An attack absorbed by a {{OBP|substitute|doll}} can be countered for the amount of damage it would have done to the user had the user not had a substitute.


====Handheld games====
Switching and using a multi-turn move will not reset the last amount of damage done, allowing Counter to counter itself as well as self-inflicted recoil damage. If an HP-restoring or battle item is used on the opponent during the same round that Counter is used, Counter will counter the item.
Specifically, Counter will fail in the following circumstances (displayed as a miss):
* If the opponent's last selected move's power is 0 (all damaging moves have non-zero power, including moves like {{m|Seismic Toss}} that deal fixed damage)
* If the opponent's last selected move's type is not Normal or Fighting, or if the move is Counter
* If the last move used in the battle did no damage to its target, unless it is a [[status move]] that does not reset the data for the last damage-dealing move used.
** Moves that do not reset this data are: {{m|Conversion}}, {{m|Haze}}, {{m|Whirlwind}}, {{m|Roar}}, {{m|Teleport}}, {{m|Mist}}, {{m|Focus Energy}}, {{m|Supersonic}}, {{m|Confuse Ray}}, {{m|Recover}}, {{m|Softboiled}}, {{m|Rest}}, {{m|Transform}}, {{m|Light Screen}}, {{m|Reflect}}, {{m|PoisonPowder}}, {{m|Toxic}}, {{m|Poison Gas}}, {{m|Stun Spore}}, {{m|Thunder Wave}}, {{m|Glare}}, {{m|Substitute}}, {{m|Mimic}}, {{m|Leech Seed}}, and {{m|Splash}}.
If the last damage was done by a Normal or Fighting attack, a Pokémon selected another type of attack and got fully {{status|paralysis|paralyzed}}, and the opponent used Counter, then the two players will desynchronize. Likewise, if the last damage was done by another type of attack, a Pokémon selected a Normal or Fighting attack and got fully paralyzed, and the opponent used Counter, then the two players will also desynchronize.
====Stadium====
In Stadium, switching, full paralysis, and using a multi-turn move reset the last amount of damage done, so Counter can't counter itself or self-inflicted recoil damage if the opponent does not make a move on its following turn.
In Stadium, switching, full paralysis, and using a multi-turn move reset the last amount of damage done, so Counter can't counter itself or self-inflicted recoil damage if the opponent does not make a move on its following turn.


=Learnset=
===Generation II===
==[[Generation I]]==
Counter now counters all [[physical move]]s for twice the damage done to the user. Counter no longer counters a move that hits a substitute. Furthermore, Ghost-type Pokémon are now immune to Counter.
<div style="{{Learnset section box style}}">
 
Counter can counter {{m|Hidden Power}} regardless of its actual type. Counter can also counter {{m|Beat Up}} (despite {{type|Dark}} moves not being physical).
 
In the core series games only, the [[one-hit knockout move|OHKO moves]] {{m|Fissure}} and {{m|Horn Drill}} (but not {{m|Guillotine}}) can be countered for maximum damage if they missed.
 
===Generation III===
Counter now has a priority of -5.
In [[Double Battle]]s, Counter will hit the last opponent that dealt physical damage to the attacker. Counter cannot affect allied Pokémon.
 
If the user didn't receive physical damage, the message now states that the move failed.
 
Counter can be used as the second move of a [[Contest combination|Pokémon Contest combination]], with the user gaining 2 bonus appeal points if {{m|Taunt}} was used in the previous turn.
 
Counter is no longer affected by King's Rock.
 
===Generation IV===
Counter can no longer be copied by {{m|Mirror Move}}.
 
Counter can no longer counter {{m|Hidden Power}}, since Hidden Power is now a [[special move]].
 
===Generation V onwards===
In [[Triple Battle]]s, Counter can hit non-adjacent opponents provided a non-adjacent opponent was the last Pokémon to attack the user.
 
If the Pokémon using Counter is hit by a physical attack that deals 0 damage (for example, {{m|False Swipe}} when the user of Counter already has 1 HP), Counter becomes a physical move with 1 base power.
 
Counter can also be used as part of a [[Contest combination|Contest Spectacular combination]], with the user gaining an extra three appeal points if any of the moves {{m|Encore}}, {{m|Taunt}} or {{m|Torment}} was used in the prior turn.
 
Counter is now affected by King's Rock.
 
==Description==
{{movedesc|Fighting}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad}}|A retaliation move that pays back double the damage of a physical attack. Highly accurate.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad2}}|A retaliation move that pays back double the damage of a physical attack. Very accurate.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Returns a physical blow double.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A retaliation move that counters any physical hit with double the damage.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}{{gameabbrevss|PBR}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}|A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|A retaliatory attack that counters any physical move, inflicting double the damage taken.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}
 
==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
<div style="{{Learnset list style|items=1}}">
{{Movehead/Games|Fighting|g7=2|g8=2}}
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} at Lv.53
{{Moveentry/11|0006|Charizard|type=Fire|type2=Flying|2|Monster|Dragon|−|−|−|−|−|−|−|1|−|−|−}}
</div></div>
{{Moveentry/11|0020|Raticate|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|−|−|−|−|−|−|−|1||−}}
<div style="{{Learnset section box style}}">
{{Moveentry/11|0020|formsig=A|Raticate|type=Dark|type2=Normal|1|Field|Field|form=Alolan Form|||||||−|1|}}
===By [[TM18]]===
{{Moveentry/11|0028|Sandslash|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|−|−|−|−|−|−|−|1|−|−|−}}
<div style="{{Learnset list style|items=46}}">
{{Moveentry/11|0028|formsig=A|Sandslash|type=Ice|type2=Steel|1|Field|Field|form=Alolan Form|||||||−|1|−||−}}
* {{p|Charmander}}
{{Moveentry/11|0031|Nidoqueen|type=Poison|type2=Ground|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|−|−|−|−|−|−|−|1|−|−|}}
* {{p|Charmeleon}}
{{Moveentry/11|0034|Nidoking|type=Poison|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Field|−|−|−|−|−|−|−|1|−|−|}}
* {{p|Charizard}}
{{Moveentry/11|0057|Primeape|type=Fighting|1|Field|Field|−|−|−|−|−|−|−|1||−|−}}
* {{p|Squirtle}}
{{Moveentry/11|0068|Machamp|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|−|−|−|−|−|−|−|1|−|−|}}
* {{p|Wartortle}}
{{Moveentry/11|0107|Hitmonchan|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|53|50|50|51|61|1, 61|1, 61|45|40|40|40}}
* {{p|Blastoise}}
{{Moveentry/11|0112|Rhydon|type=Ground|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Field|−|−|−|−|−|−|−|1|−|−|−}}
* {{p|Nidoqueen}}
{{Moveentry/11|0145|formsig=G|Zapdos|type=Fighting|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=Galarian Form|||||||||55||55}}
* {{p|Nidoking}}
{{Moveentry/11|0185|Sudowoodo|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral||−|−|−|33{{sup/5|B2W2}}|33|36||40|40|40}}
* {{p|Clefairy}}
{{Moveentry/11|0202|Wobbuffet|type=Psychic|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||1|1|1|1|1|1||1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
* {{p|Clefable}}
{{Moveentry/11|0214|Heracross|type=Bug|type2=Fighting|1|Bug|Bug||27|30|25|25{{sup/5|BW}}<br>19{{sup/5|B2W2}}|19|19||25|25|25}}
* {{p|Jigglypuff}}
{{Moveentry/11|0237|Hitmontop|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like||31|31|28|28|28|28||40|40|40}}
* {{p|Wigglytuff}}
{{Moveentry/11|0263|formsig=G|Zigzagoon|type=Dark|type2=Normal|1|Field|Field|form=Galarian Form|||||||||30}}
* {{p|Psyduck}}
{{Moveentry/11|0264|formsig=G|Linoone|type=Dark|type2=Normal|1|Field|Field|form=Galarian Form|||||||||38}}
* {{p|Golduck}}
{{Moveentry/11|0286|Breloom|type=Grass|type2=Fighting|2|Fairy|Grass|||28|25|25|25{{sup/6|XY}}<br>22{{sup/6|ORAS}}|22|||22|22}}
* {{p|Mankey}}
{{Moveentry/11|0287|Slakoth|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|||37|37|43|43{{sup/6|XY}}<br>30{{sup/6|ORAS}}|30|||30|30}}
* {{p|Primeape}}
{{Moveentry/11|0288|Vigoroth|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|||37|37|37|37{{sup/6|XY}}<br>33{{sup/6|ORAS}}|33|||33|33}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
{{Moveentry/11|0289|Slaking|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|||37|37|43|43{{sup/6|XY}}<br>33{{sup/6|ORAS}}|33|||33|33}}
* {{p|Poliwrath}}
{{Moveentry/11|0307|Meditite|type=Fighting|type2=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|||−|−|−|44{{sup/6|ORAS}}|44|||44|44}}
* {{p|Abra}}
{{Moveentry/11|0308|Medicham|type=Fighting|type2=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|||−|−|−|53{{sup/6|ORAS}}|53|||53|53}}
* {{p|Kadabra}}
{{Moveentry/11|0335|Zangoose|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|||−|−|−|−|−|||−|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}}}
* {{p|Alakazam}}
{{Moveentry/11|0360|Wynaut|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||15|15|15|15|15||1|1}}
* {{p|Machop}}
{{Moveentry/11|0386|formsig=D|Deoxys|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=Defense Forme|||50|97|97|97{{sup/6|XY}}<br>73{{sup/6|ORAS}}|73|||73|73}}
* {{p|Machoke}}
{{Moveentry/11|0438|Bonsly|type=Rock|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||||−|−|33|36||40|40|40}}
* {{p|Machamp}}
{{Moveentry/11|0447|Riolu|type=Fighting|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||||6|6|6|6||12|12|12}}
* {{p|Geodude}}
{{Moveentry/11|0448|Lucario|type=Fighting|type2=Steel|2|Field|Human-Like||||6|6|6|6||12|12|12}}
* {{p|Graveler}}
{{Moveentry/11|0539|Sawk|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|||||21|21|13||40}}
* {{p|Golem}}
{{Moveentry/11|0745|formsig=Mn|Lycanroc|type=Rock|1|Field|Field|form=Midnight Form|||||||1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}||1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}||{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
* {{p|Slowbro}}
{{Moveentry/11|0745|formsig=D|Lycanroc|type=Rock|1|Field|Field|form=Dusk Form|||||||1{{sup/7|USUM}}||1||1}}
* {{p|Gengar}}
{{Moveentry/11|0749|Mudbray|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|||||||36||24||24}}
* {{p|Drowzee}}
{{Moveentry/11|0750|Mudsdale|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|||||||42||24||24}}
* {{p|Hypno}}
{{Moveentry/11|0771|Pyukumuku|type=Water|1|Water 1|Water 1|||||||17||20}}
* {{p|Cubone}}
{{Moveentry/11|0794|Buzzwole|type=Bug|type2=Fighting|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||43||55}}
* {{p|Marowak}}
{{Moveentry/11|0802|Marshadow|type=Fighting|type2=Ghost|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||1||1}}
* {{p|Hitmonlee}}
{{Moveentry/11|0813|Scorbunny|type=Fire|2|Field|Human-Like|||||||||28||28}}
* {{p|Hitmonchan}}
{{Moveentry/11|0814|Raboot|type=Fire|2|Field|Human-Like|||||||||36||36}}
* {{p|Lickitung}}
{{Moveentry/11|0815|Cinderace|type=Fire|2|Field|Human-Like|||||||||38||38}}
* {{p|Rhydon}}
{{Moveentry/11|0819|Skwovet|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|||||||||30||30}}
* {{p|Chansey}}
{{Moveentry/11|0820|Greedent|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|||||||||34||34}}
* {{p|Kangaskhan}}
{{Moveentry/11|0833|Chewtle|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|||||||||28||28}}
* {{p|Mr. Mime}}
{{Moveentry/11|0834|Drednaw|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Water 1|||||||||30||30}}
* {{p|Jynx}}
{{Moveentry/11|0862|Obstagoon|type=Dark|type2=Normal|1|Field|Field|||||||||42}}
* {{p|Electabuzz}}
{{Moveentry/11|0870|Falinks|type=Fighting|2|Fairy|Mineral|||||||||60||60}}
* {{p|Magmar}}
{{Moveentry/11|0891|Kubfu|type=Fighting|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||||44||44}}
* {{p|Snorlax}}
{{Moveentry/11|0892|Urshifu|type=Fighting|type2=Dark|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=Single Strike Style|||||||||44||44}}
* {{p|Mewtwo}}
{{Moveentry/11|0892|Urshifu|type=Fighting|type2=Water|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=Rapid Strike Style|||||||||44||44}}
* {{p|Mew}}
{{Moveentry/11|0914|Quaquaval|type=Water|type2=Fighting|Water2=Fighting|2|Flying|Water 1|||||||||||{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}}}
</div></div>
{{Moveentry/11|0917|Tarountula|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||||||||||22}}
{{Moveentry/11|0918|Spidops|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||||||||||24}}
{{Moveentry/11|0979|Annihilape|type=Fighting|type2=Ghost|1|Field|Field|||||||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/11|1007|Koraidon|type=Fighting|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||||||70}}
{{Moveentry/11|1014|Okidogi|type=Poison|type2=Fighting|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||||||32}}
{{Moveentry/11|1017|Ogerpon|type=Grass|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All forms|||||||||||{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}}}
{{Moveentry/11|1022|Iron Boulder|type=Rock|type2=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||||||35}}
{{Movefoot|Fighting|11}}


==[[Generation II]]==
===By {{pkmn|breeding}}===
<div style="{{Learnset section box style}}">
{{Movehead/Games|Fighting|Egg Move|g1=none|g7=1|g7g={{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|g8=2}}
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Moveentry/9|0004|Charmander|type=Fire|2|Monster|Dragon|−|−|✔{{sup/4|HGSS}}|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
<div style="{{Learnset list style|items=4}}">
{{Moveentry/9|0019|Rattata|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔}}
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} at Lv.50
{{Moveentry/9|0019|formsig=A|Rattata|type=Dark|type2=Normal|1|Field|Field|form=Alolan Form||||||✔}}
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} at Lv.--
{{Moveentry/9|0027|Sandshrew|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
* {{p|Heracross}} at Lv.27
{{Moveentry/9|0027|formsig=A|Sandshrew|type=Ice|type2=Steel|1|Field|Field|form=Alolan Form||||||✔|✔||✔}}
* {{p|Hitmontop}} at Lv.31
{{Moveentry/9|0029|Nidoran♀|type=Poison|2|Monster|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
</div></div>
{{Moveentry/9|0032|Nidoran♂|type=Poison|2|Monster|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
<div style="{{Learnset section box style}}">
{{Moveentry/9|0046|Paras|type=Bug|type2=Grass|2|Bug|Grass|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔}}
===By [[breeding]]===
{{Moveentry/9|0056|Mankey|type=Fighting|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔}}
<div style="{{Learnset list style|items=14}}">
{{Moveentry/9|0066|Machop|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|−|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
* {{p|Rattata}}
{{Moveentry/9|0074|formsig=A|Geodude|type=Rock|type2=Electric|1|Mineral|Mineral|form=Alolan Form||||||✔|||✔}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}}
{{Moveentry/9|0083|formsig=G|Farfetch'd|type=Fighting|2|Flying|Field|form=Galarian Form|||||||✔}}
* {{p|Nidoran♀}}
{{Moveentry/9|0111|Rhyhorn|type=Ground|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
* {{p|Nidoran♂}}
{{Moveentry/9|0113|Chansey|type=Normal|1|Fairy|Fairy|−|−|✔|✔|✔|✔|−|✔|−}}
* {{p|Paras}}
{{Moveentry/9|0115|Kangaskhan|type=Normal|1|Monster|Monster|−|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
* {{p|Mankey}}
{{Moveentry/9|0123|Scyther|type=Bug|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
* {{p|Rhyhorn}}
{{Moveentry/9|0143|Snorlax|type=Normal|1|Monster|Monster|−|−|✔{{sup/4|HGSS}}|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|−}}
* {{p|Scyther}}
{{Moveentry/9|0152|Chikorita|type=Grass|2|Monster|Grass|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔}}
* {{p|Chikorita}}
{{Moveentry/9|0158|Totodile|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|−|−|−|−|−|−||−|✔}}
* {{p|Aipom}}
{{Moveentry/9|0165|Ledyba|type=Bug|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|−|−|−|−|−|✔{{sup/7|USUM}}||✔}}
* {{p|Gligar}}
{{Moveentry/9|0190|Aipom|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔}}
* {{p|Sneasel}}
{{Moveentry/9|0194|Wooper|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Water 1|Field|−|−|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
* {{p|Teddiursa}}
{{Moveentry/9|0194|formsig=P|Wooper|type=Poison|type2=Ground|2|Water 1|Field|form=Paldean Form|||||||||✔}}
* {{p|Houndour}}
{{Moveentry/9|0204|Pineco|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|−|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔}}
</div></div>
{{Moveentry/9|0207|Gligar|type=Ground|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0209|Snubbull|type=Fairy|2|Field|Fairy|−|−|−|−|−|−||−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0215|Sneasel|type=Dark|type2=Ice|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0215|formsig=H|Sneasel|type=Fighting|type2=Poison|1|Field|Field|form=Hisuian Form|||||||||✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0216|Teddiursa|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0225|Delibird|type=Ice|type2=Flying|2|Water 1|Field|−|−|−|−|−|✔{{sup/7|USUM}}|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0228|Houndour|type=Dark|type2=Fire|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0231|Phanpy|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|−|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0236|Tyrogue|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|−|−|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0255|Torchic|type=Fire|1|Field|Field||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0258|Mudkip|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1||−|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0270|Lotad|type=Water|type2=Grass|2|Water 1|Grass||−|✔{{sup/4|HGSS}}|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0296|Makuhita|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0313|Volbeat|type=Bug|2|Bug|Human-Like||−|−|−|−|−||−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0331|Cacnea|type=Grass|2|Grass|Human-Like||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔{{tt|*|Version 2.0.1 onwards}}}}
{{Moveentry/9|0335|Zangoose|type=Normal|1|Field|Field||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|−}}
{{Moveentry/9|0390|Chimchar|type=Fire|2|Field|Human-Like|||✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0410|Shieldon|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Monster|Monster|||✔{{sup/4|HGSS}}|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0422|Shellos|type=Water|2|Water 1|Amorphous|form=All forms|||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0440|Happiny|type=Normal|1|Fairy|Fairy|||✔|✔|✔|✔|−|✔|−}}
{{Moveentry/9|0446|Munchlax|type=Normal|1|Monster|Monster|||✔{{sup/4|HGSS}}|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|}}
{{Moveentry/9|0453|Croagunk|type=Poison|type2=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|||✔{{sup/4|HGSS}}|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|}}
{{Moveentry/9|0532|Timburr|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like||||✔|✔|✔|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0551|Sandile|type=Ground|type2=Dark|1|Field|Field||||✔|✔|✔|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0557|Dwebble|type=Bug|type2=Rock|2|Bug|Mineral||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0559|Scraggy|type=Dark|type2=Fighting|2|Field|Dragon||||✔|✔|✔|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0570|Zorua|type=Dark|1|Field|Field||||✔|✔|✔|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0588|Karrablast|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0610|Axew|type=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon||||✔|✔|✔|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0618|formsig=G|Stunfisk|type=Ground|type2=Steel|2|Water 1|Amorphous|form=Galarian Form|||||||✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0656|Froakie|type=Water|1|Water 1|Water 1|||||−|−|||✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0704|Goomy|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|||||✔|✔|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0766|Passimian|type=Fighting|1|Field|Field||||||−|✔||}}
{{Moveentry/9|0782|Jangmo-o|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon||||||✔|✔||}}
{{Moveentry/9|0831|Wooloo|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|||||||✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0919|Nymble|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|||||||||✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0963|Finizen|type=Water|2|Field|Water 2|||||||||✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0978|Tatsugiri|type=Dragon|type2=Water|1|Water 2|Water 2|form=All forms|||||||||✔}}
{{Movefoot|Fighting|9}}
 
===By [[TM]]/[[Move Tutor]]===
{{Movehead/TMGames|Fighting|g2=none|g4=none|g5=none|g6=none|g7=none|g8=none|g9=none
|g1tm=18
|g3tm=tutor|g3g={{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}{{gameabbrev3|E}}}}
{{Moveentry/2|0004|Charmander|type=Fire|2|Monster|Dragon|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0005|Charmeleon|type=Fire|2|Monster|Dragon|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0006|Charizard|type=Fire|type2=Flying|2|Monster|Dragon|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0007|Squirtle|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0008|Wartortle|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0009|Blastoise|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0019|Rattata|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0020|Raticate|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0025|Pikachu|type=Electric|2|Field|Fairy|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0026|Raichu|type=Electric|2|Field|Fairy|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0027|Sandshrew|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0028|Sandslash|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0029|Nidoran♀|type=Poison|2|Monster|Field|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0030|Nidorina|type=Poison|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0031|Nidoqueen|type=Poison|type2=Ground|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0032|Nidoran♂|type=Poison|2|Monster|Field|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0033|Nidorino|type=Poison|2|Monster|Field|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0034|Nidoking|type=Poison|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Field|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0035|Clefairy|type=Fairy|1|Fairy|Fairy|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0036|Clefable|type=Fairy|1|Fairy|Fairy|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0039|Jigglypuff|type=Normal|type2=Fairy|1|Fairy|Fairy|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0040|Wigglytuff|type=Normal|type2=Fairy|1|Fairy|Fairy|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0046|Paras|type=Bug|type2=Grass|2|Bug|Grass|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0047|Parasect|type=Bug|type2=Grass|2|Bug|Grass|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0054|Psyduck|type=Water|2|Water 1|Field|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0055|Golduck|type=Water|2|Water 1|Field|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0056|Mankey|type=Fighting|1|Field|Field|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0057|Primeape|type=Fighting|1|Field|Field|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0061|Poliwhirl|type=Water|1|Water 1|Water 1|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0062|Poliwrath|type=Water|type2=Fighting|1|Water 1|Water 1|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0063|Abra|type=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0064|Kadabra|type=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0065|Alakazam|type=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0066|Machop|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0067|Machoke|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0068|Machamp|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0074|Geodude|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0075|Graveler|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0076|Golem|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0080|Slowbro|type=Water|type2=Psychic|2|Monster|Water 1|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0094|Gengar|type=Ghost|type2=Poison|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0096|Drowzee|type=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0097|Hypno|type=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0104|Cubone|type=Ground|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0105|Marowak|type=Ground|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0106|Hitmonlee|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0107|Hitmonchan|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0108|Lickitung|type=Normal|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0111|Rhyhorn|type=Ground|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Field|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0112|Rhydon|type=Ground|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Field|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0113|Chansey|type=Normal|1|Fairy|Fairy|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0115|Kangaskhan|type=Normal|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0122|Mr. Mime|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0123|Scyther|type=Bug|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0124|Jynx|type=Ice|type2=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0125|Electabuzz|type=Electric|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0126|Magmar|type=Fire|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0143|Snorlax|type=Normal|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0150|Mewtwo|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0151|Mew|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0152|Chikorita|type=Grass|2|Monster|Grass||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0153|Bayleef|type=Grass|2|Monster|Grass||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0154|Meganium|type=Grass|2|Monster|Grass||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0157|Typhlosion|type=Fire|1|Field|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0158|Totodile|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0159|Croconaw|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0160|Feraligatr|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0172|Pichu|type=Electric|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0173|Cleffa|type=Fairy|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0174|Igglybuff|type=Normal|type2=Fairy|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0175|Togepi|type=Fairy|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0176|Togetic|type=Fairy|type2=Flying|2|Flying|Fairy||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0180|Flaaffy|type=Electric|2|Monster|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0181|Ampharos|type=Electric|2|Monster|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0185|Sudowoodo|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0186|Politoed|type=Water|1|Water 1|Water 1||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0190|Aipom|type=Normal|1|Field|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0195|Quagsire|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Water 1|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0199|Slowking|type=Water|type2=Psychic|2|Monster|Water 1||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0204|Pineco|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0205|Forretress|type=Bug|type2=Steel|1|Bug|Bug||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0206|Dunsparce|type=Normal|1|Field|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0207|Gligar|type=Ground|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0209|Snubbull|type=Fairy|2|Field|Fairy||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0210|Granbull|type=Fairy|2|Field|Fairy||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0212|Scizor|type=Bug|type2=Steel|1|Bug|Bug||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0214|Heracross|type=Bug|type2=Fighting|1|Bug|Bug||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0215|Sneasel|type=Dark|type2=Ice|1|Field|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0216|Teddiursa|type=Normal|1|Field|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0217|Ursaring|type=Normal|1|Field|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0225|Delibird|type=Ice|type2=Flying|2|Water 1|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0227|Skarmory|type=Steel|type2=Flying|1|Flying|Flying||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0228|Houndour|type=Dark|type2=Fire|1|Field|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0229|Houndoom|type=Dark|type2=Fire|1|Field|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0231|Phanpy|type=Ground|1|Field|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0232|Donphan|type=Ground|1|Field|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0236|Tyrogue|type=Fighting|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0237|Hitmontop|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0238|Smoochum|type=Ice|type2=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0239|Elekid|type=Electric|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0240|Magby|type=Fire|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0241|Miltank|type=Normal|1|Field|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0242|Blissey|type=Normal|1|Fairy|Fairy||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0248|Tyranitar|type=Rock|type2=Dark|1|Monster|Monster||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0252|Treecko|type=Grass|2|Monster|Dragon||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0253|Grovyle|type=Grass|2|Monster|Dragon||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0254|Sceptile|type=Grass|2|Monster|Dragon||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0255|Torchic|type=Fire|1|Field|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0256|Combusken|type=Fire|type2=Fighting|1|Field|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0257|Blaziken|type=Fire|type2=Fighting|1|Field|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0259|Marshtomp|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Water 1||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0260|Swampert|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Water 1||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0261|Poochyena|type=Dark|1|Field|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0262|Mightyena|type=Dark|1|Field|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0272|Ludicolo|type=Water|type2=Grass|2|Water 1|Grass||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0276|Taillow|type=Normal|type2=Flying|1|Flying|Flying||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0277|Swellow|type=Normal|type2=Flying|1|Flying|Flying||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0286|Breloom|type=Grass|type2=Fighting|2|Fairy|Grass||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0287|Slakoth|type=Normal|1|Field|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0288|Vigoroth|type=Normal|1|Field|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0289|Slaking|type=Normal|1|Field|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0293|Whismur|type=Normal|2|Monster|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0294|Loudred|type=Normal|2|Monster|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0295|Exploud|type=Normal|2|Monster|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0296|Makuhita|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0297|Hariyama|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0302|Sableye|type=Dark|type2=Ghost|1|Human-Like|Human-Like||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0303|Mawile|type=Steel|type2=Fairy|2|Field|Fairy||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0306|Aggron|type=Steel|type2=Rock|1|Monster|Monster||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0307|Meditite|type=Fighting|type2=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0308|Medicham|type=Fighting|type2=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0311|Plusle|type=Electric|1|Fairy|Fairy||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0312|Minun|type=Electric|1|Fairy|Fairy||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0313|Volbeat|type=Bug|2|Bug|Human-Like||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0314|Illumise|type=Bug|2|Bug|Human-Like||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0316|Gulpin|type=Poison|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0317|Swalot|type=Poison|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0326|Grumpig|type=Psychic|1|Field|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0327|Spinda|type=Normal|2|Field|Human-Like||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0331|Cacnea|type=Grass|2|Grass|Human-Like||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0332|Cacturne|type=Grass|type2=Dark|2|Grass|Human-Like||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0335|Zangoose|type=Normal|1|Field|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0341|Corphish|type=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0342|Crawdaunt|type=Water|type2=Dark|2|Water 1|Water 3||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0352|Kecleon|type=Normal|1|Field|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0356|Dusclops|type=Ghost|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0359|Absol|type=Dark|1|Field|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0377|Regirock|type=Rock|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0378|Regice|type=Ice|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0379|Registeel|type=Steel|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0383|Groudon|type=Ground|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0386|formsig=A|Deoxys|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=Attack Forme||✔{{sup/3|FR}}}}
{{Moveentry/2|0386|formsig=D|Deoxys|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=Defense Forme||✔{{sup/3|LG}}}}
{{Moveentry/2|0386|formsig=S|Deoxys|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=Speed Forme||✔{{sup/3|E}}}}
{{Movefoot|Fighting|2}}
 
===Special move===
====[[Generation II]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Fighting}}
{{Moveentry/1|0207|Gligar|type=Ground|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|{{DL|Pokémon Stadium 2|Earthquake Gligar}}{{sup/ss|Stad2}}}}
{{Movefoot|Fighting|1}}
 
====[[Generation IV]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Fighting}}
{{Moveentry/1|0386|formsig=D|Deoxys|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|[[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]] - ''{{DL|Ranger Net|Deoxys and the Odd Temple}}''|form=Defense Forme|note=Lv.&nbsp;50}}
{{Movefoot|Fighting|1}}
 
====[[Generation V]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Fighting}}
{{Moveentry/1|0027|Sandshrew|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Icy Cave}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0032|Nidoran♂|type=Poison|2|Monster|Field|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Pleasant Forest}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0111|Rhyhorn|type=Ground|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Field|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Rugged Mountain}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0113|Chansey|type=Normal|1|Fairy|Fairy|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Dream Park}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0115|Kangaskhan|type=Normal|1|Monster|Monster|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Pleasant Forest}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0410|Shieldon|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Monster|Monster|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Icy Cave}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0553|Krookodile|type=Ground|type2=Dark|1|Field|Field|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Rugged Mountain}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0558|Crustle|type=Bug|type2=Rock|2|Bug|Mineral|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Rugged Mountain}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0610|Axew|type=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Icy Cave}}}}
{{Movefoot|Fighting|1}}
 
====[[Generation VII]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Fighting}}
{{Moveentry/1|0004|Charmander|type=Fire|2|Monster|Dragon|{{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}} - {{rt|3|Alola}}{{sup/7|USUM}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0259|Marshtomp|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Water 1|{{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}} - [[Brooklet Hill]]{{sup/7|USUM}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0610|Axew|type=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon|{{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}} - [[Mount Hokulani]]{{sup/7|USUM}}}}
{{Movefoot|Fighting|1}}
 
====[[Generation IX]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Fighting}}
{{Moveentry/1|0783|Hakamo-o|type=Dragon|type2=Fighting|1|Dragon|Dragon|[[Terastal phenomenon|Wild Tera Pokémon]] - [[Oni Mountain]]{{sup/9|SV}}{{sup/9|TM}}}}
{{Movefoot|Fighting|1}}
 
===By {{pkmn2|event}}===
====[[Generation VII]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Fighting}}
{{Moveentry/1|0025|Pikachu|type=Electric|2|Field|Fairy|{{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Cafe Pikachu}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0704|Goomy|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|[[List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Easter Eggs|Easter Egg Goomy]]<br>[[List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Korean Pokémon Eggs|Korean Egg Goomy]]}}
{{Movefoot|Fighting|1}}
 
==In other games==
==={{g|Mystery Dungeon series}}===
Counter gives the user the {{DL|Status condition (Mystery Dungeon)|Counter}} status condition. With this status condition, the user will reflect any damage taken from physical moves (including the regular A button attack) back to any adjacent opponents equal to the damage received. Oddly in Explorers of Time and Darkness, though moves are assigned as Physical or Special in game, Counter will return damage from damaging moves from types previously assigned as physical prior to the Physical/Special split. The status lasts for 7-12{{sup/md|RB}}{{sup/md|TDS}} / 6{{sup/md|GtI}}{{sup/md|SMD}} turns.
 
{{MDMoveheader|type=fighting}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=RB|pp=17|acc=—%|range=User|target=User|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=TDS|pp=17|acc=—%|range=User|target=User|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=BSL|pp=17|acc=—%|range=User|target=User|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=SMD|pp=13|ppmax=30|acc=—%|range=User|target=User|cuts=No}}
{{MDMovefoot|type=fighting|RB=yes|TDS=yes|BSL=yes|SMD=yes|RTDX=yes}}
 
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
[[File:SSBU Pyukumuku.jpg|250px|thumb|Pyukumuku using Counter in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]]]
Pyukumuku appears as a Pokémon summoned from the {{i|Poké Ball}}. It uses Counter whenever an opponent gets close enough to it and Pyukumuku waves "goodbye" before it leaves. It can also be picked up and thrown like an item.
 
===[[Pokémon GO]]===
In Pokémon GO, Counter is a Fast Attack that has been available since February 16, 2017.
 
{{GoFastAttack
|id=243
|move=Counter
|type=Fighting
|pow=12
|energy=8
|duration=0.9
|damage_window=0.7 - 0.9
|pow_trainer=8
|energy_trainer=6
|turns=2
|users={{MSP/GO|0057|Primeape}}{{MSP/GO|0068|Machamp}}{{MSP/GO|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/GO|0145G|Zapdos|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0166|Ledian}}{{MSP/GO|0185|Sudowoodo}}{{MSP/GO|0202|Wobbuffet}}{{MSP/GO|0214|Heracross}}{{MSP/GO|0217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/GO|0232|Donphan}}{{MSP/GO|0237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP/GO|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/GO|0286|Breloom}}{{MSP/GO|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/GO|0297|Hariyama}}{{MSP/GO|0308|Medicham}}{{MSP/GO|0360|Wynaut}}{{MSP/GO|0386D|Deoxys}}{{MSP/GO|0438|Bonsly}}{{MSP/GO|0447|Riolu}}{{MSP/GO|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/GO|0454|Toxicroak}}{{MSP/GO|0534|Conkeldurr}}{{MSP/GO|0560|Scrafty}}{{MSP/GO|0589|Escavalier}}{{MSP/GO|0612|Haxorus}}{{MSP/GO|0745Mn|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}}{{MSP/GO|0745D|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}}{{MSP/GO|0766|Passimian}}{{MSP/GO|0771|Pyukumuku}}{{MSP/GO|0794|Buzzwole}}{{MSP/GO|0802|Marshadow}}{{MSP/GO|0862|Obstagoon}}{{MSP/GO|0865|Sirfetch'd}}{{MSP/GO|0870|Falinks}}{{MSP/GO|0920|Lokix}}{{MSP/GO|0979|Annihilape}}
|elite_users={{MSP/GO|0062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP/GO|0065|Alakazam}}
|snapshot_users={{MSP/GO|0235|Smeargle}}
}}
 
====Updates====
;Gyms & Raids
* '''February 21, 2017'''
** '''Power''': 10 → 12
 
;Trainer Battles
* '''September 3, 2024'''
** '''Energy boost''': 7 → 6
 
==={{g|Rumble Rush}}===
In {{g|Rumble Rush}}, Counter could only be used by opposing Pokémon and could not be obtained on any caught Pokémon. Counter could be seen as a move used by Boss {{p|Lycanroc}} (Midnight Form).
 
{{RumbleRushOtherAttack|move=Counter|type=Fighting
|image=no
|charge=1.54
|range=Circular (self)
|target=Self
|effect=Deals damage as a reprisal after the user takes damage}}
 
===Description===
{{movedesc|Fighting}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RB}}|The user gains the Counter status. Any damage from Physical Attack moves or a regular attack is partially returned.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|TD}}|Gives the user the Counter status. It returns damage from certain types of moves or a regular attack back to the attacking enemy.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|S}}|Gives the user the Counter status. It returns damage from Physical Attack moves back to the attacking enemy.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|BSL}}|{{tt|じぶんを カウンターじょうたいにかえる てきからうけた ぶつりこうげきの わざや こうげきのダメージを あいてにかえす|Gives the user the Counter status. It returns damage from Physical Attack moves back to the attacking enemy}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}}|[[File:IconKanji2MD.png]]UNUSED}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|It counters physical attacks.{{tt|*|Move Summary}}<br>You'll get the Counter status condition, which enables you to counter when you take damage from a physical move.{{tt|*|Move Description}}}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}
 
==In animation==
===Pokémon animated series===
{{moveanime|type=fighting|exp=yes|gen=The user counters any physical attacks that are aimed towards itself, inflicting double the damage taken.|image1=Wynaut Counter.png|image1p=Wynaut|image2=Ash Lycanroc Counter.png|image2p=Dusk Form Lycanroc|image3=Mewtwo Counter.png|image3p=Mewtwo|image4=Ilima Smeargle Counter.png|image4p=Smeargle}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=150|pkmn=Mewtwo|method=Mewtwo sticks out its hand when an attack comes near it. The attack bounces off and is sent back to the opponent or otherwise around the surrounding area.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Mewtwo (M01)|startcode=M01|startname=Mewtwo Strikes Back|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=202|pkmn=Wobbuffet|method=Wobbuffet raises its tail and becomes outlined in light red, orange, or its whole body glows orange. Any attack that hits it is sent flying back to the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Jessie's Wobbuffet|startcode=EP146|startname=The Tricks of the Trade}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Lulu (EP173)|user1=Lulu's Wobbuffet|startcode=EP173|startname=Wobbu-Palooza!}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Duplica|user1=Duplica's Mini-Dit in the form of Wobbuffet|startcode=EP174|startname=Imitation Confrontation|notes=Used via {{mcolor|Transform|000}}}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=360|pkmn=Wynaut|method=Wynaut's body becomes outlined in orange. Any attack that hits it is sent flying back to the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Wynaut (anime)|user1=Wynaut (anime)|startcode=EP255|startname=Why? Wynaut!}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Wynaut (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Wynaut|startcode=AG113|startname=Who, What, When, Where, Wynaut?}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Wynaut (Pokémon)|user1=Multiple wild Wynaut|startcode=PK17|startname=Pikachu's Island Adventure}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=229|pkmn=Houndoom|method=Houndoom's body becomes outlined in orange. Any attack that hits it is sent flying back to the opponent at twice the initial power.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Harrison's Houndoom|startcode=EP271|startname=Playing with Fire!}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=287|pkmn=Slakoth|method=Slakoth's body becomes outlined in orange energy. Any attacks that hit it are sent flying back to the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Marcel|user1=Marcel's Slakoth|startcode=AG088|startname=The Garden of Eatin'}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=289|pkmn=Slaking|method=When Slaking is about to be hit by a physical attack, it becomes covered in a multicolored aura and punches the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Sawyer|user1=Sawyer's Slaking|startcode=XY127|startname=Analysis Versus Passion!}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=745Mn|pkmn=Lycanroc|method=When Midnight Form Lycanroc gets hit by a physical attack, it punches the opponent; or, when Midnight Form Lycanroc is about to be hit by a physical attack, it becomes covered in a light blue or light red aura and punches or throws the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Lycanroc (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Lycanroc|startcode=SM015|startname=Rocking Clawmark Hill!}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Gladion's Lycanroc|startcode=SM027|startname=A Glaring Rivalry!}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Franka|user1=Franka's Lycanroc|startcode=HZ041|startname=A Wild Mom Appears!}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=235|pkmn=Smeargle|method=Smeargle becomes covered in orange energy. Any attack that hits it is sent flying back to the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Ilima|user1=Ilima's Smeargle|startcode=SM066|startname=Smashing with Sketch!|notes=Used via {{mcolor|Sketch|000}}}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=553|pkmn=Krookodile|method=When Krookodile is about to be hit by a physical attack, its tail becomes covered in orange energy and it strikes the opponent with it.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Nanu|user1=Nanu's Krookodile|startcode=SM074|startname=Tough Guy Trials!}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=745D|pkmn=Lycanroc|method=When Dusk Form Lycanroc gets hit by a physical attack, the stone on the top of its head glows orange with a light green outline and it strikes the opponent with it.}}
{{movebtm|type=fighting|user=Ash's Lycanroc|startcode=SM077|startname=Guiding an Awakening!}}
 
* In the Japanese version of ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]'', [[Tad]] told his {{p|Poliwrath}} to prepare to use Counter, but the move was disrupted before it could be executed. In the English [[dub]], this was mistranslated as {{m|Body Slam}}.
 
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{movemanga|type=fighting|exp=yes|gen=The user counters any physical attacks that are aimed towards itself, inflicting double the damage taken.|image1=Agatha Gengar Counter Adventures.png|image1p=Gengar|image2=Henry Kubfu Counter.png|image2p=Kubfu|image3=Hapu Mudsdale Counter Adventures.png|image3p=Mudsdale|image4=Emerald Sudowoodo Counter.png|image4p=Sudowoodo}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=031|pkmn=Nidoqueen|method=When Nidoqueen is hit by the opponent's attack, she punches the opponent with one of her fists, returning the damage she took.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Giovanni (Adventures)|user1=Giovanni's Nidoqueen|startcode=PS037|startname=Golly, Golem!|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=094|pkmn=Gengar|method=When the opponent is about to attack it, Gengar uppercuts the opponent with one of its fists.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Agatha's Gengar|startcode=PS077|startname=Striking Golduck}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=296|pkmn=Makuhita|method=When the opponent is about to attack it, Makuhita steps to the side and pushes the opponent away.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Brawly's Makuhita|startcode=PS195|startname=Mashing Makuhita}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=297|pkmn=Hariyama|method=When Hariyama is hit by the opponent's attack, Hariyama punches the opponent, dealing double the damage from the last attack.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Brawly's Hariyama|startcode=PS197|startname=Heavy Hitting Hariyama}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=185|pkmn=Sudowoodo|method=When the opponent is about to attack it, Sudowoodo strikes the opponent back with one of its hands.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Emerald's Sudowoodo|startcode=PS320|startname=Verily Vanquishing Vileplume II}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=750|pkmn=Mudsdale|method=When Mudsdale is hit by the opponent's attack, it stomps on the opponent with one of its front hooves.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Hapu's Mudsdale|startcode=PASM22|startname=The Truth and Island Kahuna Hapu}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=891|pkmn=Kubfu|method=When Kubfu is hit by the opponent's attack, it punches the opponent.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=fighting|user=Mustard's Kubfu|startcode=PASS36|startname=PASS36}}


==[[Generation III]]==
===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
<div style="{{Learnset section box style}}">
{{movemanga|type=fighting|exp=yes|gen=The user counters any physical attacks that are aimed towards itself.|image1=Enta Zangoose Counter CBF.png|image1p=Zangoose}}
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=335|pkmn=Zangoose|method=Zangoose strikes the opponent if it was attacked.}}
<div style="{{Learnset list style|items=10}}">
{{movebtmManga|type=fighting|user=Enta (CBF)|user1=Enta's Zangoose|startcode=CBF5|startname=The Predestined Battle!|notes=Debut}}
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} at Lv.50
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} at Lv.--
* {{p|Heracross}} at Lv.30
* {{p|Hitmontop}} at Lv.31
* {{p|Breloom}} at Lv.28
* {{p|Slakoth}} at Lv.37
* {{p|Vigoroth}} at Lv.37
* {{p|Slaking}} at Lv.37
* {{p|Wynaut}} at Lv.15
* {{p|Deoxys}} at Lv.50 ([[Pokémon LeafGreen|LG]])
</div></div>
<div style="{{Learnset section box style}}">
===By [[breeding]]===
<div style="{{Learnset list style|items=22}}">
* {{p|Rattata}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}}
* {{p|Nidoran♀}}
* {{p|Nidoran♂}}
* {{p|Paras}}
* {{p|Mankey}}
* {{p|Machop}}
* {{p|Rhyhorn}}
* {{p|Kangaskhan}}
* {{p|Scyther}}
* {{p|Chikorita}}
* {{p|Aipom}}
* {{p|Pineco}}
* {{p|Gligar}}
* {{p|Sneasel}}
* {{p|Teddiursa}}
* {{p|Houndour}}
* {{p|Phanpy}}
* {{p|Torchic}}
* {{p|Makuhita}}
* {{p|Cacnea}}
* {{p|Zangoose}}
</div></div>
===By [[move tutor]]===
<div style="{{Learnset section box style}}">
====In [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]]====
<div style="{{Learnset list style|items=152}}">
* {{p|Charmander}}
* {{p|Charmeleon}}
* {{p|Charizard}}
* {{p|Squirtle}}
* {{p|Wartortle}}
* {{p|Blastoise}}
* {{p|Rattata}}
* {{p|Raticate}}
* {{p|Pikachu}}
* {{p|Raichu}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}}
* {{p|Sandslash}}
* {{p|Nidoran♀}}
* {{p|Nidorina}}
* {{p|Nidoqueen}}
* {{p|Nidoran♂}}
* {{p|Nidorino}}
* {{p|Nidoking}}
* {{p|Clefairy}}
* {{p|Clefable}}
* {{p|Jigglypuff}}
* {{p|Wigglytuff}}
* {{p|Paras}}
* {{p|Parasect}}
* {{p|Psyduck}}
* {{p|Golduck}}
* {{p|Mankey}}
* {{p|Primeape}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Poliwrath}}
* {{p|Abra}}
* {{p|Kadabra}}
* {{p|Alakazam}}
* {{p|Machop}}
* {{p|Machoke}}
* {{p|Machamp}}
* {{p|Geodude}}
* {{p|Graveler}}
* {{p|Golem}}
* {{p|Slowbro}}
* {{p|Gengar}}
* {{p|Drowzee}}
* {{p|Hypno}}
* {{p|Cubone}}
* {{p|Marowak}}
* {{p|Hitmonlee}}
* {{p|Hitmonchan}}
* {{p|Lickitung}}
* {{p|Rhyhorn}}
* {{p|Rhydon}}
* {{p|Chansey}}
* {{p|Kangaskhan}}
* {{p|Mr. Mime}}
* {{p|Scyther}}
* {{p|Jynx}}
* {{p|Electabuzz}}
* {{p|Magmar}}
* {{p|Snorlax}}
* {{p|Mewtwo}}
* {{p|Mew}}
* {{p|Chikorita}}
* {{p|Bayleef}}
* {{p|Meganium}}
* {{p|Typhlosion}}
* {{p|Totodile}}
* {{p|Croconaw}}
* {{p|Feraligatr}}
* {{p|Pichu}}
* {{p|Cleffa}}
* {{p|Igglybuff}}
* {{p|Togepi}}
* {{p|Togetic}}
* {{p|Flaaffy}}
* {{p|Ampharos}}
* {{p|Sudowoodo}}
* {{p|Politoed}}
* {{p|Aipom}}
* {{p|Quagsire}}
* {{p|Slowking}}
* {{p|Pineco}}
* {{p|Forretress}}
* {{p|Dunsparce}}
* {{p|Gligar}}
* {{p|Snubbull}}
* {{p|Granbull}}
* {{p|Scizor}}
* {{p|Heracross}}
* {{p|Sneasel}}
* {{p|Teddiursa}}
* {{p|Ursaring}}
* {{p|Delibird}}
* {{p|Skarmory}}
* {{p|Houndour}}
* {{p|Houndoom}}
* {{p|Phanpy}}
* {{p|Donphan}}
* {{p|Tyrogue}}
* {{p|Hitmontop}}
* {{p|Smoochum}}
* {{p|Elekid}}
* {{p|Magby}}
* {{p|Miltank}}
* {{p|Blissey}}
* {{p|Tyranitar}}
* {{p|Treecko}}
* {{p|Grovyle}}
* {{p|Sceptile}}
* {{p|Torchic}}
* {{p|Combusken}}
* {{p|Blaziken}}
* {{p|Marshtomp}}
* {{p|Swampert}}
* {{p|Poochyena}}
* {{p|Mightyena}}
* {{p|Ludicolo}}
* {{p|Taillow}}
* {{p|Swellow}}
* {{p|Breloom}}
* {{p|Slakoth}}
* {{p|Vigoroth}}
* {{p|Slaking}}
* {{p|Whismur}}
* {{p|Loudred}}
* {{p|Exploud}}
* {{p|Makuhita}}
* {{p|Hariyama}}
* {{p|Sableye}}
* {{p|Mawile}}
* {{p|Aggron}}
* {{p|Meditite}}
* {{p|Medicham}}
* {{p|Plusle}}
* {{p|Minun}}
* {{p|Volbeat}}
* {{p|Illumise}}
* {{p|Gulpin}}
* {{p|Swalot}}
* {{p|Grumpig}}
* {{p|Spinda}}
* {{p|Cacnea}}
* {{p|Cacturne}}
* {{p|Zangoose}}
* {{p|Corphish}}
* {{p|Crawdaunt}}
* {{p|Kecleon}}
* {{p|Dusclops}}
* {{p|Absol}}
* {{p|Regirock}}
* {{p|Regice}}
* {{p|Registeel}}
* {{p|Groudon}}
* {{p|Deoxys}}
</div></div>


==[[Generation IV]]==
==In other generations==
<div style="{{Learnset section box style}}">
===Core series games===
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{incomplete|section|Missing image from {{gameabbrev7|PE}}}}
<div style="{{Learnset list style|items=12}}">
{{Movegen
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} at Lv.51
|type=Fighting
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} at Lv.--
|genI=Counter I
* {{p|Heracross}} at Lv.25
|genII=Counter II
* {{p|Hitmontop}} at Lv.28
|genIII=Counter III
* {{p|Breloom}} at Lv.25
|genIV=Counter IV
* {{p|Slakoth}} at Lv.37
}}
* {{p|Vigoroth}} at Lv.37
{{Movegen|
* {{p|Slaking}} at Lv.37
type=Fighting|
* {{p|Wynaut}} at Lv.15
genV=Counter V|
* {{p|Riolu}} at Lv.6
genVI=Counter VI|
* {{p|Lucario}} at Lv.6
genVII=Counter VII|
* {{p|Deoxys}} (defense) at Lv.97
genVII2=Counter VII 2|
</div></div>
genVIII=Counter VIII
<div style="{{Learnset section box style}}">
|genVIII2=Counter VIII 2
===By [[breeding]]===
}}
<div style="{{Learnset list style|items=29}}">
* {{p|Rattata}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}}
* {{p|Nidoran♀}}
* {{p|Nidoran♂}}
* {{p|Paras}}
* {{p|Mankey}}
* {{p|Machop}}
* {{p|Rhyhorn}}
* {{p|Chansey}}
* {{p|Kangaskhan}}
* {{p|Scyther}}
* {{p|Chikorita}}
* {{p|Aipom}}
* {{p|Wooper}}
* {{p|Pineco}}
* {{p|Gligar}}
* {{p|Sneasel}}
* {{p|Teddiursa}}
* {{p|Houndour}}
* {{p|Phanpy}}
* {{p|Tyrogue}}
* {{p|Torchic}}
* {{p|Mudkip}}
* {{p|Makuhita}}
* {{p|Cacnea}}
* {{p|Zangoose}}
* {{p|Chimchar}}
* {{p|Shellos}}
* {{p|Happiny}}
</div></div>


=Trivia=
===Side series games===
In the Spanish version of the games, this move was translated as ''Contador'' (meaning accountant, or someone or something that counts - a "counter"). However, in the anime dub, this move was properly translated as ''Contraataque'' (counter-attack).
{{Movegen
|type=Fighting
|Stad=Counter Stad
|Stad2=Counter Stad2
|Colo=Counter Colo
|XD=Counter XD
}}
{{Movegen
|type=Fighting
|PBR=Counter PBR
}}
===Spin-off series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Fighting
|PMDRB=Counter PMD RB
|PMDTDS=Counter PMD TDS
|PSMD=Counter PSMD
}}


=In other languages=
==Trivia==
*Polish: '''Odparowanie Ataku'''
* In the Spanish and Italian versions of the games, the move was incorrectly translated to ''Contador'' and ''Contatore'' respectively (meaning someone or something that counts). This translation was corrected to ''Contraataque'' and ''Contrattacco'' (meaning "counterattack") in the [[Generation VI]] games. The Spanish {{pkmn|animated series}} [[dub]] also corrected the name to ''Contraataque''.
*Spanish: '''Contador'''
** The Polish dub of the animated series committed the same error.
*French: '''Riposte'''
* Counter is the only decreased priority move in [[Generation I]].
*German: '''Konter'''
* In Generation I, {{p|Gengar}} could learn Counter, despite it only countering {{t|Normal}}- and {{type|Fighting}} moves at the time, both of which Gengar is immune to.


{{Project MoveDex notice}}
==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{fighting color}}|bordercolor={{fighting color dark}}
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Latest revision as of 15:12, 6 November 2024

Counter
カウンター Counter
Counter IX.png
Counter IX 2.png
Type  Fighting
Category  Physical
PP  20 (max. 32)
Power  —
Accuracy  100%
Priority  -5
  • Makes contact
  • Affected by Protect
  • Not affected by Magic Coat
  • Not affected by Snatch
  • Not affected by Mirror Move
  • Affected by King's Rock
Range
Opponent Opponent Opponent
Self Ally Ally
Varies
Availability
Introduced  Generation I
Condition  Tough
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Jam  0  
Can avoid being startled by others once.
Condition  Tough
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Earns double the score on the final performance.
Condition  Tough
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Jamming  0  
Works great if the user goes last this turn.

Counter (Japanese: カウンター Counter) is a damage-dealing Fighting-type move introduced in Generation I. It was TM18 in Generation I.

Effect

Generation I

If the last amount of damage done before the use of Counter is greater than 0 and was dealt by a Normal-type or Fighting-type attack (except Counter), Counter will do twice as much damage to the opponent. Otherwise, Counter misses.

Although Counter deals Fighting-type damage, it is not affected by type effectiveness (so it can affect Ghost-type Pokémon).

If Counter fails due to the user not receiving Normal or Fighting type damage, the message will state that the attack missed.

Counter has a priority of -1. If the opponent does not use a decreased priority move during the round that it is used, Counter will go last regardless of the user's or opponent's speed. If the opponent also uses a decreased priority move during the same round, the attack order of the users will be determined normally. If the user is put to sleep or is frozen during the round that Counter is (or attempts to be) used, Counter's decreased speed priority will not be reset. Subsequently, it will only be reset on the turn after the user wakes up or is defrosted, or if the user switches out.

Counter can cause a critical hit, but the actual amount of damage dealt by it will not be altered by a critical hit. Counter will only counter the last hit of a multistrike move and the last attack of a binding move. Counter will always miss if called by Metronome.

If both active Pokémon use Counter during the same round, both attacks will fail. An attack absorbed by a substitute can be countered for the amount of damage it would have done to the user had the user not had a substitute.

Handheld games

Switching and using a multi-turn move will not reset the last amount of damage done, allowing Counter to counter itself as well as self-inflicted recoil damage. If an HP-restoring or battle item is used on the opponent during the same round that Counter is used, Counter will counter the item.

Specifically, Counter will fail in the following circumstances (displayed as a miss):

If the last damage was done by a Normal or Fighting attack, a Pokémon selected another type of attack and got fully paralyzed, and the opponent used Counter, then the two players will desynchronize. Likewise, if the last damage was done by another type of attack, a Pokémon selected a Normal or Fighting attack and got fully paralyzed, and the opponent used Counter, then the two players will also desynchronize.

Stadium

In Stadium, switching, full paralysis, and using a multi-turn move reset the last amount of damage done, so Counter can't counter itself or self-inflicted recoil damage if the opponent does not make a move on its following turn.

Generation II

Counter now counters all physical moves for twice the damage done to the user. Counter no longer counters a move that hits a substitute. Furthermore, Ghost-type Pokémon are now immune to Counter.

Counter can counter Hidden Power regardless of its actual type. Counter can also counter Beat Up (despite Dark-type moves not being physical).

In the core series games only, the OHKO moves Fissure and Horn Drill (but not Guillotine) can be countered for maximum damage if they missed.

Generation III

Counter now has a priority of -5. In Double Battles, Counter will hit the last opponent that dealt physical damage to the attacker. Counter cannot affect allied Pokémon.

If the user didn't receive physical damage, the message now states that the move failed.

Counter can be used as the second move of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 2 bonus appeal points if Taunt was used in the previous turn.

Counter is no longer affected by King's Rock.

Generation IV

Counter can no longer be copied by Mirror Move.

Counter can no longer counter Hidden Power, since Hidden Power is now a special move.

Generation V onwards

In Triple Battles, Counter can hit non-adjacent opponents provided a non-adjacent opponent was the last Pokémon to attack the user.

If the Pokémon using Counter is hit by a physical attack that deals 0 damage (for example, False Swipe when the user of Counter already has 1 HP), Counter becomes a physical move with 1 base power.

Counter can also be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination, with the user gaining an extra three appeal points if any of the moves Encore, Taunt or Torment was used in the prior turn.

Counter is now affected by King's Rock.

Description

Games Description
Stad A retaliation move that pays back double the damage of a physical attack. Highly accurate.
Stad2 A retaliation move that pays back double the damage of a physical attack. Very accurate.
GSC Returns a physical blow double.
RSEColoXD Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
FRLG A retaliation move that counters any physical hit with double the damage.
DPPtHGSSPBR
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
SV A retaliatory attack that counters any physical move, inflicting double the damage taken.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Level
0006 Charizard FireIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Monster Dragon 1
0020 Raticate NormalIC Big.png Field Field 1
0020 Raticate
Raticate
Alolan Form
DarkIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Field Field 1
0028 Sandslash GroundIC Big.png Field Field 1
0028 Sandslash
Sandslash
Alolan Form
IceIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Field Field 1
0031 Nidoqueen PoisonIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 1
0034 Nidoking PoisonIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Field 1
0057 Primeape FightingIC Big.png Field Field 1
0068 Machamp FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like 1
0107 Hitmonchan FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like 53 50 50 51 61 1, 61 1, 61 45 40 40 40
0112 Rhydon GroundIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Field 1
0145 Zapdos
Zapdos
Galarian Form
FightingIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 55 55
0185 Sudowoodo RockIC Big.png Mineral Mineral 33B2W2 33 36 40 40 40
0202 Wobbuffet PsychicIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous 1 1 1 1 1 1 1, Evo. 1, Evo.
0214 Heracross BugIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Bug Bug 27 30 25 25BW
19B2W2
19 19 25 25 25
0237 Hitmontop FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like 31 31 28 28 28 28 40 40 40
0263 Zigzagoon
Zigzagoon
Galarian Form
DarkIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Field Field 30
0264 Linoone
Linoone
Galarian Form
DarkIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Field Field 38
0286 Breloom GrassIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Fairy Grass 28 25 25 25XY
22ORAS
22 22 22
0287 Slakoth NormalIC Big.png Field Field 37 37 43 43XY
30ORAS
30 30 30
0288 Vigoroth NormalIC Big.png Field Field 37 37 37 37XY
33ORAS
33 33 33
0289 Slaking NormalIC Big.png Field Field 37 37 43 43XY
33ORAS
33 33 33
0307 Meditite FightingIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like 44ORAS 44 44 44
0308 Medicham FightingIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like 53ORAS 53 53 53
0335 Zangoose NormalIC Big.png Field Field Rem.
0360 Wynaut PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 15 15 15 15 15 1 1
0386 Deoxys
Deoxys
Defense Forme
PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 50 97 97 97XY
73ORAS
73 73 73
0438 Bonsly RockIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 33 36 40 40 40
0447 Riolu FightingIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 6 6 6 6 12 12 12
0448 Lucario FightingIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Field Human-Like 6 6 6 6 12 12 12
0539 Sawk FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like 21 21 13 40
0745 Lycanroc
Lycanroc
Midnight Form
RockIC Big.png Field Field 1, Evo. 1, Evo. Evo.
0745 Lycanroc
Lycanroc
Dusk Form
RockIC Big.png Field Field 1USUM 1 1
0749 Mudbray GroundIC Big.png Field Field 36 24 24
0750 Mudsdale GroundIC Big.png Field Field 42 24 24
0771 Pyukumuku WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1 17 20
0794 Buzzwole BugIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 43 55
0802 Marshadow FightingIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 1 1
0813 Scorbunny FireIC Big.png Field Human-Like 28 28
0814 Raboot FireIC Big.png Field Human-Like 36 36
0815 Cinderace FireIC Big.png Field Human-Like 38 38
0819 Skwovet NormalIC Big.png Field Field 30 30
0820 Greedent NormalIC Big.png Field Field 34 34
0833 Chewtle WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1 28 28
0834 Drednaw WaterIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Water 1 30 30
0862 Obstagoon DarkIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Field Field 42
0870 Falinks FightingIC Big.png Fairy Mineral 60 60
0891 Kubfu FightingIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 44 44
0892 Urshifu
Urshifu
Single Strike Style
FightingIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 44 44
0892 Urshifu
Urshifu
Rapid Strike Style
FightingIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 44 44
0914 Quaquaval WaterIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Flying Water 1 Rem.
0917 Tarountula BugIC Big.png Bug Bug 22
0918 Spidops BugIC Big.png Bug Bug 24
0979 Annihilape FightingIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Field Field 1
1007 Koraidon FightingIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 70
1014 Okidogi PoisonIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 32
1017 Ogerpon
Ogerpon
All forms
GrassIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered Rem.
1022 Iron Boulder RockIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 35
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By breeding

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Egg Move
0004 Charmander FireIC Big.png Monster Dragon HGSS
0019 Rattata NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0019 Rattata
Rattata
Alolan Form
DarkIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Field Field
0027 Sandshrew GroundIC Big.png Field Field
0027 Sandshrew
Sandshrew
Alolan Form
IceIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Field Field
0029 Nidoran♀ PoisonIC Big.png Monster Field
0032 Nidoran♂ PoisonIC Big.png Monster Field
0046 Paras BugIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Bug Grass
0056 Mankey FightingIC Big.png Field Field
0066 Machop FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0074 Geodude
Geodude
Alolan Form
RockIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0083 Farfetch'd
Farfetch'd
Galarian Form
FightingIC Big.png Flying Field
0111 Rhyhorn GroundIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Field
0113 Chansey NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0115 Kangaskhan NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster
0123 Scyther BugIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0143 Snorlax NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster HGSS
0152 Chikorita GrassIC Big.png Monster Grass
0158 Totodile WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1
0165 Ledyba BugIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Bug Bug USUM
0190 Aipom NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0194 Wooper WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0194 Wooper
Wooper
Paldean Form
PoisonIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0204 Pineco BugIC Big.png Bug Bug
0207 Gligar GroundIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0209 Snubbull FairyIC Big.png Field Fairy
0215 Sneasel DarkIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Field Field
0215 Sneasel
Sneasel
Hisuian Form
FightingIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Field Field
0216 Teddiursa NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0225 Delibird IceIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Field USUM
0228 Houndour DarkIC Big.png
FireIC Big.png
Field Field
0231 Phanpy GroundIC Big.png Field Field
0236 Tyrogue FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0255 Torchic FireIC Big.png Field Field
0258 Mudkip WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1
0270 Lotad WaterIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Water 1 Grass HGSS
0296 Makuhita FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0313 Volbeat BugIC Big.png Bug Human-Like
0331 Cacnea GrassIC Big.png Grass Human-Like *
0335 Zangoose NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0390 Chimchar FireIC Big.png Field Human-Like
0410 Shieldon RockIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Monster Monster HGSS
0422 Shellos
Shellos
All forms
WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Amorphous
0440 Happiny NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0446 Munchlax NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster HGSS
0453 Croagunk PoisonIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like HGSS
0532 Timburr FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0551 Sandile GroundIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Field Field
0557 Dwebble BugIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Bug Mineral
0559 Scraggy DarkIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Dragon
0570 Zorua DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0588 Karrablast BugIC Big.png Bug Bug
0610 Axew DragonIC Big.png Monster Dragon
0618 Stunfisk
Stunfisk
Galarian Form
GroundIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Water 1 Amorphous
0656 Froakie WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1
0704 Goomy DragonIC Big.png Dragon Dragon
0766 Passimian FightingIC Big.png Field Field
0782 Jangmo-o DragonIC Big.png Dragon Dragon
0831 Wooloo NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0919 Nymble BugIC Big.png Bug Bug
0963 Finizen WaterIC Big.png Field Water 2
0978 Tatsugiri
Tatsugiri
All forms
DragonIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By TM/Move Tutor

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Compatibility
0004 Charmander FireIC Big.png Monster Dragon
0005 Charmeleon FireIC Big.png Monster Dragon
0006 Charizard FireIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Monster Dragon
0007 Squirtle WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1
0008 Wartortle WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1
0009 Blastoise WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1
0019 Rattata NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0020 Raticate NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0025 Pikachu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy
0026 Raichu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy
0027 Sandshrew GroundIC Big.png Field Field
0028 Sandslash GroundIC Big.png Field Field
0029 Nidoran♀ PoisonIC Big.png Monster Field
0030 Nidorina PoisonIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0031 Nidoqueen PoisonIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0032 Nidoran♂ PoisonIC Big.png Monster Field
0033 Nidorino PoisonIC Big.png Monster Field
0034 Nidoking PoisonIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Field
0035 Clefairy FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0036 Clefable FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0039 Jigglypuff NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Fairy Fairy
0040 Wigglytuff NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Fairy Fairy
0046 Paras BugIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Bug Grass
0047 Parasect BugIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Bug Grass
0054 Psyduck WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field
0055 Golduck WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field
0056 Mankey FightingIC Big.png Field Field
0057 Primeape FightingIC Big.png Field Field
0061 Poliwhirl WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1
0062 Poliwrath WaterIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 1
0063 Abra PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0064 Kadabra PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0065 Alakazam PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0066 Machop FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0067 Machoke FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0068 Machamp FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0074 Geodude RockIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0075 Graveler RockIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0076 Golem RockIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0080 Slowbro WaterIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Monster Water 1
0094 Gengar GhostIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0096 Drowzee PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0097 Hypno PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0104 Cubone GroundIC Big.png Monster Monster
0105 Marowak GroundIC Big.png Monster Monster
0106 Hitmonlee FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0107 Hitmonchan FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0108 Lickitung NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster
0111 Rhyhorn GroundIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Field
0112 Rhydon GroundIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Field
0113 Chansey NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0115 Kangaskhan NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster
0122 Mr. Mime PsychicIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0123 Scyther BugIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0124 Jynx IceIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0125 Electabuzz ElectricIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0126 Magmar FireIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0143 Snorlax NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster
0150 Mewtwo PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0151 Mew PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0152 Chikorita GrassIC Big.png Monster Grass
0153 Bayleef GrassIC Big.png Monster Grass
0154 Meganium GrassIC Big.png Monster Grass
0157 Typhlosion FireIC Big.png Field Field
0158 Totodile WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1
0159 Croconaw WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1
0160 Feraligatr WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1
0172 Pichu ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0173 Cleffa FairyIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0174 Igglybuff NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0175 Togepi FairyIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0176 Togetic FairyIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Fairy
0180 Flaaffy ElectricIC Big.png Monster Field
0181 Ampharos ElectricIC Big.png Monster Field
0185 Sudowoodo RockIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0186 Politoed WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1
0190 Aipom NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0195 Quagsire WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0199 Slowking WaterIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Monster Water 1
0204 Pineco BugIC Big.png Bug Bug
0205 Forretress BugIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0206 Dunsparce NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0207 Gligar GroundIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0209 Snubbull FairyIC Big.png Field Fairy
0210 Granbull FairyIC Big.png Field Fairy
0212 Scizor BugIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0214 Heracross BugIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0215 Sneasel DarkIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Field Field
0216 Teddiursa NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0217 Ursaring NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0225 Delibird IceIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0227 Skarmory SteelIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0228 Houndour DarkIC Big.png
FireIC Big.png
Field Field
0229 Houndoom DarkIC Big.png
FireIC Big.png
Field Field
0231 Phanpy GroundIC Big.png Field Field
0232 Donphan GroundIC Big.png Field Field
0236 Tyrogue FightingIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0237 Hitmontop FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0238 Smoochum IceIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0239 Elekid ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0240 Magby FireIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0241 Miltank NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0242 Blissey NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0248 Tyranitar RockIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0252 Treecko GrassIC Big.png Monster Dragon
0253 Grovyle GrassIC Big.png Monster Dragon
0254 Sceptile GrassIC Big.png Monster Dragon
0255 Torchic FireIC Big.png Field Field
0256 Combusken FireIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field
0257 Blaziken FireIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field
0259 Marshtomp WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Water 1
0260 Swampert WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Water 1
0261 Poochyena DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0262 Mightyena DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0272 Ludicolo WaterIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Water 1 Grass
0276 Taillow NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0277 Swellow NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0286 Breloom GrassIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Fairy Grass
0287 Slakoth NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0288 Vigoroth NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0289 Slaking NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0293 Whismur NormalIC Big.png Monster Field
0294 Loudred NormalIC Big.png Monster Field
0295 Exploud NormalIC Big.png Monster Field
0296 Makuhita FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0297 Hariyama FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0302 Sableye DarkIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0303 Mawile SteelIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Field Fairy
0306 Aggron SteelIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0307 Meditite FightingIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0308 Medicham FightingIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0311 Plusle ElectricIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0312 Minun ElectricIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0313 Volbeat BugIC Big.png Bug Human-Like
0314 Illumise BugIC Big.png Bug Human-Like
0316 Gulpin PoisonIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0317 Swalot PoisonIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0326 Grumpig PsychicIC Big.png Field Field
0327 Spinda NormalIC Big.png Field Human-Like
0331 Cacnea GrassIC Big.png Grass Human-Like
0332 Cacturne GrassIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Grass Human-Like
0335 Zangoose NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0341 Corphish WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 3
0342 Crawdaunt WaterIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 3
0352 Kecleon NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0356 Dusclops GhostIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0359 Absol DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0377 Regirock RockIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0378 Regice IceIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0379 Registeel SteelIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0383 Groudon GroundIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0386 Deoxys
Deoxys
Attack Forme
PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered FR
0386 Deoxys
Deoxys
Defense Forme
PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered LG
0386 Deoxys
Deoxys
Speed Forme
PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered E
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Special move

Generation II

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0207 Gligar GroundIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Bug Bug Earthquake GligarStad2
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation IV

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0386 Deoxys
DeoxysLv. 50
Defense Forme
PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs - Deoxys and the Odd Temple
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation V

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0027 Sandshrew GroundIC Big.png Field Field Dream World - Icy Cave
0032 Nidoran♂ PoisonIC Big.png Monster Field Dream World - Pleasant Forest
0111 Rhyhorn GroundIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Field Dream World - Rugged Mountain
0113 Chansey NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy Dream World - Dream Park
0115 Kangaskhan NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster Dream World - Pleasant Forest
0410 Shieldon RockIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Monster Monster Dream World - Icy Cave
0553 Krookodile GroundIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Field Field Dream World - Rugged Mountain
0558 Crustle BugIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Bug Mineral Dream World - Rugged Mountain
0610 Axew DragonIC Big.png Monster Dragon Dream World - Icy Cave
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation VII

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0004 Charmander FireIC Big.png Monster Dragon Island Scan - Route 3USUM
0259 Marshtomp WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Water 1 Island Scan - Brooklet HillUSUM
0610 Axew DragonIC Big.png Monster Dragon Island Scan - Mount HokulaniUSUM
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation IX

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0783 Hakamo-o DragonIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Dragon Dragon Wild Tera Pokémon - Oni MountainSVTM
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By event

Generation VII

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0025 Pikachu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy Pokémon Cafe Pikachu
0704 Goomy DragonIC Big.png Dragon Dragon Easter Egg Goomy
Korean Egg Goomy
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Counter gives the user the Counter status condition. With this status condition, the user will reflect any damage taken from physical moves (including the regular A button attack) back to any adjacent opponents equal to the damage received. Oddly in Explorers of Time and Darkness, though moves are assigned as Physical or Special in game, Counter will return damage from damaging moves from types previously assigned as physical prior to the Physical/Special split. The status lasts for 7-12RBTDS / 6GtISMD turns.

Game Base
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
Range Target Cuts
corners
MDRB - - 17 - —% - User User Yes
MDTDS - - 17 - —% - User User Yes
BSL - - 17 - —% - User User Yes
SMD - - 13 30 —% - User User No
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Pyukumuku using Counter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Pyukumuku appears as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball. It uses Counter whenever an opponent gets close enough to it and Pyukumuku waves "goodbye" before it leaves. It can also be picked up and thrown like an item.

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Counter is a Fast Attack that has been available since February 16, 2017.

GO Fighting.png Counter
Fast Attack
Gyms & Raids
Power 12
Energy boost 8
Duration 0.9 seconds
Damage window 0.7 - 0.9 seconds
Counter GO.png
Trainer Battles
Power 8
Energy boost 6
Turns 2
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility
PrimeapeMachampHitmonchanZapdos (Galarian Form)LedianSudowoodoWobbuffetHeracrossUrsaringDonphanHitmontopBlazikenBreloomVigorothHariyamaMedichamWynautDeoxysBonslyRioluLucarioToxicroakConkeldurrScraftyEscavalierHaxorusLycanroc (Midnight Form)Lycanroc (Dusk Form)PassimianPyukumukuBuzzwoleMarshadowObstagoonSirfetch'dFalinksLokixAnnihilape
By Elite Fast TM
PoliwrathAlakazam
By GO Snapshot
Smeargle
As Shadow Pokémon
As Purified Pokémon
Formerly eligible
None

Updates

Gyms & Raids
  • February 21, 2017
    • Power: 10 → 12
Trainer Battles
  • September 3, 2024
    • Energy boost: 7 → 6

Pokémon Rumble Rush

In Pokémon Rumble Rush, Counter could only be used by opposing Pokémon and could not be obtained on any caught Pokémon. Counter could be seen as a move used by Boss Lycanroc (Midnight Form).

FightingIC RR.png Counter
Charge time 1.54 seconds
Range type Circular (self)
Target Self
Additional effect Deals damage as a reprisal after the user takes damage

Description

Games Description
MDRB The user gains the Counter status. Any damage from Physical Attack moves or a regular attack is partially returned.
MDTD Gives the user the Counter status. It returns damage from certain types of moves or a regular attack back to the attacking enemy.
MDS Gives the user the Counter status. It returns damage from Physical Attack moves back to the attacking enemy.
BSL じぶんを カウンターじょうたいにかえる てきからうけた ぶつりこうげきの わざや こうげきのダメージを あいてにかえす
MDGtI IconKanji2MD.pngUNUSED
SMD It counters physical attacks.*
You'll get the Counter status condition, which enables you to counter when you take damage from a physical move.*


In animation

Pokémon animated series

Mewtwo Counter.png
Mewtwo
Wynaut Counter.png
Wynaut
Ash Lycanroc Counter.png
Dusk Form Lycanroc
Ilima Smeargle Counter.png
Smeargle
The user counters any physical attacks that are aimed towards itself, inflicting double the damage taken.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Mewtwo Mewtwo sticks out its hand when an attack comes near it. The attack bounces off and is sent back to the opponent or otherwise around the surrounding area.
Mewtwo (M01) Mewtwo Strikes Back Debut
Wobbuffet Wobbuffet raises its tail and becomes outlined in light red, orange, or its whole body glows orange. Any attack that hits it is sent flying back to the opponent.
Jessie's Wobbuffet The Tricks of the Trade None
Lulu's Wobbuffet Wobbu-Palooza! None
Duplica's Mini-Dit in the form of Wobbuffet Imitation Confrontation Used via Transform
Wynaut Wynaut's body becomes outlined in orange. Any attack that hits it is sent flying back to the opponent.
Wynaut (anime) Why? Wynaut! None
A wild Wynaut Who, What, When, Where, Wynaut? None
Multiple wild Wynaut Pikachu's Island Adventure None
Houndoom Houndoom's body becomes outlined in orange. Any attack that hits it is sent flying back to the opponent at twice the initial power.
Harrison's Houndoom Playing with Fire! None
Slakoth Slakoth's body becomes outlined in orange energy. Any attacks that hit it are sent flying back to the opponent.
Marcel's Slakoth The Garden of Eatin' None
Slaking When Slaking is about to be hit by a physical attack, it becomes covered in a multicolored aura and punches the opponent.
Sawyer's Slaking Analysis Versus Passion! None
Lycanroc When Midnight Form Lycanroc gets hit by a physical attack, it punches the opponent; or, when Midnight Form Lycanroc is about to be hit by a physical attack, it becomes covered in a light blue or light red aura and punches or throws the opponent.
A wild Lycanroc Rocking Clawmark Hill! None
Gladion's Lycanroc A Glaring Rivalry! None
Franka's Lycanroc A Wild Mom Appears! None
Smeargle Smeargle becomes covered in orange energy. Any attack that hits it is sent flying back to the opponent.
Ilima's Smeargle Smashing with Sketch! Used via Sketch
Krookodile When Krookodile is about to be hit by a physical attack, its tail becomes covered in orange energy and it strikes the opponent with it.
Nanu's Krookodile Tough Guy Trials! None
Lycanroc When Dusk Form Lycanroc gets hit by a physical attack, the stone on the top of its head glows orange with a light green outline and it strikes the opponent with it.
Ash's Lycanroc Guiding an Awakening! None


  • In the Japanese version of Charizard Chills, Tad told his Poliwrath to prepare to use Counter, but the move was disrupted before it could be executed. In the English dub, this was mistranslated as Body Slam.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures


Pokémon Battle Frontier


In other generations

Core series games

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Side series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

  • In the Spanish and Italian versions of the games, the move was incorrectly translated to Contador and Contatore respectively (meaning someone or something that counts). This translation was corrected to Contraataque and Contrattacco (meaning "counterattack") in the Generation VI games. The Spanish animated series dub also corrected the name to Contraataque.
    • The Polish dub of the animated series committed the same error.
  • Counter is the only decreased priority move in Generation I.
  • In Generation I, Gengar could learn Counter, despite it only countering Normal- and Fighting-type moves at the time, both of which Gengar is immune to.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 雙倍奉還 Sēungpúih Fuhngwàahn *
返拳功 Fáankyùhngūng *
返拳攻 Fáankyùhngūng *
Mandarin 雙倍奉還 / 双倍奉还 Shuāngbèi Fènghuán *
返拳 Fǎnquán *
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Protiútok
Denmark Flag.png Danish Parade
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Tegenaanval
Finland Flag.png Finnish Vastaisku
Vastahyökkäys*
France Flag.png French Riposte
Germany Flag.png German Konter
Greece Flag.png Greek Αντίκρουση Antíkroysi
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Serangan Balasan
Italy Flag.png Italian ContrattaccoVI+
ContatoreIV
South Korea Flag.png Korean 카운터 Kaunteo
Poland Flag.png Polish Kontra
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Contra-atacar (games, SM015, SM066–present, TCG, PS197–present)
Contra-ataque (early anime–XY127, SM027, PS037PS077)
Contagem (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Contra-Ataque
Russia Flag.png Russian Встречный Удар Vstrechnyy Udar
Serbia Flag.png Serbian Protiv-Napad
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America Contraataque
Rebote (AG144)
Spain Flag.png Spain ContraataqueVI+ (anime)
ContadorIV
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Motanfall*
Kontra-atttack
Motattack*
Thailand Flag.png Thai ตอบโต้
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Karşı Saldırı
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Đánh Trả


Variations of the move Counter
PhysicalIC HOME.png Counter
SpecialIC HOME.png Mirror Coat


Generation I TMs
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Generation I HMs
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