Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Arctozolt

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Arctozolt.

ElectricIce
Arctozolt Pokémon sprite

Arctozolt

#0881

Quick answer

Arctozolt is best pressured by Fire, Fighting, Ground, and Rock-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Fire×2Fighting×2Ground×2Rock×2

Top weaknesses (4)

Fire×2Fighting×2Ground×2Rock×2

Type matchup table

Fire type iconFire2x
Fighting type iconFighting2x
Ground type iconGround2x
Rock type iconRock2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Water type iconWater1x
Grass type iconGrass1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Bug type iconBug1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Electric type iconElectric0.5x
Ice type iconIce0.5x
Flying type iconFlying0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Cinderace Pokémon sprite

Cinderace

#0815

Bulky switch-inFast pressureBudget option
Fire
  • Deals 2x damage with Fire-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fire-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Ice 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Good Speed helps apply pressure first
Best typeFire×2

Safe into Ice 0.5x

116 offense · 119 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Fire×2Fighting×2Ground×2Rock×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Fire type pageFighting type pageGround type pageRock type page

Counter notes for Arctozolt

  • Arctozolt is a Electric / Ice Pokémon with 55 base Speed and stronger physical attack (100 Attack). Fire, Fighting, Ground, and Rock attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Arctozolt has several 2x weaknesses rather than a single 4x weakness, so the best counters are the ones that can hit it super-effectively while also reducing the risk from Electric / Ice STAB.
  • Known abilities include Volt Absorb, Static, and Slush Rush. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Electric / Ice unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Arctozolt does not need a separate alternate-form note for the standard National Dex matchup shown here.

What not to use

Electric×0.5Ice×0.5Flying×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Arctozolt weakness chartArctozolt PokédexElectric / Ice countersFire type pageFighting type pageGround type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Arctozolt?

Arctozolt is best countered by Pokémon that can use Fire, Fighting, Ground, and Rock (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Electric / Ice STAB attacks. Because there is no 4x weakness, Speed, bulk, and offensive stats matter more when choosing the actual Pokémon.

What type is best against Arctozolt?

Fire, Fighting, Ground, and Rock are the strongest attacking types against Arctozolt, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Arctozolt super-effectively?

Arctozolt has 4 super-effective attacking options: Fire, Fighting, Ground, and Rock. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Electric / Ice STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Arctozolt counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Arctozolt?

Avoid relying on Electric, Ice, and Flying attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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