Type counters guide

Best Counters for Bug / Dark Pokémon

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Bug / Dark.

BugDark
Bug type iconDark type icon

Bug / Dark

Quick answer

Bug / Dark is best pressured by Fire, Flying, Bug, Rock, and Fairy-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Fire×2Flying×2Bug×2Rock×2

Top weaknesses (5)

Fire×2Flying×2Bug×2Rock×2Fairy×2

Type matchup table

Fire type iconFire2x
Flying type iconFlying2x
Bug type iconBug2x
Rock type iconRock2x
Fairy type iconFairy2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Water type iconWater1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Fighting type iconFighting1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Grass type iconGrass0.5x
Ground type iconGround0.5x
Ghost type iconGhost0.5x
Dark type iconDark0.5x
Psychic type iconPsychic0x

Recommended practical counters

Flamigo Pokémon sprite

Flamigo

#0973

Resists both STABsBudget option
FlyingFighting
  • Deals 2x damage with Flying-type attacks
  • Has STAB Flying-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Bug 0.25x, Dark 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeFlying×2

Safe into Bug 0.25x, Dark 0.5x

115 offense · 90 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Fire×2Flying×2Bug×2Rock×2Fairy×2

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

Fire type pageFlying type pageBug type pageRock type pageFairy type page

What not to use

Psychic×0Grass×0.5Ground×0.5Ghost×0.5Dark×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.

Pokémon with Bug / Dark typing

Lokix Pokémon sprite

Lokix

BugDark

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

Bug / Dark weakness chartBug / Dark PokémonFire type pageFlying type pageBug type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Bug / Dark?

Bug / Dark is best countered by Pokémon that can use Fire, Flying, Bug, Rock, and Fairy (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Bug / Dark 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 Bug / Dark?

Fire, Flying, Bug, Rock, and Fairy are the strongest attacking types against Bug / Dark, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Bug / Dark super-effectively?

Bug / Dark has 5 super-effective attacking options: Fire, Flying, Bug, Rock, and Fairy. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Bug / Dark 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 Bug / Dark 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 Bug / Dark?

Avoid relying on Psychic, Grass, Ground, Ghost, and Dark attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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