Type counters guide

Best Counters for Bug / Fairy Pokémon

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

BugFairy
Bug type iconFairy type icon

Bug / Fairy

Quick answer

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

Best move types

Fire×2Poison×2Flying×2Rock×2

Top weaknesses (5)

Fire×2Poison×2Flying×2Rock×2Steel×2

Type matchup table

Fire type iconFire2x
Poison type iconPoison2x
Flying type iconFlying2x
Rock type iconRock2x
Steel type iconSteel2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Water type iconWater1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Fighting type iconFighting0.25x
Grass type iconGrass0.5x
Ground type iconGround0.5x
Bug type iconBug0.5x
Dark type iconDark0.5x
Dragon type iconDragon0x

Recommended practical counters

Revavroom Pokémon sprite

Revavroom

#0966

Resists both STABsBudget option
SteelPoison
  • Deals 2x damage with Poison-type attacks
  • Has STAB Poison-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Bug 0.25x, Fairy 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typePoison×2

Safe into Bug 0.25x, Fairy 0.25x

119 offense · 90 Speed

Cinderace Pokémon sprite

Cinderace

#0815

Resists both STABsFast pressureBudget option
Fire
  • Deals 2x damage with Fire-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fire-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Bug 0.5x, Fairy 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Good Speed helps apply pressure first
Best typeFire×2

Safe into Bug 0.5x, Fairy 0.5x

116 offense · 119 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Fire×2Poison×2Flying×2Rock×2Steel×2

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

Fire type pagePoison type pageFlying type pageRock type pageSteel type page

What not to use

Dragon×0Fighting×0.25Grass×0.5Ground×0.5Bug×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 / Fairy typing

Cutiefly Pokémon sprite

Cutiefly

BugFairy
Ribombee Pokémon sprite

Ribombee

BugFairy

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 / Fairy weakness chartBug / Fairy PokémonFire type pagePoison type pageFlying type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Bug / Fairy?

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

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

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

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

Avoid relying on Dragon, Fighting, Grass, Ground, and Bug attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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