Type counters guide

Best Counters for Bug / Grass Pokémon

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

BugGrass
Bug type iconGrass type icon

Bug / Grass

Quick answer

Fire and Flying is the strongest answer because both Bug and Grass are weak to Fire, creating a 4x weakness. Ice, Poison, and Bug are strong secondary attacking types.

Best move types

Fire×4Flying×4Ice×2Poison×2

Top weaknesses (2)

Fire×4Flying×4

Type matchup table

Fire type iconFire4x
Flying type iconFlying4x
Ice type iconIce2x
Poison type iconPoison2x
Bug type iconBug2x
Rock type iconRock2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Grass type iconGrass0.25x
Ground type iconGround0.25x
Water type iconWater0.5x
Electric type iconElectric0.5x
Fighting type iconFighting0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Salamence Pokémon sprite

Salamence

#0373

Best overallResists both STABsFast pressure
DragonFlying
  • Deals 4x damage with Flying-type attacks
  • Has STAB Flying-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Bug 0.5x, Grass 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Good Speed helps apply pressure first
Best typeFlying×4

Safe into Bug 0.5x, Grass 0.25x

135 offense · 100 Speed

Dragonite Pokémon sprite

Dragonite

#0149

Resists both STABsStrong physical attacker
DragonFlying
  • Deals 4x damage with Flying-type attacks
  • Has STAB Flying-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Bug 0.5x, Grass 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeFlying×4

Safe into Bug 0.5x, Grass 0.25x

134 offense · 80 Speed

Togekiss Pokémon sprite

Togekiss

#0468

Resists both STABsStrong special attacker
FairyFlying
  • Deals 4x damage with Flying-type attacks
  • Has STAB Flying-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Bug 0.25x, Grass 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeFlying×4

Safe into Bug 0.25x, Grass 0.5x

120 offense · 80 Speed

Cinderace Pokémon sprite

Cinderace

#0815

Resists both STABsFast pressureBudget option
Fire
  • Deals 4x damage with Fire-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fire-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Bug 0.5x, Grass 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Good Speed helps apply pressure first
Best typeFire×4

Safe into Bug 0.5x, Grass 0.5x

116 offense · 119 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Fire×4Flying×4Ice×2Poison×2Bug×2Rock×2

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

Fire type pageFlying type pageIce type pagePoison type pageBug type page

What not to use

Grass×0.25Ground×0.25Water×0.5Electric×0.5Fighting×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 / Grass typing

Paras Pokémon sprite

Paras

BugGrass
Parasect Pokémon sprite

Parasect

BugGrass
Wormadam Pokémon sprite

Wormadam

BugGrass
Sewaddle Pokémon sprite

Sewaddle

BugGrass
Swadloon Pokémon sprite

Swadloon

BugGrass
Leavanny Pokémon sprite

Leavanny

BugGrass

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 / Grass weakness chartBug / Grass PokémonFire type pageFlying type pageIce type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Bug / Grass?

Bug / Grass is best countered by Pokémon that can use Fire and Flying (4x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Bug / Grass STAB attacks. Because this is a 4x weakness, even moderate attackers can create pressure if they can enter safely.

What type is best against Bug / Grass?

Fire and Flying are the strongest attacking types against Bug / Grass, dealing 4x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

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

Bug / Grass has 6 super-effective attacking options: Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, Bug, and Rock. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Bug / Grass 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 / Grass 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 / Grass?

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

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