Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Ice Calyrex

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

PsychicIce
Ice Calyrex Pokémon sprite

Ice Calyrex

#0898

Quick answer

Ice Calyrex is best pressured by Fire, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dark, 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×2Bug×2Rock×2Ghost×2

Top weaknesses (6)

Fire×2Bug×2Rock×2Ghost×2Dark×2Steel×2

Type matchup table

Fire type iconFire2x
Bug type iconBug2x
Rock type iconRock2x
Ghost type iconGhost2x
Dark type iconDark2x
Steel type iconSteel2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Water type iconWater1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Grass type iconGrass1x
Fighting type iconFighting1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Ground type iconGround1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Ice type iconIce0.5x
Psychic type iconPsychic0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Weavile Pokémon sprite

Weavile

#0461

Best overallResists both STABsFast pressure
DarkIce
  • Deals 2x damage with Dark-type attacks
  • Has STAB Dark-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Psychic 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Good Speed helps apply pressure first
Best typeDark×2

Safe into Psychic 0x, Ice 0.5x

120 offense · 125 Speed

Metagross Pokémon sprite

Metagross

#0376

Resists both STABsStrong physical attacker
SteelPsychic
  • Deals 2x damage with Steel-type attacks
  • Has STAB Steel-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Psychic 0.25x, Ice 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeSteel×2

Safe into Psychic 0.25x, Ice 0.5x

135 offense · 70 Speed

Incineroar Pokémon sprite

Incineroar

#0727

Resists both STABsBudget option
FireDark
  • Deals 2x damage with Fire-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fire-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Psychic 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeFire×2

Safe into Psychic 0x, Ice 0.5x

115 offense · 60 Speed

Tyranitar Pokémon sprite

Tyranitar

#0248

Immune to PsychicStrong physical attacker
RockDark
  • Deals 2x damage with Rock-type attacks
  • Has STAB Rock-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Psychic 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeRock×2

Safe into Psychic 0x

134 offense · 61 Speed

Overqwil Pokémon sprite

Overqwil

#0904

Immune to PsychicBudget option
DarkPoison
  • Deals 2x damage with Dark-type attacks
  • Has STAB Dark-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Psychic 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeDark×2

Safe into Psychic 0x

115 offense · 85 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Fire×2Bug×2Rock×2Ghost×2Dark×2Steel×2

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

Fire type pageBug type pageRock type pageGhost type pageDark type page

Counter notes for Ice Calyrex

  • Ice Calyrex is a Psychic / Ice Pokémon with 50 base Speed and stronger physical attack (165 Attack). Fire, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dark, and Steel attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Ice Calyrex 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 Psychic / Ice STAB.
  • Known abilities include As One (Glastrier). 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 Psychic / Ice unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Ice Calyrex has alternate forms that can change this matchup, including Calyrex and Shadow Calyrex. Check the specific form before relying on this defensive profile.

What not to use

Ice×0.5Psychic×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

Ice Calyrex weakness chartIce Calyrex PokédexPsychic / Ice countersFire type pageBug type pageRock type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Ice Calyrex?

Ice Calyrex is best countered by Pokémon that can use Fire, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dark, and Steel (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Psychic / 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 Ice Calyrex?

Fire, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dark, and Steel are the strongest attacking types against Ice Calyrex, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Ice Calyrex super-effectively?

Ice Calyrex has 6 super-effective attacking options: Fire, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dark, and Steel. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Psychic / 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 Ice Calyrex 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 Ice Calyrex?

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

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