Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Cyclizar

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

DragonNormal
Cyclizar Pokémon sprite

Cyclizar

#0967

Quick answer

Cyclizar is best pressured by Ice, Fighting, Dragon, and Fairy-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Ice×2Fighting×2Dragon×2Fairy×2

Top weaknesses (4)

Ice×2Fighting×2Dragon×2Fairy×2

Type matchup table

Ice type iconIce2x
Fighting type iconFighting2x
Dragon type iconDragon2x
Fairy type iconFairy2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Ground type iconGround1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Bug type iconBug1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Fire type iconFire0.5x
Water type iconWater0.5x
Electric type iconElectric0.5x
Grass type iconGrass0.5x
Ghost type iconGhost0x

Recommended practical counters

Togekiss Pokémon sprite

Togekiss

#0468

Immune to DragonStrong special attacker
FairyFlying
  • Deals 2x damage with Fairy-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fairy-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Dragon 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeFairy×2

Safe into Dragon 0x

120 offense · 80 Speed

Annihilape Pokémon sprite

Annihilape

#0979

Immune to NormalBudget option
FightingGhost
  • Deals 2x damage with Fighting-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fighting-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Normal 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeFighting×2

Safe into Normal 0x

115 offense · 90 Speed

Florges Pokémon sprite

Florges

#0671

Immune to Dragon
Fairy
  • Deals 2x damage with Fairy-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fairy-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Dragon 0x STAB attacks
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeFairy×2

Safe into Dragon 0x

112 offense · 75 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Ice×2Fighting×2Dragon×2Fairy×2

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

Ice type pageFighting type pageDragon type pageFairy type page

Counter notes for Cyclizar

  • Cyclizar is a Dragon / Normal Pokémon with 121 base Speed and stronger physical attack (95 Attack). Ice, Fighting, Dragon, and Fairy attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Cyclizar 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 Dragon / Normal STAB.
  • Known abilities include Shed Skin and Regenerator. 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 Dragon / Normal unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Cyclizar does not need a separate alternate-form note for the standard National Dex matchup shown here.

What not to use

Ghost×0Fire×0.5Water×0.5Electric×0.5Grass×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

Cyclizar weakness chartCyclizar PokédexDragon / Normal countersIce type pageFighting type pageDragon type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Cyclizar?

Cyclizar is best countered by Pokémon that can use Ice, Fighting, Dragon, and Fairy (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Dragon / Normal 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 Cyclizar?

Ice, Fighting, Dragon, and Fairy are the strongest attacking types against Cyclizar, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Cyclizar super-effectively?

Cyclizar has 4 super-effective attacking options: Ice, Fighting, Dragon, and Fairy. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Dragon / Normal 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 Cyclizar 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 Cyclizar?

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

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