Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Zen Galarian Darmanitan

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Zen Galarian Darmanitan.

IceFire
Zen Galarian Darmanitan Pokémon sprite

Zen Galarian Darmanitan

#0555

Quick answer

Rock is the strongest answer because both Ice and Fire are weak to Rock, creating a 4x weakness. Water, Fighting, and Ground are strong secondary attacking types.

Best move types

Rock×4Water×2Fighting×2Ground×2

Biggest weakness

Rock×4

Type matchup table

Rock type iconRock4x
Water type iconWater2x
Fighting type iconFighting2x
Ground type iconGround2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Fire type iconFire1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Ice type iconIce0.25x
Grass type iconGrass0.5x
Bug type iconBug0.5x
Fairy type iconFairy0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Arcanine-Hisui Pokémon sprite

Arcanine-Hisui

#0059

Best overallResists both STABs
FireRock
  • Deals 4x damage with Rock-type attacks
  • Has STAB Rock-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Ice 0.5x, Fire 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeRock×4

Safe into Ice 0.5x, Fire 0.25x

115 offense · 90 Speed

Kabutops Pokémon sprite

Kabutops

#0141

Resists both STABsBudget option
RockWater
  • Deals 4x damage with Rock-type attacks
  • Has STAB Rock-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Ice 0.5x, Fire 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeRock×4

Safe into Ice 0.5x, Fire 0.25x

115 offense · 80 Speed

Drednaw Pokémon sprite

Drednaw

#0834

Resists both STABsBudget option
WaterRock
  • Deals 4x damage with Rock-type attacks
  • Has STAB Rock-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Ice 0.5x, Fire 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeRock×4

Safe into Ice 0.5x, Fire 0.25x

115 offense · 74 Speed

Omastar Pokémon sprite

Omastar

#0139

Resists both STABsBudget option
RockWater
  • Deals 4x damage with Rock-type attacks
  • Has STAB Rock-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Ice 0.5x, Fire 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeRock×4

Safe into Ice 0.5x, Fire 0.25x

115 offense · 55 Speed

Tyranitar Pokémon sprite

Tyranitar

#0248

Bulky switch-inStrong physical attacker
RockDark
  • Deals 4x damage with Rock-type attacks
  • Has STAB Rock-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Fire 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeRock×4

Safe into Fire 0.5x

134 offense · 61 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Rock×4Water×2Fighting×2Ground×2

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

Rock type pageWater type pageFighting type pageGround type page

Counter notes for Zen Galarian Darmanitan

  • Zen Galarian Darmanitan's Ice / Fire typing makes Rock the cleanest answer because it reaches 4x damage. Its 135 base Speed means very slow counters still need enough bulk to take a hit first.
  • Water, Fighting, and Ground attackers are useful secondary options when the top weakness is unavailable, but they should be chosen for safety, Speed, or team fit rather than raw multiplier alone.
  • Known abilities include Zen Mode. 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 Ice / Fire unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Zen Galarian Darmanitan has alternate forms that can change this matchup, including Darmanitan, Darmanitan-Galar, and Zen Darmanitan. Check the specific form before relying on this defensive profile.

What not to use

Ice×0.25Grass×0.5Bug×0.5Fairy×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

Zen Galarian Darmanitan weakness chartZen Galarian Darmanitan PokédexIce / Fire countersRock type pageWater type pageFighting type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Zen Galarian Darmanitan?

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

What type is best against Zen Galarian Darmanitan?

Rock is the strongest attacking type against Zen Galarian Darmanitan, dealing 4x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Zen Galarian Darmanitan super-effectively?

Zen Galarian Darmanitan has 4 super-effective attacking options: Rock, Water, Fighting, and Ground. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Ice / Fire 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 Zen Galarian Darmanitan 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 Zen Galarian Darmanitan?

Avoid relying on Ice, Grass, Bug, and Fairy attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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