Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Deerling

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

NormalGrass
Deerling Pokémon sprite

Deerling

#0585

Quick answer

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

Best move types

Fire×2Ice×2Fighting×2Poison×2

Top weaknesses (6)

Fire×2Ice×2Fighting×2Poison×2Flying×2Bug×2

Type matchup table

Fire type iconFire2x
Ice type iconIce2x
Fighting type iconFighting2x
Poison type iconPoison2x
Flying type iconFlying2x
Bug type iconBug2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Water type iconWater0.5x
Electric type iconElectric0.5x
Grass type iconGrass0.5x
Ground type iconGround0.5x
Ghost type iconGhost0x

Recommended practical counters

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

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 Normal 0.5x, Grass 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typePoison×2

Safe into Normal 0.5x, Grass 0.25x

119 offense · 90 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Fire×2Ice×2Fighting×2Poison×2Flying×2Bug×2

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

Fire type pageIce type pageFighting type pagePoison type pageFlying type page

Counter notes for Deerling

  • Deerling is a Normal / Grass Pokémon with 75 base Speed and stronger physical attack (60 Attack). Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, and Bug attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Deerling 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 Normal / Grass STAB.
  • Known abilities include Chlorophyll, Sap Sipper, and Serene Grace. 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 Normal / Grass unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Deerling has alternate forms in the National Dex, but this page focuses on the standard Normal / Grass matchup.

What not to use

Ghost×0Water×0.5Electric×0.5Grass×0.5Ground×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

Deerling weakness chartDeerling PokédexNormal / Grass countersFire type pageIce type pageFighting type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Deerling?

Deerling is best countered by Pokémon that can use Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, and Bug (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Normal / Grass 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 Deerling?

Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, and Bug are the strongest attacking types against Deerling, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Deerling super-effectively?

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

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

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