Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Dewgong

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

WaterIce
Dewgong Pokémon sprite

Dewgong

#0087

Quick answer

Dewgong is best pressured by Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Rock-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Electric×2Grass×2Fighting×2Rock×2

Top weaknesses (4)

Electric×2Grass×2Fighting×2Rock×2

Type matchup table

Electric type iconElectric2x
Grass type iconGrass2x
Fighting type iconFighting2x
Rock type iconRock2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Fire type iconFire1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Ground type iconGround1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Bug type iconBug1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Ice type iconIce0.25x
Water type iconWater0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Lucario Pokémon sprite

Lucario

#0448

Bulky switch-inBudget option
FightingSteel
  • Deals 2x damage with Fighting-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fighting-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Ice 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeFighting×2

Safe into Ice 0.5x

115 offense · 90 Speed

Kabutops Pokémon sprite

Kabutops

#0141

Bulky switch-inBudget option
RockWater
  • Deals 2x damage with Rock-type attacks
  • Has STAB Rock-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Ice 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeRock×2

Safe into Ice 0.5x

115 offense · 80 Speed

Drednaw Pokémon sprite

Drednaw

#0834

Bulky switch-inBudget option
WaterRock
  • Deals 2x damage with Rock-type attacks
  • Has STAB Rock-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Ice 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeRock×2

Safe into Ice 0.5x

115 offense · 74 Speed

Omastar Pokémon sprite

Omastar

#0139

Bulky switch-inBudget option
RockWater
  • Deals 2x damage with Rock-type attacks
  • Has STAB Rock-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Ice 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeRock×2

Safe into Ice 0.5x

115 offense · 55 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Electric×2Grass×2Fighting×2Rock×2

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

Electric type pageGrass type pageFighting type pageRock type page

Counter notes for Dewgong

  • Dewgong is a Water / Ice Pokémon with 70 base Speed and stronger mixed offenses. Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Rock attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Dewgong 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 Water / Ice STAB.
  • Known abilities include Thick Fat, Hydration, and Ice Body. 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 Water / Ice unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Dewgong does not need a separate alternate-form note for the standard National Dex matchup shown here.

What not to use

Ice×0.25Water×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

Dewgong weakness chartDewgong PokédexWater / Ice countersElectric type pageGrass type pageFighting type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Dewgong?

Dewgong is best countered by Pokémon that can use Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Rock (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Water / 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 Dewgong?

Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Rock are the strongest attacking types against Dewgong, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Dewgong super-effectively?

Dewgong has 4 super-effective attacking options: Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Rock. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Water / 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 Dewgong 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 Dewgong?

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

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