Type counters guide

Best Counters for Fire / Dragon Pokémon

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Fire / Dragon.

FireDragon
Fire type iconDragon type icon

Fire / Dragon

Quick answer

Fire / Dragon is best pressured by Ground, Rock, and Dragon-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Ground×2Rock×2Dragon×2

Top weaknesses (3)

Ground×2Rock×2Dragon×2

Type matchup table

Ground type iconGround2x
Rock type iconRock2x
Dragon type iconDragon2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Water type iconWater1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Fighting type iconFighting1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Fire type iconFire0.25x
Grass type iconGrass0.25x
Electric type iconElectric0.5x
Bug type iconBug0.5x
Steel type iconSteel0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Rhyperior Pokémon sprite

Rhyperior

#0464

Best overallBulky switch-inSlow but bulky
GroundRock
  • Deals 2x damage with Ground-type attacks
  • Has STAB Ground-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 typeGround×2

Safe into Fire 0.5x

140 offense · 40 Speed

Arcanine-Hisui Pokémon sprite

Arcanine-Hisui

#0059

Bulky switch-in
FireRock
  • Deals 2x damage with Rock-type attacks
  • Has STAB Rock-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Fire 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeRock×2

Safe into Fire 0.25x

115 offense · 90 Speed

Tyranitar Pokémon sprite

Tyranitar

#0248

Bulky switch-inStrong physical attacker
RockDark
  • Deals 2x 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×2

Safe into Fire 0.5x

134 offense · 61 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 Fire 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeRock×2

Safe into Fire 0.25x

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 Fire 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeRock×2

Safe into Fire 0.25x

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 Fire 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeRock×2

Safe into Fire 0.25x

115 offense · 55 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Ground×2Rock×2Dragon×2

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

Ground type pageRock type pageDragon type page

What not to use

Fire×0.25Grass×0.25Electric×0.5Bug×0.5Steel×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.

Pokémon with Fire / Dragon typing

Charizard-Mega X Pokémon sprite

Charizard-Mega X

FireDragon
Reshiram Pokémon sprite

Reshiram

DragonFire
Turtonator Pokémon sprite

Turtonator

FireDragon
Gouging Fire Pokémon sprite

Gouging Fire

FireDragon

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

Fire / Dragon weakness chartFire / Dragon PokémonGround type pageRock type pageDragon type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Fire / Dragon?

Fire / Dragon is best countered by Pokémon that can use Ground, Rock, and Dragon (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Fire / Dragon 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 Fire / Dragon?

Ground, Rock, and Dragon are the strongest attacking types against Fire / Dragon, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Fire / Dragon super-effectively?

Fire / Dragon has 3 super-effective attacking options: Ground, Rock, and Dragon. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Fire / Dragon 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 Fire / Dragon 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 Fire / Dragon?

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

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