Type counters guide

Best Counters for Electric / Dark Pokémon

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Electric / Dark.

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Electric type iconDark type icon

Electric / Dark

Quick answer

Electric / Dark is best pressured by Fighting, Ground, Bug, and Fairy-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Fighting×2Ground×2Bug×2Fairy×2

Top weaknesses (4)

Fighting×2Ground×2Bug×2Fairy×2

Type matchup table

Fighting type iconFighting2x
Ground type iconGround2x
Bug type iconBug2x
Fairy type iconFairy2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Fire type iconFire1x
Water type iconWater1x
Grass type iconGrass1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Electric type iconElectric0.5x
Flying type iconFlying0.5x
Ghost type iconGhost0.5x
Dark type iconDark0.5x
Steel type iconSteel0.5x
Psychic type iconPsychic0x

Recommended practical counters

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Fighting×2Ground×2Bug×2Fairy×2

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

Fighting type pageGround type pageBug type pageFairy type page

What not to use

Psychic×0Electric×0.5Flying×0.5Ghost×0.5Dark×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 Electric / Dark typing

Morpeko Pokémon sprite

Morpeko

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Hangry Morpeko Pokémon sprite

Hangry Morpeko

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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

Electric / Dark weakness chartElectric / Dark PokémonFighting type pageGround type pageBug type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Electric / Dark?

Electric / Dark is best countered by Pokémon that can use Fighting, Ground, Bug, and Fairy (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Electric / Dark 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 Electric / Dark?

Fighting, Ground, Bug, and Fairy are the strongest attacking types against Electric / Dark, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Electric / Dark super-effectively?

Electric / Dark has 4 super-effective attacking options: Fighting, Ground, Bug, and Fairy. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Electric / Dark 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 Electric / Dark 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 Electric / Dark?

Avoid relying on Psychic, Electric, Flying, Ghost, and Dark attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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