Type counters guide

Best Counters for Fighting / Dark Pokémon

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

FightingDark
Fighting type iconDark type icon

Fighting / Dark

Quick answer

Fairy is the strongest answer because both Fighting and Dark are weak to Fairy, creating a 4x weakness. Fighting and Flying are strong secondary attacking types.

Best move types

Fairy×4Fighting×2Flying×2

Biggest weakness

Fairy×4

Type matchup table

Fairy type iconFairy4x
Fighting type iconFighting2x
Flying type iconFlying2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Fire type iconFire1x
Water type iconWater1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Grass type iconGrass1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Ground type iconGround1x
Bug type iconBug1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Dark type iconDark0.25x
Rock type iconRock0.5x
Ghost type iconGhost0.5x
Psychic type iconPsychic0x

Recommended practical counters

Florges Pokémon sprite

Florges

#0671

Resists both STABs
Fairy
  • Deals 4x damage with Fairy-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fairy-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Fighting 0.5x, Dark 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeFairy×4

Safe into Fighting 0.5x, Dark 0.5x

112 offense · 75 Speed

Sylveon Pokémon sprite

Sylveon

#0700

Resists both STABsBudget option
Fairy
  • Deals 4x damage with Fairy-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fairy-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Fighting 0.5x, Dark 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeFairy×4

Safe into Fighting 0.5x, Dark 0.5x

110 offense · 60 Speed

Alcremie Pokémon sprite

Alcremie

#0869

Resists both STABsBudget option
Fairy
  • Deals 4x damage with Fairy-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fairy-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Fighting 0.5x, Dark 0.5x STAB attacks
Best typeFairy×4

Safe into Fighting 0.5x, Dark 0.5x

110 offense · 64 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Zacian Pokémon sprite

Zacian

#0888

Theoretical optionLegendary optionResists both STABs
Fairy
  • Deals 4x damage with Fairy-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fairy-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Fighting 0.5x, Dark 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Good Speed helps apply pressure first
Best typeFairy×4

Safe into Fighting 0.5x, Dark 0.5x

120 offense · 138 Speed

Best move types to use

Fairy×4Fighting×2Flying×2

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

Fairy type pageFighting type pageFlying type page

What not to use

Psychic×0Dark×0.25Rock×0.5Ghost×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 Fighting / Dark typing

Scraggy Pokémon sprite

Scraggy

DarkFighting
Scrafty Pokémon sprite

Scrafty

DarkFighting
Pangoro Pokémon sprite

Pangoro

FightingDark
Urshifu Pokémon sprite

Urshifu

FightingDark
Urshifu-Gmax Pokémon sprite

Urshifu-Gmax

FightingDark

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

Fighting / Dark weakness chartFighting / Dark PokémonFairy type pageFighting type pageFlying type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Fighting / Dark?

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

What type is best against Fighting / Dark?

Fairy is the strongest attacking type against Fighting / Dark, dealing 4x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

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

Fighting / Dark has 3 super-effective attacking options: Fairy, Fighting, and Flying. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Fighting / 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 Fighting / 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 Fighting / Dark?

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

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