Type counters guide

Best Counters for Fighting / Dragon Pokémon

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

FightingDragon
Fighting type iconDragon type icon

Fighting / Dragon

Quick answer

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

Best move types

Fairy×4Ice×2Flying×2Psychic×2

Biggest weakness

Fairy×4

Type matchup table

Fairy type iconFairy4x
Ice type iconIce2x
Flying type iconFlying2x
Psychic type iconPsychic2x
Dragon type iconDragon2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Fighting type iconFighting1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Ground type iconGround1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Fire type iconFire0.5x
Water type iconWater0.5x
Electric type iconElectric0.5x
Grass type iconGrass0.5x
Bug type iconBug0.5x
Rock type iconRock0.5x
Dark type iconDark0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Togekiss Pokémon sprite

Togekiss

#0468

Resists both STABsStrong special attacker
FairyFlying
  • Deals 4x damage with Fairy-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fairy-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Dragon 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeFairy×4

Safe into Fighting 0.25x, Dragon 0x

120 offense · 80 Speed

Florges Pokémon sprite

Florges

#0671

Resists both STABs
Fairy
  • Deals 4x damage with Fairy-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fairy-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Dragon 0x STAB attacks
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeFairy×4

Safe into Fighting 0.5x, Dragon 0x

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
  • Is immune to the target's Dragon 0x STAB attacks
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeFairy×4

Safe into Fighting 0.5x, Dragon 0x

110 offense · 60 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
  • Is immune to the target's Dragon 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Good Speed helps apply pressure first
Best typeFairy×4

Safe into Fighting 0.5x, Dragon 0x

120 offense · 138 Speed

Best move types to use

Fairy×4Ice×2Flying×2Psychic×2Dragon×2

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

Fairy type pageIce type pageFlying type pagePsychic type pageDragon type page

What not to use

Fire×0.5Water×0.5Electric×0.5Grass×0.5Bug×0.5Rock×0.5Dark×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 / Dragon typing

Hakamo-o Pokémon sprite

Hakamo-o

DragonFighting
Kommo-o Pokémon sprite

Kommo-o

DragonFighting
Koraidon Pokémon sprite

Koraidon

FightingDragon

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 / Dragon weakness chartFighting / Dragon PokémonFairy type pageIce type pageFlying type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Fighting / Dragon?

Fighting / Dragon is best countered by Pokémon that can use Fairy (4x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Fighting / Dragon 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 / Dragon?

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

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

Fighting / Dragon has 5 super-effective attacking options: Fairy, Ice, Flying, Psychic, and Dragon. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Fighting / 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 Fighting / 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 Fighting / Dragon?

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

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