Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Frillish

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

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Frillish Pokémon sprite

Frillish

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Quick answer

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

Best move types

Electric×2Grass×2Ghost×2Dark×2

Top weaknesses (4)

Electric×2Grass×2Ghost×2Dark×2

Type matchup table

Electric type iconElectric2x
Grass type iconGrass2x
Ghost type iconGhost2x
Dark type iconDark2x
Ground type iconGround1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Fire type iconFire0.5x
Water type iconWater0.5x
Ice type iconIce0.5x
Poison type iconPoison0.5x
Bug type iconBug0.5x
Steel type iconSteel0.5x
Normal type iconNormal0x
Fighting type iconFighting0x

Recommended practical counters

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Electric×2Grass×2Ghost×2Dark×2

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

Electric type pageGrass type pageGhost type pageDark type page

Counter notes for Frillish

  • Frillish is a Water / Ghost Pokémon with 40 base Speed and stronger special attack (65 Sp. Atk). Electric, Grass, Ghost, and Dark attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Frillish 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 / Ghost STAB.
  • Known abilities include Water Absorb, Cursed Body, and Damp. 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 / Ghost unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Frillish does not need a separate alternate-form note for the standard National Dex matchup shown here.

What not to use

Normal×0Fighting×0Fire×0.5Water×0.5Ice×0.5Poison×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.

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

Frillish weakness chartFrillish PokédexWater / Ghost countersElectric type pageGrass type pageGhost type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Frillish?

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

Electric, Grass, Ghost, and Dark are the strongest attacking types against Frillish, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Frillish super-effectively?

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

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

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