Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Grafaiai

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

PoisonNormal
Grafaiai Pokémon sprite

Grafaiai

#0945

Quick answer

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

Best move types

Ground×2Psychic×2

Top weaknesses (2)

Ground×2Psychic×2

Type matchup table

Ground type iconGround2x
Psychic type iconPsychic2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Fire type iconFire1x
Water type iconWater1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Fighting type iconFighting1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Grass type iconGrass0.5x
Poison type iconPoison0.5x
Bug type iconBug0.5x
Fairy type iconFairy0.5x
Ghost type iconGhost0x

Recommended practical counters

Metagross Pokémon sprite

Metagross

#0376

Resists both STABsStrong physical attacker
SteelPsychic
  • Deals 2x damage with Psychic-type attacks
  • Has STAB Psychic-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Poison 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typePsychic×2

Safe into Poison 0x, Normal 0.5x

135 offense · 70 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Ground×2Psychic×2

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

Ground type pagePsychic type page

Counter notes for Grafaiai

  • Grafaiai is a Poison / Normal Pokémon with 110 base Speed and stronger physical attack (95 Attack). Ground and Psychic attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Grafaiai 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 Poison / Normal STAB.
  • Known abilities include Unburden, Poison Touch, and Prankster. 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 Poison / Normal unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Grafaiai does not need a separate alternate-form note for the standard National Dex matchup shown here.

What not to use

Ghost×0Grass×0.5Poison×0.5Bug×0.5Fairy×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

Grafaiai weakness chartGrafaiai PokédexPoison / Normal countersGround type pagePsychic type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Grafaiai?

Grafaiai is best countered by Pokémon that can use Ground and Psychic (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Poison / Normal 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 Grafaiai?

Ground and Psychic are the strongest attacking types against Grafaiai, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Grafaiai super-effectively?

Grafaiai has 2 super-effective attacking options: Ground and Psychic. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Poison / Normal 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 Grafaiai 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 Grafaiai?

Avoid relying on Ghost, Grass, Poison, Bug, and Fairy attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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