Type counters guide

Best Counters for Grass-type Pokémon

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

Grass

Quick answer

Grass is best pressured by Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Fire×2 Ice×2 Poison×2 Flying×2

Top weaknesses (5)

Fire×2 Ice×2 Poison×2 Flying×2 Bug×2

Type matchup table

Fire2x

Ice2x

Poison2x

Flying2x

Bug2x

Normal1x

Fighting1x

Psychic1x

Rock1x

Ghost1x

Dragon1x

Dark1x

Steel1x

Fairy1x

Water0.5x

Electric0.5x

Grass0.5x

Ground0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Salamence

#0373

Best overallBulky switch-inFast pressure

DragonFlying

Deals 2x damage with Flying-type attacks
Has STAB Flying-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.25x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeFlying×2

Safe into Grass 0.25x

135 offense · 100 Speed

Volcarona

#0637

Bulky switch-inFast pressureStrong special attacker

BugFire

Deals 2x damage with Fire-type attacks
Has STAB Fire-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.25x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeFire×2

Safe into Grass 0.25x

135 offense · 100 Speed

Baxcalibur

#0998

Bulky switch-inStrong physical attacker

DragonIce

Deals 2x damage with Ice-type attacks
Has STAB Ice-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety

Best typeIce×2

Safe into Grass 0.5x

145 offense · 87 Speed

Dragonite

#0149

Bulky switch-inStrong physical attacker

DragonFlying

Deals 2x damage with Flying-type attacks
Has STAB Flying-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.25x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety

Best typeFlying×2

Safe into Grass 0.25x

134 offense · 80 Speed

Sneasler

#0903

Bulky switch-inFast pressureStrong physical attacker

FightingPoison

Deals 2x damage with Poison-type attacks
Has STAB Poison-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typePoison×2

Safe into Grass 0.5x

130 offense · 120 Speed

Chandelure

#0609

Bulky switch-inStrong special attackerBudget option

GhostFire

Deals 2x damage with Fire-type attacks
Has STAB Fire-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeFire×2

Safe into Grass 0.5x

145 offense · 80 Speed

Darmanitan

#0555

Bulky switch-inStrong physical attackerBudget option

Fire

Deals 2x damage with Fire-type attacks
Has STAB Fire-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeFire×2

Safe into Grass 0.5x

140 offense · 95 Speed

Escavalier

#0589

Bulky switch-inStrong physical attackerBudget option

BugSteel

Deals 2x damage with Bug-type attacks
Has STAB Bug-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.25x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeBug×2

Safe into Grass 0.25x

135 offense · 20 Speed

Roserade

#0407

Bulky switch-inStrong special attackerBudget option

GrassPoison

Deals 2x damage with Poison-type attacks
Has STAB Poison-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.25x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typePoison×2

Safe into Grass 0.25x

125 offense · 90 Speed

Scizor

#0212

Bulky switch-inStrong physical attackerBudget option

BugSteel

Deals 2x damage with Bug-type attacks
Has STAB Bug-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.25x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeBug×2

Safe into Grass 0.25x

130 offense · 65 Speed

Revavroom

#0966

Bulky switch-inBudget option

SteelPoison

Deals 2x damage with Poison-type attacks
Has STAB Poison-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.25x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typePoison×2

Safe into Grass 0.25x

119 offense · 90 Speed

Vikavolt

#0738

Bulky switch-inStrong special attackerBudget option

BugElectric

Deals 2x damage with Bug-type attacks
Has STAB Bug-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeBug×2

Safe into Grass 0.5x

145 offense · 43 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Rayquaza-Mega

#0384

Theoretical optionMega optionBulky switch-in

DragonFlying

Deals 2x damage with Flying-type attacks
Has STAB Flying-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.25x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeFlying×2

Safe into Grass 0.25x

180 offense · 115 Speed

Gengar-Mega

#0094

Theoretical optionMega optionBulky switch-in

GhostPoison

Deals 2x damage with Poison-type attacks
Has STAB Poison-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typePoison×2

Safe into Grass 0.5x

170 offense · 130 Speed

Eternatus

#0890

Theoretical optionLegendary optionBulky switch-in

PoisonDragon

Deals 2x damage with Poison-type attacks
Has STAB Poison-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.25x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typePoison×2

Safe into Grass 0.25x

145 offense · 130 Speed

Heracross-Mega

#0214

Theoretical optionMega optionBulky switch-in

BugFighting

Deals 2x damage with Bug-type attacks
Has STAB Bug-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety

Best typeBug×2

Safe into Grass 0.5x

185 offense · 75 Speed

Black Kyurem

#0646

Theoretical optionLegendary optionBulky switch-in

DragonIce

Deals 2x damage with Ice-type attacks
Has STAB Ice-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety

Best typeIce×2

Safe into Grass 0.5x

170 offense · 95 Speed

Salamence-Mega

#0373

Theoretical optionMega optionBulky switch-in

DragonFlying

Deals 2x damage with Flying-type attacks
Has STAB Flying-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.25x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeFlying×2

Safe into Grass 0.25x

145 offense · 120 Speed

White Kyurem

#0646

Theoretical optionLegendary optionBulky switch-in

DragonIce

Deals 2x damage with Ice-type attacks
Has STAB Ice-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety

Best typeIce×2

Safe into Grass 0.5x

170 offense · 95 Speed

Charizard-Mega Y

#0006

Theoretical optionMega optionBulky switch-in

FireFlying

Deals 2x damage with Fire-type attacks
Has STAB Fire-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.25x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeFire×2

Safe into Grass 0.25x

159 offense · 100 Speed

Best move types to use

Fire×2 Ice×2 Poison×2 Flying×2 Bug×2

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

Fire type page Ice type page Poison type page Flying type page Bug type page

What not to use

Water×0.5 Electric×0.5 Grass×0.5 Ground×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 Grass typing

Bulbasaur

Ivysaur

Venusaur

Venusaur-Mega

Venusaur-Gmax

Oddish

Gloom

Vileplume

Paras

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.

Grass weakness chart Grass Pokémon Fire type page Ice type page Poison type page Pokémon type chart Speed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Grass?

Grass is best countered by Pokémon that can use Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Grass 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 Grass?

Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug are the strongest attacking types against Grass, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Grass super-effectively?

Grass has 5 super-effective attacking options: Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Grass 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 Grass 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 Grass?

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

Best Counters for Grass-type Pokémon

Quick answer

Type matchup table

Recommended practical counters

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

What not to use

Pokémon with Grass typing

Battle caveats

Related pages

FAQ

What is the best counter for Grass?

What type is best against Grass?

How many useful attacking types hit Grass super-effectively?

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

Does Terastallization change Grass counters?

What should I avoid using against Grass?

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