Type counters guide

Best Counters for Grass / Fighting Pokémon

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

GrassFighting
Grass type iconFighting type icon

Grass / Fighting

Quick answer

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

Best move types

Flying×4Fire×2Ice×2Poison×2

Biggest weakness

Flying×4

Type matchup table

Flying type iconFlying4x
Fire type iconFire2x
Ice type iconIce2x
Poison type iconPoison2x
Psychic type iconPsychic2x
Fairy type iconFairy2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Fighting type iconFighting1x
Bug type iconBug1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Water type iconWater0.5x
Electric type iconElectric0.5x
Grass type iconGrass0.5x
Ground type iconGround0.5x
Rock type iconRock0.5x
Dark type iconDark0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Salamence Pokémon sprite

Salamence

#0373

Best overallResists both STABsFast pressure
DragonFlying
  • Deals 4x damage with Flying-type attacks
  • Has STAB Flying-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Grass 0.25x, Fighting 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Good Speed helps apply pressure first
Best typeFlying×4

Safe into Grass 0.25x, Fighting 0.5x

135 offense · 100 Speed

Dragonite Pokémon sprite

Dragonite

#0149

Resists both STABsStrong physical attacker
DragonFlying
  • Deals 4x damage with Flying-type attacks
  • Has STAB Flying-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Grass 0.25x, Fighting 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeFlying×4

Safe into Grass 0.25x, Fighting 0.5x

134 offense · 80 Speed

Togekiss Pokémon sprite

Togekiss

#0468

Resists both STABsStrong special attacker
FairyFlying
  • Deals 4x damage with Flying-type attacks
  • Has STAB Flying-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Grass 0.5x, Fighting 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeFlying×4

Safe into Grass 0.5x, Fighting 0.25x

120 offense · 80 Speed

Flamigo Pokémon sprite

Flamigo

#0973

Resists both STABsBudget option
FlyingFighting
  • Deals 4x damage with Flying-type attacks
  • Has STAB Flying-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Grass 0.5x, Fighting 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeFlying×4

Safe into Grass 0.5x, Fighting 0.5x

115 offense · 90 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Pinsir-Mega Pokémon sprite

Pinsir-Mega

#0127

Theoretical optionMega optionResists both STABs
BugFlying
  • Deals 4x damage with Flying-type attacks
  • Has STAB Flying-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Grass 0.25x, Fighting 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Good Speed helps apply pressure first
Best typeFlying×4

Safe into Grass 0.25x, Fighting 0.25x

155 offense · 105 Speed

Ho-Oh Pokémon sprite

Ho-Oh

#0250

Theoretical optionLegendary optionResists both STABs
FireFlying
  • Deals 4x damage with Flying-type attacks
  • Has STAB Flying-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Grass 0.25x, Fighting 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeFlying×4

Safe into Grass 0.25x, Fighting 0.5x

130 offense · 90 Speed

Best move types to use

Flying×4Fire×2Ice×2Poison×2Psychic×2Fairy×2

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

Flying type pageFire type pageIce type pagePoison type pagePsychic type page

What not to use

Water×0.5Electric×0.5Grass×0.5Ground×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 Grass / Fighting typing

Breloom Pokémon sprite

Breloom

GrassFighting
Lilligant-Hisui Pokémon sprite

Lilligant-Hisui

GrassFighting
Virizion Pokémon sprite

Virizion

GrassFighting
Chesnaught Pokémon sprite

Chesnaught

GrassFighting
Decidueye-Hisui Pokémon sprite

Decidueye-Hisui

GrassFighting

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

Grass / Fighting weakness chartGrass / Fighting PokémonFlying type pageFire type pageIce type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Grass / Fighting?

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

What type is best against Grass / Fighting?

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

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

Grass / Fighting has 6 super-effective attacking options: Flying, Fire, Ice, Poison, Psychic, and Fairy. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Grass / Fighting 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 / Fighting 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 / Fighting?

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

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