Type counters guide

Best Counters for Grass / Flying Pokémon

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

GrassFlying
Grass type iconFlying type icon

Grass / Flying

Quick answer

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

Best move types

Ice×4Fire×2Poison×2Flying×2

Biggest weakness

Ice×4

Type matchup table

Ice type iconIce4x
Fire type iconFire2x
Poison type iconPoison2x
Flying type iconFlying2x
Rock type iconRock2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Bug type iconBug1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Grass type iconGrass0.25x
Water type iconWater0.5x
Fighting type iconFighting0.5x
Ground type iconGround0x

Recommended practical counters

Avalugg Pokémon sprite

Avalugg

#0713

Slow but bulkyBudget option
Ice
  • Deals 4x damage with Ice-type attacks
  • Has STAB Ice-type attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeIce×4

Mostly neutral switch-in

117 offense · 28 Speed

Cetitan Pokémon sprite

Cetitan

#0975

Budget option
Ice
  • Deals 4x damage with Ice-type attacks
  • Has STAB Ice-type attacks
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeIce×4

Mostly neutral switch-in

113 offense · 73 Speed

Vanilluxe Pokémon sprite

Vanilluxe

#0584

Budget option
Ice
  • Deals 4x damage with Ice-type attacks
  • Has STAB Ice-type attacks
Best typeIce×4

Mostly neutral switch-in

110 offense · 79 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Ice×4Fire×2Poison×2Flying×2Rock×2

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

Ice type pageFire type pagePoison type pageFlying type pageRock type page

What not to use

Ground×0Grass×0.25Water×0.5Fighting×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 / Flying typing

Hoppip Pokémon sprite

Hoppip

GrassFlying
Skiploom Pokémon sprite

Skiploom

GrassFlying
Jumpluff Pokémon sprite

Jumpluff

GrassFlying
Tropius Pokémon sprite

Tropius

GrassFlying
Sky Shaymin Pokémon sprite

Sky Shaymin

GrassFlying
Rowlet Pokémon sprite

Rowlet

GrassFlying
Dartrix Pokémon sprite

Dartrix

GrassFlying

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 / Flying weakness chartGrass / Flying PokémonIce type pageFire type pagePoison type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Grass / Flying?

Grass / Flying is best countered by Pokémon that can use Ice (4x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Grass / Flying 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 / Flying?

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

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

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

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

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