Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Helioptile

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

ElectricNormal
Helioptile Pokémon sprite

Helioptile

#0694

Quick answer

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

Best move types

Fighting×2Ground×2

Top weaknesses (2)

Fighting×2Ground×2

Type matchup table

Fighting type iconFighting2x
Ground type iconGround2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Fire type iconFire1x
Water type iconWater1x
Grass type iconGrass1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Bug type iconBug1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Electric type iconElectric0.5x
Flying type iconFlying0.5x
Steel type iconSteel0.5x
Ghost type iconGhost0x

Recommended practical counters

Annihilape Pokémon sprite

Annihilape

#0979

Immune to NormalBudget option
FightingGhost
  • Deals 2x damage with Fighting-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fighting-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Normal 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeFighting×2

Safe into Normal 0x

115 offense · 90 Speed

Krookodile Pokémon sprite

Krookodile

#0553

Immune to ElectricBudget option
GroundDark
  • Deals 2x damage with Ground-type attacks
  • Has STAB Ground-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Electric 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeGround×2

Safe into Electric 0x

117 offense · 92 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Golurk Pokémon sprite

Golurk

#0623

Ability riskHigh-risk attackerResists both STABs
GroundGhost
  • Deals 2x damage with Ground-type attacks
  • Has STAB Ground-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Electric 0x, Normal 0x STAB attacks
  • Ability can limit practical pressure
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeGround×2

Safe into Electric 0x, Normal 0x

124 offense · 55 Speed

Best move types to use

Fighting×2Ground×2

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

Fighting type pageGround type page

Counter notes for Helioptile

  • Helioptile is a Electric / Normal Pokémon with 70 base Speed and stronger special attack (61 Sp. Atk). Fighting and Ground attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Helioptile 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 Electric / Normal STAB.
  • Known abilities include Dry Skin, Sand Veil, and Solar Power. 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 Electric / Normal unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Helioptile does not need a separate alternate-form note for the standard National Dex matchup shown here.

What not to use

Ghost×0Electric×0.5Flying×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

Helioptile weakness chartHelioptile PokédexElectric / Normal countersFighting type pageGround type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Helioptile?

Helioptile is best countered by Pokémon that can use Fighting and Ground (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Electric / 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 Helioptile?

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

How many useful attacking types hit Helioptile super-effectively?

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

Avoid relying on Ghost, Electric, Flying, and Steel attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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