Type counters guide

Best Counters for Ice / Bug Pokémon

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Ice / Bug.

IceBug
Ice type iconBug type icon

Ice / Bug

Quick answer

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

Best move types

Fire×4Rock×4Flying×2Steel×2

Top weaknesses (2)

Fire×4Rock×4

Type matchup table

Fire type iconFire4x
Rock type iconRock4x
Flying type iconFlying2x
Steel type iconSteel2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Water type iconWater1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Fighting type iconFighting1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Bug type iconBug1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Grass type iconGrass0.5x
Ice type iconIce0.5x
Ground type iconGround0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Cinderace Pokémon sprite

Cinderace

#0815

Resists both STABsFast pressureBudget option
Fire
  • Deals 4x damage with Fire-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fire-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Ice 0.5x, Bug 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Good Speed helps apply pressure first
Best typeFire×4

Safe into Ice 0.5x, Bug 0.5x

116 offense · 119 Speed

Arcanine-Hisui Pokémon sprite

Arcanine-Hisui

#0059

Resists both STABs
FireRock
  • Deals 4x damage with Fire-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fire-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Ice 0.5x, Bug 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeFire×4

Safe into Ice 0.5x, Bug 0.5x

115 offense · 90 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Fire×4Rock×4Flying×2Steel×2

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

Fire type pageRock type pageFlying type pageSteel type page

What not to use

Grass×0.5Ice×0.5Ground×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 Ice / Bug typing

Snom Pokémon sprite

Snom

IceBug
Frosmoth Pokémon sprite

Frosmoth

IceBug

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

Ice / Bug weakness chartIce / Bug PokémonFire type pageRock type pageFlying type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Ice / Bug?

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

What type is best against Ice / Bug?

Fire and Rock are the strongest attacking types against Ice / Bug, dealing 4x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Ice / Bug super-effectively?

Ice / Bug has 4 super-effective attacking options: Fire, Rock, Flying, and Steel. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Ice / Bug 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 Ice / Bug 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 Ice / Bug?

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

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