Type counters guide

Best Counters for Ice / Flying Pokémon

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

IceFlying
Ice type iconFlying type icon

Ice / Flying

Quick answer

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

Best move types

Rock×4Fire×2Electric×2Steel×2

Biggest weakness

Rock×4

Type matchup table

Rock type iconRock4x
Fire type iconFire2x
Electric type iconElectric2x
Steel type iconSteel2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Water type iconWater1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Fighting type iconFighting1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Grass type iconGrass0.5x
Bug type iconBug0.5x
Ground type iconGround0x

Recommended practical counters

Avalugg-Hisui Pokémon sprite

Avalugg-Hisui

#0713

Best overallResists both STABsSlow but bulky
IceRock
  • Deals 4x damage with Rock-type attacks
  • Has STAB Rock-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Ice 0.5x, Flying 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeRock×4

Safe into Ice 0.5x, Flying 0.5x

127 offense · 38 Speed

Arcanine-Hisui Pokémon sprite

Arcanine-Hisui

#0059

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

Safe into Ice 0.5x, Flying 0.5x

115 offense · 90 Speed

Kabutops Pokémon sprite

Kabutops

#0141

Resists both STABsBudget option
RockWater
  • Deals 4x damage with Rock-type attacks
  • Has STAB Rock-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Ice 0.5x, Flying 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeRock×4

Safe into Ice 0.5x, Flying 0.5x

115 offense · 80 Speed

Drednaw Pokémon sprite

Drednaw

#0834

Resists both STABsBudget option
WaterRock
  • Deals 4x damage with Rock-type attacks
  • Has STAB Rock-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Ice 0.5x, Flying 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeRock×4

Safe into Ice 0.5x, Flying 0.5x

115 offense · 74 Speed

Tyranitar Pokémon sprite

Tyranitar

#0248

Bulky switch-inStrong physical attacker
RockDark
  • Deals 4x damage with Rock-type attacks
  • Has STAB Rock-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Flying 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeRock×4

Safe into Flying 0.5x

134 offense · 61 Speed

Omastar Pokémon sprite

Omastar

#0139

Resists both STABsBudget option
RockWater
  • Deals 4x damage with Rock-type attacks
  • Has STAB Rock-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Ice 0.5x, Flying 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeRock×4

Safe into Ice 0.5x, Flying 0.5x

115 offense · 55 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Rock×4Fire×2Electric×2Steel×2

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

Rock type pageFire type pageElectric type pageSteel type page

What not to use

Ground×0Grass×0.5Bug×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 / Flying typing

Articuno Pokémon sprite

Articuno

IceFlying
Delibird Pokémon sprite

Delibird

IceFlying

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 / Flying weakness chartIce / Flying PokémonRock type pageFire type pageElectric type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Ice / Flying?

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

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

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

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

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

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