Type counters guide

Best Counters for Ice / Ghost Pokémon

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

IceGhost
Ice type iconGhost type icon

Ice / Ghost

Quick answer

Ice / Ghost is best pressured by Fire, Rock, Ghost, Dark, and Steel-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Fire×2Rock×2Ghost×2Dark×2

Top weaknesses (5)

Fire×2Rock×2Ghost×2Dark×2Steel×2

Type matchup table

Fire type iconFire2x
Rock type iconRock2x
Ghost type iconGhost2x
Dark type iconDark2x
Steel type iconSteel2x
Water type iconWater1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Grass type iconGrass1x
Ground type iconGround1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Ice type iconIce0.5x
Poison type iconPoison0.5x
Bug type iconBug0.5x
Normal type iconNormal0x
Fighting type iconFighting0x

Recommended practical counters

Incineroar Pokémon sprite

Incineroar

#0727

Resists both STABsBudget option
FireDark
  • Deals 2x damage with Fire-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fire-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Ice 0.5x, Ghost 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeFire×2

Safe into Ice 0.5x, Ghost 0.5x

115 offense · 60 Speed

Cinderace Pokémon sprite

Cinderace

#0815

Bulky switch-inFast pressureBudget option
Fire
  • Deals 2x damage with Fire-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fire-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Ice 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Good Speed helps apply pressure first
Best typeFire×2

Safe into Ice 0.5x

116 offense · 119 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Fire×2Rock×2Ghost×2Dark×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 pageGhost type pageDark type pageSteel type page

What not to use

Normal×0Fighting×0Ice×0.5Poison×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 / Ghost typing

Froslass Pokémon sprite

Froslass

IceGhost

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 / Ghost weakness chartIce / Ghost PokémonFire type pageRock type pageGhost type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Ice / Ghost?

Ice / Ghost is best countered by Pokémon that can use Fire, Rock, Ghost, Dark, and Steel (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Ice / Ghost 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 Ice / Ghost?

Fire, Rock, Ghost, Dark, and Steel are the strongest attacking types against Ice / Ghost, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

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

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

Avoid relying on Normal, Fighting, Ice, Poison, and Bug attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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