Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Litleo

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

FireNormal
Litleo Pokémon sprite

Litleo

#0667

Quick answer

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

Best move types

Water×2Fighting×2Ground×2Rock×2

Top weaknesses (4)

Water×2Fighting×2Ground×2Rock×2

Type matchup table

Water type iconWater2x
Fighting type iconFighting2x
Ground type iconGround2x
Rock type iconRock2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Fire type iconFire0.5x
Grass type iconGrass0.5x
Ice type iconIce0.5x
Bug type iconBug0.5x
Steel type iconSteel0.5x
Fairy type iconFairy0.5x
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

Arcanine-Hisui Pokémon sprite

Arcanine-Hisui

#0059

Resists both STABs
FireRock
  • Deals 2x damage with Rock-type attacks
  • Has STAB Rock-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Fire 0.25x, Normal 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeRock×2

Safe into Fire 0.25x, Normal 0.5x

115 offense · 90 Speed

Tyranitar Pokémon sprite

Tyranitar

#0248

Resists both STABsStrong physical attacker
RockDark
  • Deals 2x damage with Rock-type attacks
  • Has STAB Rock-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Fire 0.5x, Normal 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeRock×2

Safe into Fire 0.5x, Normal 0.5x

134 offense · 61 Speed

Kabutops Pokémon sprite

Kabutops

#0141

Resists both STABsBudget option
RockWater
  • Deals 2x damage with Water-type attacks
  • Has STAB Water-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Fire 0.25x, Normal 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeWater×2

Safe into Fire 0.25x, Normal 0.5x

115 offense · 80 Speed

Drednaw Pokémon sprite

Drednaw

#0834

Resists both STABsBudget option
WaterRock
  • Deals 2x damage with Water-type attacks
  • Has STAB Water-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Fire 0.25x, Normal 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeWater×2

Safe into Fire 0.25x, Normal 0.5x

115 offense · 74 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Water×2Fighting×2Ground×2Rock×2

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

Water type pageFighting type pageGround type pageRock type page

Counter notes for Litleo

  • Litleo is a Fire / Normal Pokémon with 72 base Speed and stronger special attack (73 Sp. Atk). Water, Fighting, Ground, and Rock attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Litleo 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 Fire / Normal STAB.
  • Known abilities include Rivalry, Unnerve, and Moxie. 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 Fire / Normal unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Litleo does not need a separate alternate-form note for the standard National Dex matchup shown here.

What not to use

Ghost×0Fire×0.5Grass×0.5Ice×0.5Bug×0.5Steel×0.5Fairy×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

Litleo weakness chartLitleo PokédexFire / Normal countersWater type pageFighting type pageGround type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Litleo?

Litleo is best countered by Pokémon that can use Water, Fighting, Ground, and Rock (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Fire / 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 Litleo?

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

How many useful attacking types hit Litleo super-effectively?

Litleo has 4 super-effective attacking options: Water, Fighting, Ground, and Rock. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Fire / 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 Litleo 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 Litleo?

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

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