Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Lotad

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

WaterGrass
Lotad Pokémon sprite

Lotad

#0270

Quick answer

Lotad is best pressured by Poison, Flying, and Bug-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Poison×2Flying×2Bug×2

Top weaknesses (3)

Poison×2Flying×2Bug×2

Type matchup table

Poison type iconPoison2x
Flying type iconFlying2x
Bug type iconBug2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Fire type iconFire1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Grass type iconGrass1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Fighting type iconFighting1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Water type iconWater0.25x
Ground type iconGround0.5x
Steel type iconSteel0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Salamence Pokémon sprite

Salamence

#0373

Best overallResists both STABsFast pressure
DragonFlying
  • Deals 2x damage with Flying-type attacks
  • Has STAB Flying-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Water 0.5x, Grass 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Good Speed helps apply pressure first
Best typeFlying×2

Safe into Water 0.5x, Grass 0.25x

135 offense · 100 Speed

Dragonite Pokémon sprite

Dragonite

#0149

Resists both STABsStrong physical attacker
DragonFlying
  • Deals 2x damage with Flying-type attacks
  • Has STAB Flying-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Water 0.5x, Grass 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeFlying×2

Safe into Water 0.5x, Grass 0.25x

134 offense · 80 Speed

Revavroom Pokémon sprite

Revavroom

#0966

Bulky switch-inBudget option
SteelPoison
  • Deals 2x damage with Poison-type attacks
  • Has STAB Poison-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Grass 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typePoison×2

Safe into Grass 0.25x

119 offense · 90 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Poison×2Flying×2Bug×2

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

Poison type pageFlying type pageBug type page

Counter notes for Lotad

  • Lotad is a Water / Grass Pokémon with 30 base Speed and stronger special attack (40 Sp. Atk). Poison, Flying, and Bug attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Lotad 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 Water / Grass STAB.
  • Known abilities include Swift Swim, Rain Dish, and Own Tempo. 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 Water / Grass unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Lotad does not need a separate alternate-form note for the standard National Dex matchup shown here.

What not to use

Water×0.25Ground×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

Lotad weakness chartLotad PokédexWater / Grass countersPoison type pageFlying type pageBug type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Lotad?

Lotad is best countered by Pokémon that can use Poison, Flying, and Bug (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Water / Grass 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 Lotad?

Poison, Flying, and Bug are the strongest attacking types against Lotad, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Lotad super-effectively?

Lotad has 3 super-effective attacking options: Poison, Flying, and Bug. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Water / Grass 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 Lotad 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 Lotad?

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

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