Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Pirouette Meloetta

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

NormalFighting
Pirouette Meloetta Pokémon sprite

Pirouette Meloetta

#0648

Quick answer

Pirouette Meloetta is best pressured by Fighting, Flying, Psychic, and Fairy-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Fighting×2Flying×2Psychic×2Fairy×2

Top weaknesses (4)

Fighting×2Flying×2Psychic×2Fairy×2

Type matchup table

Fighting type iconFighting2x
Flying type iconFlying2x
Psychic type iconPsychic2x
Fairy type iconFairy2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Fire type iconFire1x
Water type iconWater1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Grass type iconGrass1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Ground type iconGround1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Bug type iconBug0.5x
Rock type iconRock0.5x
Dark type iconDark0.5x
Ghost type iconGhost0x

Recommended practical counters

Dragonite Pokémon sprite

Dragonite

#0149

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

Safe into Fighting 0.5x

134 offense · 80 Speed

Togekiss Pokémon sprite

Togekiss

#0468

Bulky switch-inStrong special attacker
FairyFlying
  • Deals 2x damage with Flying-type attacks
  • Has STAB Flying-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Fighting 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeFlying×2

Safe into Fighting 0.25x

120 offense · 80 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Fighting×2Flying×2Psychic×2Fairy×2

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

Fighting type pageFlying type pagePsychic type pageFairy type page

Counter notes for Pirouette Meloetta

  • Pirouette Meloetta is a Normal / Fighting Pokémon with 128 base Speed and stronger physical attack (128 Attack). Fighting, Flying, Psychic, and Fairy attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Pirouette Meloetta 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 Normal / Fighting STAB.
  • Known abilities include Serene Grace. 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 Normal / Fighting unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Pirouette Meloetta has alternate forms that can change this matchup, including Meloetta. Check the specific form before relying on this defensive profile.

What not to use

Ghost×0Bug×0.5Rock×0.5Dark×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

Pirouette Meloetta weakness chartPirouette Meloetta PokédexNormal / Fighting countersFighting type pageFlying type pagePsychic type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Pirouette Meloetta?

Pirouette Meloetta is best countered by Pokémon that can use Fighting, Flying, Psychic, and Fairy (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Normal / Fighting 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 Pirouette Meloetta?

Fighting, Flying, Psychic, and Fairy are the strongest attacking types against Pirouette Meloetta, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Pirouette Meloetta super-effectively?

Pirouette Meloetta has 4 super-effective attacking options: Fighting, Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Normal / Fighting 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 Pirouette Meloetta 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 Pirouette Meloetta?

Avoid relying on Ghost, Bug, Rock, and Dark attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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