Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Meowth-Gmax

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Meowth-Gmax.

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Meowth-Gmax Pokémon sprite

Meowth-Gmax

#0052

Quick answer

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

Best move types

Fighting×2

Biggest weakness

Fighting×2

Type matchup table

Fighting type iconFighting2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Fire type iconFire1x
Water type iconWater1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Grass type iconGrass1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Ground type iconGround1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Bug type iconBug1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Ghost type iconGhost0x

Recommended practical counters

Lucario Pokémon sprite

Lucario

#0448

Bulky switch-inBudget option
FightingSteel
  • Deals 2x damage with Fighting-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fighting-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Normal 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeFighting×2

Safe into Normal 0.5x

115 offense · 90 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Fighting×2

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

Fighting type page

Counter notes for Meowth-Gmax

  • Meowth-Gmax is a Normal Pokémon with 90 base Speed and stronger physical attack (45 Attack). Fighting attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Because this matchup does not offer many secondary super-effective routes, reliable neutral damage and safe switching matter more after the main weakness is covered.
  • Known abilities include Pickup, Technician, and Unnerve. 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 unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Meowth-Gmax has alternate forms that can change this matchup, including Meowth-Alola and Meowth-Galar. Check the specific form before relying on this defensive profile.

What not to use

Ghost×0

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

Meowth-Gmax weakness chartMeowth-Gmax PokédexNormal countersFighting type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Meowth-Gmax?

Meowth-Gmax is best countered by Pokémon that can use Fighting (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into 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 Meowth-Gmax?

Fighting is the strongest attacking type against Meowth-Gmax, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

Does Meowth-Gmax only have one weakness?

Yes. From typing alone, Meowth-Gmax only has one super-effective weakness: Fighting. That makes defensive safety and reliable access to that attacking type especially important.

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 Meowth-Gmax 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 Meowth-Gmax?

Avoid relying on Ghost attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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