Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Morelull

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

GrassFairy
Morelull Pokémon sprite

Morelull

#0755

Quick answer

Poison is the strongest answer because both Grass and Fairy are weak to Poison, creating a 4x weakness. Fire, Ice, and Flying are strong secondary attacking types.

Best move types

Poison×4Fire×2Ice×2Flying×2

Biggest weakness

Poison×4

Type matchup table

Poison type iconPoison4x
Fire type iconFire2x
Ice type iconIce2x
Flying type iconFlying2x
Steel type iconSteel2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Bug type iconBug1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Water type iconWater0.5x
Electric type iconElectric0.5x
Grass type iconGrass0.5x
Fighting type iconFighting0.5x
Ground type iconGround0.5x
Dark type iconDark0.5x
Dragon type iconDragon0x

Recommended practical counters

Strong theoretical counters

Beedrill-Mega Pokémon sprite

Beedrill-Mega

#0015

Theoretical optionMega optionGlass cannon
BugPoison
  • Deals 4x damage with Poison-type attacks
  • Has STAB Poison-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Grass 0.25x, Fairy 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Low bulk makes switching in risky
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typePoison×4

Safe into Grass 0.25x, Fairy 0.5x

150 offense · 145 Speed

Best move types to use

Poison×4Fire×2Ice×2Flying×2Steel×2

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

Poison type pageFire type pageIce type pageFlying type pageSteel type page

Counter notes for Morelull

  • Morelull's Grass / Fairy typing makes Poison the cleanest answer because it reaches 4x damage. Its 15 base Speed means very slow counters still need enough bulk to take a hit first.
  • Fire, Ice, and Flying attackers are useful secondary options when the top weakness is unavailable, but they should be chosen for safety, Speed, or team fit rather than raw multiplier alone.
  • Known abilities include Illuminate, Effect Spore, and Rain Dish. 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 Grass / Fairy unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Morelull does not need a separate alternate-form note for the standard National Dex matchup shown here.

What not to use

Dragon×0Water×0.5Electric×0.5Grass×0.5Fighting×0.5Ground×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

Morelull weakness chartMorelull PokédexGrass / Fairy countersPoison type pageFire type pageIce type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Morelull?

Morelull is best countered by Pokémon that can use Poison (4x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Grass / Fairy STAB attacks. Because this is a 4x weakness, even moderate attackers can create pressure if they can enter safely.

What type is best against Morelull?

Poison is the strongest attacking type against Morelull, dealing 4x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Morelull super-effectively?

Morelull has 5 super-effective attacking options: Poison, Fire, Ice, Flying, and Steel. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Grass / Fairy 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 Morelull 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 Morelull?

Avoid relying on Dragon, Water, Electric, Grass, and Fighting attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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