Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Morpeko

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

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Morpeko Pokémon sprite

Morpeko

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Quick answer

Morpeko is best pressured by Fighting, Ground, Bug, 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×2Ground×2Bug×2Fairy×2

Top weaknesses (4)

Fighting×2Ground×2Bug×2Fairy×2

Type matchup table

Fighting type iconFighting2x
Ground type iconGround2x
Bug type iconBug2x
Fairy type iconFairy2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Fire type iconFire1x
Water type iconWater1x
Grass type iconGrass1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Electric type iconElectric0.5x
Flying type iconFlying0.5x
Ghost type iconGhost0.5x
Dark type iconDark0.5x
Steel type iconSteel0.5x
Psychic type iconPsychic0x

Recommended practical counters

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Fighting×2Ground×2Bug×2Fairy×2

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

Fighting type pageGround type pageBug type pageFairy type page

Counter notes for Morpeko

  • Morpeko is a Electric / Dark Pokémon with 97 base Speed and stronger physical attack (95 Attack). Fighting, Ground, Bug, and Fairy attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Morpeko 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 Electric / Dark STAB.
  • Known abilities include Hunger Switch. 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 Electric / Dark unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Morpeko has alternate forms in the National Dex, but this page focuses on the standard Electric / Dark matchup.

What not to use

Psychic×0Electric×0.5Flying×0.5Ghost×0.5Dark×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

Morpeko weakness chartMorpeko PokédexElectric / Dark countersFighting type pageGround type pageBug type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Morpeko?

Morpeko is best countered by Pokémon that can use Fighting, Ground, Bug, and Fairy (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Electric / Dark 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 Morpeko?

Fighting, Ground, Bug, and Fairy are the strongest attacking types against Morpeko, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Morpeko super-effectively?

Morpeko has 4 super-effective attacking options: Fighting, Ground, Bug, and Fairy. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Electric / Dark 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 Morpeko 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 Morpeko?

Avoid relying on Psychic, Electric, Flying, Ghost, and Dark attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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