Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Pelipper

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

WaterFlying
Pelipper Pokémon sprite

Pelipper

#0279

Quick answer

Electric is the strongest answer because both Water and Flying are weak to Electric, creating a 4x weakness. Rock are strong secondary attacking types.

Best move types

Electric×4Rock×2

Biggest weakness

Electric×4

Type matchup table

Electric type iconElectric4x
Rock type iconRock2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Grass type iconGrass1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Fire type iconFire0.5x
Water type iconWater0.5x
Fighting type iconFighting0.5x
Bug type iconBug0.5x
Steel type iconSteel0.5x
Ground type iconGround0x

Recommended practical counters

Ampharos Pokémon sprite

Ampharos

#0181

Bulky switch-inBudget option
Electric
  • Deals 4x damage with Electric-type attacks
  • Has STAB Electric-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Flying 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeElectric×4

Safe into Flying 0.5x

115 offense · 55 Speed

Eelektross Pokémon sprite

Eelektross

#0604

Bulky switch-inBudget option
Electric
  • Deals 4x damage with Electric-type attacks
  • Has STAB Electric-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Flying 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeElectric×4

Safe into Flying 0.5x

115 offense · 50 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Electric×4Rock×2

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

Electric type pageRock type page

Counter notes for Pelipper

  • Pelipper's Water / Flying typing makes Electric the cleanest answer because it reaches 4x damage. Its 65 base Speed means very slow counters still need enough bulk to take a hit first.
  • Rock 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 Keen Eye, Drizzle, 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 Water / Flying unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Pelipper does not need a separate alternate-form note for the standard National Dex matchup shown here.

What not to use

Ground×0Fire×0.5Water×0.5Fighting×0.5Bug×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

Pelipper weakness chartPelipper PokédexWater / Flying countersElectric type pageRock type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Pelipper?

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

What type is best against Pelipper?

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

How many useful attacking types hit Pelipper super-effectively?

Pelipper has 2 super-effective attacking options: Electric and Rock. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Water / Flying 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 Pelipper 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 Pelipper?

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

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