Type counters guide

Best Counters for Poison / Fairy Pokémon

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Poison / Fairy.

PoisonFairy
Poison type iconFairy type icon

Poison / Fairy

Quick answer

Poison / Fairy is best pressured by Ground, Psychic, and Steel-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Ground×2Psychic×2Steel×2

Top weaknesses (3)

Ground×2Psychic×2Steel×2

Type matchup table

Ground type iconGround2x
Psychic type iconPsychic2x
Steel type iconSteel2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Fire type iconFire1x
Water type iconWater1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Fighting type iconFighting0.25x
Bug type iconBug0.25x
Grass type iconGrass0.5x
Dark type iconDark0.5x
Fairy type iconFairy0.5x
Dragon type iconDragon0x

Recommended practical counters

Metagross Pokémon sprite

Metagross

#0376

Resists both STABsStrong physical attacker
SteelPsychic
  • Deals 2x damage with Psychic-type attacks
  • Has STAB Psychic-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Poison 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typePsychic×2

Safe into Poison 0x, Fairy 0.5x

135 offense · 70 Speed

Revavroom Pokémon sprite

Revavroom

#0966

Resists both STABsBudget option
SteelPoison
  • Deals 2x damage with Steel-type attacks
  • Has STAB Steel-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Poison 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeSteel×2

Safe into Poison 0x, Fairy 0.25x

119 offense · 90 Speed

Archaludon Pokémon sprite

Archaludon

#1018

Immune to PoisonStrong special attacker
SteelDragon
  • Deals 2x damage with Steel-type attacks
  • Has STAB Steel-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Poison 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeSteel×2

Safe into Poison 0x

125 offense · 85 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Ground×2Psychic×2Steel×2

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

Ground type pagePsychic type pageSteel type page

What not to use

Dragon×0Fighting×0.25Bug×0.25Grass×0.5Dark×0.5Fairy×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.

Pokémon with Poison / Fairy typing

Weezing-Galar Pokémon sprite

Weezing-Galar

PoisonFairy
Fezandipiti Pokémon sprite

Fezandipiti

PoisonFairy

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

Poison / Fairy weakness chartPoison / Fairy PokémonGround type pagePsychic type pageSteel type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Poison / Fairy?

Poison / Fairy is best countered by Pokémon that can use Ground, Psychic, and Steel (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Poison / Fairy 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 Poison / Fairy?

Ground, Psychic, and Steel are the strongest attacking types against Poison / Fairy, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Poison / Fairy super-effectively?

Poison / Fairy has 3 super-effective attacking options: Ground, Psychic, and Steel. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Poison / 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 Poison / Fairy 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 Poison / Fairy?

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

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