Type counters guide

Best Counters for Poison / Ghost Pokémon

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

PoisonGhost
Poison type iconGhost type icon

Poison / Ghost

Quick answer

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

Best move types

Ground×2Psychic×2Ghost×2Dark×2

Top weaknesses (4)

Ground×2Psychic×2Ghost×2Dark×2

Type matchup table

Ground type iconGround2x
Psychic type iconPsychic2x
Ghost type iconGhost2x
Dark type iconDark2x
Fire type iconFire1x
Water type iconWater1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Poison type iconPoison0.25x
Bug type iconBug0.25x
Grass type iconGrass0.5x
Fairy type iconFairy0.5x
Normal type iconNormal0x
Fighting type iconFighting0x

Recommended practical counters

Ursaluna Pokémon sprite

Ursaluna

#0901

Best overallResists both STABsSlow but bulky
GroundNormal
  • Deals 2x damage with Ground-type attacks
  • Has STAB Ground-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Ghost 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeGround×2

Safe into Poison 0.5x, Ghost 0x

140 offense · 50 Speed

Tyranitar Pokémon sprite

Tyranitar

#0248

Resists both STABsStrong physical attacker
RockDark
  • Deals 2x damage with Dark-type attacks
  • Has STAB Dark-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Poison 0.5x, Ghost 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeDark×2

Safe into Poison 0.5x, Ghost 0.5x

134 offense · 61 Speed

Krookodile Pokémon sprite

Krookodile

#0553

Resists both STABsBudget option
GroundDark
  • Deals 2x damage with Ground-type attacks
  • Has STAB Ground-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Poison 0.5x, Ghost 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeGround×2

Safe into Poison 0.5x, Ghost 0.5x

117 offense · 92 Speed

Overqwil Pokémon sprite

Overqwil

#0904

Resists both STABsBudget option
DarkPoison
  • Deals 2x damage with Dark-type attacks
  • Has STAB Dark-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Poison 0.5x, Ghost 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeDark×2

Safe into Poison 0.5x, Ghost 0.5x

115 offense · 85 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Ground×2Psychic×2Ghost×2Dark×2

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

Ground type pagePsychic type pageGhost type pageDark type page

What not to use

Normal×0Fighting×0Poison×0.25Bug×0.25Grass×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 / Ghost typing

Gastly Pokémon sprite

Gastly

GhostPoison
Haunter Pokémon sprite

Haunter

GhostPoison
Gengar Pokémon sprite

Gengar

GhostPoison
Gengar-Mega Pokémon sprite

Gengar-Mega

GhostPoison
Gengar-Gmax Pokémon sprite

Gengar-Gmax

GhostPoison
Pecharunt Pokémon sprite

Pecharunt

PoisonGhost

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 / Ghost weakness chartPoison / Ghost PokémonGround type pagePsychic type pageGhost type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Poison / Ghost?

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

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

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

Poison / Ghost has 4 super-effective attacking options: Ground, Psychic, Ghost, and Dark. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Poison / Ghost 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 / Ghost 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 / Ghost?

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

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