Type counters guide

Best Counters for Rock-type Pokémon

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

Rock
Rock type icon

Rock

Quick answer

Rock is best pressured by Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Water×2Grass×2Fighting×2Ground×2

Top weaknesses (5)

Water×2Grass×2Fighting×2Ground×2Steel×2

Type matchup table

Water type iconWater2x
Grass type iconGrass2x
Fighting type iconFighting2x
Ground type iconGround2x
Steel type iconSteel2x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Bug type iconBug1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Normal type iconNormal0.5x
Fire type iconFire0.5x
Poison type iconPoison0.5x
Flying type iconFlying0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Archaludon Pokémon sprite

Archaludon

#1018

Bulky switch-inStrong special attacker
SteelDragon
  • Deals 2x damage with Steel-type attacks
  • Has STAB Steel-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Rock 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeSteel×2

Safe into Rock 0.5x

125 offense · 85 Speed

Lucario Pokémon sprite

Lucario

#0448

Bulky switch-inBudget option
FightingSteel
  • Deals 2x damage with Fighting-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fighting-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Rock 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeFighting×2

Safe into Rock 0.25x

115 offense · 90 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Water×2Grass×2Fighting×2Ground×2Steel×2

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

Water type pageGrass type pageFighting type pageGround type pageSteel type page

What not to use

Normal×0.5Fire×0.5Poison×0.5Flying×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 Rock typing

Growlithe-Hisui Pokémon sprite

Growlithe-Hisui

FireRock
Arcanine-Hisui Pokémon sprite

Arcanine-Hisui

FireRock
Geodude Pokémon sprite

Geodude

RockGround
Geodude-Alola Pokémon sprite

Geodude-Alola

RockElectric
Graveler Pokémon sprite

Graveler

RockGround
Graveler-Alola Pokémon sprite

Graveler-Alola

RockElectric
Golem Pokémon sprite

Golem

RockGround
Golem-Alola Pokémon sprite

Golem-Alola

RockElectric
Onix Pokémon sprite

Onix

RockGround

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

Rock weakness chartRock PokémonWater type pageGrass type pageFighting type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Rock?

Rock is best countered by Pokémon that can use Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Rock 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 Rock?

Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel are the strongest attacking types against Rock, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Rock super-effectively?

Rock has 5 super-effective attacking options: Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Rock 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 Rock 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 Rock?

Avoid relying on Normal, Fire, Poison, and Flying attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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