Type counters guide

Best Counters for Rock / Fighting Pokémon

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

RockFighting
Rock type iconFighting type icon

Rock / Fighting

Quick answer

Rock / Fighting is best pressured by Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Psychic, Steel, and Fairy-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 (7)

Water×2Grass×2Fighting×2Ground×2Psychic×2Steel×2Fairy×2

Type matchup table

Water type iconWater2x
Grass type iconGrass2x
Fighting type iconFighting2x
Ground type iconGround2x
Psychic type iconPsychic2x
Steel type iconSteel2x
Fairy type iconFairy2x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Normal type iconNormal0.5x
Fire type iconFire0.5x
Poison type iconPoison0.5x
Bug type iconBug0.5x
Rock type iconRock0.5x
Dark type iconDark0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Annihilape Pokémon sprite

Annihilape

#0979

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

Safe into Rock 0.5x, Fighting 0x

115 offense · 90 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Water×2Grass×2Fighting×2Ground×2Psychic×2Steel×2Fairy×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 pagePsychic type page

What not to use

Normal×0.5Fire×0.5Poison×0.5Bug×0.5Rock×0.5Dark×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 / Fighting typing

Terrakion Pokémon sprite

Terrakion

RockFighting

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 / Fighting weakness chartRock / Fighting PokémonWater type pageGrass type pageFighting type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Rock / Fighting?

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

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

How many useful attacking types hit Rock / Fighting super-effectively?

Rock / Fighting has 7 super-effective attacking options: Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Psychic, Steel, and Fairy. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Rock / Fighting 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 / Fighting 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 / Fighting?

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

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