Type counters guide

Best Counters for Ice / Rock Pokémon

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

IceRock
Ice type iconRock type icon

Ice / Rock

Quick answer

Fighting and Steel is the strongest answer because both Ice and Rock are weak to Fighting, creating a 4x weakness. Water, Grass, and Ground are strong secondary attacking types.

Best move types

Fighting×4Steel×4Water×2Grass×2

Top weaknesses (2)

Fighting×4Steel×4

Type matchup table

Fighting type iconFighting4x
Steel type iconSteel4x
Water type iconWater2x
Grass type iconGrass2x
Ground type iconGround2x
Rock type iconRock2x
Fire type iconFire1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Bug type iconBug1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Normal type iconNormal0.5x
Ice type iconIce0.5x
Poison type iconPoison0.5x
Flying type iconFlying0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Metagross Pokémon sprite

Metagross

#0376

Resists both STABsStrong physical attacker
SteelPsychic
  • Deals 4x damage with Steel-type attacks
  • Has STAB Steel-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Ice 0.5x, Rock 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeSteel×4

Safe into Ice 0.5x, Rock 0.5x

135 offense · 70 Speed

Lucario Pokémon sprite

Lucario

#0448

Resists both STABsBudget option
FightingSteel
  • Deals 4x damage with Fighting-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fighting-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Ice 0.5x, Rock 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeFighting×4

Safe into Ice 0.5x, Rock 0.25x

115 offense · 90 Speed

Revavroom Pokémon sprite

Revavroom

#0966

Resists both STABsBudget option
SteelPoison
  • Deals 4x damage with Steel-type attacks
  • Has STAB Steel-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Ice 0.5x, Rock 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeSteel×4

Safe into Ice 0.5x, Rock 0.5x

119 offense · 90 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Fighting×4Steel×4Water×2Grass×2Ground×2Rock×2

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

Fighting type pageSteel type pageWater type pageGrass type pageGround type page

What not to use

Normal×0.5Ice×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 Ice / Rock typing

Amaura Pokémon sprite

Amaura

RockIce
Aurorus Pokémon sprite

Aurorus

RockIce
Avalugg-Hisui Pokémon sprite

Avalugg-Hisui

IceRock

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

Ice / Rock weakness chartIce / Rock PokémonFighting type pageSteel type pageWater type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Ice / Rock?

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

What type is best against Ice / Rock?

Fighting and Steel are the strongest attacking types against Ice / Rock, dealing 4x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

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

Ice / Rock has 6 super-effective attacking options: Fighting, Steel, Water, Grass, Ground, and Rock. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Ice / 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 Ice / 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 Ice / Rock?

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

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