Type counters guide

Best Counters for Rock / Poison Pokémon

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

RockPoison
Rock type iconPoison type icon

Rock / Poison

Quick answer

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

Best move types

Ground×4Water×2Psychic×2Steel×2

Biggest weakness

Ground×4

Type matchup table

Ground type iconGround4x
Water type iconWater2x
Psychic type iconPsychic2x
Steel type iconSteel2x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Grass type iconGrass1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Fighting type iconFighting1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Poison type iconPoison0.25x
Normal type iconNormal0.5x
Fire type iconFire0.5x
Flying type iconFlying0.5x
Bug type iconBug0.5x
Fairy type iconFairy0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Krookodile Pokémon sprite

Krookodile

#0553

Resists both STABsBudget option
GroundDark
  • Deals 4x damage with Ground-type attacks
  • Has STAB Ground-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Rock 0.5x, Poison 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeGround×4

Safe into Rock 0.5x, Poison 0.5x

117 offense · 92 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Groudon Pokémon sprite

Groudon

#0383

Theoretical optionLegendary optionResists both STABs
Ground
  • Deals 4x damage with Ground-type attacks
  • Has STAB Ground-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Rock 0.5x, Poison 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeGround×4

Safe into Rock 0.5x, Poison 0.5x

150 offense · 90 Speed

Best move types to use

Ground×4Water×2Psychic×2Steel×2

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

Ground type pageWater type pagePsychic type pageSteel type page

What not to use

Poison×0.25Normal×0.5Fire×0.5Flying×0.5Bug×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 Rock / Poison typing

Nihilego Pokémon sprite

Nihilego

RockPoison
Glimmet Pokémon sprite

Glimmet

RockPoison
Glimmora Pokémon sprite

Glimmora

RockPoison

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 / Poison weakness chartRock / Poison PokémonGround type pageWater type pagePsychic type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Rock / Poison?

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

What type is best against Rock / Poison?

Ground is the strongest attacking type against Rock / Poison, dealing 4x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

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

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

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

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