Type counters guide

Best Counters for Water / Electric Pokémon

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Water / Electric.

Water / Electric

Quick answer

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

Best move types

Grass×2 Ground×2

Top weaknesses (2)

Grass×2 Ground×2

Type matchup table

Grass2x

Ground2x

Normal1x

Electric1x

Fighting1x

Poison1x

Psychic1x

Bug1x

Rock1x

Ghost1x

Dragon1x

Dark1x

Fairy1x

Steel0.25x

Fire0.5x

Water0.5x

Ice0.5x

Flying0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Garchomp

#0445

Best overallImmune to ElectricFast pressure

DragonGround

Deals 2x damage with Ground-type attacks
Has STAB Ground-type attacks
Is immune to the target's Electric 0x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeGround×2

Safe into Electric 0x

130 offense · 102 Speed

Hydrapple

#1019

Resists both STABsSlow but bulkyStrong special attacker

GrassDragon

Deals 2x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.25x, Electric 0.25x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety

Best typeGrass×2

Safe into Water 0.25x, Electric 0.25x

120 offense · 44 Speed

Exeggutor-Alola

#0103

Resists both STABsStrong special attackerBudget option

GrassDragon

Deals 2x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.25x, Electric 0.25x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeGrass×2

Safe into Water 0.25x, Electric 0.25x

125 offense · 45 Speed

Rillaboom

#0812

Resists both STABsStrong physical attackerBudget option

Grass

Deals 2x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.5x, Electric 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeGrass×2

Safe into Water 0.5x, Electric 0.5x

125 offense · 85 Speed

Roserade

#0407

Resists both STABsStrong special attackerBudget option

GrassPoison

Deals 2x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.5x, Electric 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeGrass×2

Safe into Water 0.5x, Electric 0.5x

125 offense · 90 Speed

Meowscarada

#0908

Resists both STABsFast pressureBudget option

GrassDark

Deals 2x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.5x, Electric 0.5x STAB attacks
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeGrass×2

Safe into Water 0.5x, Electric 0.5x

110 offense · 123 Speed

Flapple

#0841

Resists both STABsBudget option

GrassDragon

Deals 2x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.25x, Electric 0.25x STAB attacks

Best typeGrass×2

Safe into Water 0.25x, Electric 0.25x

110 offense · 70 Speed

Electrode-Hisui

#0101

Resists both STABsFast pressureBudget option

ElectricGrass

Deals 2x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.5x, Electric 0.25x STAB attacks
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeGrass×2

Safe into Water 0.5x, Electric 0.25x

80 offense · 150 Speed

Dhelmise

#0781

Resists both STABsStrong physical attackerBudget option

GhostGrass

Deals 2x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.5x, Electric 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeGrass×2

Safe into Water 0.5x, Electric 0.5x

131 offense · 40 Speed

Flygon

#0330

Immune to ElectricFast pressureBudget option

GroundDragon

Deals 2x damage with Ground-type attacks
Has STAB Ground-type attacks
Is immune to the target's Electric 0x STAB attacks
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeGround×2

Safe into Electric 0x

100 offense · 100 Speed

Sceptile

#0254

Resists both STABsFast pressureBudget option

Grass

Deals 2x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.5x, Electric 0.5x STAB attacks
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeGrass×2

Safe into Water 0.5x, Electric 0.5x

105 offense · 120 Speed

Leafeon

#0470

Resists both STABsBudget option

Grass

Deals 2x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.5x, Electric 0.5x STAB attacks

Best typeGrass×2

Safe into Water 0.5x, Electric 0.5x

110 offense · 95 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Sceptile-Mega

#0254

Theoretical optionMega optionResists both STABs

GrassDragon

Deals 2x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.25x, Electric 0.25x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeGrass×2

Safe into Water 0.25x, Electric 0.25x

145 offense · 145 Speed

Garchomp-Mega

#0445

Theoretical optionMega optionImmune to Electric

DragonGround

Deals 2x damage with Ground-type attacks
Has STAB Ground-type attacks
Is immune to the target's Electric 0x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety

Best typeGround×2

Safe into Electric 0x

170 offense · 92 Speed

Kartana

#0798

Theoretical optionUltra Beast optionResists both STABs

GrassSteel

Deals 2x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.5x, Electric 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeGrass×2

Safe into Water 0.5x, Electric 0.5x

181 offense · 109 Speed

Swampert-Mega

#0260

Theoretical optionMega optionImmune to Electric

WaterGround

Deals 2x damage with Ground-type attacks
Has STAB Ground-type attacks
Is immune to the target's Electric 0x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety

Best typeGround×2

Safe into Electric 0x

150 offense · 70 Speed

Arceus-Grass

#0493

Theoretical optionMythical optionResists both STABs

Grass

Deals 2x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.5x, Electric 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeGrass×2

Safe into Water 0.5x, Electric 0.5x

120 offense · 120 Speed

Iron Leaves

#1010

Theoretical optionParadox optionResists both STABs

GrassPsychic

Deals 2x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.5x, Electric 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeGrass×2

Safe into Water 0.5x, Electric 0.5x

130 offense · 104 Speed

Best move types to use

Grass×2 Ground×2

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

Grass type page Ground type page

What not to use

Steel×0.25 Fire×0.5 Water×0.5 Ice×0.5 Flying×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 Water / Electric typing

Chinchou

WaterElectric

Lanturn

WaterElectric

Wash Rotom

ElectricWater

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.

Water / Electric weakness chart Water / Electric Pokémon Grass type page Ground type page Pokémon type chart Speed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Water / Electric?

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

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

How many useful attacking types hit Water / Electric super-effectively?

Water / Electric has 2 super-effective attacking options: Grass and Ground. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Water / Electric 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 Water / Electric 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 Water / Electric?

Avoid relying on Steel, Fire, Water, Ice, and Flying attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

Best Counters for Water / Electric Pokémon

Quick answer

Type matchup table

Recommended practical counters

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

What not to use

Pokémon with Water / Electric typing

Battle caveats

Related pages

FAQ

What is the best counter for Water / Electric?

What type is best against Water / Electric?

How many useful attacking types hit Water / Electric super-effectively?

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

Does Terastallization change Water / Electric counters?

What should I avoid using against Water / Electric?

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