Type counters guide

Best Counters for Water / Rock Pokémon

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

Water / Rock

Quick answer

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

Best move types

Grass×4 Electric×2 Fighting×2 Ground×2

Biggest weakness

Grass×4

Type matchup table

Grass4x

Electric2x

Fighting2x

Ground2x

Water1x

Psychic1x

Bug1x

Rock1x

Ghost1x

Dragon1x

Dark1x

Steel1x

Fairy1x

Fire0.25x

Normal0.5x

Ice0.5x

Poison0.5x

Flying0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Lilligant-Hisui

#0549

Best overallResists both STABsFast pressure

GrassFighting

Deals 4x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.5x, Rock 0.5x STAB attacks
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeGrass×4

Safe into Water 0.5x, Rock 0.5x

105 offense · 105 Speed

Rillaboom

#0812

Bulky switch-inStrong physical attackerBudget option

Grass

Deals 4x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeGrass×4

Safe into Water 0.5x

125 offense · 85 Speed

Decidueye-Hisui

#0724

Resists both STABsBudget option

GrassFighting

Deals 4x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.5x, Rock 0.5x STAB attacks

Best typeGrass×4

Safe into Water 0.5x, Rock 0.5x

112 offense · 60 Speed

Chesnaught

#0652

Resists both STABsBudget option

GrassFighting

Deals 4x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.5x, Rock 0.5x STAB attacks
Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety

Best typeGrass×4

Safe into Water 0.5x, Rock 0.5x

107 offense · 64 Speed

Hydrapple

#1019

Bulky switch-inSlow but bulkyStrong special attacker

GrassDragon

Deals 4x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.25x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety

Best typeGrass×4

Safe into Water 0.25x

120 offense · 44 Speed

Exeggutor-Alola

#0103

Bulky switch-inStrong special attackerBudget option

GrassDragon

Deals 4x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.25x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeGrass×4

Safe into Water 0.25x

125 offense · 45 Speed

Roserade

#0407

Bulky switch-inStrong special attackerBudget option

GrassPoison

Deals 4x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeGrass×4

Safe into Water 0.5x

125 offense · 90 Speed

Meowscarada

#0908

Bulky switch-inFast pressureBudget option

GrassDark

Deals 4x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.5x STAB attacks
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeGrass×4

Safe into Water 0.5x

110 offense · 123 Speed

Dhelmise

#0781

Bulky switch-inStrong physical attackerBudget option

GhostGrass

Deals 4x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeGrass×4

Safe into Water 0.5x

131 offense · 40 Speed

Sceptile

#0254

Bulky switch-inFast pressureBudget option

Grass

Deals 4x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.5x STAB attacks
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeGrass×4

Safe into Water 0.5x

105 offense · 120 Speed

Leafeon

#0470

Bulky switch-inBudget option

Grass

Deals 4x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.5x STAB attacks

Best typeGrass×4

Safe into Water 0.5x

110 offense · 95 Speed

Arboliva

#0930

Bulky switch-inStrong special attackerBudget option

GrassNormal

Deals 4x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeGrass×4

Safe into Water 0.5x

125 offense · 39 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Kartana

#0798

Theoretical optionUltra Beast optionResists both STABs

GrassSteel

Deals 4x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.5x, Rock 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeGrass×4

Safe into Water 0.5x, Rock 0.5x

181 offense · 109 Speed

Sceptile-Mega

#0254

Theoretical optionMega optionBulky switch-in

GrassDragon

Deals 4x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.25x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeGrass×4

Safe into Water 0.25x

145 offense · 145 Speed

Arceus-Grass

#0493

Theoretical optionMythical optionBulky switch-in

Grass

Deals 4x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeGrass×4

Safe into Water 0.5x

120 offense · 120 Speed

Ogerpon-Wellspring

#1017

Theoretical optionLegendary optionBulky switch-in

GrassWater

Deals 4x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.25x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeGrass×4

Safe into Water 0.25x

120 offense · 110 Speed

Ogerpon-Wellspring-Tera

#1017

Theoretical optionLegendary optionBulky switch-in

GrassWater

Deals 4x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.25x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeGrass×4

Safe into Water 0.25x

120 offense · 110 Speed

Iron Leaves

#1010

Theoretical optionParadox optionBulky switch-in

GrassPsychic

Deals 4x damage with Grass-type attacks
Has STAB Grass-type attacks
Resists the target's Water 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeGrass×4

Safe into Water 0.5x

130 offense · 104 Speed

Best move types to use

Grass×4 Electric×2 Fighting×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 Electric type page Fighting type page Ground type page

What not to use

Fire×0.25 Normal×0.5 Ice×0.5 Poison×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 / Rock typing

Omanyte

Omastar

Kabuto

Kabutops

Corsola

Relicanth

Tirtouga

Carracosta

Binacle

Barbaracle

Drednaw

Drednaw-Gmax

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 / Rock weakness chart Water / Rock Pokémon Grass type page Electric type page Fighting type page Pokémon type chart Speed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Water / Rock?

Water / Rock is best countered by Pokémon that can use Grass (4x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Water / 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 Water / Rock?

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

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

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

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

Best Counters for Water / Rock Pokémon

Quick answer

Type matchup table

Recommended practical counters

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

What not to use

Pokémon with Water / Rock typing

Battle caveats

Related pages

FAQ

What is the best counter for Water / Rock?

What type is best against Water / Rock?

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

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

Does Terastallization change Water / Rock counters?

What should I avoid using against Water / Rock?

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