Counter

Effect

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Move stats

Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Priority
Fighting	Physical	var.	100	20	-5

“var.” means power depends on the battle.

Changes in Origin HeartGold

No changes listed.

Pokémon that learn this move

173 Pokémon and forms can learn this move. Check availability before planning your team.

Level-up and evolution (52 Pokémon)

All availabilityWhere to get itBattle onlyNOT AVAILABLE IN GAMENo known way to get it

Pokémon that learn Counter: Level-up and evolution

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Hitmonchan	Fighting	Lv 40	Where to get it
Sudowoodo	Rock	Lv 40	Where to get it
Wobbuffet	Psychic	On evolution, Lv 1	Where to get it
Heracross	BugFighting	Lv 25	Where to get it
Hitmontop	Fighting	Lv 40	Where to get it
Breloom	GrassFighting	Lv 22	Where to get it
Slakoth	Normal	Lv 30	Where to get it
Vigoroth	Normal	Lv 33	Where to get it
Slaking	NormalFighting	Lv 33	Where to get it
Meditite	FightingPsychic	Lv 44	Where to get it
Medicham	FightingPsychic	Lv 53	Where to get it
Wynaut	Psychic	Lv 1	Where to get it
Bonsly	Rock	Lv 40	Where to get it
Riolu	Fighting	Lv 12	Where to get it
Lucario	FightingSteel	Lv 12	Where to get it
Sawk	Fighting	Lv 40	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Mudbray	Ground	Lv 24	Where to get it
Mudsdale	Ground	Lv 24	Where to get it
Pyukumuku	Water	Lv 20	Where to get it
Buzzwole	BugFighting	Lv 55	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Marshadow	FightingGhost	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Scorbunny	Fire	Lv 28	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Raboot	Fire	Lv 36	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Cinderace	Fire	Lv 38	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Skwovet	Normal	Lv 30	Where to get it
Greedent	Normal	Lv 34	Where to get it
Chewtle	Water	Lv 28	Where to get it
Drednaw	WaterRock	Lv 30	Where to get it
Obstagoon	DarkNormal	Lv 42	Where to get it
Falinks	Fighting	Lv 60	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Kubfu	Fighting	Lv 44	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Urshifu	FightingDark	Lv 44	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Tarountula	Bug	Lv 22	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Spidops	Bug	Lv 24	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Annihilape	FightingGhost	Lv 1	Where to get it
Koraidon	FightingDragon	Lv 70	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Okidogi	PoisonFighting	Lv 32	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Iron Boulder	RockPsychic	Lv 35	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Artwork shows Zapdos’s standard form. Galarian Zapdos	FightingFlying	Lv 55	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Heracross’s standard form. Mega Heracross	BugFighting	Lv 25	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Zigzagoon’s standard form. Galarian Zigzagoon	DarkNormal	Lv 30	Where to get it
Artwork shows Linoone’s standard form. Galarian Linoone	DarkNormal	Lv 38	Where to get it
Artwork shows Medicham’s standard form. Mega Medicham	FightingPsychic	Lv 53	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Deoxys’s standard form. Deoxys (Defense Forme)	Psychic	Lv 73	Where to get it
Artwork shows Lucario’s standard form. Mega Lucario	FightingSteel	Lv 12	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Lycanroc’s standard form. Lycanroc (Midnight Form)	Rock	On evolution, Lv 1	Where to get it
Artwork shows Lycanroc’s standard form. Lycanroc (Dusk Form)	Rock	Lv 1	Where to get it
Artwork shows Urshifu’s standard form. Urshifu (Rapid Strike Style)	FightingWater	Lv 44	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Cinderace’s standard form. Gigantamax Cinderace	Fire	Lv 38	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Drednaw’s standard form. Gigantamax Drednaw	WaterRock	Lv 30	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Urshifu’s standard form. Gigantamax Urshifu (Single Strike Style)	FightingDark	Lv 44	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Urshifu’s standard form. Gigantamax Urshifu (Rapid Strike Style)	FightingWater	Lv 44	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.

Move tutors (133 Pokémon)

Saffron Fighting Dojo · Cost: ₽10000

Requirements: Saffron City: the Hunyuan Dojo (beat the disciples → Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan)

the Hunyuan martial-arts hall, Saffron City

All availabilityWhere to get itBattle onlyNOT AVAILABLE IN GAMENo known way to get it

Pokémon that learn Counter: Move tutors

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Charmander	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Charmeleon	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Charizard	FireFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Rattata	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Raticate	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Sandshrew	Ground	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Sandslash	Ground	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Nidoran♀	Poison	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Nidorina	Poison	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Nidoqueen	PoisonGround	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Nidoran♂	Poison	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Nidorino	Poison	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Nidoking	PoisonGround	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Paras	BugGrass	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Parasect	BugGrass	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Mankey	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Primeape	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Machop	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Machoke	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Machamp	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Hitmonlee	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Hitmonchan	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Rhyhorn	GroundRock	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Rhydon	GroundRock	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Chansey	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Kangaskhan	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Scyther	BugFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Snorlax	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Chikorita	Grass	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Bayleef	Grass	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Meganium	GrassFairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Sudowoodo	Rock	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Aipom	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Wooper	WaterGround	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Quagsire	WaterGround	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Wobbuffet	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Pineco	Bug	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Forretress	BugSteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Gligar	GroundFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Scizor	BugSteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Sneasel	DarkIce	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Teddiursa	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Ursaring	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Houndour	DarkFire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Houndoom	DarkFire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Phanpy	Ground	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Donphan	GroundDark	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Tyrogue	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Hitmontop	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Blissey	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Torchic	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Combusken	FireFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Blaziken	FireFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Mudkip	Water	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Marshtomp	WaterGround	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Swampert	WaterGround	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Lotad	WaterGrass	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Lombre	WaterGrass	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Ludicolo	WaterGrass	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Breloom	GrassFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Slakoth	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Vigoroth	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Slaking	NormalFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Makuhita	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Hariyama	FightingNormal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Meditite	FightingPsychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Medicham	FightingPsychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Cacnea	Grass	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Cacturne	GrassDark	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Zangoose	NormalFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Wynaut	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Deoxys	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Chimchar	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Monferno	FireFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Infernape	FireFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Shieldon	RockSteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Bastiodon	RockSteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Shellos	Water	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Gastrodon	WaterGround	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Ambipom	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Bonsly	Rock	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Happiny	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Munchlax	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Riolu	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Lucario	FightingSteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Croagunk	PoisonFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Toxicroak	PoisonFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Weavile	DarkIce	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Rhyperior	DragonRock	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Gliscor	GroundFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Timburr	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Sandile	GroundDark	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Scraggy	DarkFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Zorua	Dark	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Axew	Dragon	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Froakie	Water	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Goomy	Dragon	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Lycanroc	Rock	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Mudbray	Ground	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Mudsdale	Ground	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Jangmo-o	Dragon	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Skwovet	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Greedent	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Chewtle	Water	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Drednaw	WaterRock	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Annihilape	FightingGhost	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Charizard’s standard form. Mega Charizard X	FireDragon	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Charizard’s standard form. Mega Charizard Y	FireFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Rattata’s standard form. Alolan Rattata	DarkNormal	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Raticate’s standard form. Alolan Raticate	DarkNormal	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Sandshrew’s standard form. Alolan Sandshrew	IceSteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Sandslash’s standard form. Alolan Sandslash	IceSteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Kangaskhan’s standard form. Mega Kangaskhan	Normal	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Scizor’s standard form. Mega Scizor	BugSteel	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Houndoom’s standard form. Mega Houndoom	DarkFire	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Blaziken’s standard form. Mega Blaziken	FireFighting	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Swampert’s standard form. Mega Swampert	WaterGround	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Medicham’s standard form. Mega Medicham	FightingPsychic	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Deoxys’s standard form. Deoxys (Attack Forme)	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Deoxys’s standard form. Deoxys (Defense Forme)	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Deoxys’s standard form. Deoxys (Speed Forme)	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Shellos’s standard form. Shellos (East Sea)	Water	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Gastrodon’s standard form. Gastrodon (East Sea)	WaterGround	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Lucario’s standard form. Mega Lucario	FightingSteel	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Lycanroc’s standard form. Lycanroc (Midnight Form)	Rock	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Lycanroc’s standard form. Lycanroc (Dusk Form)	Rock	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Wooper’s standard form. Paldean Wooper	PoisonGround	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Only by breeding Clodsire, which is not in the game.
Artwork shows Sneasel’s standard form. Hisuian Sneasel	FightingPoison	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Zorua’s standard form. Hisuian Zorua	NormalGhost	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Charizard’s standard form. Gigantamax Charizard	FireFlying	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Machamp’s standard form. Gigantamax Machamp	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Snorlax’s standard form. Gigantamax Snorlax	Normal	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Drednaw’s standard form. Gigantamax Drednaw	WaterRock	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.

Egg moves (64 Pokémon)

All availabilityWhere to get itBattle onlyNOT AVAILABLE IN GAMENo known way to get it

Pokémon that learn Counter: Egg moves

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Charmander	Fire	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Rattata	Normal	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Sandshrew	Ground	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Nidoran♀	Poison	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Nidoran♂	Poison	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Paras	BugGrass	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Mankey	Fighting	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Machop	Fighting	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Rhyhorn	GroundRock	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Chansey	Normal	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Kangaskhan	Normal	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Scyther	BugFlying	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Snorlax	Normal	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Chikorita	Grass	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Ledyba	BugFlying	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Aipom	Normal	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Wooper	WaterGround	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Pineco	Bug	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Gligar	GroundFlying	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Sneasel	DarkIce	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Teddiursa	Normal	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Delibird	IceFlying	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Houndour	DarkFire	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Phanpy	Ground	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Tyrogue	Fighting	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Torchic	Fire	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Mudkip	Water	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Lotad	WaterGrass	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Makuhita	Fighting	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Cacnea	Grass	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Zangoose	NormalFighting	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Chimchar	Fire	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Shieldon	RockSteel	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Shellos	Water	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Happiny	Normal	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Munchlax	Normal	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Croagunk	PoisonFighting	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Timburr	Fighting	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Sandile	GroundDark	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Dwebble	BugRock	Egg learnset	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Scraggy	DarkFighting	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Zorua	Dark	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Karrablast	Bug	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Axew	Dragon	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Goomy	Dragon	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Passimian	Fighting	Egg learnset	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Jangmo-o	Dragon	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Wooloo	Normal	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Sirfetch’d	FightingFlying	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Nymble	Bug	Egg learnset	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Finizen	Water	Egg learnset	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Tatsugiri	DragonWater	Egg learnset	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Artwork shows Rattata’s standard form. Alolan Rattata	DarkNormal	Egg learnset	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Sandshrew’s standard form. Alolan Sandshrew	IceSteel	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Artwork shows Geodude’s standard form. Alolan Geodude	RockElectric	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Artwork shows Farfetch’d’s standard form. Galarian Farfetch’d	Fighting	Egg learnset	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Kangaskhan’s standard form. Mega Kangaskhan	Normal	Egg learnset	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Shellos’s standard form. Shellos (East Sea)	Water	Egg learnset	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Stunfisk’s standard form. Galarian Stunfisk	GroundSteel	Egg learnset	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Stunfisk is only in its normal form (Pal Park).
Artwork shows Wooper’s standard form. Paldean Wooper	PoisonGround	Egg learnset	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Only by breeding Clodsire, which is not in the game.
Artwork shows Sneasel’s standard form. Hisuian Sneasel	FightingPoison	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Artwork shows Tatsugiri’s standard form. Tatsugiri (Droopy Form)	DragonWater	Egg learnset	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Tatsugiri’s standard form. Tatsugiri (Stretchy Form)	DragonWater	Egg learnset	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Snorlax’s standard form. Gigantamax Snorlax	Normal	Egg learnset	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.

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