Move Detail

Counter Move Detail

Summary

Counter is a Fighting-type move with no base power or accuracy rating because it functions based on how much damage it takes. When hit by a physical move, Counter returns double the received damage to the opponent. It only works if the user was hit by a physical attack in the same turn. While Counter is highly situational, it can be a strategic choice to turn the tide in battles when predicting physical attacks. Counter does not affect Ghost-types due to its Fighting-type classification.

Effect

Targets the last opposing Pokémon to hit the user with a physical move this turn. Inflicts twice the damage that move did to the user. If there is no eligible target, this move will fail. Type immunity applies, but other type effects are ignored. This move cannot be copied by mirror move, nor selected by assist or metronome.

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gold-silver: Returns a physical blow double.

crystal: Returns a physical blow double.

ruby-sapphire: Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.

emerald: Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.

firered-leafgreen: A retaliation move that counters any physical hit with double the damage.

diamond-pearl: A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

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

heartgold-soulsilver: A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

black-white: A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

black-2-white-2: A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

x-y: A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

omega-ruby-alpha-sapphire: A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

sun-moon: A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

ultra-sun-ultra-moon: A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

lets-go-pikachu-lets-go-eevee: A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

sword-shield: A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

legends-arceus: A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

scarlet-violet: A retaliatory attack that counters any physical move, inflicting double the damage taken.

Counter Pokémon

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