Counter

Fighting-type fast move in Pokémon GO. Generates 6 energy per 2 turns. Use the stats below to compare against alternatives in the same type.

FightingFAST · PVP

Power: 8
Energy gain: 6
Turns: 2
DPT: 4.0
EPT: 3.00

FAST MOVE MATH

How Counter performs in Pokémon GO PvP

Fast moves run on a turn clock — Counter takes 2 turns to execute. It deals 8 damage and generates 6 energy each cycle, putting it at 4.0 damage per turn and 3.00 energy per turn. Higher DPT means more chip damage between charged moves; higher EPT means faster charged-move loading.

Counter is damage-heavy — it chips defenders down even before the first charged move fires. Pair with cheap charged moves for steady pressure.

TOP USERS · MONS THAT BUILD AROUND THIS MOVE

Best Pokémon with Counter

Tier-list-ranked attackers that run Counter as part of their recommended moveset. Tier shown is the best slot the mons holds — sometimes general-raid, sometimes a specific type bucket.

FAQ

What does Counter do in Pokémon GO?

Counter is a Fighting-type fast move. In PvP it deals 8 damage and generates 6 energy over 2 turns (4.0 DPT, 3.00 EPT).

Is Counter a good move?

Counter is damage-heavy — it chips defenders down even before the first charged move fires. Pair with cheap charged moves for steady pressure.

Which mons learn Counter?

Move learnsets change with Niantic balance updates. See the /tier-list for current top attackers of the Fighting type — most use the meta-recommended fast move which is often this one.

Should I unlock Counter with an Elite Fast TM?

Save Elite Fast TMs for legacy moves only — moves no longer available in standard rotation. Counter appears in current rotation, so a normal TM will eventually land it.

For the full move database with sortable columns, see all moves. For type-effectiveness math behind STAB, see the type chart.