Counter (Pokémon Move)
Counter Effect
Effect
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
In-Depth 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.
Counter Move Data
| Type | Fighting |
|---|---|
| Category | Physical |
| Introduced in | Generation 1 |
| Power Points (PP) | 20 |
| Base Power | |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| Speed Priority | -5 |
| Target | Specific move One specific move. How this move is chosen depends upon on the move being used. |
Game Descriptions
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's 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. |
Pokémon that Learn Counter by Leveling Up
Pokémon that Learn Counter by Move Tutor
Pokémon that Learn Counter by Breeding
Pokémon that Learn Counter by Machine
Available
| Red Blue | No |
| Yellow | No |
| Ruby Sapphire | Yes |
| Emerald | Yes |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Yes |
| Diamond Pearl | Yes |
| Platinum | Yes |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Yes |
| Black White | Yes |
| Black 2 White 2 | Yes |
| X Y | Yes |
| Sun Moon | Yes |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Yes |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Yes |
| Sword Shield | Yes |