Counter
Counter is a Fighting-type Fast move in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 13 damage and it generates 9 energy. In GO Battle League, Counter deals 8 damage and generates 6 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.
Counter effectiveness against other Pokémon types
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fighting | ×1.6 | ×1.0 | ×0.6 | ×0.6 | ×1.0 | ×1.6 | ×0.6 | ×0.4 | ×1.6 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×0.6 | ×1.6 | ×1.0 | ×1.6 | ×0.6 |
Counter Adventure Effects
Counter has no Adventure Effects.
Counter in Gym and Raid Battles
Gym and Raid Battles Stats
| Category | Fast |
|---|---|
| Type | Fighting |
| Power | 13 |
| Energy | 9 |
| Animation Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage Window | 0.8s - 1.0s |
| DPS | 13.00 Damage per second |
| DPE | 1.44 Damage per Energy |
| EPS | 9.00 Damage per second |
Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles
Name | PWR | ENG | Duration | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Kick | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Karate Chop | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 13.00 | 10.00 |
| Rock Smash | 17 | 12 | 1.5s | 8.00 | 11.33 |
| Counter | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 9.00 | 13.00 |
| Double Kick | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 13.00 | 10.00 |
| Force Palm | 10 | 16 | 1.0s | 16.00 | 10.00 |
Counter in Trainer Battles
Trainer Battles Stats
| Category | Fast |
|---|---|
| Type | Fighting |
| Power | 8 |
| Energy | 6 |
| Duration | 2 Turns |
| DPS | 1.33 Damage per second |
| EPS | 3.00 Damage per second |
| DPE | 1.33 Damage per Energy |
| Tags | Multipurpose |
Special effects
Counter has no special effects.Similar moves in Trainer Battles
Name | DPT | EPT | PWR | ENG | CD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Kick | 2.50 | 4.00 | 5 | 8 | 1s |
| Karate Chop | 2.50 | 4.50 | 5 | 9 | 1s |
| Rock Smash | 3.00 | 2.33 | 9 | 7 | 2s |
| Counter | 4.00 | 3.00 | 8 | 6 | 1s |
| Double Kick | 2.67 | 4.00 | 8 | 12 | 2s |
| Force Palm | 4.33 | 3.33 | 13 | 10 | 2s |
Strongest Pokémon with Counter
Configuration
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