Counter in Pokémon Black & White
Fighting-type physical move in Pokémon Black and White.

PhysicalMove text
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Move details
Introduced
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Learners
Learners
![]() Charmander #4 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Charmeleon #5 | ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Charizard #6 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Squirtle #7 | ![]() | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer |
![]() Wartortle #8 | ![]() | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer |
![]() Blastoise #9 | ![]() | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer |
![]() Rattata #19 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Raticate #20 | ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Pikachu #25 | ![]() | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer |
![]() Raichu #26 | ![]() | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer |
![]() Sandshrew #27 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Sandslash #28 | ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Nidoran♀ #29 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Nidorina #30 | ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Nidoqueen #31 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Nidoran♂ #32 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Nidorino #33 | ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Nidoking #34 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Clefairy #35 | ![]() | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer |
![]() Clefable #36 | ![]() | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer |
![]() Timburr #38 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Gurdurr #39 | ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Jigglypuff #39 | ![]() | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer |
![]() Conkeldurr #40 | ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Wigglytuff #40 | ![]() | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer |
![]() Paras #46 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Parasect #47 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Psyduck #54 | ![]() | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer |
![]() Golduck #55 | ![]() | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer |
![]() Mankey #56 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Primeape #57 | ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Sandile #57 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Krokorok #58 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Krookodile #59 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Poliwhirl #61 | ![]() | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer |
![]() Poliwrath #62 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer |
![]() Abra #63 | ![]() | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer |
![]() Dwebble #63 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Crustle #64 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Kadabra #64 | ![]() | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer |
![]() Alakazam #65 | ![]() | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer |
![]() Scraggy #65 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Machop #66 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Scrafty #66 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Machoke #67 | ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Machamp #68 | ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Geodude #74 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer |
![]() Graveler #75 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer |
![]() Golem #76 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer |
![]() Zorua #76 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Zoroark #77 | ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Slowbro #80 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer |
![]() Gengar #94 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer |
![]() Karrablast #94 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Escavalier #95 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Drowzee #96 | ![]() | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer |
![]() Hypno #97 | ![]() | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer |
![]() Cubone #104 | ![]() | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer |
![]() Marowak #105 | ![]() | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer |
![]() Hitmonlee #106 | ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM/HM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arm Thrust The user looses a flurry of open-palmed arm thrusts that hit two to five times in a row. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 15 | 100 | 20 | 4 |
| Aura Sphere The user looses a blast of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This move is certain to hit. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | - | 20 | 11 |
| Brick Break The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 | 219 | |
| Bulk Up The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 | 61 | |
| Circle Throw The user throws the target and drags out another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 60 | 90 | 10 | 10 |
| Close Combat The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 120 | 100 | 5 | 31 |
| Cross Chop The user delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed. Critical hits land more easily. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 80 | 5 | 21 |
| Detect It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | - | 5 | 48 |
| Double Kick The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 30 | 100 | 30 | 42 |
| Drain Punch An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 75 | 100 | 10 | 76 |
| Dynamic Punch The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. It confuses the target if it hits. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 50 | 5 | 134 |
| Final Gambit The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to the user’s HP. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 100 | 5 | 22 |
| Focus Blast The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 70 | 5 | 150 | |
| Focus Punch The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 150 | 100 | 20 | 159 |
| Force Palm The target is attacked with a shock wave. It may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 60 | 100 | 10 | 12 |
| Hammer Arm The user swings and hits with its strong and heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 90 | 10 | 40 |
| Hi Jump Kick The target is attacked with a knee kick from a jump. If it misses, the user is hurt instead. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 130 | 90 | 10 | 13 |
| Jump Kick The user jumps up high, then strikes with a kick. If the kick misses, the user hurts itself. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 95 | 10 | 8 |
| Karate Chop The target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 50 | 100 | 25 | 12 |
| Low Kick A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier targets. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 100 | 20 | 119 |
| Low Sweep The user attacks the target’s legs swiftly, reducing the target’s Speed stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 20 | 77 | |
| Mach Punch The user throws a punch at blinding speed. It is certain to strike first. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 40 | 100 | 30 | 15 |
| Quick Guard The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves. If used in succession, its chance of failing rises. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | - | 15 | 17 |
| Revenge An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 60 | 100 | 10 | 46 |
| Reversal An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 100 | 15 | 56 |
| Rock Smash The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 15 | 369 | |
| Rolling Kick The user lashes out with a quick, spinning kick. It may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 60 | 85 | 15 | 8 |
| Sacred Sword The user attacks by slicing with its long horns. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | 100 | 20 | 4 |
| Secret Sword The user cuts with its long horn. The odd power contained in the horn does physical damage to the target. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 85 | 100 | 10 | 1 |
| Seismic Toss The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 100 | 20 | 130 |
| Sky Uppercut The user attacks the target with an uppercut thrown skyward with force. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 85 | 90 | 15 | 10 |
| Storm Throw The user strikes the target with a fierce blow. This attack always results in a critical hit. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 40 | 100 | 10 | 2 |
| Submission The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. It also hurts the user slightly. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 80 | 80 | 25 | 10 |
| Superpower The user attacks the target with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 120 | 100 | 5 | 121 |
| Triple Kick A consecutive three-kick attack that becomes more powerful with each successive hit. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 10 | 90 | 10 | 1 |
| Vacuum Wave The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the target. This move always goes first. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 40 | 100 | 30 | 29 |
| Vital Throw The user attacks last. In return, this throw move is guaranteed not to miss. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 70 | - | 10 | 9 |
| Wake-Up Slap This attack inflicts big damage on a sleeping target. It also wakes the target up, however. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 60 | 100 | 10 | 35 |
























































































































