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Counter

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Counter

Fighting-type physical move in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

Move text

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

Details

Introduced

Generation I

Power

-

Accuracy

100

PP

20

Priority

-5

Makes contact?

Yes

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Chikorita

#1

Grass
Egg

Bayleef

#2

Grass
Prior evolution (egg)

Meganium

#3

Grass
Prior evolution (egg)

Rattata

#17

Normal
Egg

Raticate

#18

Normal
Prior evolution (egg)

Sandshrew

#48

Ground
Egg

Sandslash

#49

Ground
Prior evolution (egg)

Wooper

#56

WaterGround
Egg

Quagsire

#57

WaterGround
Prior evolution (egg)

Paras

#70

BugGrass
Egg

Parasect

#71

BugGrass
Prior evolution (egg)

Pineco

#93

Bug
Egg

Forretress

#94

BugSteel
Prior evolution (egg)

Nidoran♀

#95

Poison
Egg

Nidorina

#96

Poison
Prior evolution (egg)

Nidoqueen

#97

PoisonGround
Prior evolution (egg)

Nidoran♂

#98

Poison
Egg

Nidorino

#99

Poison
Prior evolution (egg)

Nidoking

#100

PoisonGround
Prior evolution (egg)

Scyther

#111

BugFlying
Egg

Scizor

#112

BugSteel
Prior evolution (egg)

Aipom

#123

Normal
Egg

Ambipom

#124

Normal
Prior evolution (egg)

Mankey

#136

Fighting
Egg

Primeape

#137

Fighting
Prior evolution (egg)

Machop

#142

Fighting
Egg

Machoke

#143

Fighting
Prior evolution (egg)

Machamp

#144

Fighting
Prior evolution (egg)

Tyrogue

#145

Fighting
Egg

Hitmonlee

#146

Fighting
Prior evolution (egg)

Gligar

#193

GroundFlying
Egg

Teddiursa

#198

Normal
Egg

Ursaring

#199

Normal
Prior evolution (egg)

Phanpy

#200

Ground
Egg

Donphan

#201

Ground
Prior evolution (egg)

Kangaskhan

#210

Normal
Egg

Rhyhorn

#211

GroundRock
Egg

Rhydon

#212

GroundRock
Prior evolution (egg)

Houndour

#214

DarkFire
Egg

Houndoom

#215

DarkFire
Prior evolution (egg)

Sneasel

#218

DarkIce
Egg

Chansey

#222

Normal
Egg

Blissey

#223

Normal
Prior evolution (egg)

Snorlax

#230

Normal
Egg

Charmander

#234

Fire
Egg

Charmeleon

#235

Fire
Prior evolution (egg)

Charizard

#236

FireFlying
Prior evolution (egg)

Torchic

#255

Fire
Egg

Combusken

#256

FireFighting
Prior evolution (egg)

Blaziken

#257

FireFighting
Prior evolution (egg)

Mudkip

#258

Water
Egg

Marshtomp

#259

WaterGround
Prior evolution (egg)

Swampert

#260

WaterGround
Prior evolution (egg)

Lotad

#270

WaterGrass
Egg

Lombre

#271

WaterGrass
Prior evolution (egg)

Ludicolo

#272

WaterGrass
Prior evolution (egg)

Makuhita

#296

Fighting
Egg

Hariyama

#297

Fighting
Prior evolution (egg)

Cacnea

#331

Grass
Egg

Cacturne

#332

GrassDark
Prior evolution (egg)

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
Arm ThrustFightingPhysical

-

15100202

The user looses a flurry of open-palmed arm thrusts that hit two to five times in a row.

Aura SphereFightingSpecial

-

90-208

The user looses a blast of aura power from deep within its body. This move is certain to hit.

Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015183

The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Bulk UpFightingStatus--2042

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.

Close CombatFightingPhysical

-

120100522

The user fights the foe up close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def.

Cross ChopFightingPhysical

-

10080521

The user delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

DetectFightingStatus

-

--528

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Double KickFightingPhysical

-

301003028

The foe is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.

Drain PunchFightingPhysical60100555

An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Dynamic PunchFightingPhysical

-

10050519

The foe is punched with the user’s full, concentrated power. It confuses the foe if it hits.

Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705101

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020146

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.

Force PalmFightingPhysical

-

60100107

The foe is attacked with a shock wave. It may also leave the target paralyzed.

Hammer ArmFightingPhysical

-

100901025

The user swings and hits with its strong and heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however.

High Jump KickFightingPhysical

-

10090208

The foe is attacked with a knee kick from a jump. If it misses, the user is hurt instead.

Jump KickFightingPhysical

-

8595253

The user jumps up high, then strikes with a kick. If the kick misses, the user hurts itself.

Karate ChopFightingPhysical

-

501002511

The foe is attacked with a sharp chop. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Low KickFightingPhysical

-

-1002080

A powerful low kick that makes the foe fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier foes.

Mach PunchFightingPhysical

-

401003012

The user throws a punch at blinding speed. It is certain to strike first.

RevengeFightingPhysical

-

601001022

An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the foe in the same turn.

ReversalFightingPhysical

-

-1001540

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015277

The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Rolling KickFightingPhysical

-

6085158

The user lashes out with a quick, spinning kick. It may also make the target flinch.

Seismic TossFightingPhysical

-

-1002012

The foe is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

Sky UppercutFightingPhysical

-

8590158

The user attacks the foe with an uppercut thrown skyward with force.

SubmissionFightingPhysical

-

8080255

The user grabs the foe and recklessly dives for the ground. It also hurts the user slightly.

SuperpowerFightingPhysical

-

120100570

The user attacks the foe with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense.

Triple KickFightingPhysical

-

1090101

A consecutive three- kick attack that becomes more powerful with each successive hit.

Vacuum WaveFightingSpecial

-

401003029

The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the foe. This move always goes first.

Vital ThrowFightingPhysical

-

70-106

The user allows the foe to attack first. In return, this throw move is guaranteed not to miss.

Wake-Up SlapFightingPhysical

-

601001024

This attack inflicts high damage on a sleeping foe. It also wakes the foe up, however.

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