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Counter

fighting type
Physical

Move Details

Power
—
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
Priority
-5
Critical hit chance
1/24
Effect chance
—
  • Makes contact
  • Blocked by Detect and Protect

Effect

Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.

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.

Target
Specific Move
Introduced
Generation I

In-Game Descriptions

18 entries

Gold Silver

Returns a physical blow double.

Crystal

Returns a physical blow double.

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.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire

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.

Lets Go Pikachu Lets 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.

Legends Arceus

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

Scarlet Violet

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

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