Counter

Fighting Type
Physical

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

Move Stats

Power
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
Priority
-5
Generation
Generation I
Target
Specific Move

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.

Flavor Text

Move descriptions from different games

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."

Additional Information

Status Effect
None
Category
Damage
00000

Contest Combinations

Move combinations that work well together in contests

Use After
Taunt

Contest Information

Contest Type
Tough
Super Contest Effect
Available

Contest Effect

Detailed effect when used in contests

Effect Description

Prevents the next jam on this turn.

Flavor Text

"Can avoid being startled by others once."

Appeal
2
0

Super Contest Effect

Detailed effect when used in super contests

Flavor Text

"Earns double the score on the final performance."

Appeal
2