POKÉMON Gold & Silver
Counter battle animation image

MOVE #068

Counter

Fighting Physical

Returns physical damage at double power. Returns a physical blow double.

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Power
Varies
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
Effect chance
—
Learn methods
Level-up / Egg
Compatible Pokémon
18

GENERATION II EFFECT

Returns physical damage at double power

Returns a physical blow double.

Damage
Type-based class
Physical
Move visual
Original battle animation image

TM / HM DETAILS

Not a TM or HM

This move is learned through level-up, breeding, or battle mechanics rather than a TM or HM.

POKÉDEX CONNECTION

Pokémon that can learn Counter

Level-up learners4
HitmonchanLv. 50 · #107 WobbuffetLv. 1 · #202 HeracrossLv. 27 · #214 HitmontopLv. 31 · #237
Egg move learners14
RattataEgg move · #019 SandshrewEgg move · #027 Nidoran♀Egg move · #029 Nidoran♂Egg move · #032 ParasEgg move · #046 MankeyEgg move · #056 RhyhornEgg move · #111 ScytherEgg move · #123 ChikoritaEgg move · #152 AipomEgg move · #190 GligarEgg move · #207 SneaselEgg move · #215 TeddiursaEgg move · #216 HoundourEgg move · #228