TYPE SCOUT

Type guide

Poison: weaknesses and best counters

Poison is best countered with Ground / Psychic-type moves under Pokémon GO rules.

Weak to

Ground 1.6×Psychic 1.6×

Best types to bring

GroundDamage 1.6×Incoming damage 0.625×
PsychicDamage 1.6×Incoming damage 1×

Resisted attacks

Grass 0.625×Fighting 0.625×Poison 0.625×Bug 0.625×Fairy 0.625×

Practical battle advice

Against Poison, verify that your Pokémon actually knows one of the listed counter moves. Moveset, level and battle format still matter.

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Last reviewed: 2026-07-25