Shadow Steelix counters
You 1 shield, Rocket 1. Leaders and Giovanni shield the first two charged attacks.
Best counters against Thunder Fang / Psychic Fangs
Level 50, 15/15/15, no Megas; each counter on its best moveset.
| # | Pokemon | Moves | Power | Wins | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | darkBite groundEarthquakegroundBulldoze | 2.146 | 100% | 16.5 s 4.0 charged | 53% HP left on average | |
| 2 | fightingLow Kick fightingSuperpowergrassSolar Beam | 2.022 | 100% | 11.5 s 3.0 charged | 51% HP left on average | |
| 3 | groundMud-Slap groundEarthquakegrassFrenzy Plant | 1.921 | 100% | 16.0 s 4.0 charged | 48% HP left on average | |
| 4 | groundMud-Slap groundEarth PowergrassSeed Bomb | 1.911 | 100% | 16.0 s 4.0 charged | 48% HP left on average | |
| 5 | groundMud Shot groundEarthquakegroundEarth Power | 1.885 | 100% | 13.5 s 4.0 charged | 47% HP left on average | |
| 6 | groundMud-Slap groundEarthquakegroundDrill Run | 1.858 | 100% | 14.0 s 4.0 charged | 46% HP left on average | |
| 7 | groundMud Shot groundDrill RungroundScorching Sands | 1.853 | 100% | 11.5 s 3.0 charged | 46% HP left on average | |
| 8 | fightingDouble Kick fightingClose CombatfightingSacred Sword | 1.774 | 100% | 11.0 s 3.0 charged | 44% HP left on average | |
| 9 | groundSand Attack groundEarthquakegroundEarth Power | 1.760 | 100% | 15.0 s 4.0 charged | 43% HP left on average | |
| 10 | fightingDouble Kick fightingClose CombatfightingSacred Sword | 1.757 | 100% | 12.5 s 3.0 charged | 43% HP left on average | |
| 11 | groundMud Shot groundPrecipice BladesgroundEarthquake | 1.720 | 100% | 15.5 s 4.0 charged | 42% HP left on average | |
| 12 | ghostShadow Claw ghostShadow ForceghostShadow Sneak | 1.685 | 100% | 16.5 s 4.0 charged | 41% HP left on average | |
| 13 | dragonDragon Tail waterSurfdarkNight Slash | 1.660 | 100% | 12.5 s 3.0 charged | 40% HP left on average | |
| 14 | groundMud Shot groundEarthquakegroundEarth Power | 1.654 | 100% | 14.5 s 4.0 charged | 40% HP left on average | |
| 15 | groundMud-Slap groundEarthquakegrassFrenzy Plant | 1.644 | 100% | 16.0 s 4.0 charged | 39% HP left on average | |
| 16 | dragonDragon Breath fightingAura SpheregrassSolar Beam | 1.638 | 100% | 12.5 s 3.0 charged | 39% HP left on average | |
| 17 | dragonDragon Breath fightingAura SpherepsychicMist Ball | 1.623 | 100% | 12.0 s 3.0 charged | 38% HP left on average | |
| 18 | groundMud Shot groundEarthquakegroundDrill Run | 1.617 | 100% | 10.5 s 3.0 charged | 38% HP left on average | |
| 19 | groundMud-Slap groundEarthquakewaterSurf | 1.576 | 100% | 16.0 s 4.0 charged | 37% HP left on average | |
| 20 | ghostShadow Claw fightingSuperpowerfightingDrain Punch | 1.561 | 100% | 11.5 s 3.0 charged | 36% HP left on average |
Power = share of the Rocket Pokemon's HP you remove per share of your own HP lost (2 = you win with half your HP left; under 1 = you faint first; capped at 10), to three decimals so near-ties show. Wins = share of fights won over every Pokemon and moveset counted. Time = fast-attack time (turns x 0.5 s) and the charged attacks thrown by both sides. Each charged attack also pauses the battle for its minigame, so a counter that needs three charged attacks takes longer in real time than one that wins on fast attacks alone, even when its seconds look similar.