Dual-type matchup
How to counter Dark/Water Type Pokémon
Dark/Water Pokémon combine the defensive matchups of both types. Use the super-effective move types below to pressure them, then check the resisted types before you commit to an attack.
Best types to use against Dark/Water Pokémon
These move types deal super-effective damage to a Pokémon with both Dark and Water typing. A 4× label means both defender types share the same weakness.
Types Dark/Water resists
These move types deal reduced damage, so choose a different coverage move when you can.
Why {dark}/{water} has these matchups
Dark and Water each add their own weaknesses and resistances. Their combined defensive profile has no shared 4× weakness, so the best answer depends on which coverage moves your team carries.