Gholdengo Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

87

Attack

60

Defense

95

Sp. Atk

133

Sp. Def

91

Speed

84

Total

550

Evolution

1. Gimmighoul
2. →
   Gholdengo

Best counters to Gholdengo

• Chi-YuHits for 2×
• KingambitHits for 2×
• GreninjaHits for 2×
• Battle Bond GreninjaHits for 2×
• IncineroarHits for 2×
• Hisuian SamurottHits for 2×

Other Steel/Ghost Pokémon

• Honedge
• Doublade
• Aegislash

Frequently asked questions

What is Gholdengo weak to?

As a Steel/Ghost type, Gholdengo takes super-effective damage from Ground, Ghost, Fire and Dark moves.

What is Gholdengo resistant to?

Gholdengo resists Flying, Rock, Steel, Grass, Psychic, Ice, Dragon, Fairy and Bug (¼×) moves. It is immune to Normal, Fighting and Poison.

What are the best counters to Gholdengo?

Strong type-based picks include Chi-Yu, Kingambit and Greninja, which hit Gholdengo with super-effective attacks.