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Jirachi Weakness & Counters

Weak toGround2×Ghost2×Fire2×Dark2×
Jirachi

Type matchups

Damage Jirachi takes from each attacking type.

2×

Weak to (2×)

¼×

Resists (¼×)

0×

Immune to (0×)

As a Steel/Psychic type, Jirachi has 4 weaknesses, 9 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 10 other Pokémon share the Steel/Psychic typing.

Base stats

HP
100
Attack
100
Defense
100
Sp. Atk
100
Sp. Def
100
Speed
100
Total
600

Jirachi has a base stat total of 600, higher than 90% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (100). Its Attack (100) and Sp. Atk (100) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 100 beats 81% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 100 HP, 100 Defense and 100 Sp. Def it is bulky.

Jirachi's only ability is Serene Grace.

How to beat Jirachi

Jirachi takes 2× damage from Ground, Ghost, Fire and Dark moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Poison moves have no effect on it and Normal, Flying, Rock, Steel, Grass, Psychic, Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves are resisted.

Good counters: Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Steel and Psychic moves. Victini hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Steel and Psychic moves. Iron Treads hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and resists its Steel and Psychic moves.

Evolution

Jirachi does not evolve.

Frequently asked questions

What is Jirachi weak to?

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

What is Jirachi resistant to?

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

What are the best counters to Jirachi?

Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Victini and Iron Treads, which hit Jirachi with super-effective attacks.