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Morelull Weakness & Counters

Weak toPoison4×Flying2×Steel2×Fire2×Ice2×
Morelull

Type matchups

Damage Morelull takes from each attacking type.

4×

Weak to (4×)

2×

Weak to (2×)

0×

Immune to (0×)

As a Grass/Fairy type, Morelull has 5 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 5 other Pokémon share the Grass/Fairy typing.

Base stats

HP
40
Attack
35
Defense
55
Sp. Atk
65
Sp. Def
75
Speed
15
Total
285

Morelull has a base stat total of 285, higher than 10% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (75). With Sp. Atk (65) well above Attack (35), it works best as a special attacker. At 15 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 40 HP, 55 Defense and 75 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.

Morelull can have the abilities Illuminate, Effect Spore and Rain Dish.

How to beat Morelull

The best way to beat Morelull is with Poison moves, which deal 4× damage. Flying, Steel, Fire and Ice moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Dragon moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Ground, Water, Grass, Electric and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Iron Moth hits for 4× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Grass and Fairy moves. Revavroom hits for 4× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Grass and Fairy moves. Salazzle hits for 4× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Grass and Fairy moves.

Evolution

Morelull is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Morelull → Shiinotic) and evolves into Shiinotic.

Frequently asked questions

What is Morelull weak to?

As a Grass/Fairy type, Morelull takes super-effective damage from Poison (4×), Flying, Steel, Fire and Ice moves.

What is Morelull resistant to?

Morelull resists Fighting, Ground, Water, Grass, Electric and Dark moves. It is immune to Dragon.

What are the best counters to Morelull?

Strong type-based picks include Iron Moth, Revavroom and Salazzle, which hit Morelull with super-effective attacks.