Dragon/Ice strategy: premium coverage with five 2× weaknesses
Dragon/Ice and Ice/Dragon are the same defensive pairing; this page uses dragon-ice as the canonical URL. Dragon/Ice is an offense-first pairing that pressures Dragon, Flying, Grass, and Ground targets with very little defensive forgiveness. Representative Pokémon include Kyurem, Black Kyurem, White Kyurem, Frigibax, Baxcalibur. The standard type chart gives this combination no 4× weakness and 2× weak to Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy. It has no type immunity under the standard chart. Its main defensive value comes from no ¼× resistance; ½× resists Water, Electric, Grass, but stats, ability, item, and format still decide whether a real Pokémon can use those entries repeatedly.
Offensive plan
Dragon STAB threatens opposing Dragons, while Ice STAB pressures Dragon, Flying, Grass, and Ground targets. Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel, and Fairy all hit for 2×, so the typing should usually be treated as a breaker or cleaner rather than a broad switch-in. Steel is especially important because it resists both STAB types and can threaten back.
Counterplay and defensive risks
To counter Dragon/Ice, start with the chart pressure: Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy. If a 4× weakness is listed, preserve that attack type before revealing it; if there is no 4× weakness, repeated 2× pressure and hazard chip usually matter more than a single surprise hit. Scout for abilities, Terastallization, weather, recovery, and pivot moves before assuming the visible multiplier ends the exchange.
Team-building advice
Dragon/Ice needs Steel, Fairy, Fighting, and Rock counterplay. Fire, Steel, Fairy, and bulky Water partners can help create safer entries while Dragon/Ice focuses on forcing damage. Use the Team Calculator to check whether the rest of the six stacks the same Fighting, Rock problem, then compare the full defensive chart before choosing moves or teammates.
Read the best Pokémon type combinations guide for a side-by-side defensive comparison.
Continue with Type Chart, Dual Type Calculator, Ice/Ground guide, and Dragon/Flying guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dragon/Ice weak to?
Dragon/Ice is no 4× weakness and 2× weak to Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy under the standard type chart.
Is Ice/Dragon a different type combination?
No. Ice/Dragon and Dragon/Ice use the same two types, so they share the same weaknesses, resistances, and immunities.
What is Dragon/Ice immune to?
It has no type immunity under the standard chart.