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Aegislash Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Steel / Ghost · BST: 500 · Role: Balanced Attacker

Aegislash is a Steel / Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Aegislash, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Charizard, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 500 base stat total, Aegislash plays as a Balanced Attacker. Its highest stat is Defense (140), and at base 60 Speed it sits faster than 23% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: target its lower defensive stat and watch the speed tier for revenge kills.

What counters Aegislash in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Aegislash

  1. Charizard (Fire / Flying)
  2. Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon)
  3. Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
  4. Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  5. Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  6. Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  7. Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  8. Liepard (Dark)

How each counter beats Aegislash

  • Charizard (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Aegislash and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon) outspeeds Aegislash and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Aegislash and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Sharpedo (Water / Dark) outspeeds Aegislash and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
  • Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark) outspeeds Aegislash and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.

Aegislash weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Fire (×2)
  • Ground (×2)
  • Ghost (×2)
  • Dark (×2)

Resistances

  • Grass (×0.5)
  • Ice (×0.5)
  • Flying (×0.5)
  • Psychic (×0.5)
  • Bug (×0.25)
  • Rock (×0.5)
  • Dragon (×0.5)
  • Steel (×0.5)
  • Fairy (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Normal
  • Fighting
  • Poison

Base stats

HP
60
Attack
50
Defense
140
Sp. Attack
50
Sp. Defense
140
Speed
60
Total
500

Best Tera Types for Aegislash

The best Tera Types for Aegislash cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

  • Steel (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Ghost (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Fire (defensive shift)
  • Water (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Stance Change — [object Object]

Other Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Steel-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Aegislash:

Frequently asked questions about Aegislash

What counters Aegislash in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Aegislash are Charizard, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Sharpedo, Mega Sharpedo. These Pokémon hit Aegislash super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Aegislash weak to?

Aegislash is a Steel / Ghost-type Pokémon weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Aegislash?

The single best pick against Aegislash in the Pokémon Champions roster is Charizard, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Aegislash in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Aegislash, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Steel / Ghost) and carries super-effective coverage (Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark). Avoid Pokémon that share Aegislash's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Aegislash good in Pokémon Champions?

Aegislash's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (500 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.