Araquanid Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Water / Bug · BST: 454 · Role: Physical Attacker
Araquanid is a Water / Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Electric, Flying, Rock. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Araquanid, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Pidgeot, Mega Pidgeot, Pikachu plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 454 base stat total, Araquanid plays as a Physical Attacker. Its highest stat is Special Defense (132), and at base 42 Speed it sits faster than 12% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.
What counters Araquanid 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 Araquanid
- Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
- Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
- Pikachu (Electric)
- Raichu (Electric)
- Manectric (Electric)
- Mega Manectric (Electric)
- Luxray (Electric)
- Heliolisk (Electric / Normal)
How each counter beats Araquanid
- Pidgeot (Normal / Flying) outspeeds Araquanid and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
- Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying) outspeeds Araquanid and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
- Pikachu (Electric) outspeeds Araquanid and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Raichu (Electric) outspeeds Araquanid and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Manectric (Electric) outspeeds Araquanid and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
Araquanid weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Electric (×2)
- Flying (×2)
- Rock (×2)
Resistances
- Water (×0.5)
- Ice (×0.5)
- Fighting (×0.5)
- Ground (×0.5)
- Steel (×0.5)
Base stats
- HP
- 68
- Attack
- 70
- Defense
- 92
- Sp. Attack
- 50
- Sp. Defense
- 132
- Speed
- 42
- Total
- 454
Best Tera Types for Araquanid
The best Tera Types for Araquanid cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Water Bubble — [object Object]
- Water Absorb (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Water-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Araquanid:
Frequently asked questions about Araquanid
What counters Araquanid in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Araquanid are Pidgeot, Mega Pidgeot, Pikachu, Raichu, Manectric. These Pokémon hit Araquanid super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Araquanid weak to?
Araquanid is a Water / Bug-type Pokémon weak to Electric, Flying, Rock. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Araquanid?
The single best pick against Araquanid in the Pokémon Champions roster is Pidgeot, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Araquanid in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Araquanid, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Water / Bug) and carries super-effective coverage (Electric, Flying, Rock). Avoid Pokémon that share Araquanid's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Araquanid good in Pokémon Champions?
Araquanid's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (454 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.