Arbok Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Poison · BST: 448 · Role: Physical Attacker
Arbok is a Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Ground, Psychic. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Arbok, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Mega Chimecho, Steelix, Mega Steelix plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 448 base stat total, Arbok plays as a Physical Attacker. Its highest stat is Attack (95), and at base 80 Speed it sits faster than 48% 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 Arbok 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 Arbok
- Mega Chimecho (Psychic / Steel)
- Steelix (Steel / Ground)
- Mega Steelix (Steel / Ground)
- Excadrill (Ground / Steel)
- Galarian Stunfisk (Ground / Steel)
- Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
- Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
- Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
How each counter beats Arbok
- Mega Chimecho (Psychic / Steel) underspeeds but can still trade Arbok and hits it super-effectively with STAB Psychic moves.
- Steelix (Steel / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Arbok and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
- Mega Steelix (Steel / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Arbok and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
- Excadrill (Ground / Steel) outspeeds Arbok and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
- Galarian Stunfisk (Ground / Steel) underspeeds but can still trade Arbok and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
Arbok weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Ground (×2)
- Psychic (×2)
Resistances
- Grass (×0.5)
- Fighting (×0.5)
- Poison (×0.5)
- Bug (×0.5)
- Fairy (×0.5)
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 95
- Defense
- 69
- Sp. Attack
- 65
- Sp. Defense
- 79
- Speed
- 80
- Total
- 448
Best Tera Types for Arbok
The best Tera Types for Arbok cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
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- Shed Skin — [object Object]
- Unnerve (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Poison-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Arbok:
- Toxicroak — Poison / Fighting
- Salazzle — Poison / Fire
- Galarian Slowbro — Poison / Psychic
- Galarian Slowking — Poison / Psychic
- Garbodor — Poison
- Toxapex — Poison / Water
Frequently asked questions about Arbok
What counters Arbok in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Arbok are Mega Chimecho, Steelix, Mega Steelix, Excadrill, Galarian Stunfisk. These Pokémon hit Arbok super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Arbok weak to?
Arbok is a Poison-type Pokémon weak to Ground, Psychic. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Arbok?
The single best pick against Arbok in the Pokémon Champions roster is Mega Chimecho, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Arbok in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Arbok, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Poison) and carries super-effective coverage (Ground, Psychic). Avoid Pokémon that share Arbok's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Arbok good in Pokémon Champions?
Arbok's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (448 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.