Ariados Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Bug / Poison · BST: 400 · Role: Physical Attacker
Ariados is a Bug / Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Ariados, 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 400 base stat total, Ariados plays as a Physical Attacker. Its highest stat is Attack (90), and at base 40 Speed it sits faster than 11% 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 Ariados 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 Ariados
- Charizard (Fire / Flying)
- Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon)
- Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
- Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
- Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
- Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
- Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
- Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
How each counter beats Ariados
- Charizard (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Ariados and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
- Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon) outspeeds Ariados and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
- Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Ariados and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
- Pidgeot (Normal / Flying) outspeeds Ariados and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
- Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying) outspeeds Ariados and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
Ariados weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Fire (×2)
- Flying (×2)
- Psychic (×2)
- Rock (×2)
Resistances
- Grass (×0.25)
- Fighting (×0.25)
- Poison (×0.5)
- Bug (×0.5)
- Fairy (×0.5)
Base stats
- HP
- 70
- Attack
- 90
- Defense
- 70
- Sp. Attack
- 60
- Sp. Defense
- 70
- Speed
- 40
- Total
- 400
Best Tera Types for Ariados
The best Tera Types for Ariados cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Swarm — [object Object]
- Insomnia — [object Object]
- Sniper (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Bug-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Ariados:
Frequently asked questions about Ariados
What counters Ariados in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Ariados are Charizard, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Pidgeot, Mega Pidgeot. These Pokémon hit Ariados super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Ariados weak to?
Ariados is a Bug / Poison-type Pokémon weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Ariados?
The single best pick against Ariados 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 Ariados in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Ariados, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Bug / Poison) and carries super-effective coverage (Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock). Avoid Pokémon that share Ariados's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Ariados good in Pokémon Champions?
Ariados's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (400 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.