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Bastiodon Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Rock / Steel · BST: 495 · Role: Balanced Attacker

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

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With a 495 base stat total, Bastiodon plays as a Balanced Attacker. Its highest stat is Defense (168), and at base 30 Speed it sits faster than 2% 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 Bastiodon 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 Bastiodon

  1. Machamp (Fighting)
  2. Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  3. Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  4. Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  5. Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  6. Toxicroak (Poison / Fighting)
  7. Pangoro (Fighting / Dark)
  8. Passimian (Fighting)

How each counter beats Bastiodon

  • Machamp (Fighting) outspeeds Bastiodon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
  • Medicham (Fighting / Psychic) outspeeds Bastiodon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
  • Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic) outspeeds Bastiodon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
  • Camerupt (Fire / Ground) outspeeds Bastiodon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
  • Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Bastiodon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.

Bastiodon weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Water (×2)
  • Fighting (×4)
  • Ground (×4)

Resistances

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

Immunities

  • Poison

Base stats

HP
60
Attack
52
Defense
168
Sp. Attack
47
Sp. Defense
138
Speed
30
Total
495

Best Tera Types for Bastiodon

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

  • Rock (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Steel (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Water (defensive shift)
  • Grass (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Sturdy — [object Object]
  • Soundproof (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

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

Frequently asked questions about Bastiodon

What counters Bastiodon in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Bastiodon are Machamp, Medicham, Mega Medicham, Camerupt, Mega Camerupt. These Pokémon hit Bastiodon super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Bastiodon weak to?

Bastiodon is a Rock / Steel-type Pokémon weak to Water, Fighting, Ground. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Bastiodon?

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

How do you beat Bastiodon in Pokémon Champions?

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

Is Bastiodon good in Pokémon Champions?

Bastiodon's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (495 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.