Blastoise Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Water · BST: 530 · Role: Balanced Attacker
Blastoise is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Blastoise, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Pikachu plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 530 base stat total, Blastoise plays as a Balanced Attacker. Its highest stat is Special Defense (105), and at base 78 Speed it sits faster than 45% 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 Blastoise 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 Blastoise
- Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
- Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
- Pikachu (Electric)
- Raichu (Electric)
- Manectric (Electric)
- Mega Manectric (Electric)
- Luxray (Electric)
- Roserade (Grass / Poison)
How each counter beats Blastoise
- Venusaur (Grass / Poison) outspeeds Blastoise and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
- Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison) outspeeds Blastoise and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
- Pikachu (Electric) outspeeds Blastoise and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Raichu (Electric) outspeeds Blastoise and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Manectric (Electric) outspeeds Blastoise and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
Blastoise weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Electric (×2)
- Grass (×2)
Resistances
- Fire (×0.5)
- Water (×0.5)
- Ice (×0.5)
- Steel (×0.5)
Base stats
- HP
- 79
- Attack
- 83
- Defense
- 100
- Sp. Attack
- 85
- Sp. Defense
- 105
- Speed
- 78
- Total
- 530
Best Tera Types for Blastoise
The best Tera Types for Blastoise cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Torrent — [object Object]
- Rain Dish (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Water-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Blastoise:
Frequently asked questions about Blastoise
What counters Blastoise in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Blastoise are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Pikachu, Raichu, Manectric. These Pokémon hit Blastoise super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Blastoise weak to?
Blastoise is a Water-type Pokémon weak to Electric, Grass. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Blastoise?
The single best pick against Blastoise in the Pokémon Champions roster is Venusaur, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Blastoise in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Blastoise, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Water) and carries super-effective coverage (Electric, Grass). Avoid Pokémon that share Blastoise's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Blastoise good in Pokémon Champions?
Blastoise's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (530 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.