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Chandelure Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Ghost / Fire · BST: 520 · Role: Special Wallbreaker

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

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Chandelure can Mega Evolve into Mega Chandelure, changing its stats and role mid-battle. See the Mega form page for its updated counters and weaknesses.

With a 520 base stat total, Chandelure plays as a Special Wallbreaker. Its highest stat is Special Attack (145), and at base 80 Speed it sits faster than 48% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a Special wall like Blissey or Assault Vest Tyranitar can soak its damage.

What counters Chandelure 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 Chandelure

  1. Blastoise (Water)
  2. Mega Blastoise (Water)
  3. Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  4. Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  5. Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  6. Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  7. Rampardos (Rock)
  8. Bastiodon (Rock / Steel)

How each counter beats Chandelure

  • Blastoise (Water) underspeeds but can still trade Chandelure and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Mega Blastoise (Water) underspeeds but can still trade Chandelure and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Sharpedo (Water / Dark) outspeeds Chandelure and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark) outspeeds Chandelure and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Camerupt (Fire / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Chandelure and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.

Chandelure weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Water (×2)
  • Ground (×2)
  • Rock (×2)
  • Ghost (×2)
  • Dark (×2)

Resistances

  • Fire (×0.5)
  • Grass (×0.5)
  • Ice (×0.5)
  • Poison (×0.5)
  • Bug (×0.25)
  • Steel (×0.5)
  • Fairy (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Normal
  • Fighting

Base stats

HP
60
Attack
55
Defense
90
Sp. Attack
145
Sp. Defense
90
Speed
80
Total
520

Best Tera Types for Chandelure

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

  • Ghost (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Fire (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Water (defensive shift)
  • Grass (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Flash Fire — [object Object]
  • Flame Body — [object Object]
  • Infiltrator (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

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

Frequently asked questions about Chandelure

What counters Chandelure in Pokémon Champions?

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

What is Chandelure weak to?

Chandelure is a Ghost / Fire-type Pokémon weak to Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Chandelure?

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

How do you beat Chandelure in Pokémon Champions?

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

Is Chandelure good in Pokémon Champions?

Chandelure's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (520 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.