Charizard Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Fire / Flying · BST: 534 · Role: Special Sweeper
Charizard is a Fire / Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Water, Electric, Rock. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Charizard, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Rampardos, Bastiodon, Hisuian Arcanine plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 534 base stat total, Charizard plays as a Special Sweeper. Its highest stat is Special Attack (109), and at base 100 Speed it sits faster than 70% 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 Charizard 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 Charizard
- Rampardos (Rock)
- Bastiodon (Rock / Steel)
- Hisuian Arcanine (Fire / Rock)
- Aerodactyl (Rock / Flying)
- Mega Aerodactyl (Rock / Flying)
- Tyranitar (Rock / Dark)
- Mega Tyranitar (Rock / Dark)
- Aggron (Steel / Rock)
How each counter beats Charizard
- Rampardos (Rock) underspeeds but can still trade Charizard and hits it super-effectively with STAB Rock moves.
- Bastiodon (Rock / Steel) underspeeds but can still trade Charizard and hits it super-effectively with STAB Rock moves.
- Hisuian Arcanine (Fire / Rock) underspeeds but can still trade Charizard and hits it super-effectively with STAB Rock moves.
- Aerodactyl (Rock / Flying) outspeeds Charizard and hits it super-effectively with STAB Rock moves.
- Mega Aerodactyl (Rock / Flying) outspeeds Charizard and hits it super-effectively with STAB Rock moves.
Charizard weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Water (×2)
- Electric (×2)
- Rock (×4)
Resistances
- Fire (×0.5)
- Grass (×0.25)
- Fighting (×0.5)
- Bug (×0.25)
- Steel (×0.5)
- Fairy (×0.5)
Immunities
- Ground
Base stats
- HP
- 78
- Attack
- 84
- Defense
- 78
- Sp. Attack
- 109
- Sp. Defense
- 85
- Speed
- 100
- Total
- 534
Best Tera Types for Charizard
The best Tera Types for Charizard cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Blaze — [object Object]
- Solar Power (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Fire-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Charizard:
Frequently asked questions about Charizard
What counters Charizard in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Charizard are Rampardos, Bastiodon, Hisuian Arcanine, Aerodactyl, Mega Aerodactyl. These Pokémon hit Charizard super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Charizard weak to?
Charizard is a Fire / Flying-type Pokémon weak to Water, Electric, Rock. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Charizard?
The single best pick against Charizard in the Pokémon Champions roster is Rampardos, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Charizard in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Charizard, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Fire / Flying) and carries super-effective coverage (Water, Electric, Rock). Avoid Pokémon that share Charizard's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Charizard good in Pokémon Champions?
Charizard's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (534 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.