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Chesnaught Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Grass / Fighting · BST: 530 · Role: Physical Attacker

Chesnaught is a Grass / Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Psychic, Fairy. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Chesnaught, 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 Y, Pidgeot plus 5 more ranked below.

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

With a 530 base stat total, Chesnaught plays as a Physical Attacker. Its highest stat is Defense (122), and at base 64 Speed it sits faster than 28% 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 Chesnaught 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 Chesnaught

  1. Charizard (Fire / Flying)
  2. Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
  3. Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
  4. Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
  5. Mega Clefable (Fairy / Flying)
  6. Mega Pinsir (Bug / Flying)
  7. Gyarados (Water / Flying)
  8. Aerodactyl (Rock / Flying)

How each counter beats Chesnaught

  • Charizard (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Chesnaught and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Chesnaught and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Pidgeot (Normal / Flying) outspeeds Chesnaught and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
  • Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying) outspeeds Chesnaught and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
  • Mega Clefable (Fairy / Flying) outspeeds Chesnaught and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fairy moves.

Chesnaught weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Fire (×2)
  • Ice (×2)
  • Poison (×2)
  • Flying (×4)
  • Psychic (×2)
  • Fairy (×2)

Resistances

  • Water (×0.5)
  • Electric (×0.5)
  • Grass (×0.5)
  • Ground (×0.5)
  • Rock (×0.5)
  • Dark (×0.5)

Base stats

HP
88
Attack
107
Defense
122
Sp. Attack
74
Sp. Defense
75
Speed
64
Total
530

Best Tera Types for Chesnaught

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

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

Abilities

  • Overgrow — [object Object]
  • Bulletproof (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

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

Frequently asked questions about Chesnaught

What counters Chesnaught in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Chesnaught are Charizard, Mega Charizard Y, Pidgeot, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Clefable. These Pokémon hit Chesnaught super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Chesnaught weak to?

Chesnaught is a Grass / Fighting-type Pokémon weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Psychic, Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Chesnaught?

The single best pick against Chesnaught 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 Chesnaught in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Chesnaught, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Grass / Fighting) and carries super-effective coverage (Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Psychic, Fairy). Avoid Pokémon that share Chesnaught's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Chesnaught good in Pokémon Champions?

Chesnaught'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.