Chimecho Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Psychic · BST: 455 · Role: Special Attacker
Chimecho is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Chimecho, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Sharpedo, Mega Sharpedo, Liepard plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 455 base stat total, Chimecho plays as a Special Attacker. Its highest stat is Special Attack (95), and at base 65 Speed it sits faster than 29% 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 Chimecho 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 Chimecho
- Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
- Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
- Liepard (Dark)
- Pangoro (Fighting / Dark)
- Mega Gyarados (Water / Dark)
- Umbreon (Dark)
- Houndoom (Dark / Fire)
- Mega Houndoom (Dark / Fire)
How each counter beats Chimecho
- Sharpedo (Water / Dark) outspeeds Chimecho and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
- Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark) outspeeds Chimecho and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
- Liepard (Dark) outspeeds Chimecho and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
- Pangoro (Fighting / Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Chimecho and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
- Mega Gyarados (Water / Dark) outspeeds Chimecho and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
Chimecho weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Bug (×2)
- Ghost (×2)
- Dark (×2)
Resistances
- Fighting (×0.5)
- Psychic (×0.5)
Base stats
- HP
- 75
- Attack
- 50
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Attack
- 95
- Sp. Defense
- 90
- Speed
- 65
- Total
- 455
Best Tera Types for Chimecho
The best Tera Types for Chimecho cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Levitate — [object Object]
Other Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Psychic-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Chimecho:
Frequently asked questions about Chimecho
What counters Chimecho in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Chimecho are Sharpedo, Mega Sharpedo, Liepard, Pangoro, Mega Gyarados. These Pokémon hit Chimecho super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Chimecho weak to?
Chimecho is a Psychic-type Pokémon weak to Bug, Ghost, Dark. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Chimecho?
The single best pick against Chimecho in the Pokémon Champions roster is Sharpedo, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Chimecho in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Chimecho, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Psychic) and carries super-effective coverage (Bug, Ghost, Dark). Avoid Pokémon that share Chimecho's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Chimecho good in Pokémon Champions?
Chimecho's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (455 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.