Delphox Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Fire / Psychic · BST: 534 · Role: Special Sweeper
Delphox is a Fire / Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Delphox, 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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With a 534 base stat total, Delphox plays as a Special Sweeper. Its highest stat is Special Attack (114), and at base 104 Speed it sits faster than 80% 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 Delphox 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 Delphox
- Blastoise (Water)
- Mega Blastoise (Water)
- Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
- Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
- Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
- Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
- Banette (Ghost)
- Mega Banette (Ghost)
How each counter beats Delphox
- Blastoise (Water) underspeeds but can still trade Delphox and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
- Mega Blastoise (Water) underspeeds but can still trade Delphox and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
- Sharpedo (Water / Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Delphox and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
- Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark) outspeeds Delphox and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
- Camerupt (Fire / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Delphox and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
Delphox weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Water (×2)
- Ground (×2)
- Rock (×2)
- Ghost (×2)
- Dark (×2)
Resistances
- Fire (×0.5)
- Grass (×0.5)
- Ice (×0.5)
- Fighting (×0.5)
- Psychic (×0.5)
- Steel (×0.5)
- Fairy (×0.5)
Base stats
- HP
- 75
- Attack
- 69
- Defense
- 72
- Sp. Attack
- 114
- Sp. Defense
- 100
- Speed
- 104
- Total
- 534
Best Tera Types for Delphox
The best Tera Types for Delphox cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Blaze — [object Object]
- Magician (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Fire-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Delphox:
Frequently asked questions about Delphox
What counters Delphox in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Delphox are Blastoise, Mega Blastoise, Sharpedo, Mega Sharpedo, Camerupt. These Pokémon hit Delphox super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Delphox weak to?
Delphox is a Fire / Psychic-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 Delphox?
The single best pick against Delphox 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 Delphox in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Delphox, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Fire / Psychic) and carries super-effective coverage (Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark). Avoid Pokémon that share Delphox's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Delphox good in Pokémon Champions?
Delphox'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.