Diggersby Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Normal / Ground · BST: 423 · Role: Balanced Attacker
Diggersby is a Normal / Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Diggersby, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Blastoise plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 423 base stat total, Diggersby plays as a Balanced Attacker. Its highest stat is HP (85), and at base 78 Speed it sits faster than 45% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: target its lower defensive stat and watch the speed tier for revenge kills.
What counters Diggersby 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 Diggersby
- Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
- Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
- Blastoise (Water)
- Mega Blastoise (Water)
- Machamp (Fighting)
- Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
- Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
- Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
How each counter beats Diggersby
- Venusaur (Grass / Poison) outspeeds Diggersby and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
- Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison) outspeeds Diggersby and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
- Blastoise (Water) speed-ties Diggersby and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
- Mega Blastoise (Water) speed-ties Diggersby and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
- Machamp (Fighting) underspeeds but can still trade Diggersby and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
Diggersby weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Water (×2)
- Grass (×2)
- Ice (×2)
- Fighting (×2)
Resistances
- Poison (×0.5)
- Rock (×0.5)
Immunities
- Electric
- Ghost
Base stats
- HP
- 85
- Attack
- 56
- Defense
- 77
- Sp. Attack
- 50
- Sp. Defense
- 77
- Speed
- 78
- Total
- 423
Best Tera Types for Diggersby
The best Tera Types for Diggersby cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
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- Cheek Pouch — [object Object]
- Huge Power (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Normal-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Diggersby:
Frequently asked questions about Diggersby
What counters Diggersby in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Diggersby are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Blastoise, Mega Blastoise, Machamp. These Pokémon hit Diggersby super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Diggersby weak to?
Diggersby is a Normal / Ground-type Pokémon weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Diggersby?
The single best pick against Diggersby in the Pokémon Champions roster is Venusaur, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Diggersby in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Diggersby, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Normal / Ground) and carries super-effective coverage (Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting). Avoid Pokémon that share Diggersby's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Diggersby good in Pokémon Champions?
Diggersby's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (423 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.