Flapple Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Grass / Dragon · BST: 485 · Role: Physical Attacker
Flapple is a Grass / Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, Fairy. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Flapple, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Glalie, Mega Glalie, Beartic plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 485 base stat total, Flapple plays as a Physical Attacker. Its highest stat is Attack (110), and at base 70 Speed it sits faster than 34% 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 Flapple 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 Flapple
- Glalie (Ice)
- Mega Glalie (Ice)
- Beartic (Ice)
- Avalugg (Ice)
- Alolan Ninetales (Ice / Fairy)
- Abomasnow (Grass / Ice)
- Mega Abomasnow (Grass / Ice)
- Weavile (Dark / Ice)
How each counter beats Flapple
- Glalie (Ice) outspeeds Flapple and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Mega Glalie (Ice) outspeeds Flapple and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Beartic (Ice) underspeeds but can still trade Flapple and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Avalugg (Ice) underspeeds but can still trade Flapple and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Alolan Ninetales (Ice / Fairy) outspeeds Flapple and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
Flapple weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Ice (×4)
- Poison (×2)
- Flying (×2)
- Bug (×2)
- Dragon (×2)
- Fairy (×2)
Resistances
- Water (×0.25)
- Electric (×0.25)
- Grass (×0.25)
- Ground (×0.5)
Base stats
- HP
- 70
- Attack
- 110
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Attack
- 95
- Sp. Defense
- 60
- Speed
- 70
- Total
- 485
Best Tera Types for Flapple
The best Tera Types for Flapple cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Ripen — [object Object]
- Gluttony — [object Object]
- Hustle (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Grass-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Flapple:
Frequently asked questions about Flapple
What counters Flapple in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Flapple are Glalie, Mega Glalie, Beartic, Avalugg, Alolan Ninetales. These Pokémon hit Flapple super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Flapple weak to?
Flapple is a Grass / Dragon-type Pokémon weak to Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Flapple?
The single best pick against Flapple in the Pokémon Champions roster is Glalie, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Flapple in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Flapple, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Grass / Dragon) and carries super-effective coverage (Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, Fairy). Avoid Pokémon that share Flapple's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Flapple good in Pokémon Champions?
Flapple's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (485 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.