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Gardevoir Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Psychic / Fairy · BST: 518 · Role: Special Wallbreaker

Gardevoir is a Psychic / Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Poison, Ghost, Steel. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Gardevoir, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Forretress, Banette, Mega Banette plus 5 more ranked below.

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

With a 518 base stat total, Gardevoir plays as a Special Wallbreaker. Its highest stat is Special Attack (125), and at base 80 Speed it sits faster than 48% 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 Gardevoir 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 Gardevoir

  1. Forretress (Bug / Steel)
  2. Banette (Ghost)
  3. Mega Banette (Ghost)
  4. Mega Chimecho (Psychic / Steel)
  5. Bastiodon (Rock / Steel)
  6. Cofagrigus (Ghost)
  7. Galarian Slowbro (Poison / Psychic)
  8. Hisuian Typhlosion (Fire / Ghost)

How each counter beats Gardevoir

  • Forretress (Bug / Steel) underspeeds but can still trade Gardevoir and hits it super-effectively with STAB Steel moves.
  • Banette (Ghost) underspeeds but can still trade Gardevoir and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ghost moves.
  • Mega Banette (Ghost) underspeeds but can still trade Gardevoir and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ghost moves.
  • Mega Chimecho (Psychic / Steel) underspeeds but can still trade Gardevoir and hits it super-effectively with STAB Steel moves.
  • Bastiodon (Rock / Steel) underspeeds but can still trade Gardevoir and hits it super-effectively with STAB Steel moves.

Gardevoir weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Poison (×2)
  • Ghost (×2)
  • Steel (×2)

Resistances

  • Fighting (×0.25)
  • Psychic (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Dragon

Base stats

HP
68
Attack
65
Defense
65
Sp. Attack
125
Sp. Defense
115
Speed
80
Total
518

Best Tera Types for Gardevoir

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

  • Psychic (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Fairy (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Fire (defensive shift)
  • Water (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Synchronize — [object Object]
  • Trace — [object Object]
  • Telepathy (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

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

Frequently asked questions about Gardevoir

What counters Gardevoir in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Gardevoir are Forretress, Banette, Mega Banette, Mega Chimecho, Bastiodon. These Pokémon hit Gardevoir super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Gardevoir weak to?

Gardevoir is a Psychic / Fairy-type Pokémon weak to Poison, Ghost, Steel. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Gardevoir?

The single best pick against Gardevoir in the Pokémon Champions roster is Forretress, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Gardevoir in Pokémon Champions?

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

Is Gardevoir good in Pokémon Champions?

Gardevoir's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (518 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.