Garganacl Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Rock · BST: 500 · Role: Physical Tank
Garganacl is a Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Garganacl, 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 500 base stat total, Garganacl plays as a Physical Tank. Its highest stat is Defense (130), and at base 35 Speed it sits faster than 9% 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 Garganacl 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 Garganacl
- Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
- Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
- Blastoise (Water)
- Mega Blastoise (Water)
- Machamp (Fighting)
- Forretress (Bug / Steel)
- Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
- Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
How each counter beats Garganacl
- Venusaur (Grass / Poison) outspeeds Garganacl and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
- Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison) outspeeds Garganacl and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
- Blastoise (Water) outspeeds Garganacl and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
- Mega Blastoise (Water) outspeeds Garganacl and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
- Machamp (Fighting) outspeeds Garganacl and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
Garganacl weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Water (×2)
- Grass (×2)
- Fighting (×2)
- Ground (×2)
- Steel (×2)
Resistances
- Normal (×0.5)
- Fire (×0.5)
- Poison (×0.5)
- Flying (×0.5)
Base stats
- HP
- 100
- Attack
- 100
- Defense
- 130
- Sp. Attack
- 45
- Sp. Defense
- 90
- Speed
- 35
- Total
- 500
Best Tera Types for Garganacl
The best Tera Types for Garganacl cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Purifying Salt — [object Object]
- Sturdy — [object Object]
- Clear Body (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Rock-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Garganacl:
Frequently asked questions about Garganacl
What counters Garganacl in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Garganacl are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Blastoise, Mega Blastoise, Machamp. These Pokémon hit Garganacl super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Garganacl weak to?
Garganacl is a Rock-type Pokémon weak to Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Garganacl?
The single best pick against Garganacl 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 Garganacl in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Garganacl, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Rock) and carries super-effective coverage (Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel). Avoid Pokémon that share Garganacl's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Garganacl good in Pokémon Champions?
Garganacl's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (500 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.