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Gourgeist Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Ghost / Grass · BST: 494 · Role: Physical Attacker

Gourgeist is a Ghost / Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, Dark. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Gourgeist, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Charizard, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 494 base stat total, Gourgeist plays as a Physical Attacker. Its highest stat is Defense (122), and at base 84 Speed it sits faster than 56% 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 Gourgeist 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 Gourgeist

  1. Charizard (Fire / Flying)
  2. Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon)
  3. Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
  4. Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
  5. Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
  6. Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  7. Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  8. Glalie (Ice)

How each counter beats Gourgeist

  • Charizard (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Gourgeist and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon) outspeeds Gourgeist and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Gourgeist and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Pidgeot (Normal / Flying) outspeeds Gourgeist and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
  • Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying) outspeeds Gourgeist and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.

Gourgeist weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Fire (×2)
  • Ice (×2)
  • Flying (×2)
  • Ghost (×2)
  • Dark (×2)

Resistances

  • Water (×0.5)
  • Electric (×0.5)
  • Grass (×0.5)
  • Ground (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Normal
  • Fighting

Base stats

HP
65
Attack
90
Defense
122
Sp. Attack
58
Sp. Defense
75
Speed
84
Total
494

Best Tera Types for Gourgeist

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

  • Ghost (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Grass (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Fire (defensive shift)
  • Water (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Pickup — [object Object]
  • Frisk — [object Object]
  • Insomnia (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

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

Frequently asked questions about Gourgeist

What counters Gourgeist in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Gourgeist are Charizard, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Pidgeot, Mega Pidgeot. These Pokémon hit Gourgeist super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Gourgeist weak to?

Gourgeist is a Ghost / Grass-type Pokémon weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, Dark. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Gourgeist?

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

How do you beat Gourgeist in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Gourgeist, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Ghost / Grass) and carries super-effective coverage (Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, Dark). Avoid Pokémon that share Gourgeist's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Gourgeist good in Pokémon Champions?

Gourgeist's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (494 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.