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Hawlucha Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Fighting / Flying · BST: 500 · Role: Physical Sweeper

Hawlucha is a Fighting / Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Electric, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Fairy. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Hawlucha, 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 Y, Pidgeot plus 5 more ranked below.

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

With a 500 base stat total, Hawlucha plays as a Physical Sweeper. Its highest stat is Speed (118), and at base 118 Speed it sits faster than 91% 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 Hawlucha 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 Hawlucha

  1. Charizard (Fire / Flying)
  2. Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
  3. Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
  4. Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
  5. Pikachu (Electric)
  6. Raichu (Electric)
  7. Manectric (Electric)
  8. Mega Manectric (Electric)

How each counter beats Hawlucha

  • Charizard (Fire / Flying) underspeeds but can still trade Hawlucha and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
  • Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying) underspeeds but can still trade Hawlucha and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
  • Pidgeot (Normal / Flying) underspeeds but can still trade Hawlucha and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
  • Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying) outspeeds Hawlucha and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
  • Pikachu (Electric) underspeeds but can still trade Hawlucha and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.

Hawlucha weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Electric (×2)
  • Ice (×2)
  • Flying (×2)
  • Psychic (×2)
  • Fairy (×2)

Resistances

  • Grass (×0.5)
  • Fighting (×0.5)
  • Bug (×0.25)
  • Dark (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Ground

Base stats

HP
78
Attack
92
Defense
75
Sp. Attack
74
Sp. Defense
63
Speed
118
Total
500

Best Tera Types for Hawlucha

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

  • Fighting (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Flying (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Fire (defensive shift)
  • Water (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Limber — [object Object]
  • Unburden — [object Object]
  • Mold Breaker (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

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

Frequently asked questions about Hawlucha

What counters Hawlucha in Pokémon Champions?

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

What is Hawlucha weak to?

Hawlucha is a Fighting / Flying-type Pokémon weak to Electric, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Hawlucha?

The single best pick against Hawlucha 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 Hawlucha in Pokémon Champions?

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

Is Hawlucha good in Pokémon Champions?

Hawlucha'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.