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Heliolisk Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Electric / Normal · BST: 481 · Role: Special Sweeper

Heliolisk is a Electric / Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Ground. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Heliolisk, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Golurk, Runerigus, Machamp plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 481 base stat total, Heliolisk plays as a Special Sweeper. Its highest stat is Special Attack (109), and at base 109 Speed it sits faster than 84% 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 Heliolisk 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 Heliolisk

  1. Golurk (Ground / Ghost)
  2. Runerigus (Ground / Ghost)
  3. Machamp (Fighting)
  4. Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  5. Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  6. Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  7. Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  8. Toxicroak (Poison / Fighting)

How each counter beats Heliolisk

  • Golurk (Ground / Ghost) underspeeds but can still trade Heliolisk and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
  • Runerigus (Ground / Ghost) underspeeds but can still trade Heliolisk and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
  • Machamp (Fighting) underspeeds but can still trade Heliolisk and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
  • Medicham (Fighting / Psychic) underspeeds but can still trade Heliolisk and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
  • Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic) underspeeds but can still trade Heliolisk and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.

Heliolisk weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Fighting (×2)
  • Ground (×2)

Resistances

  • Electric (×0.5)
  • Flying (×0.5)
  • Steel (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Ghost

Base stats

HP
62
Attack
55
Defense
52
Sp. Attack
109
Sp. Defense
94
Speed
109
Total
481

Best Tera Types for Heliolisk

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

Abilities

  • Dry Skin — [object Object]
  • Sand Veil — [object Object]
  • Solar Power (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

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

Frequently asked questions about Heliolisk

What counters Heliolisk in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Heliolisk are Golurk, Runerigus, Machamp, Medicham, Mega Medicham. These Pokémon hit Heliolisk super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Heliolisk weak to?

Heliolisk is a Electric / Normal-type Pokémon weak to Fighting, Ground. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Heliolisk?

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

How do you beat Heliolisk in Pokémon Champions?

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

Is Heliolisk good in Pokémon Champions?

Heliolisk's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (481 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.