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Hisuian Samurott Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Water / Dark · BST: 528 · Role: Balanced Attacker

Hisuian Samurott is a Water / Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Fairy. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Hisuian Samurott, 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, Beedrill plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 528 base stat total, Hisuian Samurott plays as a Balanced Attacker. Its highest stat is Attack (108), and at base 85 Speed it sits faster than 56% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: target its lower defensive stat and watch the speed tier for revenge kills.

What counters Hisuian Samurott 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 Hisuian Samurott

  1. Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
  2. Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
  3. Beedrill (Bug / Poison)
  4. Mega Beedrill (Bug / Poison)
  5. Pikachu (Electric)
  6. Raichu (Electric)
  7. Machamp (Fighting)
  8. Ariados (Bug / Poison)

How each counter beats Hisuian Samurott

  • Venusaur (Grass / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Hisuian Samurott and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
  • Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Hisuian Samurott and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
  • Beedrill (Bug / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Hisuian Samurott and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.
  • Mega Beedrill (Bug / Poison) outspeeds Hisuian Samurott and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.
  • Pikachu (Electric) outspeeds Hisuian Samurott and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.

Hisuian Samurott weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Electric (×2)
  • Grass (×2)
  • Fighting (×2)
  • Bug (×2)
  • Fairy (×2)

Resistances

  • Fire (×0.5)
  • Water (×0.5)
  • Ice (×0.5)
  • Ghost (×0.5)
  • Dark (×0.5)
  • Steel (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Psychic

Base stats

HP
90
Attack
108
Defense
80
Sp. Attack
100
Sp. Defense
65
Speed
85
Total
528

Best Tera Types for Hisuian Samurott

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

  • Water (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Dark (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Fire (defensive shift)
  • Electric (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Sharpness — [object Object]
  • Shell Armor (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Water-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Hisuian Samurott:

Frequently asked questions about Hisuian Samurott

What counters Hisuian Samurott in Pokémon Champions?

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

What is Hisuian Samurott weak to?

Hisuian Samurott is a Water / Dark-type Pokémon weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Hisuian Samurott?

The single best pick against Hisuian Samurott 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 Hisuian Samurott in Pokémon Champions?

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

Is Hisuian Samurott good in Pokémon Champions?

Hisuian Samurott's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (528 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.