Hydrapple Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Grass / Dragon · BST: 540 · Role: Special Tank
Hydrapple is a Grass / Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, Fairy. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Hydrapple, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Glalie, Mega Glalie, Beartic plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 540 base stat total, Hydrapple plays as a Special Tank. Its highest stat is Special Attack (120), and at base 44 Speed it sits faster than 13% 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 Hydrapple 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 Hydrapple
- Glalie (Ice)
- Mega Glalie (Ice)
- Beartic (Ice)
- Avalugg (Ice)
- Alolan Ninetales (Ice / Fairy)
- Abomasnow (Grass / Ice)
- Mega Abomasnow (Grass / Ice)
- Weavile (Dark / Ice)
How each counter beats Hydrapple
- Glalie (Ice) outspeeds Hydrapple and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Mega Glalie (Ice) outspeeds Hydrapple and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Beartic (Ice) outspeeds Hydrapple and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Avalugg (Ice) underspeeds but can still trade Hydrapple and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Alolan Ninetales (Ice / Fairy) outspeeds Hydrapple and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
Hydrapple weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Ice (×4)
- Poison (×2)
- Flying (×2)
- Bug (×2)
- Dragon (×2)
- Fairy (×2)
Resistances
- Water (×0.25)
- Electric (×0.25)
- Grass (×0.25)
- Ground (×0.5)
Base stats
- HP
- 106
- Attack
- 80
- Defense
- 110
- Sp. Attack
- 120
- Sp. Defense
- 80
- Speed
- 44
- Total
- 540
Best Tera Types for Hydrapple
The best Tera Types for Hydrapple cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
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- Sticky Hold (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Grass-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Hydrapple:
Frequently asked questions about Hydrapple
What counters Hydrapple in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Hydrapple are Glalie, Mega Glalie, Beartic, Avalugg, Alolan Ninetales. These Pokémon hit Hydrapple super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Hydrapple weak to?
Hydrapple is a Grass / Dragon-type Pokémon weak to Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Hydrapple?
The single best pick against Hydrapple in the Pokémon Champions roster is Glalie, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Hydrapple in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Hydrapple, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Grass / Dragon) and carries super-effective coverage (Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, Fairy). Avoid Pokémon that share Hydrapple's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Hydrapple good in Pokémon Champions?
Hydrapple's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (540 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.