Hydreigon Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Dark / Dragon · BST: 600 · Role: Special Wallbreaker
Hydreigon is a Dark / Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Ice, Fighting, Bug, Dragon, Fairy. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Hydreigon, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Florges, Aromatisse, Slurpuff plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 600 base stat total, Hydreigon plays as a Special Wallbreaker. Its highest stat is Special Attack (125), and at base 98 Speed it sits faster than 70% 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 Hydreigon 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 Hydreigon
- Florges (Fairy)
- Aromatisse (Fairy)
- Slurpuff (Fairy)
- Dedenne (Electric / Fairy)
- Clefable (Fairy)
- Mega Clefable (Fairy / Flying)
- Alolan Ninetales (Ice / Fairy)
- Mega Meganium (Grass / Fairy)
How each counter beats Hydreigon
- Florges (Fairy) underspeeds but can still trade Hydreigon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fairy moves.
- Aromatisse (Fairy) underspeeds but can still trade Hydreigon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fairy moves.
- Slurpuff (Fairy) underspeeds but can still trade Hydreigon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fairy moves.
- Dedenne (Electric / Fairy) outspeeds Hydreigon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fairy moves.
- Clefable (Fairy) underspeeds but can still trade Hydreigon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fairy moves.
Hydreigon weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Ice (×2)
- Fighting (×2)
- Bug (×2)
- Dragon (×2)
- Fairy (×4)
Resistances
- Fire (×0.5)
- Water (×0.5)
- Electric (×0.5)
- Grass (×0.5)
- Ghost (×0.5)
- Dark (×0.5)
Immunities
- Psychic
Base stats
- HP
- 92
- Attack
- 105
- Defense
- 90
- Sp. Attack
- 125
- Sp. Defense
- 90
- Speed
- 98
- Total
- 600
Best Tera Types for Hydreigon
The best Tera Types for Hydreigon cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Levitate — [object Object]
Other Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Dark-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Hydreigon:
Frequently asked questions about Hydreigon
What counters Hydreigon in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Hydreigon are Florges, Aromatisse, Slurpuff, Dedenne, Clefable. These Pokémon hit Hydreigon super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Hydreigon weak to?
Hydreigon is a Dark / Dragon-type Pokémon weak to Ice, Fighting, Bug, Dragon, Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Hydreigon?
The single best pick against Hydreigon in the Pokémon Champions roster is Florges, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Hydreigon in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Hydreigon, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Dark / Dragon) and carries super-effective coverage (Ice, Fighting, Bug, Dragon, Fairy). Avoid Pokémon that share Hydreigon's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Hydreigon good in Pokémon Champions?
Hydreigon's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (600 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.