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Incineroar Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Fire / Dark · BST: 530 · Role: Physical Attacker

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

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With a 530 base stat total, Incineroar plays as a Physical Attacker. Its highest stat is Attack (115), and at base 60 Speed it sits faster than 23% 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 Incineroar 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 Incineroar

  1. Blastoise (Water)
  2. Mega Blastoise (Water)
  3. Machamp (Fighting)
  4. Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  5. Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  6. Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  7. Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  8. Camerupt (Fire / Ground)

How each counter beats Incineroar

  • Blastoise (Water) outspeeds Incineroar and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Mega Blastoise (Water) outspeeds Incineroar and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Machamp (Fighting) underspeeds but can still trade Incineroar and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
  • Medicham (Fighting / Psychic) outspeeds Incineroar and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
  • Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic) outspeeds Incineroar and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.

Incineroar weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Water (×2)
  • Fighting (×2)
  • Ground (×2)
  • Rock (×2)

Resistances

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

Immunities

  • Psychic

Base stats

HP
95
Attack
115
Defense
90
Sp. Attack
80
Sp. Defense
90
Speed
60
Total
530

Best Tera Types for Incineroar

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

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

Abilities

  • Blaze — [object Object]
  • Intimidate (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

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

Frequently asked questions about Incineroar

What counters Incineroar in Pokémon Champions?

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

What is Incineroar weak to?

Incineroar is a Fire / Dark-type Pokémon weak to Water, Fighting, Ground, Rock. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Incineroar?

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

How do you beat Incineroar in Pokémon Champions?

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

Is Incineroar good in Pokémon Champions?

Incineroar's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (530 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.