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Infernape Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Fire / Fighting · BST: 534 · Role: Speed Pivot

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

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With a 534 base stat total, Infernape plays as a Speed Pivot. Its highest stat is Speed (108), and at base 108 Speed it sits faster than 83% 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 Infernape 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 Infernape

  1. Charizard (Fire / Flying)
  2. Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
  3. Blastoise (Water)
  4. Mega Blastoise (Water)
  5. Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
  6. Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
  7. Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  8. Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)

How each counter beats Infernape

  • Charizard (Fire / Flying) underspeeds but can still trade Infernape and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
  • Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying) underspeeds but can still trade Infernape and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
  • Blastoise (Water) underspeeds but can still trade Infernape and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Mega Blastoise (Water) underspeeds but can still trade Infernape and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Pidgeot (Normal / Flying) underspeeds but can still trade Infernape and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.

Infernape weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Water (×2)
  • Ground (×2)
  • Flying (×2)
  • Psychic (×2)

Resistances

  • Fire (×0.5)
  • Grass (×0.5)
  • Ice (×0.5)
  • Bug (×0.25)
  • Dark (×0.5)
  • Steel (×0.5)

Base stats

HP
76
Attack
104
Defense
71
Sp. Attack
104
Sp. Defense
71
Speed
108
Total
534

Best Tera Types for Infernape

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

Abilities

  • Blaze — [object Object]
  • Iron Fist (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

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

Frequently asked questions about Infernape

What counters Infernape in Pokémon Champions?

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

What is Infernape weak to?

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

What is the best Pokémon against Infernape?

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

How do you beat Infernape in Pokémon Champions?

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

Is Infernape good in Pokémon Champions?

Infernape's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (534 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.