Lycanroc Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Rock · BST: 487 · Role: Physical Sweeper
Lycanroc is a Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Lycanroc, 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, Blastoise plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 487 base stat total, Lycanroc plays as a Physical Sweeper. Its highest stat is Attack (115), and at base 112 Speed it sits faster than 88% 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 Lycanroc 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 Lycanroc
- Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
- Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
- Blastoise (Water)
- Mega Blastoise (Water)
- Machamp (Fighting)
- Forretress (Bug / Steel)
- Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
- Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
How each counter beats Lycanroc
- Venusaur (Grass / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Lycanroc and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
- Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Lycanroc and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
- Blastoise (Water) underspeeds but can still trade Lycanroc and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
- Mega Blastoise (Water) underspeeds but can still trade Lycanroc and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
- Machamp (Fighting) underspeeds but can still trade Lycanroc and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
Lycanroc weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Water (×2)
- Grass (×2)
- Fighting (×2)
- Ground (×2)
- Steel (×2)
Resistances
- Normal (×0.5)
- Fire (×0.5)
- Poison (×0.5)
- Flying (×0.5)
Base stats
- HP
- 75
- Attack
- 115
- Defense
- 65
- Sp. Attack
- 55
- Sp. Defense
- 65
- Speed
- 112
- Total
- 487
Best Tera Types for Lycanroc
The best Tera Types for Lycanroc cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
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- Steadfast (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Rock-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Lycanroc:
Frequently asked questions about Lycanroc
What counters Lycanroc in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Lycanroc are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Blastoise, Mega Blastoise, Machamp. These Pokémon hit Lycanroc super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Lycanroc weak to?
Lycanroc is a Rock-type Pokémon weak to Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Lycanroc?
The single best pick against Lycanroc 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 Lycanroc in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Lycanroc, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Rock) and carries super-effective coverage (Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel). Avoid Pokémon that share Lycanroc's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Lycanroc good in Pokémon Champions?
Lycanroc's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (487 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.