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Medicham Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Fighting / Psychic · BST: 410 · Role: Balanced Attacker

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

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Medicham can Mega Evolve into Mega Medicham, changing its stats and role mid-battle. See the Mega form page for its updated counters and weaknesses.

With a 410 base stat total, Medicham plays as a Balanced Attacker. Its highest stat is Speed (80), and at base 80 Speed it sits faster than 48% 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 Medicham 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 Medicham

  1. Sableye (Dark / Ghost)
  2. Mega Sableye (Dark / Ghost)
  3. Spiritomb (Ghost / Dark)
  4. Charizard (Fire / Flying)
  5. Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
  6. Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
  7. Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
  8. Banette (Ghost)

How each counter beats Medicham

  • Sableye (Dark / Ghost) underspeeds but can still trade Medicham and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ghost moves.
  • Mega Sableye (Dark / Ghost) underspeeds but can still trade Medicham and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ghost moves.
  • Spiritomb (Ghost / Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Medicham and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ghost moves.
  • Charizard (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Medicham and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
  • Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Medicham and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.

Medicham weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Flying (×2)
  • Ghost (×2)
  • Fairy (×2)

Resistances

  • Fighting (×0.5)
  • Rock (×0.5)

Base stats

HP
60
Attack
60
Defense
75
Sp. Attack
60
Sp. Defense
75
Speed
80
Total
410

Best Tera Types for Medicham

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

Abilities

  • Pure Power — [object Object]
  • Telepathy (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

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

Frequently asked questions about Medicham

What counters Medicham in Pokémon Champions?

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

What is Medicham weak to?

Medicham is a Fighting / Psychic-type Pokémon weak to Flying, Ghost, Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Medicham?

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

How do you beat Medicham in Pokémon Champions?

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

Is Medicham good in Pokémon Champions?

Medicham's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (410 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.