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Mega Absol Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Dark · BST: 565 · Role: Physical Sweeper

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

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Mega Absol is the Mega Evolution of Absol. It gains a stat boost and sometimes changes type or ability when it Mega Evolves mid-battle in Pokémon Champions.

With a 565 base stat total, Mega Absol plays as a Physical Sweeper. Its highest stat is Attack (150), and at base 115 Speed it sits faster than 89% 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 Mega Absol 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 Mega Absol

  1. Beedrill (Bug / Poison)
  2. Mega Beedrill (Bug / Poison)
  3. Machamp (Fighting)
  4. Ariados (Bug / Poison)
  5. Forretress (Bug / Steel)
  6. Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  7. Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  8. Toxicroak (Poison / Fighting)

How each counter beats Mega Absol

  • Beedrill (Bug / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Absol and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.
  • Mega Beedrill (Bug / Poison) outspeeds Mega Absol and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.
  • Machamp (Fighting) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Absol and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
  • Ariados (Bug / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Absol and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.
  • Forretress (Bug / Steel) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Absol and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.

Mega Absol weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Fighting (×2)
  • Bug (×2)
  • Fairy (×2)

Resistances

  • Ghost (×0.5)
  • Dark (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Psychic

Base stats

HP
65
Attack
150
Defense
60
Sp. Attack
115
Sp. Defense
60
Speed
115
Total
565

Best Tera Types for Mega Absol

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

Abilities

  • Magic Bounce — [object Object]

Other Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Dark-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Mega Absol:

Frequently asked questions about Mega Absol

What counters Mega Absol in Pokémon Champions?

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

What is Mega Absol weak to?

Mega Absol is a Dark-type Pokémon weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Mega Absol?

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

How do you beat Mega Absol in Pokémon Champions?

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

Is Mega Absol good in Pokémon Champions?

Mega Absol's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (565 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.