Mega Chesnaught sprite

Mega Chesnaught Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Grass / Fighting · BST: 630 · Role: Physical Wallbreaker

Mega Chesnaught is a Grass / Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Psychic, Fairy. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Mega Chesnaught, 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, Pidgeot plus 5 more ranked below.

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

With a 630 base stat total, Mega Chesnaught plays as a Physical Wallbreaker. Its highest stat is Defense (172), and at base 44 Speed it sits faster than 13% 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 Chesnaught 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 Chesnaught

  1. Charizard (Fire / Flying)
  2. Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
  3. Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
  4. Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
  5. Mega Clefable (Fairy / Flying)
  6. Mega Pinsir (Bug / Flying)
  7. Gyarados (Water / Flying)
  8. Aerodactyl (Rock / Flying)

How each counter beats Mega Chesnaught

  • Charizard (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Mega Chesnaught and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Mega Chesnaught and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Pidgeot (Normal / Flying) outspeeds Mega Chesnaught and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
  • Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying) outspeeds Mega Chesnaught and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
  • Mega Clefable (Fairy / Flying) outspeeds Mega Chesnaught and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fairy moves.

Mega Chesnaught weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Fire (×2)
  • Ice (×2)
  • Poison (×2)
  • Flying (×4)
  • Psychic (×2)
  • Fairy (×2)

Resistances

  • Water (×0.5)
  • Electric (×0.5)
  • Grass (×0.5)
  • Ground (×0.5)
  • Rock (×0.5)
  • Dark (×0.5)

Base stats

HP
88
Attack
137
Defense
172
Sp. Attack
74
Sp. Defense
115
Speed
44
Total
630

Best Tera Types for Mega Chesnaught

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

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

Abilities

  • Bulletproof — [object Object]

Other Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

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

Frequently asked questions about Mega Chesnaught

What counters Mega Chesnaught in Pokémon Champions?

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

What is Mega Chesnaught weak to?

Mega Chesnaught is a Grass / Fighting-type Pokémon weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Psychic, Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Mega Chesnaught?

The single best pick against Mega Chesnaught 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 Mega Chesnaught in Pokémon Champions?

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

Is Mega Chesnaught good in Pokémon Champions?

Mega Chesnaught's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (630 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.