Mega Dragonite Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Dragon / Flying · BST: 700 · Role: Special Sweeper
Mega Dragonite is a Dragon / Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Ice, Rock, Dragon, Fairy. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Mega Dragonite, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Glalie, Mega Glalie, Beartic plus 5 more ranked below.
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Mega Dragonite is the Mega Evolution of Dragonite. It gains a stat boost and sometimes changes type or ability when it Mega Evolves mid-battle in Pokémon Champions.
With a 700 base stat total, Mega Dragonite plays as a Special Sweeper. Its highest stat is Special Attack (145), and at base 100 Speed it sits faster than 70% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a Special wall like Blissey or Assault Vest Tyranitar can soak its damage.
What counters Mega Dragonite 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 Dragonite
- Glalie (Ice)
- Mega Glalie (Ice)
- Beartic (Ice)
- Avalugg (Ice)
- Alolan Ninetales (Ice / Fairy)
- Weavile (Dark / Ice)
- Glaceon (Ice)
- Froslass (Ice / Ghost)
How each counter beats Mega Dragonite
- Glalie (Ice) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Dragonite and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Mega Glalie (Ice) speed-ties Mega Dragonite and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Beartic (Ice) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Dragonite and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Avalugg (Ice) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Dragonite and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Alolan Ninetales (Ice / Fairy) outspeeds Mega Dragonite and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
Mega Dragonite weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Ice (×4)
- Rock (×2)
- Dragon (×2)
- Fairy (×2)
Resistances
- Fire (×0.5)
- Water (×0.5)
- Grass (×0.25)
- Fighting (×0.5)
- Bug (×0.5)
Immunities
- Ground
Base stats
- HP
- 91
- Attack
- 124
- Defense
- 115
- Sp. Attack
- 145
- Sp. Defense
- 125
- Speed
- 100
- Total
- 700
Best Tera Types for Mega Dragonite
The best Tera Types for Mega Dragonite cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Multiscale — [object Object]
Other Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Dragon-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Mega Dragonite:
Frequently asked questions about Mega Dragonite
What counters Mega Dragonite in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Mega Dragonite are Glalie, Mega Glalie, Beartic, Avalugg, Alolan Ninetales. These Pokémon hit Mega Dragonite super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Mega Dragonite weak to?
Mega Dragonite is a Dragon / Flying-type Pokémon weak to Ice, Rock, Dragon, Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Mega Dragonite?
The single best pick against Mega Dragonite in the Pokémon Champions roster is Glalie, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Mega Dragonite in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Mega Dragonite, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Dragon / Flying) and carries super-effective coverage (Ice, Rock, Dragon, Fairy). Avoid Pokémon that share Mega Dragonite's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Mega Dragonite good in Pokémon Champions?
Mega Dragonite's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (700 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.