Mega Garchomp Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Dragon / Ground · BST: 700 · Role: Physical Tank
Mega Garchomp is a Dragon / Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Mega Garchomp, 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 Garchomp is the Mega Evolution of Garchomp. 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 Garchomp plays as a Physical Tank. Its highest stat is Attack (170), and at base 92 Speed it sits faster than 65% 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 Garchomp 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 Garchomp
- Glalie (Ice)
- Mega Glalie (Ice)
- Beartic (Ice)
- Avalugg (Ice)
- Mega Clefable (Fairy / Flying)
- Alolan Ninetales (Ice / Fairy)
- Abomasnow (Grass / Ice)
- Mega Abomasnow (Grass / Ice)
How each counter beats Mega Garchomp
- Glalie (Ice) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Garchomp and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Mega Glalie (Ice) outspeeds Mega Garchomp and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Beartic (Ice) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Garchomp and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Avalugg (Ice) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Garchomp and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Mega Clefable (Fairy / Flying) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Garchomp and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fairy moves.
Mega Garchomp weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Ice (×4)
- Dragon (×2)
- Fairy (×2)
Resistances
- Fire (×0.5)
- Poison (×0.5)
- Rock (×0.5)
Immunities
- Electric
Base stats
- HP
- 108
- Attack
- 170
- Defense
- 115
- Sp. Attack
- 120
- Sp. Defense
- 95
- Speed
- 92
- Total
- 700
Best Tera Types for Mega Garchomp
The best Tera Types for Mega Garchomp cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Sand Force — [object Object]
Other Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Dragon-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Mega Garchomp:
Frequently asked questions about Mega Garchomp
What counters Mega Garchomp in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Mega Garchomp are Glalie, Mega Glalie, Beartic, Avalugg, Mega Clefable. These Pokémon hit Mega Garchomp super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Mega Garchomp weak to?
Mega Garchomp is a Dragon / Ground-type Pokémon weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Mega Garchomp?
The single best pick against Mega Garchomp 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 Garchomp in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Mega Garchomp, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Dragon / Ground) and carries super-effective coverage (Ice, Dragon, Fairy). Avoid Pokémon that share Mega Garchomp's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Mega Garchomp good in Pokémon Champions?
Mega Garchomp'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.