Mega Pidgeot Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Normal / Flying · BST: 579 · Role: Special Sweeper
Mega Pidgeot is a Normal / Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Mega Pidgeot, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Pikachu, Raichu, Manectric plus 5 more ranked below.
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Mega Pidgeot is the Mega Evolution of Pidgeot. It gains a stat boost and sometimes changes type or ability when it Mega Evolves mid-battle in Pokémon Champions.
With a 579 base stat total, Mega Pidgeot plays as a Special Sweeper. Its highest stat is Special Attack (135), and at base 121 Speed it sits faster than 93% 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 Pidgeot 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 Pidgeot
- Pikachu (Electric)
- Raichu (Electric)
- Manectric (Electric)
- Mega Manectric (Electric)
- Glalie (Ice)
- Mega Glalie (Ice)
- Luxray (Electric)
- Rampardos (Rock)
How each counter beats Mega Pidgeot
- Pikachu (Electric) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Pidgeot and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Raichu (Electric) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Pidgeot and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Manectric (Electric) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Pidgeot and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Mega Manectric (Electric) outspeeds Mega Pidgeot and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Glalie (Ice) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Pidgeot and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
Mega Pidgeot weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Electric (×2)
- Ice (×2)
- Rock (×2)
Resistances
- Grass (×0.5)
- Bug (×0.5)
Immunities
- Ground
- Ghost
Base stats
- HP
- 83
- Attack
- 80
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Attack
- 135
- Sp. Defense
- 80
- Speed
- 121
- Total
- 579
Best Tera Types for Mega Pidgeot
The best Tera Types for Mega Pidgeot cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- No Guard — [object Object]
Other Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Normal-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Mega Pidgeot:
Frequently asked questions about Mega Pidgeot
What counters Mega Pidgeot in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Mega Pidgeot are Pikachu, Raichu, Manectric, Mega Manectric, Glalie. These Pokémon hit Mega Pidgeot super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Mega Pidgeot weak to?
Mega Pidgeot is a Normal / Flying-type Pokémon weak to Electric, Ice, Rock. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Mega Pidgeot?
The single best pick against Mega Pidgeot in the Pokémon Champions roster is Pikachu, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Mega Pidgeot in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Mega Pidgeot, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Normal / Flying) and carries super-effective coverage (Electric, Ice, Rock). Avoid Pokémon that share Mega Pidgeot's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Mega Pidgeot good in Pokémon Champions?
Mega Pidgeot's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (579 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.