Mega Sharpedo Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Water / Dark · BST: 560 · Role: Physical Sweeper
Mega Sharpedo is a Water / Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Fairy. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Mega Sharpedo, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Beedrill plus 5 more ranked below.
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Mega Sharpedo is the Mega Evolution of Sharpedo. It gains a stat boost and sometimes changes type or ability when it Mega Evolves mid-battle in Pokémon Champions.
With a 560 base stat total, Mega Sharpedo plays as a Physical Sweeper. Its highest stat is Attack (140), and at base 105 Speed it sits faster than 80% 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 Sharpedo 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 Sharpedo
- Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
- Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
- Beedrill (Bug / Poison)
- Mega Beedrill (Bug / Poison)
- Pikachu (Electric)
- Raichu (Electric)
- Machamp (Fighting)
- Ariados (Bug / Poison)
How each counter beats Mega Sharpedo
- Venusaur (Grass / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Sharpedo and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
- Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Sharpedo and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
- Beedrill (Bug / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Sharpedo and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.
- Mega Beedrill (Bug / Poison) outspeeds Mega Sharpedo and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.
- Pikachu (Electric) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Sharpedo and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
Mega Sharpedo weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Electric (×2)
- Grass (×2)
- Fighting (×2)
- Bug (×2)
- Fairy (×2)
Resistances
- Fire (×0.5)
- Water (×0.5)
- Ice (×0.5)
- Ghost (×0.5)
- Dark (×0.5)
- Steel (×0.5)
Immunities
- Psychic
Base stats
- HP
- 70
- Attack
- 140
- Defense
- 70
- Sp. Attack
- 110
- Sp. Defense
- 65
- Speed
- 105
- Total
- 560
Best Tera Types for Mega Sharpedo
The best Tera Types for Mega Sharpedo cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Strong Jaw — [object Object]
Other Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Water-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Mega Sharpedo:
Frequently asked questions about Mega Sharpedo
What counters Mega Sharpedo in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Mega Sharpedo are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Beedrill, Mega Beedrill, Pikachu. These Pokémon hit Mega Sharpedo super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Mega Sharpedo weak to?
Mega Sharpedo is a Water / Dark-type Pokémon weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Mega Sharpedo?
The single best pick against Mega Sharpedo in the Pokémon Champions roster is Venusaur, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Mega Sharpedo in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Mega Sharpedo, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Water / Dark) and carries super-effective coverage (Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Fairy). Avoid Pokémon that share Mega Sharpedo's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Mega Sharpedo good in Pokémon Champions?
Mega Sharpedo's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (560 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.