Mudsdale Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Ground · BST: 500 · Role: Physical Tank
Mudsdale is a Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass, Ice. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Mudsdale, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Gyarados, Pelipper, Venusaur plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 500 base stat total, Mudsdale plays as a Physical Tank. Its highest stat is Attack (125), and at base 35 Speed it sits faster than 9% 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 Mudsdale 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 Mudsdale
- Gyarados (Water / Flying)
- Pelipper (Water / Flying)
- Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
- Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
- Blastoise (Water)
- Mega Blastoise (Water)
- Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
- Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
How each counter beats Mudsdale
- Gyarados (Water / Flying) outspeeds Mudsdale and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
- Pelipper (Water / Flying) outspeeds Mudsdale and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
- Venusaur (Grass / Poison) outspeeds Mudsdale and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
- Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison) outspeeds Mudsdale and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
- Blastoise (Water) outspeeds Mudsdale and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
Mudsdale weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Water (×2)
- Grass (×2)
- Ice (×2)
Resistances
- Poison (×0.5)
- Rock (×0.5)
Immunities
- Electric
Base stats
- HP
- 100
- Attack
- 125
- Defense
- 100
- Sp. Attack
- 55
- Sp. Defense
- 85
- Speed
- 35
- Total
- 500
Best Tera Types for Mudsdale
The best Tera Types for Mudsdale cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
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- Inner Focus (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Ground-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Mudsdale:
Frequently asked questions about Mudsdale
What counters Mudsdale in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Mudsdale are Gyarados, Pelipper, Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Blastoise. These Pokémon hit Mudsdale super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Mudsdale weak to?
Mudsdale is a Ground-type Pokémon weak to Water, Grass, Ice. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Mudsdale?
The single best pick against Mudsdale in the Pokémon Champions roster is Gyarados, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Mudsdale in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Mudsdale, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Ground) and carries super-effective coverage (Water, Grass, Ice). Avoid Pokémon that share Mudsdale's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Mudsdale good in Pokémon Champions?
Mudsdale's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (500 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.