Noivern Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Flying / Dragon · BST: 535 · Role: Special Sweeper
Noivern is a Flying / Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Ice, Rock, Dragon, Fairy. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Noivern, 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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With a 535 base stat total, Noivern plays as a Special Sweeper. Its highest stat is Speed (123), and at base 123 Speed it sits faster than 94% 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 Noivern 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 Noivern
- 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 Noivern
- Glalie (Ice) underspeeds but can still trade Noivern and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Mega Glalie (Ice) underspeeds but can still trade Noivern and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Beartic (Ice) underspeeds but can still trade Noivern and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Avalugg (Ice) underspeeds but can still trade Noivern and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Alolan Ninetales (Ice / Fairy) underspeeds but can still trade Noivern and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
Noivern 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
- 85
- Attack
- 70
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Attack
- 97
- Sp. Defense
- 80
- Speed
- 123
- Total
- 535
Best Tera Types for Noivern
The best Tera Types for Noivern cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Frisk — [object Object]
- Infiltrator — [object Object]
- Telepathy (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Flying-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Noivern:
- Corviknight — Flying / Steel
Frequently asked questions about Noivern
What counters Noivern in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Noivern are Glalie, Mega Glalie, Beartic, Avalugg, Alolan Ninetales. These Pokémon hit Noivern super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Noivern weak to?
Noivern is a Flying / Dragon-type Pokémon weak to Ice, Rock, Dragon, Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Noivern?
The single best pick against Noivern 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 Noivern in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Noivern, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Flying / Dragon) and carries super-effective coverage (Ice, Rock, Dragon, Fairy). Avoid Pokémon that share Noivern's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Noivern good in Pokémon Champions?
Noivern's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (535 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.