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Oranguru Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Normal / Psychic · BST: 490 · Role: Special Attacker

Oranguru is a Normal / Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Bug, Dark. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Oranguru, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Sableye, Mega Sableye, Spiritomb plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 490 base stat total, Oranguru plays as a Special Attacker. Its highest stat is Special Defense (110), and at base 60 Speed it sits faster than 23% 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 Oranguru 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 Oranguru

  1. Sableye (Dark / Ghost)
  2. Mega Sableye (Dark / Ghost)
  3. Spiritomb (Ghost / Dark)
  4. Forretress (Bug / Steel)
  5. Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  6. Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  7. Liepard (Dark)
  8. Pangoro (Fighting / Dark)

How each counter beats Oranguru

  • Sableye (Dark / Ghost) underspeeds but can still trade Oranguru and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
  • Mega Sableye (Dark / Ghost) underspeeds but can still trade Oranguru and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
  • Spiritomb (Ghost / Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Oranguru and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
  • Forretress (Bug / Steel) underspeeds but can still trade Oranguru and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.
  • Sharpedo (Water / Dark) outspeeds Oranguru and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.

Oranguru weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Bug (×2)
  • Dark (×2)

Resistances

  • Psychic (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Ghost

Base stats

HP
90
Attack
60
Defense
80
Sp. Attack
90
Sp. Defense
110
Speed
60
Total
490

Best Tera Types for Oranguru

The best Tera Types for Oranguru cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

Abilities

  • Inner Focus — [object Object]
  • Telepathy — [object Object]
  • Symbiosis (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Normal-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Oranguru:

Frequently asked questions about Oranguru

What counters Oranguru in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Oranguru are Sableye, Mega Sableye, Spiritomb, Forretress, Sharpedo. These Pokémon hit Oranguru super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Oranguru weak to?

Oranguru is a Normal / Psychic-type Pokémon weak to Bug, Dark. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Oranguru?

The single best pick against Oranguru in the Pokémon Champions roster is Sableye, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Oranguru in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Oranguru, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Normal / Psychic) and carries super-effective coverage (Bug, Dark). Avoid Pokémon that share Oranguru's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Oranguru good in Pokémon Champions?

Oranguru's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (490 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.