Pelipper Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Water / Flying · BST: 440 · Role: Special Attacker
Pelipper is a Water / Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Electric, Rock. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Pelipper, 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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With a 440 base stat total, Pelipper plays as a Special Attacker. Its highest stat is Defense (100), and at base 65 Speed it sits faster than 29% 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 Pelipper 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 Pelipper
How each counter beats Pelipper
- Pikachu (Electric) outspeeds Pelipper and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Raichu (Electric) outspeeds Pelipper and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Manectric (Electric) outspeeds Pelipper and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Mega Manectric (Electric) outspeeds Pelipper and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Luxray (Electric) outspeeds Pelipper and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
Pelipper weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Electric (×4)
- Rock (×2)
Resistances
- Fire (×0.5)
- Water (×0.5)
- Fighting (×0.5)
- Bug (×0.5)
- Steel (×0.5)
Immunities
- Ground
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 50
- Defense
- 100
- Sp. Attack
- 95
- Sp. Defense
- 70
- Speed
- 65
- Total
- 440
Best Tera Types for Pelipper
The best Tera Types for Pelipper cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Keen Eye — [object Object]
- Drizzle — [object Object]
- Rain Dish (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Water-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Pelipper:
Frequently asked questions about Pelipper
What counters Pelipper in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Pelipper are Pikachu, Raichu, Manectric, Mega Manectric, Luxray. These Pokémon hit Pelipper super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Pelipper weak to?
Pelipper is a Water / Flying-type Pokémon weak to Electric, Rock. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Pelipper?
The single best pick against Pelipper 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 Pelipper in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Pelipper, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Water / Flying) and carries super-effective coverage (Electric, Rock). Avoid Pokémon that share Pelipper's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Pelipper good in Pokémon Champions?
Pelipper's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (440 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.