Rampardos Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Rock · BST: 495 · Role: Physical Wallbreaker
Rampardos is a Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Rampardos, 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, Blastoise plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 495 base stat total, Rampardos plays as a Physical Wallbreaker. Its highest stat is Attack (165), and at base 58 Speed it sits faster than 21% 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 Rampardos 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 Rampardos
- Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
- Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
- Blastoise (Water)
- Mega Blastoise (Water)
- Machamp (Fighting)
- Forretress (Bug / Steel)
- Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
- Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
How each counter beats Rampardos
- Venusaur (Grass / Poison) outspeeds Rampardos and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
- Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison) outspeeds Rampardos and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
- Blastoise (Water) outspeeds Rampardos and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
- Mega Blastoise (Water) outspeeds Rampardos and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
- Machamp (Fighting) underspeeds but can still trade Rampardos and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
Rampardos weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Water (×2)
- Grass (×2)
- Fighting (×2)
- Ground (×2)
- Steel (×2)
Resistances
- Normal (×0.5)
- Fire (×0.5)
- Poison (×0.5)
- Flying (×0.5)
Base stats
- HP
- 97
- Attack
- 165
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Attack
- 65
- Sp. Defense
- 50
- Speed
- 58
- Total
- 495
Best Tera Types for Rampardos
The best Tera Types for Rampardos cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
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- Sheer Force (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Rock-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Rampardos:
Frequently asked questions about Rampardos
What counters Rampardos in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Rampardos are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Blastoise, Mega Blastoise, Machamp. These Pokémon hit Rampardos super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Rampardos weak to?
Rampardos is a Rock-type Pokémon weak to Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Rampardos?
The single best pick against Rampardos 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 Rampardos in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Rampardos, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Rock) and carries super-effective coverage (Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel). Avoid Pokémon that share Rampardos's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Rampardos good in Pokémon Champions?
Rampardos's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (495 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.