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Roserade Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Grass / Poison · BST: 515 · Role: Special Wallbreaker

Roserade is a Grass / Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Roserade, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Charizard, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 515 base stat total, Roserade plays as a Special Wallbreaker. Its highest stat is Special Attack (125), and at base 90 Speed it sits faster than 63% 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 Roserade 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 Roserade

  1. Charizard (Fire / Flying)
  2. Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon)
  3. Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
  4. Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
  5. Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
  6. Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  7. Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  8. Camerupt (Fire / Ground)

How each counter beats Roserade

  • Charizard (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Roserade and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon) outspeeds Roserade and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Roserade and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Pidgeot (Normal / Flying) outspeeds Roserade and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
  • Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying) outspeeds Roserade and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.

Roserade weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Fire (×2)
  • Ice (×2)
  • Flying (×2)
  • Psychic (×2)

Resistances

  • Water (×0.5)
  • Electric (×0.5)
  • Grass (×0.25)
  • Fighting (×0.5)
  • Fairy (×0.5)

Base stats

HP
60
Attack
70
Defense
65
Sp. Attack
125
Sp. Defense
105
Speed
90
Total
515

Best Tera Types for Roserade

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

  • Grass (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Poison (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Fire (defensive shift)
  • Water (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Natural Cure — [object Object]
  • Poison Point — [object Object]
  • Technician (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

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

Frequently asked questions about Roserade

What counters Roserade in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Roserade are Charizard, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Pidgeot, Mega Pidgeot. These Pokémon hit Roserade super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Roserade weak to?

Roserade is a Grass / Poison-type Pokémon weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Roserade?

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

How do you beat Roserade in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Roserade, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Grass / Poison) and carries super-effective coverage (Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic). Avoid Pokémon that share Roserade's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Roserade good in Pokémon Champions?

Roserade's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (515 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.