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Samurott Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Water · BST: 528 · Role: Balanced Attacker

Samurott is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Samurott, 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, Pikachu plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 528 base stat total, Samurott plays as a Balanced Attacker. Its highest stat is Special Attack (108), and at base 70 Speed it sits faster than 34% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: target its lower defensive stat and watch the speed tier for revenge kills.

What counters Samurott 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 Samurott

  1. Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
  2. Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
  3. Pikachu (Electric)
  4. Raichu (Electric)
  5. Manectric (Electric)
  6. Mega Manectric (Electric)
  7. Luxray (Electric)
  8. Roserade (Grass / Poison)

How each counter beats Samurott

  • Venusaur (Grass / Poison) outspeeds Samurott and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
  • Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison) outspeeds Samurott and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
  • Pikachu (Electric) outspeeds Samurott and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
  • Raichu (Electric) outspeeds Samurott and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
  • Manectric (Electric) outspeeds Samurott and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.

Samurott weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Electric (×2)
  • Grass (×2)

Resistances

  • Fire (×0.5)
  • Water (×0.5)
  • Ice (×0.5)
  • Steel (×0.5)

Base stats

HP
95
Attack
100
Defense
85
Sp. Attack
108
Sp. Defense
70
Speed
70
Total
528

Best Tera Types for Samurott

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

Abilities

  • Torrent — [object Object]
  • Shell Armor (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

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

Frequently asked questions about Samurott

What counters Samurott in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Samurott are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Pikachu, Raichu, Manectric. These Pokémon hit Samurott super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Samurott weak to?

Samurott is a Water-type Pokémon weak to Electric, Grass. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Samurott?

The single best pick against Samurott 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 Samurott in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Samurott, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Water) and carries super-effective coverage (Electric, Grass). Avoid Pokémon that share Samurott's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Samurott good in Pokémon Champions?

Samurott's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (528 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.