Sharpedo Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Water / Dark · BST: 460 · Role: Physical Wallbreaker
Sharpedo is a Water / Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Fairy. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Sharpedo, 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, Beedrill plus 5 more ranked below.
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Sharpedo can Mega Evolve into Mega Sharpedo, changing its stats and role mid-battle. See the Mega form page for its updated counters and weaknesses.
With a 460 base stat total, Sharpedo plays as a Physical Wallbreaker. Its highest stat is Attack (120), and at base 95 Speed it sits faster than 67% 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 Sharpedo 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 Sharpedo
- Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
- Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
- Beedrill (Bug / Poison)
- Mega Beedrill (Bug / Poison)
- Pikachu (Electric)
- Raichu (Electric)
- Machamp (Fighting)
- Ariados (Bug / Poison)
How each counter beats Sharpedo
- Venusaur (Grass / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Sharpedo and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
- Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Sharpedo and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
- Beedrill (Bug / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Sharpedo and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.
- Mega Beedrill (Bug / Poison) outspeeds Sharpedo and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.
- Pikachu (Electric) underspeeds but can still trade Sharpedo and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
Sharpedo weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Electric (×2)
- Grass (×2)
- Fighting (×2)
- Bug (×2)
- Fairy (×2)
Resistances
- Fire (×0.5)
- Water (×0.5)
- Ice (×0.5)
- Ghost (×0.5)
- Dark (×0.5)
- Steel (×0.5)
Immunities
- Psychic
Base stats
- HP
- 70
- Attack
- 120
- Defense
- 40
- Sp. Attack
- 95
- Sp. Defense
- 40
- Speed
- 95
- Total
- 460
Best Tera Types for Sharpedo
The best Tera Types for Sharpedo cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Rough Skin — [object Object]
- Speed Boost (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Water-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Sharpedo:
Frequently asked questions about Sharpedo
What counters Sharpedo in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Sharpedo are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Beedrill, Mega Beedrill, Pikachu. These Pokémon hit Sharpedo super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Sharpedo weak to?
Sharpedo is a Water / Dark-type Pokémon weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Sharpedo?
The single best pick against Sharpedo 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 Sharpedo in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Sharpedo, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Water / Dark) and carries super-effective coverage (Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Fairy). Avoid Pokémon that share Sharpedo's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Sharpedo good in Pokémon Champions?
Sharpedo's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (460 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.