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Sinistcha Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Grass / Ghost · BST: 508 · Role: Special Wallbreaker

Sinistcha is a Grass / Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, Dark. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Sinistcha, 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 508 base stat total, Sinistcha plays as a Special Wallbreaker. Its highest stat is Special Attack (121), and at base 70 Speed it sits faster than 34% 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 Sinistcha 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 Sinistcha

  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. Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  7. Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  8. Glalie (Ice)

How each counter beats Sinistcha

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

Sinistcha weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Fire (×2)
  • Ice (×2)
  • Flying (×2)
  • Ghost (×2)
  • Dark (×2)

Resistances

  • Water (×0.5)
  • Electric (×0.5)
  • Grass (×0.5)
  • Ground (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Normal
  • Fighting

Base stats

HP
71
Attack
60
Defense
106
Sp. Attack
121
Sp. Defense
80
Speed
70
Total
508

Best Tera Types for Sinistcha

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

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

Abilities

  • Hospitality — [object Object]
  • Heatproof (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

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

Frequently asked questions about Sinistcha

What counters Sinistcha in Pokémon Champions?

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

What is Sinistcha weak to?

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

What is the best Pokémon against Sinistcha?

The single best pick against Sinistcha 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 Sinistcha in Pokémon Champions?

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

Is Sinistcha good in Pokémon Champions?

Sinistcha's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (508 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.