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Skeledirge Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Fire / Ghost · BST: 530 · Role: Special Attacker

Skeledirge is a Fire / Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Skeledirge, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Blastoise, Mega Blastoise, Sharpedo plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 530 base stat total, Skeledirge plays as a Special Attacker. Its highest stat is Special Attack (110), and at base 66 Speed it sits faster than 33% 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 Skeledirge 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 Skeledirge

  1. Blastoise (Water)
  2. Mega Blastoise (Water)
  3. Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  4. Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  5. Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  6. Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  7. Rampardos (Rock)
  8. Bastiodon (Rock / Steel)

How each counter beats Skeledirge

  • Blastoise (Water) outspeeds Skeledirge and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Mega Blastoise (Water) outspeeds Skeledirge and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Sharpedo (Water / Dark) outspeeds Skeledirge and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark) outspeeds Skeledirge and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Camerupt (Fire / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Skeledirge and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.

Skeledirge weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Water (×2)
  • Ground (×2)
  • Rock (×2)
  • Ghost (×2)
  • Dark (×2)

Resistances

  • Fire (×0.5)
  • Grass (×0.5)
  • Ice (×0.5)
  • Poison (×0.5)
  • Bug (×0.25)
  • Steel (×0.5)
  • Fairy (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Normal
  • Fighting

Base stats

HP
104
Attack
75
Defense
100
Sp. Attack
110
Sp. Defense
75
Speed
66
Total
530

Best Tera Types for Skeledirge

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

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

Abilities

  • Blaze — [object Object]
  • Unaware (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

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Frequently asked questions about Skeledirge

What counters Skeledirge in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Skeledirge are Blastoise, Mega Blastoise, Sharpedo, Mega Sharpedo, Camerupt. These Pokémon hit Skeledirge super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Skeledirge weak to?

Skeledirge is a Fire / Ghost-type Pokémon weak to Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Skeledirge?

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

How do you beat Skeledirge in Pokémon Champions?

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

Is Skeledirge good in Pokémon Champions?

Skeledirge's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (530 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.