Slowking Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Water / Psychic · BST: 490 · Role: Special Attacker
Slowking is a Water / Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost, Dark. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Slowking, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Pikachu, Raichu, Forretress plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 490 base stat total, Slowking plays as a Special Attacker. Its highest stat is Special Defense (110), and at base 30 Speed it sits faster than 2% 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 Slowking 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 Slowking
- Pikachu (Electric)
- Raichu (Electric)
- Forretress (Bug / Steel)
- Manectric (Electric)
- Mega Manectric (Electric)
- Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
- Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
- Banette (Ghost)
How each counter beats Slowking
- Pikachu (Electric) outspeeds Slowking and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Raichu (Electric) outspeeds Slowking and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Forretress (Bug / Steel) outspeeds Slowking and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.
- Manectric (Electric) outspeeds Slowking and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Mega Manectric (Electric) outspeeds Slowking and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
Slowking weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Electric (×2)
- Grass (×2)
- Bug (×2)
- Ghost (×2)
- Dark (×2)
Resistances
- Fire (×0.5)
- Water (×0.5)
- Ice (×0.5)
- Fighting (×0.5)
- Psychic (×0.5)
- Steel (×0.5)
Base stats
- HP
- 95
- Attack
- 75
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Attack
- 100
- Sp. Defense
- 110
- Speed
- 30
- Total
- 490
Best Tera Types for Slowking
The best Tera Types for Slowking cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
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- Own Tempo — [object Object]
- Regenerator (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Water-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Slowking:
Frequently asked questions about Slowking
What counters Slowking in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Slowking are Pikachu, Raichu, Forretress, Manectric, Mega Manectric. These Pokémon hit Slowking super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Slowking weak to?
Slowking is a Water / Psychic-type Pokémon weak to Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost, Dark. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Slowking?
The single best pick against Slowking in the Pokémon Champions roster is Pikachu, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Slowking in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Slowking, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Water / Psychic) and carries super-effective coverage (Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost, Dark). Avoid Pokémon that share Slowking's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Slowking good in Pokémon Champions?
Slowking's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (490 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.