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Sylveon Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Fairy · BST: 525 · Role: Special Attacker

Sylveon is a Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Poison, Steel. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Sylveon, 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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With a 525 base stat total, Sylveon plays as a Special Attacker. Its highest stat is Special Defense (130), and at base 60 Speed it sits faster than 23% 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 Sylveon 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 Sylveon

  1. Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
  2. Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
  3. Beedrill (Bug / Poison)
  4. Mega Beedrill (Bug / Poison)
  5. Arbok (Poison)
  6. Ariados (Bug / Poison)
  7. Forretress (Bug / Steel)
  8. Mega Chimecho (Psychic / Steel)

How each counter beats Sylveon

  • Venusaur (Grass / Poison) outspeeds Sylveon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Poison moves.
  • Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison) outspeeds Sylveon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Poison moves.
  • Beedrill (Bug / Poison) outspeeds Sylveon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Poison moves.
  • Mega Beedrill (Bug / Poison) outspeeds Sylveon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Poison moves.
  • Arbok (Poison) outspeeds Sylveon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Poison moves.

Sylveon weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Poison (×2)
  • Steel (×2)

Resistances

  • Fighting (×0.5)
  • Bug (×0.5)
  • Dark (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Dragon

Base stats

HP
95
Attack
65
Defense
65
Sp. Attack
110
Sp. Defense
130
Speed
60
Total
525

Best Tera Types for Sylveon

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

Abilities

  • Cute Charm — [object Object]
  • Pixilate (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

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

Frequently asked questions about Sylveon

What counters Sylveon in Pokémon Champions?

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

What is Sylveon weak to?

Sylveon is a Fairy-type Pokémon weak to Poison, Steel. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Sylveon?

The single best pick against Sylveon 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 Sylveon in Pokémon Champions?

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

Is Sylveon good in Pokémon Champions?

Sylveon's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (525 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.