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Zoroark Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Dark · BST: 510 · Role: Special Sweeper

Zoroark is a Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Bug, Fairy. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Zoroark, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Beedrill, Mega Beedrill, Machamp plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 510 base stat total, Zoroark plays as a Special Sweeper. Its highest stat is Special Attack (120), and at base 105 Speed it sits faster than 80% 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 Zoroark 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 Zoroark

  1. Beedrill (Bug / Poison)
  2. Mega Beedrill (Bug / Poison)
  3. Machamp (Fighting)
  4. Ariados (Bug / Poison)
  5. Forretress (Bug / Steel)
  6. Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  7. Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  8. Toxicroak (Poison / Fighting)

How each counter beats Zoroark

  • Beedrill (Bug / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Zoroark and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.
  • Mega Beedrill (Bug / Poison) outspeeds Zoroark and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.
  • Machamp (Fighting) underspeeds but can still trade Zoroark and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
  • Ariados (Bug / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Zoroark and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.
  • Forretress (Bug / Steel) underspeeds but can still trade Zoroark and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.

Zoroark weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Fighting (×2)
  • Bug (×2)
  • Fairy (×2)

Resistances

  • Ghost (×0.5)
  • Dark (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Psychic

Base stats

HP
60
Attack
105
Defense
60
Sp. Attack
120
Sp. Defense
60
Speed
105
Total
510

Best Tera Types for Zoroark

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

Abilities

  • Illusion — [object Object]

Other Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

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

Frequently asked questions about Zoroark

What counters Zoroark in Pokémon Champions?

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

What is Zoroark weak to?

Zoroark is a Dark-type Pokémon weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Zoroark?

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

How do you beat Zoroark in Pokémon Champions?

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

Is Zoroark good in Pokémon Champions?

Zoroark's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (510 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.