Best Pokémon in Pokémon Champions for all teams
Pokémon Champions is all about being competitive with your collection, and having the best Pokémon will help you get more consistent wins. However, having a good Pokémon isn't just about having a shiny or a rare one. With nearly 200 different choices, picking the best ones can always be confusing. While the game hasn't been out for long, there are definitely some choices that are better than the rest. Table of contentsBest Pokémon in Pokémon ChampionsBest Normal Pokémon in ChampionsBest Mega Pokémon in ChampionsBest Pokémon in Pokémon Champions Instead of a tier list, I have included the best choices that are currently available in the game. I have separated them across two categories: Normal and Mega. The latter requires you to have a correct Mega Stone in your inventory. In Pokémon Champions, the team composition also determines how effective a Pokémon might be. That said, the suggestions listed below have more pros than cons, which makes them incredibly powerful with different teams. image via The Pokémon Company Best Normal Pokémon in ChampionsPokemonTypeProsConsGarchompDragonGroundAvailable for freeHas extremely well-rounded stats.Rough Skin is a great counter against Physical-type attacksHas moves belonging to different affinities, which are useful for hitting different weaknessesSpeed is pretty low so you'll always have the second attackTerrible against Ice moves due to 4x weaknessHippowdonGroundHis single-element type saves him from having too many weaknesses.Sand Stream is one of the best ways to delay the opponents. You can use Yawn to put the enemy to sleepSlack Off allows you to recover HPTaunt nullifies most of its movesWhile it shines in stalling opponents, you'll need an alternative to remove the enemy PokemonHydreigonDarkDragonAvailable for freeDark and Dragon is one of the rarest combinations in the entire gameHigh Special Attack allows you to one-shot opponentsU-turn allows it to get out of bad matchupsExtreme weakness to Fairy-type movesGeneral defense is really lowGreninjaWaterDarkAvailable for free with certain teamsHas one of the fastest speeds in the entire gameA diverse set of moves, complemented by Protean abilityBase offensive power is lowBase defensive stats are extremely lowArchaludonSteelDragonPretty easy to obtain despite not being part of a starter unitHas 10 different ResistancesOne of the best defensive units in the entire gameLow speed means you'll always have to go secondBase offensive power is low, so you'll need a held itemMeowscaradaGrassDarkAmazing speed, which helps you to get the first strikeCan be built in different ways based on your suitabilityOffers various coverage movesThe low defensive stats mean that it can be one-shotted with attacks that are Super EffectiveBest Mega Pokémon in Champions In a general sense, Mega Pokémon are better than normal ones. Some of them are incredibly powerful, and you can make them cornerstones of your squads.PokemonTypeProsConsMega GengarGhostPoisonGengar is available for freeShadow Tag controls the combo, as your opponent can't switch outWill-o-Wisp allows you to counter Physical attacksOffers plenty of scope for flexible buildsDefensive stats are really lowMega Charizard XFireDragonThe ability to get STAB with Fire and Dragon-type moves allows it to be a great Physical attackerDragon Dance can sweep the board in one additional turnYou ca use Tough Claws to boost the prowess of his Physical movesIf you can't Mega Evolve, it will be susceptible to any Rock-type moves. The X variant, despite being better, lacks Flying-type moves that you can find with Y. Mega GreninjaWaterDarkImproves the base Greninja in every departmentIncredible speed always allows the player to get the first attackAbility to get STAB from its Protean abilityThe Proatean ability also turns things to your favorJust like the base version, Mega Greninja is extremely susceptible to damageBase Attack will still be on the lower end of things. Mega DelphoxFirePsycicOne of the most unique combinations in the entire gameOne of the best Special Attack stats that can one-shot opponentsHigh Speed stat works well with its buffed Special-attackCan use Calm Mind to further boost its speed and special attackLow defense against Physical AttackersMega DragoniteDragonFlyingEasily available for freeHas extremely high basic Attack that makes it a good offensive choiceSpecial Attack and Special Defense are both decent, but they can be boosted further as requiredBase Speed is low, which forces you to play defensiveIt can be susceptible to Pokémon that can one-shot with a huge amount of burst damage. Always pay attention to the squad you're building, because overall synergy is key. This is where making the best choice from the very first pick is crucial. Your choice will also determine the remaining Pokemon that you get, which can also include the likes of Garchomp and Gengar. The post Best Pokémon in Pokémon Champions for all teams appeared first on Destructoid.
Pokémon Champions is all about being competitive with your collection, and having the best Pokémon will help you get more consistent wins. However, having a good Pokémon isn't just about having a shiny or a rare one. With nearly 200 different choices, picking the best ones can always be confusing.
While the game hasn't been out for long, there are definitely some choices that are better than the rest.
Table of contents
Best Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Instead of a tier list, I have included the best choices that are currently available in the game. I have separated them across two categories: Normal and Mega. The latter requires you to have a correct Mega Stone in your inventory. In Pokémon Champions, the team composition also determines how effective a Pokémon might be. That said, the suggestions listed below have more pros than cons, which makes them incredibly powerful with different teams.
image via The Pokémon Company Best Normal Pokémon in Champions
Pokemon
Type
Pros
Cons
Garchomp
Dragon
Ground
Ground
Available for free
Has extremely well-rounded stats.
Rough Skin is a great counter against Physical-type attacks
Has moves belonging to different affinities, which are useful for hitting different weaknesses
Has extremely well-rounded stats.
Rough Skin is a great counter against Physical-type attacks
Has moves belonging to different affinities, which are useful for hitting different weaknesses
Speed is pretty low so you'll always have the second attack
Terrible against Ice moves due to 4x weakness
Terrible against Ice moves due to 4x weakness
Hippowdon
Ground
His single-element type saves him from having too many weaknesses.
Sand Stream is one of the best ways to delay the opponents.
You can use Yawn to put the enemy to sleep
Slack Off allows you to recover HP
Sand Stream is one of the best ways to delay the opponents.
You can use Yawn to put the enemy to sleep
Slack Off allows you to recover HP
Taunt nullifies most of its moves
While it shines in stalling opponents, you'll need an alternative to remove the enemy Pokemon
While it shines in stalling opponents, you'll need an alternative to remove the enemy Pokemon
Hydreigon
Dark
Dragon
Dragon
Available for free
Dark and Dragon is one of the rarest combinations in the entire game
High Special Attack allows you to one-shot opponents
U-turn allows it to get out of bad matchups
Dark and Dragon is one of the rarest combinations in the entire game
High Special Attack allows you to one-shot opponents
U-turn allows it to get out of bad matchups
Extreme weakness to Fairy-type moves
General defense is really low
General defense is really low
Greninja
Water
Dark
Dark
Available for free with certain teams
Has one of the fastest speeds in the entire game
A diverse set of moves, complemented by Protean ability
Has one of the fastest speeds in the entire game
A diverse set of moves, complemented by Protean ability
Base offensive power is low
Base defensive stats are extremely low
Base defensive stats are extremely low
Archaludon
Steel
Dragon
Dragon
Pretty easy to obtain despite not being part of a starter unit
Has 10 different Resistances
One of the best defensive units in the entire game
Has 10 different Resistances
One of the best defensive units in the entire game
Low speed means you'll always have to go second
Base offensive power is low, so you'll need a held item
Base offensive power is low, so you'll need a held item
Meowscarada
Grass
Dark
Dark
Amazing speed, which helps you to get the first strike
Can be built in different ways based on your suitability
Offers various coverage moves
Can be built in different ways based on your suitability
Offers various coverage moves
The low defensive stats mean that it can be one-shotted with attacks that are Super Effective
Best Mega Pokémon in Champions
In a general sense, Mega Pokémon are better than normal ones. Some of them are incredibly powerful, and you can make them cornerstones of your squads.Pokemon
Type
Pros
Cons
Mega Gengar
Ghost
Poison
Poison
Gengar is available for free
Shadow Tag controls the combo, as your opponent can't switch out
Will-o-Wisp allows you to counter Physical attacks
Offers plenty of scope for flexible builds
Shadow Tag controls the combo, as your opponent can't switch out
Will-o-Wisp allows you to counter Physical attacks
Offers plenty of scope for flexible builds
Defensive stats are really low
Mega Charizard X
Fire
Dragon
Dragon
The ability to get STAB with Fire and Dragon-type moves allows it to be a great Physical attacker
Dragon Dance can sweep the board in one additional turn
You ca use Tough Claws to boost the prowess of his Physical moves
Dragon Dance can sweep the board in one additional turn
You ca use Tough Claws to boost the prowess of his Physical moves
If you can't Mega Evolve, it will be susceptible to any Rock-type moves.
The X variant, despite being better, lacks Flying-type moves that you can find with Y.
The X variant, despite being better, lacks Flying-type moves that you can find with Y.
Mega Greninja
Water
Dark
Dark
Improves the base Greninja in every department
Incredible speed always allows the player to get the first attack
Ability to get STAB from its Protean ability
The Proatean ability also turns things to your favor
Incredible speed always allows the player to get the first attack
Ability to get STAB from its Protean ability
The Proatean ability also turns things to your favor
Just like the base version, Mega Greninja is extremely susceptible to damage
Base Attack will still be on the lower end of things.
Base Attack will still be on the lower end of things.
Mega Delphox
Fire
Psycic
Psycic
One of the most unique combinations in the entire game
One of the best Special Attack stats that can one-shot opponents
High Speed stat works well with its buffed Special-attack
Can use Calm Mind to further boost its speed and special attack
One of the best Special Attack stats that can one-shot opponents
High Speed stat works well with its buffed Special-attack
Can use Calm Mind to further boost its speed and special attack
Low defense against Physical Attackers
Mega Dragonite
Dragon
Flying
Flying
Easily available for free
Has extremely high basic Attack that makes it a good offensive choice
Special Attack and Special Defense are both decent, but they can be boosted further as required
Has extremely high basic Attack that makes it a good offensive choice
Special Attack and Special Defense are both decent, but they can be boosted further as required
Base Speed is low, which forces you to play defensive
It can be susceptible to Pokémon that can one-shot with a huge amount of burst damage.
It can be susceptible to Pokémon that can one-shot with a huge amount of burst damage.
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