Pokémon Champions may not have a complete Pokédex to work with, but there are still a huge number of Pokémon to consider recruiting, and some stand among the best options for Singles Teams.
Pokémon Champions has two types of approach to battles, with Singles battles seeing players select three Pokémon to face off in 1v1 battles, while Doubles, used in VGC competitively, has two Pokémon on the field from both sides at a time.
The best Pokémon for Singles and Doubles can vary, so Insider Gaming has taken a look at the best Pokémon for Singles battles that you should consider.
Pokémon Champions Singles Tier List
Hippowdon and Garchomp are the best Pokémon to use in Singles battles in Pokémon Champions, both of which are definitely worth utilizing.
Hippowdon is an extremely tanky Pokémon capable of constantly chipping away at opponents’ health with the Sand Stream ability, while the fact that it’s pure Ground type gives it better Type matchups. Additionally, moves like Stealth Rock, Yawn, and Slack Off work extremely well with a stall strategy.
Meanwhile, Garchomp is among the best Physical attackers in Pokémon Champions, with a decent Speed stat to boost, and the Rough Skin ability is a good counter to physical attacks. With a wide variety of moves and well-rounded base stats, Garchomp can be crafted into many forms, making it difficult to predict, and it has an accessible Mega Evolution.
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Other Pokémon to consider in Singles competition include Meowscarada, Archaludon, Hydreigon, and Greninja.
In the tier list below, we’ve outlined the best Pokémon to use in head-to-head battles, but remember, they don’t necessarily apply to doubles battles.
| Tier | Pokémon |
|---|---|
| S | Hippowdon Garchomp |
| A+ | Meowscarada Archaludon Hydreigon Greninja |
| A | Mimikyu Wash Rotom Basculegion Sneasler Dragapult |
| B | Primarina Volcarona Umbreon Dragonite Tyranitar |
| C | Snorlax Whimsicott Scizor Alolan Ninetales Heat Rotom Excadrill |
What Makes a Good Singles Pokémon in Pokémon Champions?
Pokémon used in Singles competition in Pokémon Champions must possess the ability to stall opponents, deal significant damage, or tank attacks while utilising set-up moves, or, ideally, a combination of several.
Set-up moves like Stealth Rock are great early moves to get consistent damage on the field, while Abilities like Hippowdon’s Sand Stream are also decent at dealing regular damage every turn. When paired with healing moves or moves that deal status effects, these can be extremely frustrating for opponents.
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Alternatively, having a strong Pokémon that can sweep a wide variety of opponents is also beneficial, particularly those who have few type weaknesses and various attacks. The downside, however, is if this Pokémon is eliminated, you might fall behind if you don’t have others ready to step up in your party.
Ultimately, though, it’s all about how you utilize the Pokémon at your disposal, and boasting one of the best Pokémon for Singles battles doesn’t guarantee success, as the choices you make, Movesets, Held Items, and overall build are extremely important.
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For more Pokémon Champions, check out leaks of the next Battle Pass, and take a look at the Speed Tiers.
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