Aggron — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Aggron is a bulky attacker built around physical attacks (110 Attack). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its steel/rock typing resists 8 attack types but you'll need to play around 3 weaknesses."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Aggron can come in on resisted hits — use it as a pivot, not a sweeper.
- 2
Trade hits patiently. You don't need to win every interaction immediately.
- 3
Save it for when its teammates need a safety net.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Switching Aggron into fighting and ground attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Aggron the way we do
- Bulky enough to survive mistakes
- Slow — needs support to come in safely
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
- Multiple abilities to choose between
Base Stats
Total: 530Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Mega Evolutions
Aggron transforms mid-battle when holding the right Mega Stone. Each form has its own stats, typing and ability.
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Where Aggron shows up
#186
Usage ~1.17% · Win rate ~50.35%
#130
Usage ~1.65% · Win rate ~51.75%
Aggron FAQ
- What are Aggron's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Aggron can run sturdy, rock-head, heavy-metal. The competitive default is usually sturdy — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Aggron weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Aggron takes extra damage from fighting, ground, water. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Aggron?
- The best moveset for Aggron depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Aggron in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Aggron are Pokémon with strong fighting, ground, water attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Aggron good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Aggron's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.