Audino — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Audino is a balanced attacker built around special attacks (60 Sp. Atk). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its normal typing only has 1 weakness, which makes it forgiving to switch in."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Audino 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
- ✕
Forgetting which attacks Audino actually resists and burning a switch on a neutral hit.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Expecting it to OHKO things — its job is usually role compression, not raw damage.
Why we rate Audino the way we do
- Slow — needs support to come in safely
- Multiple abilities to choose between
Base Stats
Total: 445Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Mega Evolutions
Audino transforms mid-battle when holding the right Mega Stone. Each form has its own stats, typing and ability.
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Where Audino shows up
#191
Usage ~1.14% · Win rate ~50.23%
#172
Usage ~1.26% · Win rate ~50.7%
Audino FAQ
- What are Audino's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Audino can run healer, regenerator, klutz. The competitive default is usually healer — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Audino weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Audino takes extra damage from fighting. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Audino?
- The best moveset for Audino 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 Audino in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Audino are Pokémon with strong fighting attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Audino good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Audino'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.