Avalugg — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Avalugg is a bulky attacker built around physical attacks (117 Attack). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its ice typing resists 1 attack types but you'll need to play around 4 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
Avalugg 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 Avalugg into fire and fighting 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 Avalugg the way we do
- Bulky enough to survive mistakes
- Slow — needs support to come in safely
- Multiple abilities to choose between
Base Stats
Total: 514Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
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Where Avalugg shows up
#194
Usage ~1.12% · Win rate ~50.15%
#199
Usage ~1.09% · Win rate ~50.02%
Avalugg FAQ
- What are Avalugg's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Avalugg can run own-tempo, ice-body, sturdy. The competitive default is usually own-tempo — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Avalugg weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Avalugg takes extra damage from fire, fighting, rock, steel. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Avalugg?
- The best moveset for Avalugg 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 Avalugg in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Avalugg are Pokémon with strong fire, fighting, rock, steel attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Avalugg good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Avalugg'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.