Bellibolt — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Bellibolt is a bulky attacker built around special attacks (103 Sp. Atk). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its electric 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
Bellibolt 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 Bellibolt 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 Bellibolt the way we do
- Slow — needs support to come in safely
- Multiple abilities to choose between
Base Stats
Total: 495Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
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Where Bellibolt shows up
#45
Usage ~4.48% · Win rate ~53.88%
#140
Usage ~1.54% · Win rate ~51.5%
Bellibolt FAQ
- What are Bellibolt's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Bellibolt can run electromorphosis, static, damp. The competitive default is usually electromorphosis — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Bellibolt weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Bellibolt takes extra damage from ground. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Bellibolt?
- The best moveset for Bellibolt 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 Bellibolt in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Bellibolt are Pokémon with strong ground attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Bellibolt good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Bellibolt'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.