Mega Blastoise — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Mega Blastoise is a bulky attacker built around special attacks (135 Sp. Atk). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its water typing only has 2 weaknesses, 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
Mega Blastoise 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 Mega Blastoise 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.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Mega Blastoise the way we do
- Bulky enough to survive mistakes
- Hits hard, but you have to pick the right move
- Pseudo-legendary stat total — expectations are high
Base Stats
Total: 630Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Other forms
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Where Mega Blastoise shows up
Mega Blastoise FAQ
- What are Mega Blastoise's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Mega Blastoise can run mega-launcher. The competitive default is usually mega-launcher — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Mega Blastoise weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Mega Blastoise takes extra damage from electric, grass. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Mega Blastoise?
- The best moveset for Mega Blastoise 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 Mega Blastoise in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Mega Blastoise are Pokémon with strong electric, grass attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Mega Blastoise good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Mega Blastoise'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.