Furfrou — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Furfrou is a speed utility built around physical attacks (80 Attack). It can outspeed most of the format, 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
Open Furfrou into a favorable type matchup using its normal STAB.
- 2
Pick the move that does the most damage to the most likely switch-in, not just the current Pokémon.
- 3
Pivot out once the opponent brings in a counter — don't get walled and lose a turn.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Forgetting which attacks Furfrou actually resists and burning a switch on a neutral hit.
- ✕
Expecting it to OHKO things — its job is usually role compression, not raw damage.
Base Stats
Total: 472Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
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Where Furfrou shows up
#160
Usage ~1.35% · Win rate ~51%
Furfrou FAQ
- What are Furfrou's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Furfrou can run fur-coat. The competitive default is usually fur-coat — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Furfrou weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Furfrou 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 Furfrou?
- The best moveset for Furfrou 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 Furfrou in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Furfrou are Pokémon with strong fighting attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Furfrou good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Furfrou'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.