Avalugg Hisui — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Avalugg Hisui is a bulky attacker built around physical attacks (127 Attack). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its ice/rock typing resists 4 attack types but you'll need to play around 6 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 Hisui 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 Hisui into fighting and steel 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 Hisui the way we do
- Bulky enough to survive mistakes
- Slow — needs support to come in safely
- Hits hard, but you have to pick the right move
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
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 Hisui shows up
#174
Usage ~1.24% · Win rate ~50.65%
Avalugg Hisui FAQ
- What are Avalugg Hisui's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Avalugg Hisui can run strong-jaw, ice-body, sturdy. The competitive default is usually strong-jaw — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Avalugg Hisui weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Avalugg Hisui takes extra damage from fighting, steel, water, grass, ground, rock. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Avalugg Hisui?
- The best moveset for Avalugg Hisui 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 Hisui in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Avalugg Hisui are Pokémon with strong fighting, steel, water, grass attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Avalugg Hisui good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Avalugg Hisui'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.