Glimmora — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Glimmora is a special attacker built around special attacks (130 Sp. Atk). It can trade hits at a competitive speed tier, and it's commonly used because its rock/poison typing resists 6 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
Open Glimmora into a favorable type matchup using its rock/poison 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
- ✕
Switching Glimmora into ground and water attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Glimmora the way we do
- Hits hard, but you have to pick the right move
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
Base Stats
Total: 525Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Mega Evolutions
Glimmora transforms mid-battle when holding the right Mega Stone. Each form has its own stats, typing and ability.
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Where Glimmora shows up
#21
Usage ~8.7% · Win rate ~54.48%
#29
Usage ~6.62% · Win rate ~54.27%
Glimmora FAQ
- What are Glimmora's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Glimmora can run toxic-debris, corrosion. The competitive default is usually toxic-debris — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Glimmora weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Glimmora takes extra damage from ground, water, psychic, steel. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Glimmora?
- The best moveset for Glimmora 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 Glimmora in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Glimmora are Pokémon with strong ground, water, psychic, steel attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Glimmora good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Glimmora'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.