Kingambit — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Kingambit is a bulky attacker built around physical attacks (135 Attack). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its dark/steel typing resists 9 attack types but you'll need to play around 3 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
Kingambit 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 Kingambit into fighting and fire 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 Kingambit 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: 550Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
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Where Kingambit shows up
#28
Usage ~6.83% · Win rate ~54.3%
#5
Usage ~23.26% · Win rate ~54.88%
Kingambit FAQ
- What are Kingambit's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Kingambit can run defiant, supreme-overlord, pressure. The competitive default is usually defiant — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Kingambit weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Kingambit takes extra damage from fighting, fire, ground. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Kingambit?
- The best moveset for Kingambit 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 Kingambit in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Kingambit are Pokémon with strong fighting, fire, ground attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Kingambit good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Kingambit'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.