Lopunny — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Lopunny is a speed utility built around physical attacks (76 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 Lopunny 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 Lopunny actually resists and burning a switch on a neutral hit.
- ✕
Expecting it to OHKO things — its job is usually role compression, not raw damage.
Why we rate Lopunny the way we do
- Low damage output — has to play perfectly
- Multiple abilities to choose between
Base Stats
Total: 480Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Mega Evolutions
Lopunny transforms mid-battle when holding the right Mega Stone. Each form has its own stats, typing and ability.
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Where Lopunny shows up
#39
Usage ~5.1% · Win rate ~54.02%
#71
Usage ~2.94% · Win rate ~53.23%
Lopunny FAQ
- What are Lopunny's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Lopunny can run cute-charm, klutz, limber. The competitive default is usually cute-charm — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Lopunny weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Lopunny 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 Lopunny?
- The best moveset for Lopunny 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 Lopunny in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Lopunny are Pokémon with strong fighting attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Lopunny good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Lopunny'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.