Oranguru — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Oranguru is a special attacker built around special attacks (90 Sp. Atk). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its normal/psychic typing only has 2 weaknesses, 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
Oranguru 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
- ✕
Forgetting which attacks Oranguru actually resists and burning a switch on a neutral hit.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Expecting it to OHKO things — its job is usually role compression, not raw damage.
Why we rate Oranguru the way we do
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
- Multiple abilities to choose between
Base Stats
Total: 490Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
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Where Oranguru shows up
#196
Usage ~1.11% · Win rate ~50.1%
#75
Usage ~2.79% · Win rate ~53.12%
Oranguru FAQ
- What are Oranguru's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Oranguru can run inner-focus, telepathy, symbiosis. The competitive default is usually inner-focus — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Oranguru weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Oranguru takes extra damage from bug, dark. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Oranguru?
- The best moveset for Oranguru 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 Oranguru in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Oranguru are Pokémon with strong bug, dark attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Oranguru good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Oranguru'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.