Doubles battles in Pokémon Champions can be a true test to master, and more so if you’re new to the competitive scene. This is the official format of all championships, and you have to take on 2v2 battles. Naturally, you need to be far more strategic when it comes to team building.
This guide will help you figure out the very best Pokémon that you can use in the 2v2 battles.
Best Pokémon to use in Doubles battles in Champions
The table below has a list of the best Pokémon that you can use in Doubles.
| Name | Type | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingambit | Dark Steel |
First, it’s available for free from several starter lineups. You can use Definat to benefit from moves that lower the opponent’s attack. Completely immune to two elements, with resistances for nine. Kowtow Cleave is a guaranteed hit, which is useful to get damage done. |
Avoid matchups against Fighting as it has a 4x weakness. Low speed and Special Defense makes it a bad choice against those with high Special Attack. |
| Garchomp | Dragon Ground |
Available for free from several starter lineups. Great stats that are perfect for a bulky attacker. Offers moves that do incredible AoE damage and hits mutiple enemies. Rough Skin is the perfect counter for Rough Skin. |
Avoid matchups against Ice due to 4x weakness. Struggles against Pokémon with decent speeds. |
| Incineroar | Fire Dark |
One of the most used Pokémon in the competitive scene, and for very good reason. Can control the match’s momentum due to bulk and speed. Has six resistances and one immunity. Trigger Intimidate to counter Physical attackers. |
Needs a very good damage-dealing partner. Avoid matches with Defiant as it’s a direct counter. |
| Dragonite | Dragon Flying |
Offered to all for free. Awesome Mega Evolution potential. Great attack and bulk in the non-mega form. |
Avoid matchups against Ice due to 4x weakness. Don’t Mega Evolve if the opponent Pokémon can set the weather. |
| Torkoal | Fire | A very simple, but effective, Pokémon in doubles. Use Drought to set the sun, which sets it up for Eruption. Works well as a bulky support as well. |
Poor matchup against Watertypoe moves. Poor against other Pokémon that can set the weather. |
In Doubles, always focus on the roles of your Pokémon. You don’t need to do damage with both, but having complementary pairs will be necessary. You can also check this list to find the Pokémon that are considered universally best in the current meta.
You can also use Replica Codes to use teams created by pro players. If you’re someone who loves playing Singles, here’s our recommendation of the best choices.
