Blacephalon Team Builder

Blacephalon at a glance

Blacephalon brings a Fire/Ghost typing and a 570 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Water and Ground hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Where you can use Blacephalon

• Availability is estimated from generation data and should be checked against the exact game before final planning.
• Planning contexts include Ultra Sun & Moon, Sword & Shield, Scarlet & Violet.

Best teammates for Blacephalon

These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Blacephalon's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.

Sprigatitoresists water - resists ground - adds grass pressureFloragatoresists water - resists ground - adds grass pressureMeowscaradaresists water - resists ground - resists ghostQuaxlyresists water - adds water pressure - fits at least one shared game contextQuaxwellresists water - adds water pressure - fits at least one shared game contextQuaquavalresists water - resists rock - resists dark

Team pitfalls when building around Blacephalon

• Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to water, ground, and rock.
• Rock coverage and entry-hazard pressure can make this Pokemon harder to use without support.
• Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.