Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Rillaboom is a grass-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 530 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 85) and a physical attacking profile. Its Overgrow ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Rillaboom. Build around what Rillaboom actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Rillaboom is a Grass-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Rillaboom is a Grass-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug. It resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground.
- Fire2× damage
- Ice2× damage
- Poison2× damage
- Flying2× damage
- Bug2× damage
- Water0.5× damage
- Electric0.5× damage
- Grass0.5× damage
- Ground0.5× damage
Rillaboom has no type immunities.
To counter Rillaboom in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fire or Ice or Poison or Flying or Bug moves and can withstand its Grass STAB attacks.
Fire-type counters
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