Jax Counter Strategy — Pokémon Unbound

🏟️ Arena Field Effect: Standard Arena

Standard Battle

No special field effects or restrictions are active. Standard competitive rules apply.

💡 Immunity & Counter Tip: Focus on type coverage, hazard controls, and pivoting to maintain the upper hand against his high-stat balanced team.

Pokémon	Lvl	Held Item	Ability	Nature & EVs	Moveset	Strategy Notes
Staraptor	Lv.77	Choice Scarf	Intimidate	Jolly Atk: 252, Spe: 252	Brave Bird Close Combat U-turn Double-Edge	Fast Intimidate pivot that deals heavy chip damage and retreats.
Gastrodon	Lv.77	Leftovers	Storm Drain	Bold HP: 252, Def: 252	Recover Scald Earth Power Toxic	Extremely bulky wall. Storm Drain absorbs Water-type moves to boost SpAtk.
Metagross	Lv.78	Metagrossite	Tough Claws	Jolly Atk: 252, Spe: 252	Meteor Mash Zen Headbutt Bullet Punch Stomping Tantrum	His Mega Ace. Tough Claws boosts physical contact moves by 30%. Bullet Punch has priority.

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Hard

Core: Rotom-Wash, Corviknight, Garchomp

Jax has high BST stats. You must match his coverage and pivot defensively to avoid getting swept by Metagross.

Lead Turn-by-Turn:

T1: Lead with Rotom-Wash to absorb Staraptor's Intimidate. Use Volt Switch to pivot.
T2+: Switch to Corviknight to wall Metagross, then use Garchomp to deal heavy Ground damage.

Victory Reward: Champion title, entry into the Hall of Fame, unlock post-game content.

⚠️ Lockout Warning:

After victory, the standard game concludes, unlocking the massive post-game Borrius map.