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Elias Counter Strategy — Pokémon Unbound

🏟️ Arena Field Effect: Phantom Field

Type & Status Gimmick

Ghost and Dark-type moves are boosted by 50%. Sleep, Burn, and Poison statuses deal double residual damage.

💡 Immunity & Counter Tip: Bring Dark-type Pokémon (which resist Ghost and benefit from the Dark-type move boost) and prepare items to cure status conditions immediately.

⚔️ Elias's Team Roster

Sprite Pokémon Lvl Held Item Ability Nature & EVs Moveset Strategy Notes
Gengar Gengar Lv.75
Focus Sash Focus Sash
Cursed Body
Timid
SpA: 252, Spe: 252
  • Shadow Ball
  • Sludge Bomb
  • Dazzling Gleam
  • Destiny Bond

Extremely fast lead. Watch out for Destiny Bond which will drag your sweeper down.
Aegislash Aegislash Lv.75
Leftovers Leftovers
Stance Change
Quiet
HP: 252, SpA: 252
  • King's Shield
  • Shadow Ball
  • Flash Cannon
  • Shadow Sneak

Uses King's Shield to swap to Shield Form. Do not use physical contact moves against Aegislash.
Sableye Sableye Lv.76
Sableyeite Sableyeite
Magic Bounce
Bold
HP: 252, Def: 252
  • Knock Off
  • Will-O-Wisp
  • Recover
  • Calm Mind

His Mega Ace. Magic Bounce blocks status. Will-O-Wisp deals double damage under the Phantom Field.
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🛡️ Recommended Counter Teams & Tactics

Dark-type Sweep Core

Easy
Budget Friendly Core: Tyranitar, Hydreigon

Dark-types resist Ghost and receive a 50% power boost to Dark moves from the field. Tyranitar's sandstorm also breaks Gengar's Focus Sash.

Lead Turn-by-Turn:
  • T1: Lead with Tyranitar. Sandstream breaks Gengar's Sash. Use Crunch to OHKO.
  • T2+: Sweep with Crunch or Dark Pulse. Keep status cures ready in case of burns.

🎁 Rewards & Gym Lockout Details

Victory Reward: Access to the remaining Elite Four chambers.

⚠️ Lockout Warning:

You cannot exit the Pokémon League building until you either win or lose.

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