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Benjamin Counter Strategy — Pokémon Unbound

🏟️ Arena Field Effect: Temporal Devolution Aura

Faint Gimmick

Whenever a Pokémon faints, it devolves into its previous evolutionary stage with half HP instead of fully fainting.

💡 Immunity & Counter Tip: Entry hazards (like Stealth Rock and Spikes) are extremely effective because they damage the devolved forms immediately upon entering.

⚔️ Benjamin's Team Roster

Sprite Pokémon Lvl Held Item Ability Nature & EVs Moveset Strategy Notes
Galvantula Galvantula Lv.62
Focus Sash Focus Sash
Compound Eyes
Timid
SpA: 252, Spe: 252
  • Sticky Web
  • Thunder
  • Bug Buzz
  • Giga Drain

Sets Sticky Web immediately. Thunder never misses due to Compound Eyes.
Scizor Scizor Lv.63
Scizorite Scizorite
Technician
Adamant
HP: 252, Atk: 252
  • Bullet Punch
  • Bug Bite
  • Swords Dance
  • Roost

His Mega Ace. Bullet Punch deals heavy damage and has priority. Sets up with Swords Dance.
Volcarona Volcarona Lv.64
Charti Berry Charti Berry
Flame Body
Timid
SpA: 252, Spe: 252
  • Quiver Dance
  • Fiery Dance
  • Bug Buzz
  • Roost

Sets up Quiver Dance to boost SpAtk, SpDef, and Speed. Charti Berry reduces Rock damage.
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🛡️ Recommended Counter Teams & Tactics

Stealth Rock Devolution Shredder

Easy
Budget Friendly Core: Lycanroc, Tyranitar

Stealth Rocks deal massive damage to Bug-types. Devolved forms entering with half HP will immediately faint due to hazard damage.

Lead Turn-by-Turn:
  • T1: Lead with Lycanroc. Set Stealth Rock.
  • T2+: Use Rock Slide. Watch the entry hazards clean up their devolved entries automatically.

🎁 Rewards & Gym Lockout Details

Victory Reward: Time Badge, TM U-turn, ability to challenge the Pokémon League.

⚠️ Lockout Warning:

Redwood Gym is open for rematches in the post-game.

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