Elite 4 Hacksaw
Encounter Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Trainer ID | tdc_e4_jesus |
| Category | Elite Four |
| Campaign Order | 22 / 26 |
| Level Cap | 80 |
| Battle Format | GEN_9_DOUBLES |
| Difficulty | ★★★★★ |
| Archetype | High-tempo offensive pressure |
| Unlock Requirement | tdc_rival_motta_final |
| Healing Bag | Full Restore x2 |
Team
1. Dragapult (Dragapult)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | dragapult |
| Nickname | — |
| Gender | MALE |
| Level | 80 |
| Shiny | Yes |
| Ability | Clearbody |
| Held Item | Choice Scarf |
| Nature | Jolly |
| EVs | 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe |
| IVs | 31 all |
| Gimmicks | — |
Moveset
- Dragondarts
- Phantomforce
- Suckerpunch
- Uturn
2. Dragonite (Dragonite)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | dragonite |
| Nickname | — |
| Gender | MALE |
| Level | 80 |
| Shiny | No |
| Ability | Multiscale |
| Held Item | Assault Vest |
| Nature | Adamant |
| EVs | 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD |
| IVs | 31 all |
| Gimmicks | — |
Moveset
- Aquajet
- Dragonclaw
- Extremespeed
- Thunderpunch
3. Garchomp (Garchomp)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | garchomp |
| Nickname | — |
| Gender | MALE |
| Level | 80 |
| Shiny | Yes |
| Ability | Roughskin |
| Held Item | Rocky Helmet |
| Nature | Jolly |
| EVs | 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe |
| IVs | 31 all |
| Gimmicks | — |
Moveset
- Dragonclaw
- Earthquake
- Ironhead
- Swordsdance
4. Charizard (Charizard)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | charizard |
| Nickname | — |
| Gender | MALE |
| Level | 80 |
| Shiny | No |
| Ability | Blaze |
| Held Item | Expert Belt |
| Nature | Timid |
| EVs | 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe |
| IVs | 31 all |
| Gimmicks | tera: grass |
Moveset
- Airslash
- Flamethrower
- Scorchingsands
- Terablast
5. Latios (Latios)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | latios |
| Nickname | — |
| Gender | GENDERLESS |
| Level | 80 |
| Shiny | No |
| Ability | Levitate |
| Held Item | Dragonium Z |
| Nature | Timid |
| EVs | 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe |
| IVs | 31 all |
| Gimmicks | — |
Moveset
- Dracometeor
- Lusterpurge
- Mysticalfire
- Shadowball
6. Salamence (Salamence)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | salamence |
| Nickname | — |
| Gender | MALE |
| Level | 80 |
| Shiny | Yes |
| Ability | Aerilate |
| Held Item | Salamencite |
| Nature | Naive |
| EVs | 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe |
| IVs | 31 all |
| Gimmicks | — |
Moveset
- Bodyslam
- Dragonclaw
- Earthquake
- Ironhead
Competitive Analysis
Game Plan
- Spread damage is a major pressure point through Earthquake.
Win Conditions
- Setup-based win conditions are present: Swordsdance.
- Priority pressure can close games or deny low-HP pivots: Aquajet, Extremespeed, Suckerpunch.
Threat Profile
- Choice items create immediate damage or speed pressure, but can be punished through positioning.
- Assault Vest users improve special bulk and make neutral trades harder.
- Z-Move access creates one-time burst turns that can remove key defensive pieces.
- Mega Evolution changes matchup dynamics and should be scouted before committing resources.
Player Preparation Notes
- Treat this as a doubles encounter first: board positioning matters more than one-on-one type advantage.
- Identify the most important tempo piece early, then either remove it or force it into defensive play.
- Preserve answers to the trainer's strongest endgame attacker instead of trading them too early.
- If the trainer has field control, avoid giving free turns to weather, terrain, or speed-control setters.
Technical Notes
- Source trainer file:
data/rctmod/trainers/tdc_e4_jesus.json - Source progression file:
data/rctmod/mobs/trainers/single/tdc_e4_jesus.json