Senior Joe
Encounter Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Trainer ID | tdc_treinadores_senior_joe |
| Category | Trainer |
| Campaign Order | 15 / 26 |
| Level Cap | 57 |
| Battle Format | GEN_9_DOUBLES |
| Difficulty | ★★★★☆ |
| Archetype | High-tempo offensive pressure |
| Unlock Requirement | tdc_lider_julie_a_botanista |
| Healing Bag | Max Potion x2 |
Team
1. Blastoise (Blastoise)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | blastoise |
| Nickname | — |
| Gender | MALE |
| Level | 57 |
| Shiny | No |
| Ability | Megalauncher |
| Held Item | Blastoisinite |
| Nature | Modest |
| EVs | 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD |
| IVs | 31 HP / 0 Atk / 31 Def / 31 SpA / 31 SpD / 31 Spe |
| Gimmicks | — |
Moveset
- Waterpulse
- Dragonpulse
- Darkpulse
- Aurasphere
2. Gyarados (Gyarados)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | gyarados |
| Nickname | — |
| Gender | MALE |
| Level | 57 |
| Shiny | Yes |
| Ability | Intimidate |
| Held Item | Assault Vest |
| Nature | Adamant |
| EVs | 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe |
| IVs | 31 all |
| Gimmicks | tera: ground |
Moveset
- Waterfall
- Bulldoze
- Dragondance
- Icefang
3. Alakazam (Alakazam)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | alakazam |
| Nickname | — |
| Gender | MALE |
| Level | 57 |
| Shiny | No |
| Ability | Innerfocus |
| Held Item | Choice Specs |
| Nature | Timid |
| EVs | 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe |
| IVs | 31 HP / 0 Atk / 31 Def / 31 SpA / 31 SpD / 31 Spe |
| Gimmicks | — |
Moveset
- Dazzlinggleam
- Psychic
- Shadowball
- Energyball
4. Snorlax (Snorlax)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | snorlax |
| Nickname | — |
| Gender | MALE |
| Level | 57 |
| Shiny | Yes |
| Ability | Thickfat |
| Held Item | Leftovers |
| Nature | Careful |
| EVs | 248 HP / 8 Atk / 248 SpD / 4 Spe |
| IVs | 31 all |
| Gimmicks | — |
Moveset
- Bodypress
- Bodyslam
- Rest
- Sleeptalk
5. Arcanine (Arcanine)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | arcanine |
| Nickname | — |
| Gender | MALE |
| Level | 57 |
| Shiny | No |
| Ability | Intimidate |
| Held Item | Life Orb |
| Nature | Jolly |
| EVs | 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe |
| IVs | 31 all |
| Gimmicks | — |
Moveset
- Closecombat
- Extremespeed
- Flareblitz
- Wildcharge
6. Mewtwo (Mewtwo)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | mewtwo |
| Nickname | — |
| Gender | GENDERLESS |
| Level | 57 |
| Shiny | No |
| Ability | Pressure |
| Held Item | Expert Belt |
| Nature | Timid |
| EVs | 252 SpA / 8 SpD / 248 Spe |
| IVs | 31 HP / 0 Atk / 31 Def / 31 SpA / 31 SpD / 31 Spe |
| Gimmicks | — |
Moveset
- Psystrike
- Shadowball
- Thunderbolt
- Aurasphere
Competitive Analysis
Game Plan
- Spread damage is a major pressure point through Bulldoze, Dazzlinggleam.
Win Conditions
- Setup-based win conditions are present: Dragondance.
- Priority pressure can close games or deny low-HP pivots: Extremespeed.
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.
- Life Orb attackers increase burst damage at the cost of recoil.
- 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_treinadores_senior_joe.json - Source progression file:
data/rctmod/mobs/trainers/single/tdc_treinadores_senior_joe.json