Use Fighting-types against Persian
Use Fighting-types against Kangaskhan
Use Fighting-types against Nidoking
Use Water-types against Nidoking
Use Ice-types against Garchomp
Use Water-types against Rhyperior
Use Grass-types against Rhyperior
Use Water-types against Groudon
Use Ice-types against Groudon
Use strong shields early for Persian’s charged moves
Build fast energy before Giovanni switches
Save one shield for Giovanni’s last Pokémon
Use Pokémon with fast charged moves
Use Pokémon with high bulk and strong type matchups
Bring a team with coverage for multiple possible second and third Pokémon
Lead with Lucario
Lead with Machamp
Lead with Conkeldurr
Lead with Terrakion
Use Swampert for Rock- and Ground-types
Use Mamoswine for Ground- and Dragon-types
Use Kyogre for Ground-types
Use Togekiss for Dragon-types
Use Melmetal for flexible damage and shield pressure
Restart if the lineup is unfavorable
Use Rocket Radar only when prepared
Battle during events with boosted counters if possible