A real counter is a plan that works on the board. Type advantage helps, but positioning, speed, and partner support decide whether it actually functions.

Use this as a focused testing loop. The goal is to make one part of your decision process clearer before adding more complexity.

• List the turns where the threat becomes dangerous.
• Choose answers that can enter safely.
• Test the answer with common partners beside the threat.

Checking Garchomp with Ice coverage is useful only if the coverage Pokemon can survive the board state where Garchomp appears.