Early in your journey through Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Vinnie emerges as a formidable opponent requiring strategic planning. New trainers must carefully craft their team to counter his lineup. Below is a breakdown of his roster and effective strategies.

Countering Vinnie’s team in Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Vinnie utilizes these four Pokémon. Prepare counters accordingly:

• Houndoom (Lv.30 Grass-type): Vulnerable to Water, Fighting, Ground, and Rock attacks.
• Sharpedo (Lv.30 Water-type): Weak against Electric, Grass, Bug, and Fairy moves.
• Buneary (Lv.30 Fire-type): Takes extra damage from Fighting techniques.
• Mega Drampa (Lv.32 Normal/Dragon): Susceptible to Ice, Dragon, Fairy, and Fighting abilities.

A powerful Heracross acquired through Side Mission 002 proves invaluable here. Optimize its movepool with Fighting-type attacks like Brick Break for maximum effectiveness. Consider evolving Pancham into Pangoro as secondary coverage, leveraging its typing against multiple opponents. While Absol can serve as a backup, properly leveled Fighting-types should dominate this encounter.