I see... thank you for you help, though I want to get counters. I'll keep in the battle for now, trying to beat the spider, and lose at the next one (Butler will be in NO shape for another fight after the Spinarak, if he doesn't lose at the spider).
Another question... can I use an attack to block another attack?
For example, an opponent uses an attack, and the trainer uses, say, Shadow Ball to block the attack.
Also, if the attack can be blocked, can does the attacker take damage if they are trying to use a contact attack?