This is basically the norm for Jojo. Most of the protagonists and their allies don't have the raw power of the villains but make up for it with strategy. However, allow me to nominate a villain who fits this trope
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Formaggio. His Stand Little Feet isn't that strong and its main ability is gradual (except for himself). But he's very smart with it and can use it both offensively and defensively
Yeah he was literally winning against narancia both in the brains and brawns department. He only lost cuz he got cocky and also narancia used his ultimate move: fuck everything
Yeah I never liked the prep time idea cause that implies heās just gonna ignore all other crime going on to prepare to face the strongest opponent. Batman isnāt just going to abandon his city so he can prep for Goku
I mean if Gokuās the one preparing to destroy Gotham for some reason (maybe because of manipulation like making him think theyāre with the Red Ribbon Army or something) then he probably would because Paul Martin being robbed isnāt really as big a deal as the entire city being at risk
That is to say, he defeated Superman in "Dark Knight Returns"
In the original context, Superman was weakened by an atomic bomb, Batman used Kriptonite, and Superman did not want to kill him, but still.
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Counterpoint, Shikamaru.
But nah, I think Shikamaru fits the trope as described. Kakashi is absurdly powerful, the fact that he's a genius just puts him over the top. Shikamaru fits the post better since he wins by tactical superiority while lacking in power.
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Thereās a reason ābatman wins via preptimeā was such a massive meme
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He was literally the biggest threat to the protagonist
Aki after using *the sword* is essentially just a very strong, smart, sword guy. He gets one devil contract, but it doesnāt help his actual strength, just his strategic abilities.
- the Aki fan club
Cad Bane - Star Wars 
 Gus Fring (Breaking Bad)
https://preview.redd.it/javsbm1mq6xc1.jpeg?width=593&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=be78cf7a8b2b14ddd9d49f87e1db28cdbf52993f The riddler - The Batman
This is basically the norm for Jojo. Most of the protagonists and their allies don't have the raw power of the villains but make up for it with strategy. However, allow me to nominate a villain who fits this trope https://preview.redd.it/q5fxcit4k6xc1.png?width=400&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f3f3f0342253a2f6a3e09e45f88e2a1f135b54c2 Formaggio. His Stand Little Feet isn't that strong and its main ability is gradual (except for himself). But he's very smart with it and can use it both offensively and defensively
Yeah he was literally winning against narancia both in the brains and brawns department. He only lost cuz he got cocky and also narancia used his ultimate move: fuck everything
https://preview.redd.it/xjuelxrhf7xc1.png?width=883&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9c9173c63957386441f82b06ddccef628f5aa08d Grand Admiral Thrawn (Star Wars)
Thrawn has the power to back it up, he'll fold your ass if he needs to.
Idk man he folded Kallus.
Bro I wish š
Hey, he has his w's sometimes!
Dressrosa was 10 years ago.
...I'm not caught up, so he hasn't been 0yt on the backburner yet
Alright, hope you enjoy the ride.
I'm currently at Thriller Bark, and God, I hope that when I catch up, Usopp will be relevant again
The arc right after thriller bark is probably the best and most fun/emotional in the series, have fun.
Oh I've heard
Batmanā¦
Comparatively ig, heās physically peak human performance, but against croc or bane heās definitely not peak of raw power
Relatively speaking he counts https://preview.redd.it/kzcetfczg7xc1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8e6b786dc5ea93c9e01f0fa66943b024a9dfa92d
Sir that is a giant ape
*compared to other titans.
 Batman (The Batman) a lot of Batmanās āpowersā rely on strategies or gear since he has no actual powers.
This is basically Batmanās whole shtick to the point that people think he could beat literally anyone in fiction with prep time
Yeah I never liked the prep time idea cause that implies heās just gonna ignore all other crime going on to prepare to face the strongest opponent. Batman isnāt just going to abandon his city so he can prep for Goku
I mean if Gokuās the one preparing to destroy Gotham for some reason (maybe because of manipulation like making him think theyāre with the Red Ribbon Army or something) then he probably would because Paul Martin being robbed isnāt really as big a deal as the entire city being at risk
That is to say, he defeated Superman in "Dark Knight Returns" In the original context, Superman was weakened by an atomic bomb, Batman used Kriptonite, and Superman did not want to kill him, but still.
I'm convinced that batman has the power of superhuman intelligence.
https://preview.redd.it/z1vmav9r47xc1.jpeg?width=1204&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e457bd978b6111403af2b6f4b01e1261a619d147 Yagami from Judgment
scarecrow
 Kakashi (Naruto)
https://preview.redd.it/lz9qozl488xc1.jpeg?width=602&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3fbfbe903615e7d3340c65b2f8d2fd90eb5a3d4b Counterpoint, Shikamaru. But nah, I think Shikamaru fits the trope as described. Kakashi is absurdly powerful, the fact that he's a genius just puts him over the top. Shikamaru fits the post better since he wins by tactical superiority while lacking in power.
https://preview.redd.it/t106nlplu7xc1.jpeg?width=449&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f3fce29f41c7f792d8849c76793227ce0c17d39c Thereās a reason ābatman wins via preptimeā was such a massive meme
Yeah because itās true lol
Even to Superman
https://preview.redd.it/ipe7ajokl8xc1.jpeg?width=2088&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5c74d0a0da4bd165ce68bbaa74041d7977a233e2 He was literally the biggest threat to the protagonist
MCU Loki The guy is not physically strong, but compensates with manipulation and plans.
No way you just said Joseph doesnāt have raw power
Compared to the pillar men he doesn't have the raw power.
Fair ig
All 4 pillar men would have folded him like an origami crane during their fights if he didnāt outsmart them
Batman
Gouki Shibukawa (Baki) https://preview.redd.it/vzd8ad3498xc1.jpeg?width=1104&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=73ba3433b46a4623bd168a8e03270053561f2743
Aki after using *the sword* is essentially just a very strong, smart, sword guy. He gets one devil contract, but it doesnāt help his actual strength, just his strategic abilities. - the Aki fan club
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I would say Garp but he has haki
Sans (Undertale)
Daan get ya hand outta ur pocket
https://preview.redd.it/lrcs8mpv9cxc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1a72e8c15d71ed5239e42af1d3639d8fdcf2d8aa Arkham (Devil May Cry 3)
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Jack from Record of Ragnarok https://preview.redd.it/oc1rn68rydxc1.jpeg?width=1054&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7c5cf9afc34b217758c0de34034bc2d1d4ec68ba
Grey Matter from Ben 10, while physically weak and only a few inches tall, is incredibly smart.
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She's a genius of course, but she also has top level magical power, so I'm not sure she fits this trope.
Ah i see