Pokemon Scarlet/Violet: Ultimate Gym Leader Rematch Guide

The player still has plenty of things to do in the post-game of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, some of which are taking on the former Team Star squads and their bosses again in a rematch, participating in the Academy Ace Tournament, or rechallenging every single Pokemon Gym Leader in a rematch.

In this Ultimate Gym Leader Rematch guide, you will learn how to defeat every Pokemon Gym Leader in a rematch in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet!

Consider this your spoiler alert, as several post-game details will be discussed!

Rematch Unlock

The player is returned to their dorm room and summoned to Director Clavell’s office after completing “The Way Home,” the game’s final main quest. Exit the dorm room and select the “Director’s Office”  on the menu.

After some dialogue, Nemona suggests holding a Pokemon battle at the academy to commemorate the player’s achievement of becoming a Champion. Top Champion Geeta then enters the room and says the Pokemon League would be delighted to help organize this contest.

After that, however, Top Champion Geeta says she cannot participate in this contest because she has much work to do. However, she might have some free time to participate if the player helps with her work.

Select “I’d be delighted to help!” from the prompt then Top Champion Geeta will ask the player to conduct an inspection on every Pokemon Gym in the Paldea region on her behalf so that they can continue to serve as a source of power and motivation for every trainer aspiring to the Champion Rank.

This can be accomplished by entering each Pokemon Gym and challenging the Gym Leader to a rematch.

The player can now challenge the Paldea region’s Gym Leaders to a rematch in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet!

1. Cortondo Gym: Rematch!

Gym Leader Katy is inside the Cortondo Gym building in the middle of Cortondo, the first city west of Mesagoza, just ahead of South Province (Area Two).

Upon entering the Cortondo Gym building, approach Gym Leader Katy near the receptionist; then, after a few bits of dialogue, she will ask if it is time for her to get a taste of their new Champion’s strength. Select “Yes” on the prompt. The player is then brought to the battle court across the Gym Building to start a battle against Gym Leader Katy!

Katy, The Sugarbug: Rematch!

A battle against Gym Leader Katy will now begin! Gym Leader Katy will use five Bug-type Pokemon: a Level 65 Lokix, a Level 65 Spidops, a Level 65 Heracross, a Level 65 Forretress, and a Level 66 Ursaring which has a Bug Tera-Type. 

Lokix

Lokix: Dark and Bug-type Pokemon
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Bug-type, Fairy-type, Flying-type, and Rock-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Dark-type Ghost-type, Grass-type, and Ground-type moves
Immune to:	0x (no effect)	Psychic-type moves

Gym Leader Katy’s Lokix uses these moves:

• .Sucker Punch is a physical Dark-type move with 70 power and 100 accuracy. It only inflicts damage to the enemy Pokemon if it is about to perform a move that deals damage.
  
• Bounce is a physical Flying-type attack with 85 Power and 85 Accuracy. It makes the user semi-invulnerable for a turn and attacks the target Pokemon on the next turn. Also, it has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target Pokemon.
  
• Lunge is a physical Bug-type move with 80 Power and 100 Accuracy. It decreases the Attack stat of the target Pokemon by one stage.
  
• Axe Kick is a physical Fighting-type move with 120 Power and 90 Accuracy. It has a chance of confusing the enemy Pokemon. If this move misses, the user will take damage equal to half its max HP.

Gym Leader Katy’s Lokix has the Ability called Swarm that raises the damage of its Bug-type moves by 50% once the user’s HP is below a third of its max.

Spidops

Spidops: Bug-type Pokemon
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Fire-type, Flying-type, and Rock-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Fighting-type, Grass-type, and Ground-type moves

Gym Leader Katy’s Spidops uses these moves:

• Skitter Smack is a physical Bug-type move with 70 Power and 90 Accuracy. It decreases the Special Attack stat of the target Pokemon by one stage.
  
• Brick Break is a physical Fighting-type attack with 75 Power and 100 Accuracy. It breaks the protective barriers active in the battle.
  
• Throat Chop is a physical Dark-type move with 80 Power and 100 Accuracy. It stops the enemy Pokemon from using any Sound-based moves for two turns.
  
• Silk Trap is a Bug-type status move that will prevent the user from being hit by the enemy Pokemon’s attack. This move has a chance of failing when used consecutively. Also, this move will decrease the enemy Pokemon’s Speed stat by one stage if the blocked attack hits.

Gym Leader Katy’s Spidops has the Ability called Insomnia, which will make the user immune to falling asleep.

Heracross

Heracross: Bug and Fighting-type
Weak to:	4x (super effective)	Flying-type moves
	2x (super effective)	Fairy-type, Fire-type, and Psychic-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Bug-type, Dark-type, Fighting-type, Grass-type, and Ground-type moves

Gym Leader Katy’s Heracross uses these moves:

• Night Slash is a physical Dark-type attack with 70 Power and 100 Accuracy with a 1-stage increased Critical Hit ratio.
  
• Stone Edge is a physical Rock-type move with 100 Power and 80 Accuracy. It has a 1-stage increased Critical Hit ratio.
  
• Megahorn is a physical Bug-type attack with 120 Power and 85 Accuracy.
  
• Close Combat is a physical Fighting-type move with 120 Power and 100 Accuracy. It decreases the target Pokemon’s Defense and Special Defense stats by one stage.

Gym Leader Katy’s Heracross has the Ability called Swarm that raises its Bug-type move’s damage output by 50% once the user’s HP is below a third of its max.

Forretress

Forretress: Bug and Steel-type Pokemon
Weak to:	4x (super effective)	Fire-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Bug-type, Dragon-type, Fairy-type, Ice-type, Normal-type, Psychic-type, and Steel-type moves
	0.25x (not very effective)	Grass-type moves
Immune to:	0x (no effect)	Poison-type moves

Gym Leader Katy’s Forretress uses these moves:

• Bug Bite is a physical Bug-type move with 60 Power and 100 Accuracy. It removes the target Pokemon’s Berry, and the user will use the Berry’s effect.
  
• Stone Edge is a physical Rock-type move with 100 Power and 80 Accuracy. It has an increased Critical Hit ratio by one stage.
  
• Gyro Ball is a physical Steel-type attack with 100 Accuracy that deals more damage if the user is slower than the target Pokemon. This move’s Power is maxed at 150.
  
• Curse is a Ghost-type status move that, if used by Ghost Pokemon, will lose half of the maximum HP of the user to make the target Pokemon lose 1/4th of its maximum HP at the end of each turn. If the user is not a Ghost-type Pokemon, this move raises the user’s Attack and Defense stats by one stage and decreases its Speed stat by one stage.

Gym Leader Katy’s Forretress has the Ability called Sturdy, which allows the user not to be knocked out with one hit or by One Hit KO moves but will stay in the battle with 1 HP remaining.

Terastallized Ursaring

Ursaring: Bug Tera-Type (original type: Normal-type Pokemon)
New weakness:	2x (super effective)	Fire-type, Flying-type, and Rock-type moves
New resistance:	0.5x (not very effective)	Fighting-type, Grass-type, and Ground-type moves

Gym Leader Katy’s Ursaring uses these moves:

• Fury Cutter is a physical Bug-type attack with 40 Power and 95 Accuracy, which increases its damage output if it hits in succession.
  
• Crunch is a physical Dark-type move with 80 Power and 100 Accuracy. It has a 20% chance of decreasing the Defense stat of the target Pokemon.
  
• Play Rough is a physical Fairy-type move with 90 Power and 90 Accuracy that also has a 10% chance of decreasing the Attack stat of the target Pokemon.
  
• High Horsepower is a physical Ground-type attack with 95 Power and 95 Accuracy.

Tips

Against Gym Leader Katy, it is recommended that the player use Pokemon that are Level 67 and higher with Flying-type and Fire-type moves as Flying-type moves will deal super effective damage to Gym Leader Katy’s Lokix, Spidops, Ursaring, and, especially, Heracross, and Fire-type moves will deal super effective damage to her Forretress.

Also, the player should watch out for Gym Leader Katy’s Forretress because of its Sturdy Ability, which allows it to survive one-hit KOs with 1 HP remaining if it is attacked while it still has full HP.

Because it is four times weak to Fire-type moves, attacking it with this type of move will most likely activate its Ability, after which it will counter with its Stone Edge attack, which is a Rock-type move that can deal super effective damage to Fire-type Pokemon.

2. Artazon Gym: Rematch!

Gym Leader Brassius is inside the Artazon Gym, found near the middle of the city of Artazon, the first city in the east of Mesagoza City, just ahead of the path of South Province (Area Three).

Upon entering the Artazon Gym building, approach Gym Leader Brassius near the receptionist, and after a few bits of dialogue, he will ask if the player is ready to open the door to the world of art.

Select “Yes” on the prompt, and the player will be brought to the battle court in the middle of the city to start a battle against Gym Leader Brassius!

Brassius, The Verdant Virtuoso: Rematch!

Gym Leader Brassius will use five Grass-type Pokemon: a Level 66 Lilligant, a Level 65 Arboliva, a Level 65 Tsareena, a Level 65 Breloom, and a Level 66 Sudowoodo that has a Grass Tera-Type.

Lilligant

Lilligant: Grass-type Pokemon
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Bug-type, Fire-type, Flying-type, Ice-type, and Poison-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Electric-type, Grass-type, Ground-type, and Water-type moves

Gym Leader Brassius’ Lilligant uses these moves:

• Petal Blizzard is a physical Grass-type attack with 90 Power and 100 Accuracy.
  
• Hyper Beam is a special Normal-type move with 150 Power and 90 Accuracy, which will also stop the user from attacking the next turn.
  
• Light Screen is a Psychic-type status move that will decrease the damage taken from Special Attacks by 50% in Single Battles and 33% in Double Battles for five turns on the user’s side of the battle.
  
• Quiver Dance is a Bug-type status move that raises the user’s Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed stats by one stage.

Gym Leader Brassius’ Lilligant has the Ability called Own Tempo, which will make the user immune to confusion.

Arboliva

Arboliva: Grass and Normal-type Pokemon
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Bug-type, Fighting-type, Fire-type, Flying-type, Ice-type, and Poison-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Electric-type, Grass-type, Ground-type, and Water-type moves
Immune to:	0x (no effect)	Ghost-type moves

Gym Leader Brassius’ Arboliva uses these moves:

• Terrain Pulse is a special Normal-type move with 50 Power and 100 Accuracy, which will change the attack’s type to the same type as the type of terrain active in the battle and will deal double damage.
  
• Energy Ball is a special Grass-type attack with 90 Power and 100 Accuracy; it also has a 10% chance of decreasing the Special Defense stat of the opposing Pokemon by one stage.
  
• Grassy Terrain is a Grass-type status move that will recover the HP of the Pokemon on the ground by 6.25% of its HP per turn and raise the damage of Grass-type moves by 30% for five turns.
  
• Leech Seed is a Grass-type status move with 90 Accuracy that steals an eighth of the target Pokemon’s HP to regain the user’s HP.

Gym Leader Brassius’ Arboliva has the Seed Sower ability, which will summon Grassy Terrain on the field and be active for five turns if an attack hits the user.

Tsareena

Tsareena: Grass-type Pokemon
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Bug-type, Fire-type, Flying-type, Ice-type, and Poison-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Electric-type, Grass-type, Ground-type, and Water-type moves

Gym Leader Brassius’ Tsareena uses these moves:

• Trop Kick is a physical Grass-type attack with 70 Power and 100 Accuracy that will also decrease the Attack stat of the target Pokemon by one stage.
  
• Zen Headbutt is a physical Psychic-type move with 80 Power and 90 Accuracy, with a 20% chance of making the target Pokemon flinch.
  
• Play Rough is a physical Fairy-type move with 90 Power and 90 Accuracy that has a 10% chance of decreasing the target Pokemon’s Attack stat by one stage.
  
• High Jump Kick is a physical Fighting-type attack with 130 Power and 90 Accuracy. If this move misses, it will damage the user, equal to half its maximum HP.

Gym Leader Brassius’s Tsareena has the Ability called Queenly Majesty, which will prevent the opposing Pokemon from using moves with increased Speed priority.

Breloom

Breloom: Grass and Fighting-type Pokemon
Weak to:	4x (super effective)	Flying-type moves
	2x (super effective)	Fairy-type, Fire-type, Ice-type, Poison-type, and Psychic-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Dark-type, Electric-type, Grass-type, Ground-type, Rock-type, and Water-type moves

Gym Leader Brassius’ Breloom uses these moves:

• Mach Punch is a physical Fighting-type move with 40 Power and 100 Accuracy with an increased Speed priority of 1, which allows it to move first before most moves.
  
• Thunder Punch is a physical Electric-type attack with 75 Power and 100 Accuracy; it also has a 10% chance of paralyzing the target Pokemon.
  
• Seed Bomb is a physical Grass-type attack with 80 Power and 100 Accuracy.
  
• Spore is a Grass-type status move with 100 Accuracy that will put the target Pokemon to sleep.

Gym Leader Brassius’ Breloom has the Ability called Effect Spore, which has a 10% chance of paralyzing, poisoning, or making the opposing Pokemon sleep if the user is hit with a physical move.

Terastallized Sudowoodo

Sudowoodo: Grass Tera-Type (original: Rock-type Pokemon)
New weakness:	2x (super effective)	Bug-type, Fire-type, Flying-type, Ice-type, and Poison-type moves
New resistance:	0.5x (not very effective)	Electric-type, Grass-type, Ground-type, and Water-type moves

Gym Leader Brassius’ Sudowoodo uses these moves:

• Trailblaze is a physical Grass-type move with 50 Power and 100 Accuracy that will also increase the user’s Speed stat by one stage.
  
• Fire Punch is a physical Fire-type move with 75 Power and 100 Accuracy also has a 10% chance of burning the target Pokemon.
  
• Ice Punch is a physical Ice-type move with 75 Power and 100 Accuracy that also has a 10% chance of freezing the target Pokemon.
  
• Stone Edge is a physical Rock-type attack with 100 Power and 80 Accuracy that has an increased Critical Hit ratio by one stage.

Gym Leader Brassius’ Sudowoodo has the Ability called Sturdy, which allows it to survive with 1 HP remaining if hit by a move that can knock it out with one hit or by One hit KO moves.

Tips

The player is advised to use Pokemon Level 67 and above with Flying-type moves to effectively damage all of Gym Leader Brassius’ Pokemon, especially Breloom. Aside from that, Fire-type, Ice-type, and Poison-type moves will also effectively damage all of Gym Leader Brassius’ Pokemon.

Also, watch out for Gym Leader Brassius’ Breloom because of its Effect Spore Ability, which has a 30% chance of inflicting Paralyze, Poison, or Sleep on the enemy Pokemon if the user is hit with a physical move. So, even though the chances are slim, attack it with special attacks to keep the player’s Pokemon from acquiring status conditions.

3. Levincia Gym: Rematch!

Gym Leader Iono is inside the Levincia Gym in the southwestern part of Levincia, the second city east of Mesagoza City, just ahead of the path of East Province (Area Two).

Upon entering the Levincia Gym building, approach Gym Leader Iono near the receptionist, and after a few bits of dialogue, she will say that she thinks it is about time to get down to it. Select “Yes” on the prompt, and the player will be brought to the battle court in the middle of the bridge in the middle of Levincia!

Iono, The Supercharged Streamer: Rematch!

Gym Leader Iono will use five Electric-type Pokemon: a Level 65 Kilowattrel, a Level 65 Bellibolt, a Level 65 Luxray, a Level 65 Electrode, and a Level 66 Mismagius with an Electric Tera-type.

Kilowattrel

Kilowattrel: Electric and Flying-type Pokemon
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Ice-type and Rock-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Bug-type, Fighting-type, Flying-type, Grass-type, and Steel-type moves
Immune to:	0x (no effect)	Ground-type moves

Iono’s Kilowattrell uses these moves: 

• Quick Attack is a physical Normal-type attack with 40 Power and 100 Accuracy with an increased Speed priority of 1, making it go first before most moves.
  
• Discharge is a special Electric-type move with a power of 80 and an accuracy of 100 that will hit every Pokemon on the field and has a 30% chance of paralyzing them.
  
• Hurricane is a special Flying-type attack with 110 Power and 70 Accuracy that also has a 30% chance of confusing the opposing Pokemon and will still damage enemy Pokemon in the middle of the moves Fly, Bounce, or Sky Drop.
  
• Tailwind is a Flying-type status move that will raise the Speed stat of the user’s Pokemon by two stages for four turns.

Gym Leader Iono’s Kilowattrel has the Ability called Wind Power, which will raise the damage output of the user’s next Electric-type move when a wind move hits it.

Bellibolt

Bellibolt: Electric-type Pokemon
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Ground-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Electric-type, Flying-type, and Steel-type moves

Iono’s Bellibolt uses these moves:

• Water Pulse is a special Water-type attack with 60 Power and 100 Accuracy that also has a 20% chance of confusing the target Pokemon.
  
• Sucker Punch is a physical Dark-type move with 70 Power and 100 Accuracy that will only damage the target Pokemon if it is about to use a damaging move.
  
• Thunder is a special Electric-type move with 110 Power and 70 Accuracy that also has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target Pokemon and will also deal damage to Pokemon in the middle of the move Fly, Bounce, or Sky Drop. This move also has a raised Accuracy if Rain is active and lowered Accuracy if Harsh Sunlight is active.
  
• Reflect is a Psychic-type status move that will lower the damage taken from Physical Attacks by 50% in Single Battles and 33% in Double Battles on the user’s side of the battle for five turns.

Iono’s Bellibolt has the Electromorphosis ability, which charges and boosts the power of the user’s next Electric-type move once an attack hits it.

Luxray

Luxray: Electric-type Pokemon
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Ground-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Electric-type, Flying-type, and Steel-type moves

Iono’s Luxray uses these moves:

• Ice Fang is a physical Ice-type move with 65 Power and 100 Accuracy that also has a 10% chance of making the opposing Pokemon flinch or be inflicted with Freeze.
  
• Crunch is a physical Dark-type attack with 80 Power and 100 Accuracy that also has a 20% chance of decreasing the Defense stat of the target Pokemon.
  
• Psychic Fangs is a physical Psychic-type move with 85 Power and 100 Accuracy that also breaks the active protective barriers in the battle.
  
• Wild Charge is a physical Electric-type move with 90 Power and 100 Accuracy that will also give recoil damage to the user, equal to 25% of the damage dealt.

Iono’s Luxray has the Ability called Intimidate, which will decrease the Attack stat of the enemy Pokemon by one stage when the user enters the battle.

Electrode

Electrode: Electric-type Pokemon
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Ground-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Electric-type, Flying-type, and Steel-type moves

Iono’s Electrode uses these moves:

• Discharge is a special Electric-type move with 80 Power and 100 Accuracy that will damage every Pokemon on the field and has a 30% chance to paralyze them.
  
• Foul Play is a physical Dark-type move with 95 Power and 100 Accuracy that inflicts damage to the target Pokemon based on its Attack stat, so the higher the target Pokemon’s Attack stat is, the higher the damage.
  
• Magnet Rise is an Electric-type status move that makes users immune to Ground-type moves for five turns.
  
• Electric Terrain is an Electric-type status move that will prevent the Pokemon on the ground from sleeping and will raise the effectiveness of Electric-type moves of Pokemon on the ground by 30% for five turns.

Gym Leader Iono’s Electrode has the Ability called Static, which has a 30% chance of paralyzing the enemy Pokemon if the enemy Pokemon comes into direct contact with the user.

Terastallized Mismagius

Mismagius: Electric Tera-Type (original: Ghost-type Pokemon)
New weakness:	2x (super effective)	Ground-type moves
New resistance:	0.5x (not very effective)	Electric-type, Flying-type, and Steel-type moves

Iono’s Mismagius uses these moves:

• Charge Beam is a special Electric-type move with 50 Power and 90 Accuracy that also has a 70% chance of increasing the Special Attack stat of the user by one stage.
  
• Mystical Fire is a special Fire-type move with 75 Power and 100 Accuracy that also decreases the Special Attack stat of the target Pokemon by one stage.
  
• Shadow Ball is a special Ghost-type attack with 80 Power and 100 Accuracy that also has a 20% chance of decreasing the Special Defense stat of the target Pokemon by one stage.
  
• Dazzling Gleam is a special Fairy-type move with 80 Power and 100 Accuracy.

Iono’s Mismagius has the Ability called Levitate, which will make it immune to Ground-type moves and Spikes.

Tips

It is recommended that the player’s Pokemon are Level 67 and higher with Rock-type and Ground-type moves, as Rock-type moves can be great against Kilowattrel, and Ground-type moves can be great against Bellibolt, Luxray, and Electrode.

As for Iono’s Mismagius, which doesn’t have a weakness because of its Ability, the player has no choice but to use types that deal the normal amount of damage. The player can use any move except for Electric-type, Flying-type, and Steel-type moves.

Furthermore, Iono’s first Pokemon, Kilowattrel, is likely to use Tailwind, which increases the Speed stat of the opponent’s Pokemon by two stages for four turns, regardless of which of their Pokemon is in the battle.

As a result, Gym Leader Iono’s Pokemon are likely to outspeed the player’s Pokemon. Instead of competing with their increased Speed stat, it is best to use attacks or status moves that increase the player’s Pokemon’s Defense and Special Defense stats.

4. Cascarrafa Gym: Rematch!

Gym Leader Kofu is inside the Cascarrafa Gym in the southeastern part of Cascarrafa, the city directly west of the Great Crater of Paldea.

Upon entering the Cascarrafa Gym building, approach Gym Leader Kofu near the receptionist. After a few bits of dialogue, he will ask the player if they are ready to battle and see if he is still fit to be called a gym leader. So, select “Yes” on the prompt then the player will be brought to the battle court of the city!

Kofu, The Surging Chef: Rematch!

Gym Leader Kofu has five Water-type Pokemon: Level 65 Veluza, Level 65 Wugtrio, Level 65 Pelipper, Level 65 Clawitzer, and Level 30 Crabominable with a Water Tera-type. 

Veluza

Veluza: Water and Psychic-type Pokemon
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Bug-type, Dark-type, Electric-type, Ghost-type, and Grass-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Fighting-type, Fire-type, Ice-type, Psychic type, Steel-type, and Water-type moves

Kofu’s Veluza uses these moves:

• Aqua Jet is a physical Water-type move with 40 Power and 100 Accuracy that has a 1-stage increased Speed priority that makes it go faster before most moves.
  
• Psycho Cut is a physical Psychic-type attack with 70 Power and 100 Accuracy with a 1-stage increased Critical Hit ratio.
  
• Night Slash is a physical Dark-type move with 70 Power, and 100 Accuracy that also has a 1-stage increased Critical Hit ratio.

• Aqua Cutter is a physical Water-type move with 70 Power and 100 Accuracy that also has an increased Critical Hit ratio.

Kofu’s Veluza has the Ability Mold Breaker, which allows the user to use moves without being affected by the Abilities of the enemy Pokemon.

Wugtrio

Wugtrio: Water-type Pokemon
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Electric-type and Grass-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Fire-type, Ice-type, Steel-type, and Water-type moves

Kofu’s Wugtrio uses these moves:

• Triple Dive is a physical Water-type move with 30 Power and 95 Accuracy where the user will attack thrice in a row.
  
• Sucker Punch is a physical Dark-type attack with 70 Power and 100 Accuracy that will only damage the target Pokemon if it is about to use a move that deals damage.
  
• Stomping Tantrum is a physical Ground-type move with 75 Power and 100 Accuracy that will also deal double damage if the user’s previous attack failed.
  
• Throat Chop is a physical Dark-type move with 80 Power and 100 Accuracy that stops the target Pokemon from using any Sound-based moves for two turns.

Gym Leader Kofu’s Wugtrio has the Ability called Gooey, which will decrease the Speed stat of the enemy Pokemon by one stage if it makes physical contact with the user.

Pelipper

Pelipper: Water and Flying-type Pokemon
Weak to:	4x (super effective)	Electric-type moves
	2x (super effective)	Rock-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Bug-type, Fighting-type, Fire-type, Steel-type, and Water-type moves
Immune to:	0x (no effect)	Ground-type moves

Gym Leader Kofu’s Pelipper uses these moves:

• Quick Attack is a physical Normal-type move with 40 Power and 100 Accuracy with an increased Speed priority of 1, which may make it move first before most moves.
  
• Surf is a special Water-type move with 90 Power and 100 Accuracy that will also damage Pokemon in the middle of the move Dive.
  
• Hurricane is a special Flying-type move with 110 Power and 70 Accuracy that also has a 30% chance of confusing the opposing Pokemon and will still damage opposing Pokemon in the middle of the moves Fly, Bounce, or Sky Drop.
  
• Blizzard is a special Ice-type attack with 110 Power and ​​70 Accuracy that also has a 10% chance of freezing the target Pokemon and increases accuracy if the move is used during a Snowstorm.

Gym Leader Kofu’s Pelipper has the Ability called Drizzle, which makes the user change the weather to Rain for five turns.

Clawitzer

Clawitzer: Water-type Pokemon
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Electric-type and Grass-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Fire-type, Ice-type, Steel-type, and Water-type moves

Gym Leader Kofu’s Clawitzer uses these moves:

• Water Pulse is a special Water-type attack with 60 Power and 100 Accuracy that also has a 20% chance of confusing the target Pokemon.
  
• Dark Pulse is a special Dark-type move with 80 Power and 100 Accuracy that also has a 20% chance of making the target Pokemon flinch.
  
• Dragon Pulse is a special Dragon-type attack with 85 Power and 100 Accuracy.
  
• Focus Blast is a special Fighting-type move with 120 Power and 70 Accuracy that also has a 10% chance of decreasing the Special Defense stat of the target Pokemon by one stage.

Gym Leader Kofu’s Clawitzer has the Ability called Mega Launcher, which will raise the damage of the user’s Pulse and Aura moves by 50%.

Terrastallized Crabominable

Crabominable: Water Tera-Type (original: Fighting and Ice-type)
New weakness:	2x (super effective)	Electric-type and Grass-type moves
New resistance:	0.5x (not very effective)	Fire-type, Ice-type, Steel-type, and Water-type moves

Kofu’s Crabominable uses these moves:

• Zen Headbutt is a physical Psychic-type move with 80 Power and 90 Accuracy that also has a 20% chance of making the target Pokemon flinch.
  
• Crabhammer is a physical Water-type attack with 100 Power and 90 Accuracy that also has a 1-stage increased Critical Hit ratio.
  
• Ice Hammer is a physical Ice-type move with 100 Power and 90 Accuracy that also decreases the user’s Speed stat by one stage.
  
• Close Combat is a physical Fighting-type move with 120 Power and 100 Accuracy that also decreases the user’s Defense and Special Defense stat by one stage.

Kofu’s Crabominable has the Ability called Iron Fist, which will increase the damage output of its punching moves by 20%.

Tips

It is recommended that the player use Pokemon that are Level 67 and higher with Electric-type moves to deal super effective damage to all of Gym Leader Kofu’s Pokemon, especially Pelipper.

Additionally, watch out for the Ability of Kofu’s Pelipper, Drizzle, as it can change the weather to Rain, boosting its Water-type moves by 50% while it is active. The player can counter this by using Pokemon resistant to Water-type moves.

5. Medali Gym: Rematch!

Gym Leader Larry is inside the Medali Gym building in the northern part of the city, directly northwest of the Great Crater of Paldea.

Upon entering the Medali Gym building, approach Gym Leader Larry near the receptionist, and after a few bits of dialogue, he will say there is no use wasting time and that they knock this task off their list. Select “Yes” on the prompt then the player will be brought to the city’s battle court inside Treasure Eatery!

Larry, The Exceptional Everyman: Rematch!

Gym Leader Larry will use five Normal-type Pokemon: Level 65 Oinkologne (Female), Level 65 Komala, Level 65 Dudunsparce, Level 65 Braviary, and Level 66 Staraptor with a Normal Tera-type. 

Oinkologne

Oinkologne: Normal-type Pokemon
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Fighting-type moves
Immune to:	0x (no effect)	Ghost-type moves

Gym Leader Larry’s Oinkologne uses these moves:

• Bullet Seed is a physical Grass-type attack with 25 Power and 100 Accuracy that will hit the target Pokemon two to five times in a row (37.5% chance to hit two times, 37.5% chance to hit three times, 12.5% chance to hit four times, and 12.5% chance to hit five times).
  
• Zen Headbutt is a physical Psychic-type move with 80 Power and 90 Accuracy that also has a 20% chance of making the target Pokemon flinch.
  
• Iron Head is a physical Steel-type move with 80 Power and 100 Accuracy that also has a 30% chance of making the target  Pokemon flinch.
  
• Body Slam is a physical Normal-type move with 85 Power and 100 Accuracy that also has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target Pokemon.

Gym Leader Larry’s Oinkologne has the Ability called Gluttony, which will make the user use a Berry once its HP is below 50%.

Komala

Komala: Normal-type Pokemon
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Fighting-type moves
Immune to:	0x (no effect)	Ghost-type moves

Larry’s Komala uses these moves: 

• Sucker Punch is a physical Dark-type move with 70 Power and 100 Accuracy that will only damage the target Pokemon if it is about to use a damaging move.
  
• Zen Headbutt is a physical Psychic-type attack with 80 Power and 90 Accuracy that also has a 20% chance of making the enemy Pokemon flinch.
  
• Wood Hammer is a physical Grass-type move with 120 Power and 100 Accuracy that will also inflict recoil damage to the user, equal to ⅓ of the damage dealt.
  
• Yawn is a Normal-type status move that will make the enemy Pokemon fall asleep at the end of the next turn.

Larry’s Komala has the Ability called Comatose, which allows the user always to be treated as if it were asleep but can still attack normally. Also, the attacks and abilities affected by the Sleep status condition still apply, like Sleep Talk, Snore, Hex, Wake-Up, Slap, Dream Eater, Nightmare, and Bad Dreams.

Dudunsparce

Dudunsparce: Normal-type Pokemon
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Fighting-type moves
Immune to:	0x (no effect)	Ghost-type moves

Larry’s Dudunsparce uses these moves:

• Drill Run is a physical Ground-type move with 80 Power and 95 Accuracy with a 1-stage increased Critical Hit ratio.
  
• Dragon Rush is a physical Dragon-type move with 100 Power and 75 Accuracy that also has a 20% chance of making the enemy Pokemon flinch.
  
• Hyper Drill is a physical Normal-type attack with 100 Power and 100 Accuracy that will also break through moves like Protect and Detect.
  
• Stone Edge is a physical Rock-type move with 100 Power and 80 Accuracy that also has a 1-stage raised Critical Hit ratio.

Gym Leader Larry’s Dudunsparce has the Ability called Serene Grace, which will double the chances of the user’s moves with secondary effects.

Braviary

Braviary: Normal and Flying-type Pokemon
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Electric-type, Ice-type, and Rock-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Bug-type and Grass-type moves
Immune to:	0x (no effect)	Ghost-type and Ground-type moves

Gym Leader Larry’s Braviary uses these moves:

• Rock Tomb is a physical Rock-type move with 60 Power and 95 Accuracy that will also decrease the Speed stat of the target Pokemon by one stage.
  
• Crush Claw is a physical Normal-type move with 75 Power and 95 Accuracy that also has a 50% chance of decreasing the Defense stat of the target Pokemon by one stage.
  
• Brave Bird is a physical Flying-type move with 120 Power and 100 Accuracy that will also inflict recoil damage to the user, equal to a third of the damage dealt.
  
• Close Combat is a physical Fighting-type attack with 120 Power and 100 Accuracy that will also decrease the user’s Defense and Special Defense stat by one stage.

Gym Leader Larry’s Braviary also has the Keen Eye ability, making users ignore the opposing Pokemon’s boosts in Evasion. The opposing Pokemon cannot decrease the user’s Accuracy stat.

Terastallized Staraptor

Staraptor: Normal Tera-Type (original: Normal and Flying-type)
New weakness:	2x (super effective)	Fighting-type moves
New immunity:	0x (no effect)	Ghost-type moves

Larry’s Staraptor uses these moves:

• Thief is a physical Dark-type attack with 60 Power and 100 Accuracy that will steal the held item of the target Pokemon if the user does not have a held item. The stolen held item will be returned at the end of trainer battles.
  
• Facade is a physical Normal-type move with 70 Power and 100 Accuracy that will deal twice the damage if the user is paralyzed, burned, poisoned, or toxic poisoned.
  
• Brave Bird is a physical Flying-type attack with 120 Power and 100 Accuracy that will also inflict recoil damage to the user, equal to a third of the damage inflicted.
  
• Close Combat is a physical Fighting-type move with 120 Power and 100 Accuracy that will also decrease the user’s Defense and Special Defense stat by one stage.

Gym Leader Larry’s Staraptor has the Ability called Intimidate, which will decrease the Attack stat of the enemy Pokemon by one stage whenever the user enters the battle. 

Tips

It is recommended that the player use Pokemon that are Level 67 and higher with Fighting-type and Electric-type, Ice-type, or Rock-type moves.

Fighting-type moves are great against Gym Leader Larry’s Oinkologne, Komala, Dudunsparce, and Terastallized Staraptor. In contrast, Electric-type, Ice-type, or Rock-type moves can be great against Gym Leader Larry’s Braviary.

Instead of using Fighting-type Pokemon against Larry’s Braviary and Staraptor, it is advised that the player use a Pokemon with a type that is neutral to or can resist Flying-type moves.

This is because Braviary and Staraptors Flying-type moves can deal super effective damage to Fighting-type Pokemon, which can make using them risky. So, it’s advised that the player use a Pokemon that is not a Fighting-type but has Fighting-type moves.

6. Montenevera Gym: Rematch!

Gym Leader Ryme is inside the Montenevera Gym, located in the southeastern part of Montenevera, in the northern part of the Paldea region. 

Upon entering the Montenevera Gym Building, approach Gym Leader Ryme near the receptionist. After a few bits of dialogue, she will ask if the player is ready to show her how strong the player has become after all their adventures. Select “Yes” on the prompt, and the player will be brought to the battle court outside the Pokemon Gym building.

Ryme, the MC of RIP: Rematch!

Similar to the first time the player faced Gym Leader Ryme, this rematch will also be a Double Battle. Gym Leader Ryme will use five Ghost-type Pokemon: Level 65 Mimikyu, Level 65 Banette, Level 65 Houndstone, Level 65 Spiritomb, and Level 66 Toxtricity (Low Key Form) with a Ghost Tera-Type. 

Mimikyu

Mimikyu: Ghost and Fairy-type Pokemon
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Ghost-type and Steel-type moves
Resistant to:	0.25x (not very effective)	Bug-type moves
Immune to:	0x (no effect)	Dragon-type, Fighting-type, and Normal-type moves

Gym Leader Ryme’s Mimikyu uses these moves:

• Shadow Sneak is a physical Ghost-type attack with 40 Power and 100 Accuracy with a Speed priority that is increased by 1, allowing it to go first before most moves.
  
• Slash is a physical Normal-type move with 70 Power and 100 Accuracy that has an increased Critical Hit ratio by one stage.
  
• Play Rough is a physical Fairy-type move with 90 Power and 90 Accuracy that also has a 10% chance of decreasing the Attack stat of the target Pokemon by one stage.
  
• Light Screen is a Psychic-type status move that will lessen the damage taken by the user’s side of the battle from Special Attacks by 50% in Single Battles and 33% in Double Battles. The effect of this move will last for five turns.

Gym Leader Ryme’s Mimikyu has the Disguise Ability, which protects the user from one damaging attack move once per battle. This Ability, however, doesn’t protect the user from entry hazards or weather damage. The user will lose only 12.5% of its max HP once the Disguise breaks. 

Banette

Banette: Ghost-type Pokemon
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Dark-type and Ghost-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Bug-type and Poison-type moves
Immune to:	0x (no effect)	Fighting-type and Normal-type moves

Gym Leader Ryme’s Banette uses these moves:

• Shadow Sneak is a physical Ghost-type move with 40 Power and 100 Accuracy that has an increased Speed priority of 1 that may make it move first before most moves.
  
• Icy Wind is a special Ice-type attack with 55 Power and 95 Accuracy that will also decrease the Speed stat of the target Pokemon by one stage.
  
• Sucker Punch is a physical Dark-type move with 70 Power and 100 Accuracy that will only deal damage if the target Pokemon is about to use a damaging move.
  
• Phantom Force is a physical Ghost-type move with 90 Power and 100 Accuracy that will make the user semi-invulnerable on the first turn and then attack the second. This move will also break through the effects of Protect.

Ryme’s Banette also has the Ability called Insomnia, which makes the user immune from falling asleep.

Houndstone

Houndstone: Ghost-type Pokemon
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Dark-type and Ghost-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Bug-type and Poison-type moves
Immune to:	0x (no effect)	Fighting-type and Normal-type moves

Gym Leader Ryme’s Houndstone uses these moves:

• Ice Fang is a physical Ice-type move with 65 Power and 95 Accuracy that also has a 10% chance of freezing the target Pokemon or making the target Pokemon flinch.
  
• Crunch is a physical Dark-type move with 80 Power and 100 Accuracy that also has a 20% chance of decreasing the Defense stat of the target Pokemon by one stage.
  
• Play Rough is a physical Fairy-type attack with 90 Power and 90 Accuracy that also has a 10% chance of decreasing the Attack stat of the target Pokemon by one stage.
  
• Phantom Force is a physical Ghost-type move with 90 Power and 100 Accuracy that will make the user semi-invulnerable on the first turn and then attack the next turn. This will also penetrate the move Protect.

Ryme’s Houndstone has the Sand Rush ability, which will double the user’s Speed stat while a Sandstorm is active.

Spiritomb

Spiritomb: Ghost and Dark-type Pokemon
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Fairy-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Poison-type moves
Immune to:	0x (no effect)	Fighting-type, Normal-type, and Psychic-type moves

Gym Leader Ryme’s Spiritomb uses these moves:

• Sucker Punch is a physical Dark-type move with 70 Power and 100 Accuracy that will only deal damage if the enemy Pokemon is about to use a damaging move.
  
• Will-O-Wisp is a Fire-type status move with 85 Accuracy that will burn the target Pokemon.
  
• Protect is a Normal-type status move that will protect the user from attacks, but there is a chance that the move will fail if it is used consecutively. The following moves will break through its effects: Shadow Force, Phantom Force, Play Nice, Psych Up, Transform, Doom Desire, Feint, Acupressure, No Guard, Perish Song, and Future Sight.
  
• Curse is a Ghost-type status move that, if used by a Ghost-type Pokemon, the user will lose half of its maximum HP to inflict damage to the enemy Pokemon equal to 1/4th of its maximum HP at the end of each turn. If used by a Pokemon that is not a Ghost-type, the move will increase the Attack and Defense stat while decreasing the user’s Speed stat by one stage.

Gym Leader Ryme’s Spiritomb has the Ability called Pressure, which will cause the enemy Pokemon’s move to consume 2 PP instead of just one if the move hits the user.

Terastallized Toxtricity

Toxtricity: Ghost Tera-Type (original: Electric and Poison-type Pokemon)
New weakness:	2x (super effective)	Dark-type and Ghost-type moves
New resistance:	0.5x (not very effective)	Bug-type and Poison-type moves
New immunity:	0x (no effect)	Fighting-type and Normal-type moves

Gym Leader Ryme’s Toxtricity uses these moves:

• Hex is a special Ghost-type move with 65 Power and 100 Accuracy that will inflict double damage to 130 if the target Pokemon already has a status condition.
  
• Overdrive is a special Electric-type attack with 80 Power and 100 Accuracy.
  
• Sludge Bomb is a special Poison-type move with 90 Power and 100 Accuracy that also has a 30% chance of poisoning the target Pokemon.
  
• Boomburst is a special Normal-type attack with 140 Power and 100 Accuracy.

Ryme’s Toxtricity has the Ability called Punk Rock, which will boost the damage of its Sound-based moves by 30% and decrease the damage the user receives from Sound-based moves by 50%.

Tips

It is advised that the player use Pokemon that are Level 67 and higher with Dark-type, Fairy-type, and Steel-type moves, as Dark-type moves are great against Ryme’s Banette, Houndstone, and Terastallized Toxtricity; Fairy-type moves are great against Ryme’s Spiritomb; and Steel-type moves are great against Ryme’s Mimikyu.

The player is also recommended to use Dark-type Pokemon because they can resist Ghost and Dark-type moves that Ryme’s Pokemon may use. 

Kingambit can be a great Dark-type Pokemon to use as it can resist; some, even completely, will not affect many of Ryme’s moves. However, watch out for Spiritomb’s Will-O-Wisp, a Fire-type move that Kingambit is weak to, Mimikyu and Houndstone’s Play Rough, and Toxtricity’s Overdrive, a Fairy-type and an Electric-type move that will deal the normal amount of damage to Kingambit. Also, Kingambit can learn many different Dark-type and Steel-type moves which are great against almost all of Ryme’s Pokemon.

Normal-type Pokemon are also recommended because they are entirely immune to Ghost-type moves, used mainly by Ryme’s Pokemon.

Farigiraf can be a great Normal-type Pokemon to use as, again, it is immune to Ghost-type moves, and it can learn some Dark-type, Fairy-type, Steel-type, and even Ghost-type moves which are great against Ryme’s Pokemon. However, one disadvantage of using Farigiraf is that it is vulnerable to Dark-type moves and will be damaged by a wide range of moves.

7. Alfornada Gym: Rematch!

Gym Leader Tulip is inside the Alfornada Gym building in the northeastern part of Alfornada in the southwesternmost part of the Paldea region.

Upon entering the Alfornada Gym Building, approach Gym Leader Tulip near the receptionist, and after a while, she will ask if the player is ready to pursue quintessential beauty together. Select “Yes” on the prompt, and the player will be brought to the battle court next to the Pokemon Gym building!

Tulip, the Bewitching Beautician: Rematch!

Gym Leader Tulip will use five Psychic-type Pokemon: Level 65 Farigiraf, Level 65 Gardevoir, Level 65 Espathra, Level 65 Gallade, and Level 66 Florges with a Psychic Tera-type. 

Farigiraf

Farigiraf: Psychic and Normal-type Pokemon
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Bug-type and Dark-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Psychic-type moves
Immune to:	0x (no effect)	Ghost-type moves

Gym Leader Tulip’s Farigiraf uses these moves: 

• Crunch is a physical Dark-type attack with 80 Power and 100 Accuracy that also has a 20% chance of decreasing the Defense stat of the target Pokemon by one stage.
  
• Zen Headbutt is a physical Psychic-type move with 80 Power and 90 Accuracy that also has a 20% chance of making the target Pokemon flinch. 
  
• Iron Head is a physical Steel-type move with 80 Power and 100 Accuracy that also has a 30% chance of making the target Pokemon flinch.
  
• Reflect is a Psychic-type status move that will lessen the damage taken by the user’s side by 50% in Single Battles and 33% in Double Battles. The effect of this move lasts for five turns.

Tulip’s Farigiraf has the Ability called Armor Tail, which will not allow the opposing Pokemon to use priority moves.

Gardevoir

Gardevoir: Psychic and Fairy-type Pokemon
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Ghost-type, Poison-type, and Steel-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Psychic-type moves
	0.25x (not very effective)	Fighting-type moves
Immune to:	0x (no effect)	Dragon-type moves

Gym Leader Tulip’s Gardevoir uses these moves: 

• Mystical Fire is a special Fire-type move with 75 Power and 100 Accuracy that also decreases the Special Attack stat of the target Pokemon by one stage.
  
• Dazzling Gleam is a special Fairy-type attack with 80 Power and 100 Accuracy.
  
• Psychic is a special Psychic-type move with 90 Power and 100 Accuracy that also has a 10% chance of decreasing the Special Defense stat of the target Pokemon by one stage.
  
• Energy Ball is a special Grass-type move with 90 Power and 100 Accuracy that also has a 10% chance of decreasing the Special Defense stat of the target Pokemon by one stage.

Tulip’s Gardevoir also has the Ability called Synchronize, which will give the enemy Pokemon the same status condition it will give the user.

Espathra

Espathra: Psychic-type Pokemon
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Bug-type, Dark-type, and Ghost-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Fighting-type and Psychic-type moves

Tulip’s Espathra uses these moves: 

• Quick Attack is a physical Normal-type move with 40 Power and 100 Accuracy with an increased Speed priority of 1, allowing it to move first before most moves.
  
• Shadow Ball is a special Ghost-type move with 80 Power and 100 Accuracy that also has a 20% chance to decrease the Special Defense stat of the target Pokemon by one stage.
  
• Dazzling Gleam is a special Fairy-type attack with 80 Power and 100 Accuracy.
  
• Psychic is a special Psychic-type move with 90 Power and 100 Accuracy that also has a 10% chance of decreasing the Special Defense stat of the target Pokemon by one stage.

Tulip’s Espathra has the Ability called Opportunist, which will copy the stat boosts the opposing Pokemon will receive.

Gallade

Gallade: Psychic and Fighting-type Pokemon
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Fairy-type, Flying-type, and Ghost-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Fighting-type and Rock-type moves

Gym Leader Tulip’s Gallade uses these moves:

• Psycho Cut is a physical Psychic-type move with 70 Power and 100 Accuracy that has an increased Critical Hit ratio by one stage.
  
• X-Scissor is a physical Bug-type move with 80 Power and 100 Accuracy.
  
• Leaf Blade is a physical Grass-type move with 90 power and 100 Accuracy that also has an increased Critical Hit ratio of one stage.
  
• Close Combat is a physical Fighting-type attack with 120 Power and 100 Accuracy that will also decrease the user’s Defense and Special Defense stat by one stage.

Tulip’s Gallade also has the Ability called Steadfast, which will raise the user’s Speed stat by one stage every time the user flinches.

Terastallized Florges

Florges: Psychic Tera-Type (original: Fairy-type Pokemon)
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Bug-type, Dark-type, and Ghost-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Fighting-type and Psychic-type moves

Gym Leader Tulip’s Florges uses these moves: 

• Petal Blizzard is a physical Grass-type attack with 90 Power and 100 Accuracy.
  
• Psychic is a special Psychic-type move with 90 Power and 100 Accuracy that also has a 10% chance of decreasing the Special Defense stat of the target Pokemon by one stage.
  
• Moonblast is a special Fairy-type move with 95 Power and 100 Accuracy that also has a 30% chance of decreasing the Special Attack stat of the target Pokemon by one stage.
  
• Charm is Fairy-type status move with 100 Accuracy that will decrease the Attack stat of the enemy Pokemon by two stages.

Tulip’s Florges has the Ability called Flower Veil, which will protect the user’s ally Grass-type Pokemon from attacks that will inflict status conditions or lower stats.

Tips

It is advised that the player use Pokemon that are Level 67 and higher with Dark-type and Ghost-type moves because Dark-type moves are great against to Tulip’s Farigiraf, Espathra, and Terastallized Florges and Ghost-type moves are great against Tulip’s Gardevoir, Gallade, and also Espathra and Terastallized Florges.

Also, Dark-type Pokemon are recommended as they are immune to the Psychic-type moves, which Tulip’s Pokemon has at least one of. However, it is important to note that Tulip can counter Dark-type Pokemon by using Fighting-type, Bug-type, and Fairy-type moves, which can effectively damage it.

8. Glaseado Gym: Rematch!

Gym Leader Grusha is inside the Glaseado Gym building near the top of Glaseado Mountain, located in the northern part of the Paldea region.

Upon entering the Glaseado Gym Building, approach Gym Leader Grusha near the receptionist, and after a few bits of dialogue, she will say that they get this test over with. Select “Yes” on the prompt, and the player will be brought to the battle court just outside the Pokemon Gym building!

Grusha, the Sub-zero Shredder: Rematch!

Gym Leader Grusha will use five Ice-type Pokemon: Level 65 Frosmoth, Level 65 Beartic, Level 65 Cetitan, Level 65 Weavile, and Level 66 Altaria with an Ice Tera-type. 

Frosmoth

Frosmoth: Ice and Bug-type Pokemon
Weak to:	4x (super effective)	Fire-type and Rock-type
	2x (super effective)	Flying-type and Steel-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Grass-type, Ground-type, and Ice-type moves

Gym Leader Grusha’s Frosmoth uses these moves:

• Bug Buzz is a special Bug-type attack with 90 Power and 100 Accuracy that also has a 10% chance of decreasing the Special Defense stat of the target Pokemon by one stage.
  
• Blizzard is a special Ice-type move with 110 Power and ​​70 Accuracy that also has a 10% chance of freezing the target Pokemon and has an increased accuracy during a Snowstorm.
  
• Tailwind is a Flying-type status move that will raise the Speed stat of the user’s Pokemon by two stages lasting four turns.

Grusha’s Frosmoth has the Ability called Shield Dust, which will block all the additional effects of the attacks that the user will receive.

Beartic

Beartic: Ice-type Pokemon
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Fighting-type, Fire-type, Rock-type, and Steel-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Ice-type moves

Gym Leader Grusha’s Beartic uses these moves:

• Icicle Crash is a physical Ice-type move with 85 Power and 90 Accuracy that also has a 30% chance of causing the target Pokemon to flinch.
  
• Aqua Jet is a physical Water-type attack with 40 Power and 100 Accuracy with an increased Speed priority, allowing it to move first before most moves.
  
• Earthquake is a physical Ground-type move with 100 Power and 100 Accuracy that will damage all of the Pokemon on the field and even double damage to a Pokemon in the middle of the move Dig.

Grusha’s Beartic has the Ability called Snow Cloak, which will raise the user’s Evasion stat by one stage while a Snowstorm is active.

Cetitan

Cetitan: Ice-type Pokemon
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Fighting-type, Fire-type, Rock-type, and Steel-type
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Ice-type moves

Gym Leader Grusha’s Cetitan uses these moves: 

• Icicle Spear is a physical Ice-type move with 25 Power and 100 Accuracy where the user will hit the target Pokemon two to five times in a row (37.5% chance to hit two times, 37.5% chance to hit three times, 12.5% chance to hit four times, and 12.5% chance to hit five times).
  
• Ice Shard is a physical Ice-type move with 40 Power and 100 Accuracy with an increased Speed priority, allowing it to go first before most moves.
  
• Liquidation is a physical Water-type attack with 85 Power and 100 Accuracy that has a 20% chance of decreasing the Defense stat of the target Pokemon by one stage.
  
• Bounce is a physical Flying-type move with 85 Power and 85 Accuracy where the user will be semi-vulnerable on the first turn and then attacks on the second turn. The user will still get hit on the first turn if the enemy Pokemon uses Thunder, Smack Down, Thousand Arrows, Gust, Hurricane, Helping Hand, Sky Uppercut, Twister, or Toxic. This move also has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target Pokemon.

Grusha’s Cetitan has the Thick Fat Ability that decreases the damage the user receives from Fire type and Ice type moves by 50%.

Weavile

Weavile: Ice and Dark-type Pokemon
Weak to:	4x (super effective)	Fighting-type moves
	2x (super effective)	Bug-type, Fairy-type, Fire-type, Rock-type, and Steel-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Dark-type, Ghost-type, and Ice-type moves
Immune to:	0x (no effect)	Psychic-type moves

Gym Leader Grusha’s Weavile uses these moves:

• Night Slash is a physical Dark-type move with 70 Power and 100 Accuracy with an increased Critical Hit ratio by one stage.
  
• Shadow Claw is a physical Dark-type move with 70 Power and 100 Accuracy that also has an increased Critical Hit ratio by one stage.
  
• Ice Punch is a physical Ice-type move with 75 Power and 100 Accuracy that also has a 10% chance of inflicting Freeze on the target Pokemon.
  
• X-Scissor is a physical Bug-type attack with 80 Power and 100 Accuracy.

Grusha’s Weavile has the Ability called Pressure, which will make the enemy Pokemon’s move lose 2 PP if the move hits the user.

Terastallized Altaria

Altaria: Ice Tera-Type (original: Dragon and Flying-type moves)
Weak to:	2x (super effective)	Fighting-type, Fire-type, Rock-type, and Steel-type moves
Resistant to:	0.5x (not very effective)	Ice-type moves

Gym Leader Grusha’s Altaria uses these moves: 

• Dragon Pulse is a special Dragon-type attack with 85 Power and 100 Accuracy.
  
• Ice Beam is a special Ice-type move with 90 Power and 100 Accuracy that also has a 10% chance of freezing the target Pokemon.
  
• Moonblast is a special Fairy-type attack with 95 Power and 100 Accuracy that also has a 30% chance of decreasing the target Pokemon’s Special Attack stat by one stage.
  
• Hurricane is a special Flying-type move with 110 Power and 70 Accuracy that also has a 30% chance of confusing the target Pokemon and will still deal damage to target Pokemon in the middle of the moves Fly, Bounce, or Sky Drop.

Grusha’s Altaria has the Natural Care ability, which will heal the user’s status once switched out.

Tips

It is advised that the player use Level 67 and higher Pokemon with Fire-type, Rock-type, or Steel-type moves because these types are great against all of Gym Leader Grusha’s Pokemon.

Additionally, it is recommended to quickly get rid of Grusha’s Frosmoth as it can use Tailwind, which will boost the Speed stat of all of its Pokemon for four turns. To quickly defeat Frosmoth, use a Pokemon with a high-Speed stat, then attack using a Steel-type, Fire-type, or Rock-type move.

Against Grusha’s Cetitan, use Steel-type moves when attacking it as its Ability, Thick Fat, will decrease the damage it receives from Fire-type and Ice-type moves.

Final thoughts

The player can take on the Gym Leaders in a rematch in any order, as they will all use Level 65 and 66 Pokemon. Follow the tips mentioned by every Gym Leader; the player will defeat all of them in no time. Once the player has defeated them all, the Academy Ace Tournament will be unlocked, which means more battling!