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When you beat one, you can face the next Elite Four, and he/she will have a team that is stronger than the team of the previous Elite Four. That means the last one will be the strongest out of the 4. The Elite Four have five Pokémon in each of their team. Their Pokémon at at levels ranging from 53 to 63. When one of their Pokémon is defeated, they'll send in their remaining Pokémon depending on the situation, not according to the order of the list, which you should know. Be careful that you need to bring their Pokémon down without making them survive with less than 30% of their HP, or the Elite Four will use Full Restores.
When you beat one, you can face the next Elite Four, and he/she will have a team that is stronger than the team of the previous Elite Four. That means the last one will be the strongest out of the 4. The Elite Four have five Pokémon in each of their team. Their Pokémon at at levels ranging from 53 to 63. When one of their Pokémon is defeated, they'll send in their remaining Pokémon depending on the situation, not according to the order of the list, which you should know. Be careful that you need to bring their Pokémon down without making them survive with less than 30% of their HP, or the Elite Four will use Full Restores.


There is also one more challenge after beating the Elite Four. That’s a battle facing the League Champion. Similar to [[Rival]] [[Barry]], the Champ has a full party that doesn’t specialize in a type, so be wary and bring a team with Pokémon in a variety of types. The Champ’s strongest Pokémon is at above Level 65, so be extra careful!
There is also one more challenge after beating the Elite Four. That’s a battle facing the League Champion. Similar to [[Rival]] {{ga|Barry}}, the Champ has a full party that doesn’t specialize in a type, so be wary and bring a team with Pokémon in a variety of types. The Champ’s strongest Pokémon is at above Level 65, so be extra careful!


'''Make sure that you have done the following things before going on:'''
'''Make sure that you have done the following things before going on:'''
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*'''Train your Pokémon until they are at or above Level 55!'''
*'''Train your Pokémon until they are at or above Level 55!'''
**'''Having your Pokémon at about Level 60 is recommended.'''
**'''Having your Pokémon at about Level 60 is recommended.'''
**'''If your Pokémon are below Level 55, DO NOT even dare to proceed!''' (Unless you want to get your Pokemon pulverized)
**'''If your Pokémon are below Level 55, DO NOT even dare to proceed!''' (Unless you want to get your Pokémon pulverized)
***Good training place: Victory Road, {{rt|223|Sinnoh}}
***Good training place: Victory Road, {{rt|223|Sinnoh}}
***You can also fight some Trainers again using [[Vs. Seeker]] in ''outdoor'' places.
***You can also fight some Trainers again using [[Vs. Seeker]] in ''outdoor'' places.
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He opens up the fight with {{p|Dustox}}, a Bug/Poison-type Pokemon (not Flying-type). You should know how to deal with it after all those battles with [[Team Galactic]]. Its only attacking move is {{m|Bug Buzz}}. If it uses {{m|Double Team}} to raise its evasiveness too many times, fight back with some moves like {{m|Aerial Ace}} that never miss. Watch out for {{m|Toxic}}, which inflicts bad poison if it hits your Pokémon. You know what {{m|Light Screen}} does, don't you? It can reduce the damage of all Special-based attacks. Better defeat it right away.
He opens up the fight with {{p|Dustox}}, a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon (not Flying-type). You should know how to deal with it after all those battles with [[Team Galactic]]. Its only attacking move is {{m|Bug Buzz}}. If it uses {{m|Double Team}} to raise its evasiveness too many times, fight back with some moves like {{m|Aerial Ace}} that never miss. Watch out for {{m|Toxic}}, which inflicts bad poison if it hits your Pokémon. You know what {{m|Light Screen}} does, don't you? It can reduce the damage of all Special-based attacks. Better defeat it right away.


You should also know how to deal with {{p|Beautifly}}. However, this Bug/Flying-type Pokemon is totally offensive with Special-based moves. {{type|Rock}} moves overwhelm it, but watch out for {{m|Energy Ball}}, which may also reduce your Sp. Def! It also knows Bug Buzz (like Dustox), {{m|Psychic}}, and {{m|Shadow Ball}}. If you chose {{p|Infernape}}, watch out for Psychic.  
You should also know how to deal with {{p|Beautifly}}. However, this Bug/Flying-type Pokémon is totally offensive with Special-based moves. {{type|Rock}} moves overwhelm it, but watch out for {{m|Energy Ball}}, which may also reduce your Sp. Def! It also knows Bug Buzz (like Dustox), {{m|Psychic}}, and {{m|Shadow Ball}}. If you chose {{p|Infernape}}, watch out for Psychic.  


You faced {{p|Heracross}} before, during the final Rival Battle. This one is also totally offensive, but with Physical-based moves. {{type|Flying}} moves overwhelm it, but be extra careful because Heracross knows {{m|Stone Edge}}, which has a higher-than-usual critical-hit ratio. It also has {{m|Night Slash}}, as well as its [[signature move]] {{m|Megahorn}}, so don’t even try using Psychic-type Pokémon. It also has {{m|Close Combat}}, which hits as hard as Megahorn but is more accurate. After using Close Combat, though, Heracross's Defense and Sp. Def will be reduced, so use that chance to hit hard.
You faced {{p|Heracross}} before, during the final Rival Battle. This one is also totally offensive, but with Physical-based moves. {{type|Flying}} moves overwhelm it, but be extra careful because Heracross knows {{m|Stone Edge}}, which has a higher-than-usual critical-hit ratio. It also has {{m|Night Slash}}, as well as its [[signature move]] {{m|Megahorn}}, so don’t even try using Psychic-type Pokémon. It also has {{m|Close Combat}}, which hits as hard as Megahorn but is more accurate. After using Close Combat, though, Heracross's Defense and Sp. Def will be reduced, so use that chance to hit hard.


{{p|Vespiquen}} is another Bug/Flying-type Pokemon and the evolution of female {{p|Combee}}. It has all of its three signature moves: {{m|Attack Order}}, {{m|Defend Order}} and {{m|Heal Order}}. From the names, you can deduce that Attack Order deals damage, Defend Order raises its defensive stats and Heal Order heals it. It also has {{m|Power Gem}} to counter Flying-type Pokémon. Rock-type moves will, again, overwhelm this Pokémon. A good {{type|Fire}} or Flying-type move will also take it out.
{{p|Vespiquen}} is another Bug/Flying-type Pokémon and the evolution of female {{p|Combee}}. It has all of its three signature moves: {{m|Attack Order}}, {{m|Defend Order}} and {{m|Heal Order}}. From the names, you can deduce that Attack Order deals damage, Defend Order raises its defensive stats and Heal Order heals it. It also has {{m|Power Gem}} to counter Flying-type Pokémon. Rock-type moves will, again, overwhelm this Pokémon. A good {{type|Fire}} or Flying-type move will also take it out.


Aaron’s strongest Pokémon is {{p|Drapion}}, at Lv.57. It is not a Bug-type Pokémon, but it evolves from the Poison/Bug-type {{p|Skorupi}}. Drapion is a {{t|Poison}}/Dark-type Pokémon, so its only weaknesses are Ground-type moves. However, if you decide to use Ground-type Pokemon, make sure to watch out for {{m|Ice Fang}}! It also has {{m|Cross Poison}}, {{m|X-Scissor}} and {{m|Aerial Ace}}, all of which will hit hard, especially Cross Poison. Send in Pokémon with high Defense to shut down its attacks.
Aaron’s strongest Pokémon is {{p|Drapion}}, at Lv.57. It is not a Bug-type Pokémon, but it evolves from the Poison/Bug-type {{p|Skorupi}}. Drapion is a {{t|Poison}}/Dark-type Pokémon, so its only weaknesses are Ground-type moves. However, if you decide to use Ground-type Pokémon, make sure to watch out for {{m|Ice Fang}}! It also has {{m|Cross Poison}}, {{m|X-Scissor}} and {{m|Aerial Ace}}, all of which will hit hard, especially Cross Poison. Send in Pokémon with high Defense to shut down its attacks.


After you beat Aaron, he’ll tell you that three more Trainers are waiting for you and are tougher than him. Get ready for a harder fight.
After you beat Aaron, he’ll tell you that three more Trainers are waiting for you and are tougher than him. Get ready for a harder fight.
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{{p|Golem}}-- the evolution of {{p|Graveler}}, as well as the final form of {{p|Geodude}}, is a Rock/Ground-type Pokémon, so you should know how to deal with it. Water-type and Grass-type moves are its major weaknesses, but Fighting-type and your own Ground-type moves may work too. It has the common Ground-type move Earthquake, the Steel-type {{m|Gyro Ball}} to hit faster Pokémon for more damage and {{m|Brick Break}} to counter {{type|Steel}} Pokémon. It also has Sandstorm, similar to Sudowoodo.
{{p|Golem}}-- the evolution of {{p|Graveler}}, as well as the final form of {{p|Geodude}}, is a Rock/Ground-type Pokémon, so you should know how to deal with it. Water-type and Grass-type moves are its major weaknesses, but Fighting-type and your own Ground-type moves may work too. It has the common Ground-type move Earthquake, the Steel-type {{m|Gyro Ball}} to hit faster Pokémon for more damage and {{m|Brick Break}} to counter {{type|Steel}} Pokémon. It also has Sandstorm, similar to Sudowoodo.


Bertha’s strongest Pokémon is {{p|Hippowdon}}, the evolution of {{p|Hippopotas}}, at Lv.59. This Pokémon can be insane if you don't knock it out right away. Its [[ability]] {{a|Sand Stream}} summons a sandstorm that lasts for the whole battle, no matter if any of her Pokemon summoned one. Like Golem and Sudowoodo, it has Earthquake. It also can use Stone Edge to counter Ice-type and Flying-type Pokémon, as well as the Dark-type {{m|Crunch}} that may reduce the Defense stat of your Pokémon. Don’t let it use {{m|Curse}} for too many times, or its Attack and Defense will skyrocket, making its three attacking moves (all of them are Physical-based) dreadful. Water-type, Ice-type or Grass-type moves are your best choices.  
Bertha’s strongest Pokémon is {{p|Hippowdon}}, the evolution of {{p|Hippopotas}}, at Lv.59. This Pokémon can be insane if you don't knock it out right away. Its [[Ability]] {{a|Sand Stream}} summons a sandstorm that lasts for the whole battle, no matter if any of her Pokémon summoned one. Like Golem and Sudowoodo, it has Earthquake. It also can use Stone Edge to counter Ice-type and Flying-type Pokémon, as well as the Dark-type {{m|Crunch}} that may reduce the Defense stat of your Pokémon. Don’t let it use {{m|Curse}} for too many times, or its Attack and Defense will skyrocket, making its three attacking moves (all of them are Physical-based) dreadful. Water-type, Ice-type or Grass-type moves are your best choices.  


After you beat Bertha, she’ll think that you can go as far as you want. Talk to her again, and she’ll tell you that the Trainer in the next room is much more formidable. These 2 fights can be a warm-up exercise for skilful players, but from now on, be even more cautious.
After you beat Bertha, she’ll think that you can go as far as you want. Talk to her again, and she’ll tell you that the Trainer in the next room is much more formidable. These 2 fights can be a warm-up exercise for skilful players, but from now on, be even more cautious.
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He starts with {{p|Rapidash}} -- the evolution of {{p|Ponyta}}. It is extremely fast. It has {{m|Flare Blitz}} that hurts a lot but also deals serious recoil damage like {{m|Double-Edge}}. It also has {{m|Bounce}}, which is a Flying-type move and a two-turn attack like {{m|Fly}}. Water-type, Ground-type and Rock-type moves are your best choices, but be careful of its {{m|SolarBeam}}, which is a Grass-type move! Don’t let it use {{m|Sunny Day}}. What Sunny Day does is not only boosting power of Fire-type moves. It also lets SolarBeam to fire right away without charging!
He starts with {{p|Rapidash}} -- the evolution of {{p|Ponyta}}. It is extremely fast. It has {{m|Flare Blitz}} that hurts a lot but also deals serious recoil damage like {{m|Double-Edge}}. It also has {{m|Bounce}}, which is a Flying-type move and a two-turn attack like {{m|Fly}}. Water-type, Ground-type and Rock-type moves are your best choices, but be careful of its {{m|SolarBeam}}, which is a Grass-type move! Don’t let it use {{m|Sunny Day}}. What Sunny Day does is not only boosting power of Fire-type moves. It also lets SolarBeam to fire right away without charging!


{{p|Drifblim}} is a Ghost/Flying-type Pokémon. It has Double Team (like Aaron’s Dustox and Bertha’s Quagsire) and {{m|Baton Pass}} to switch to another Pokémon while passing all stat changes along. The {{type|Ghost}} move {{m|Ominous Wind}} is its only attacking move, but it might raise all of its stats at once. Its only Fire-type move is {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}, which inflicts burn. Hit it back with Dark-type, Electric-type, Ice-type, Rock-type or your own {{type|Ghost}} moves, but beware of its ability {{a|Aftermath}}, which damages the Pokémon landing finishing blow!
{{p|Drifblim}} is a Ghost/Flying-type Pokémon. It has Double Team (like Aaron’s Dustox and Bertha’s Quagsire) and {{m|Baton Pass}} to switch to another Pokémon while passing all stat changes along. The {{type|Ghost}} move {{m|Ominous Wind}} is its only attacking move, but it might raise all of its stats at once. Its only Fire-type move is {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}, which inflicts burn. Hit it back with Dark-type, Electric-type, Ice-type, Rock-type or your own {{type|Ghost}} moves, but beware of its Ability {{a|Aftermath}}, which damages the Pokémon landing finishing blow!


{{p|Steelix}} is a Steel/Ground-type Pokémon and the evolution of {{p|Onix}}, which you should know. It has {{m|Rock Tomb}} that may reduce Speed of your Pokémon and {{m|Screech}} to make Defense stat of your Pokémon plummet. It also has {{m|Fire Fang}} that may burn your Pokémon or make it flinch, and Sunny Day, similar to Rapidash. Hit it with Water-type, Ground-type, Fighting-type or your own Fire-type moves.
{{p|Steelix}} is a Steel/Ground-type Pokémon and the evolution of {{p|Onix}}, which you should know. It has {{m|Rock Tomb}} that may reduce Speed of your Pokémon and {{m|Screech}} to make Defense stat of your Pokémon plummet. It also has {{m|Fire Fang}} that may burn your Pokémon or make it flinch, and Sunny Day, similar to Rapidash. Hit it with Water-type, Ground-type, Fighting-type or your own Fire-type moves.


{{p|Lopunny}} is a pure {{type|Normal}} Pokémon, and the evolution of {{p|Buneary}}. Only {{type|Fighting}} moves will deal super-effective damage. Be careful that it has {{a|Cute Charm}} as its ability. If your Pokémon's gender is Lopunny's opposite one (in this case, if you use a female Pokémon), using moves that make contact may result in infatuation. However, using Special-based moves like {{m|Focus Blast}} are unsafe because of {{m|Mirror Coat}}, which reflects any Special-based attacks for double damage. It has {{m|Charm}} to make Attack stat of your Pokémon plummet, Sunny Day (like Rapidash and Steelix) and {{m|Fire Punch}} that may burn your Pokémon.
{{p|Lopunny}} is a pure {{type|Normal}} Pokémon, and the evolution of {{p|Buneary}}. Only {{type|Fighting}} moves will deal super-effective damage. Be careful that it has {{a|Cute Charm}} as its Ability. If your Pokémon's gender is Lopunny's opposite one (in this case, if you use a female Pokémon), using moves that make contact may result in infatuation. However, using Special-based moves like {{m|Focus Blast}} are unsafe because of {{m|Mirror Coat}}, which reflects any Special-based attacks for double damage. It has {{m|Charm}} to make Attack stat of your Pokémon plummet, Sunny Day (like Rapidash and Steelix) and {{m|Fire Punch}} that may burn your Pokémon.


Flint’s strongest Pokémon is {{p|Infernape}} -- the evolution of {{p|Monferno}}, as well as the final form of {{p|Chimchar}}. It is a Lv.61 Fire/Fighting-type Pokémon. It has high Attack, Sp. Atk and Speed. Forget about outspeeding it if your Pokemon are slower than Rapidash. It has Flare Blitz, similar to Rapidash, and Earthquake, similar to 3 of Bertha’s Pokémon. It also has {{m|Mach Punch}} to hit fast (like {{m|Quick Attack}}) and {{m|ThunderPunch}} to counter Flying-type Pokémon and may inflict paralysis. Water-type, Ground-type, Flying-type (beware of ThunderPunch) and Psychic-type moves are your best choices.
Flint’s strongest Pokémon is {{p|Infernape}} -- the evolution of {{p|Monferno}}, as well as the final form of {{p|Chimchar}}. It is a Lv.61 Fire/Fighting-type Pokémon. It has high Attack, Sp. Atk and Speed. Forget about outspeeding it if your Pokémon are slower than Rapidash. It has Flare Blitz, similar to Rapidash, and Earthquake, similar to 3 of Bertha’s Pokémon. It also has {{m|Mach Punch}} to hit fast (like {{m|Quick Attack}}) and {{m|ThunderPunch}} to counter Flying-type Pokémon and may inflict paralysis. Water-type, Ground-type, Flying-type (beware of ThunderPunch) and Psychic-type moves are your best choices.


After beating Flint, he cannot believe he loses, and he’ll tell you to keep going. Only 1 Elite Four left!
After beating Flint, he cannot believe he loses, and he’ll tell you to keep going. Only 1 Elite Four left!
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{{p|Alakazam}} is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon. It is the evolution of {{p|Kadabra}} and the final form of {{p|Abra}}. It has Energy Ball to surprise you and reduce Sp. Def stat of your Pokémon. It also has {{m|Focus Blast}}, which hits as hard as Close Combat and counters Dark-type Pokémon, so be extra careful. It may also use {{m|Recover}} to heal up.
{{p|Alakazam}} is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon. It is the evolution of {{p|Kadabra}} and the final form of {{p|Abra}}. It has Energy Ball to surprise you and reduce Sp. Def stat of your Pokémon. It also has {{m|Focus Blast}}, which hits as hard as Close Combat and counters Dark-type Pokémon, so be extra careful. It may also use {{m|Recover}} to heal up.


Lucian’s strongest Pokémon is {{p|Bronzong}} -- the evolution of {{p|Bronzor}}, at Lv.63. It is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon, making it only weak to Fire-type and Ground-type moves, but due to its ability {{a|Levitate}} (which makes all Ground-type moves miss), Fire-type moves are your only choice. Be extremely careful: it has Earthquake! It also has Gyro Ball to counter faster Pokémon, similar to Bertha’s Golem. It has {{m|Calm Mind}} to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def.
Lucian’s strongest Pokémon is {{p|Bronzong}} -- the evolution of {{p|Bronzor}}, at Lv.63. It is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon, making it only weak to Fire-type and Ground-type moves, but due to its Ability {{a|Levitate}} (which makes all Ground-type moves miss), Fire-type moves are your only choice. Be extremely careful: it has Earthquake! It also has Gyro Ball to counter faster Pokémon, similar to Bertha’s Golem. It has {{m|Calm Mind}} to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def.


After beating Lucian, he’ll note that "your power is real" and say:
After beating Lucian, he’ll note that "your power is real" and say:
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