Appendix:HeartGold and SoulSilver walkthrough/Section 15: Difference between revisions

The {{DL|Elite Four|Generation II and IV|Elite Four}} members and the Chamipon aren't called "Elite" or "League Champ" for nothing, so you should train your Pokémon team to '''at least level 45''' before challenging them.  Unlike your battle with the [[Kimono Girl]]s, you'll have the chance to save your game and use your items between each battle; however, you '''won't have access to a Poké Center''', so make sure to stock up on {{DL|Potion|Full Restore}}s, {{DL|Potion|Hyper Potions, Max Potions}}, {{DL|Status ailment healing item|Full Heal}}s, and [[Revive]]s. Other healing items, such as Lemonade, Moomoo Milk or other drinks and Antidote, Parlyz Heal or other status ailment healing items are also useful. The old man and his {{p|Abra}} are still here from [[Generation II]], but aren't feeling as useful anymore, since more and more Trainers have been {{m|fly}}ing home when they get discouraged, rather than {{m|teleport}}.

| Elite Four [[Will]] <br> ({{type2|Psychic}})

| {{ic|Dark}} {{ic|Bug}} {{ic|Ghost}} {{ic|Fire}} {{ic|Electric}}

| Elite Four [[Koga]] <br> ({{type2|Poison}})

| {{ic|Psychic}} {{ic|Ground}} {{ic|Fire}} {{ic|Flying}} {{ic|Rock}}

| Elite Four [[Bruno]] <br> ({{type2|Fighting}})

| Elite Four [[Karen]] <br> ({{type2|Dark}})

| League Champion <br> ({{type2|Dragon}})

| {{ic|Ice}} {{ic|Rock}} {{ic|Dragon}} {{ic|Electric}} {{ic|Water}}

Once [[Karen]] has fallen, heal up your team. Swap your {{type2|Electric}} into the lead if you want to knock out the Champion's first Pokemon in 1 turn. Keep in mind that you will not able to switch the order of your Pokemon once you walk up the stairs in Champion's room.

With the {{DL|Elite Four|Generation II and IV|Elite Four}} behind you, there is only one person left standing between you and the [[Hall of Fame]]: [[Lance]], master of {{t|dragon}}s and the Pokemon Trainer who helped you in Team Rocket HQ, Mahogany Town! He is the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Pokémon League]]!  This will be your toughest battle yet, but find a way to slay his dragons, and you'll be recognized as the most powerful Trainer in all of [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]]!

Lance opens with his {{p|Gyarados}}, which may as well be a lightning rod for a strong {{m|Thunderbolt}} or other Electric-type moves.  As a way to show his mastery of the Dragon-type, Lance has raised not 1, not 2, but 3 {{p|Dragonite}}.  Two are on level 49, but his level 50 Dragonite can do major damage with {{m|Outrage}}, and its {{m|Fire Blast}} will cause you a lot of pain, too.  His dragon trio all know the {{m|Hyper Beam}} move, and each has one of the strongest elemental attacks ({{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Thunder}}, and {{m|Fire Blast}}) as well. Use Ice-type moves against his 3 Dragonite. Be extremely careful if you use a Dragon-type Pokemon against his Dragonite -- your own Dragon-type will be hit super effectively. Avoid sending a Water-type to fight his {{p|Aerodactyl}}, due to its {{m|Thunder Fang}} move — use a Steel-type instead. If you can only use a Water-type against Aerodactyl, make sure that it can outspeed the Rock/Flying-type or can take at least 1 hit of Thunder Fang. If you don't have an Ice-type move, all 6 of his Pokémon are weak to {{type2|Rock}} attacks, so moves like {{m|Rock Slide}} are also super effective. Defeat Lance's draconian army and they will be nothing but a memory.

Lance takes you to the [[Hall of Fame]] room, and tells you that it has been a long time since he was last here.  He explains the machine in front of you, saying that this is where Pokémon League Champions are honored, along with their courageous Pokémon.  He activates the machine, registering you and your partners as Hall of Fame members. <br>