Appendix:FireRed and LeafGreen walkthrough/Section 9: Difference between revisions

The final challenge before encountering the Elite Four, this mind-dazzling cave has three floors.  In order to get to the end of the tunnel, you must [[Strength (move)|push]] boulders scattered about into holes and then over a switch to navigate through the cave. Along the way you can catch some strong Pokémon that may be helpful in your forthcoming battle with the Elite Four, and some of the highest-level trainers in the game are just waiting to be battled.

This is it, the one you've been waiting for...the Indigo Plateau! Once you enter the building, a Center and a Poké Mart can be found.  Be sure to buy a fair few healing items ([[Hyper Potion|Hyper Potions]], [[Revive|Revives]], and, money permitting, [[Full Restore|Full Restores]]).

The Elite Four are tough and strong, so be sure that you are prepared for this series of battles.  Bear in mind that these battles are consecutive: once you begin the challenge, you can't back down!  The following is a listing of the members of the Elite Four and their Pokémon.

Lorelei is an {{type2|Ice}} specialist, so Water-type attacks won't have a strong effect on her Pokémon. If you have a {{type2|Fire}}, take caution, as her Pokémon know {{type2|Water}} moves. Recommended types: {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Electric}}.

Bruno claims to be a Fighting guru, but {{p|Onix|two of his Pokémon}} are of the {{type2|Rock}} and have an obvious weakness to {{type2|Water}} attacks. A Pokémon of the {{type2|Psychic}} or equipped with a Psychic-type move is recommended to take down his Hitmonchan, Hitmonlee, and Machamp.

Agatha utilizes the under-explored {{type2|Ghost}}.  Her Ghost Pokémon have in their arsenal a variety of confunding moves like {{m|Confuse Ray}} and {{m|Hypnosis}}, so take caution of ensuing status ailments (and of the dreaded {{m|Dream Eater}}. Because all of her Pokémon are also of the {{t|Poison}} persuasion, a Psychic Pokémon will generally fair well against her. Take care, though, as Psychic types are weak to Ghost-type attacks.  Another viable option is the use of a Ghost-type yourself, although it should be taken into consideration that her Ghosts also score super-effective damage against fellow ghosts.

Lance, the final member of the Elite Four, has primarily {{type2|Dragon}} Pokémon. Pokémon with {{type2|Ice}} attacks do wonders against his two Dragonair, Dragonite, and Aerodactyl, but his Gyarados can be easily downed by {{t|Rock}} or (preferably) {{type2|Electric}} attacks.  Some of Lance's Pokémon use the powerful attack {{m|Hyper Beam}}, but, fortuantely, they are incapacitated for one turn after using it.

You've ascended the Elite Four to face the Champion, who turns out to be none other than your rival. Be sure you are prepared for this final battle between you and your rival, as he uses a wide variety of Pokémon.  The best counter to your rival's team is a balanced team of your own.

After you have defeated your rival, you will be named the new Champion of the Elite Four. Congratulations, you've beaten the game! But wait, that's not all - you have more land to explore and more Pokémon to capture.  Off to the Sevii Islands!

 

Head to Cinnabar Island to meet Bill.