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Tuesday, 29 September 2015

Pokémon League

Outside the central plaza
The Pokémon League is the greatest trial for any Trainer. By defeating the Elite Four, you will earn the chance to battle the region's new Champion. Stop by the Pokémon Center in the structure to the west. When preparing a team, it is recommended to bring Pokémon with levels in the 60's, if not higher. Consider using TM's to create a more diverse movepool. The Poké Mart offers a wide assortment of items, so be sure to stock up on medicine.
The 17 medals earned by using one party Pokémon and Pokémon of a specific type can be earnned during this initial challenge. As the entire Elite Four and the Champion use significantly stronger Pokémon in all rematches, using a single Pokémon in the mid 70's can make obtaining the lonely champ medal much easier than trying to earn it later on.
Unlike most of their foreign counterparts, the Elite Four of Unova can be battled in any order. The elite Trainers are waiting in their separate rooms, each accessible from the central plaza. From left to right, they are ShauntalGrimsleyCaitlin, andMarshal. After defeating each Trainer, you will be warped back to the plaza, where a blue light shines from the floor. Once all four tiles are lit up, you can challenge the Champion.

Left room: Shauntal

Will-o-wisps line the stairway, and others disappear from Shauntal's library when you approach. Her ghosts are all vulnerable to Ghost- and Dark-type attacks, while Golurk and Chandelure also take heavy damage from Water moves. Cofagrigustends to lead off with Will-O-Wisp, and may be difficult to take out thanks to its strong defenses. Drifblim's high HP helps to balance out its low defenses, and its Acrobatics move hits hardest due to its lack of held item. The biggest threat fromGolurk is Earthquake, but Dark Pokémon should also look out for its Brick Break move. Lastly, Chandelure's Fire Blast and Shadow Ball attacks pack quite a punch because of its Special Attack, rated fifth-highest among all Pokémon.
Initial battle (Easy Mode/Normal Mode)


Initial battle (Challenge Mode)


Center-left room: Grimsley

Giant metal claws open to allow access to the elevated battlefield, then snap shut behind you. All of Grimsley's Pokémon have a weakness to Fighting-type attacks. Liepard tends to start things off with Fake Out, and can distract your male Pokémon with AttractScrafty compensates for its low Speedwith high defenses, and can mix things up with Poison Jab and Rock TombKrookodile's Intimidate Ability lowers its foe's Attack, but moves like Surf and Focus Blast are unaffected. Finally, Bisharp is doubly vulnerable to Fighting attacks, but Fighting Pokémon should look out for its Aerial Ace.
Initial battle (Easy Mode/Normal Mode)


Initial battle (Challenge Mode)



Center-right room: Caitlin

The falling stardust reveals the stairway to Caitlin, who emerges from a large white flower. Her Pokémon belong to the Psychic type, and take heavy damage from Ghost-, Dark-, and Bug-type attacks. Musharna's Charge Beam can boost its Special Attack, making Dream Eater even more potent.Sigilyph is the fastest yet frailest of the group, and can harass its opponent with PsychicAir Slash, and oddly enough, Ice BeamReuniclus can use Focus Blast to thwart its Dark opponents, and can linger on with Recover. Lastly, Gothitelle loves to boost its stats with Calm Mind before launching an attack, so take it out quickly with a physical move like Crunch.
Initial battle (Easy Mode/Normal Mode)


Initial battle (Challenge Mode)


Right room: Marshal

The cage bursts open, the stairway extends, and the floodlights snap on. Marshal's team consists of pure-Fighting-type Pokémon, which are only vulnerable to Psychic- and Flying-type attacks. Throh can score a critical hit with Storm Throw, and lash out with Rock Tomb and PaybackSawk is faster and stronger, and its Sturdy Ability prevents a one-hit knockout. Mienshao can inflict massive damage with Hi Jump Kick, unless it backfires. Finally, his Conkeldurr can boost its already-high stats with Bulk Up, and Stone Edge is dangerous for any Flying Pokémon.
Initial battle (Easy Mode/Normal Mode)


Initial battle (Challenge Mode)

The Champion's Temple

After defeating each member of the Elite Four, visit the statue in the center of the plaza. Check the plaque, and the statue descends to the large chamber below. Go north and climb up the three flights of stairs to reach the Champion's temple. Iris used to be a Dragon-type specialist, but her current team is more well-rounded. Ice attacks will have the most success against her, but Dragon-, Fighting-, and Electric-type moves will also help. First up is Hydreigon; its Dragon Pulse is already a big threat, but even more so after a Special Attack boost with Charge Beam. Her Aggron's sky-high Defense lets it brush off most physical attacks, but it takes massive damage from Fighting moves like Aura SphereLaprasIce Beam can wreak havoc on your own dragons; use Electric or Fighting moves to take it out. Her Druddigon's attacks hit hard thanks to Sheer Force and its Life Orb, but aWater Pokémon with an Ice attack can take care of it quickly. Archeops' undoing lies in its Defeatist Ability; wear its health halfway down, and its impressive offenses are cut in half. Her Haxorus excels in Attack and Speed, but Dragon Dance raises them to levels that could rip your team apart, and its Focus Sash prevents a one-hit knockout.
Initial battle (Easy Mode/Normal Mode)


Initial battle (Challenge Mode)



Congratulations, defeating Iris marks you as the new Pokémon League Champion! She shows you into the Hall of Fame room, where your victorious team is recorded and your progress is saved. Reaching this point unlocks Challenge ModeB2 or Easy ModeW2, which increase or decrease the difficulty of opposing Trainers, respectively. These modes can be selected under Unova Link at the title screen's main menu. The credits roll, and the new Champion heads for home.

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