Make good use of moves that change the status of enemies, especially to sleep.Ĭontinue using neutral types until either Zebstrika or Emolga are defeated, then switch in the Pokemon that’s strong against the other two of Elesa’s party and wreak havoc. Meanwhile, you may want to use some of your weaker Pokemon as fodder to allow you to use Revives and Super Potions on any of your strong Pokemon that succumb and faint. Zebstrika also has a Sitrus Berry that will restore his HP when it’s low, so obviously watch out for that too. Through all this, you should be watching out for Elesa using one Hyper Potion on one of her Pokemon when its HP is low. Electric-types with strong Normal-type moves also work well in this role, especially against the powerful Volt Switch which doesn’t threaten Electric-types. This means good old Normal-types, or types with only slight disadvantages (Fighting etc.). In the meantime, it’s best to use Pokemon that are neutral to these Pokemon. It not only does a horribly amount of damage, but the Pokemon that uses automatically switches out with another Pokemon in Elesa’s party without missing out on a turn.
Only being able to use them against one of three Pokemon means that they aren’t really that great.īecause you need specific Pokemon types for specific match-ups, Volt Switch can be a serious pain. Zebstrika’s Flame Charge and Emolga’s Aerial Ace mean that you shouldn’t be using Grass-types against either of them. Obviously, using Magnemite’s Steel- or Electric-type moves isn’t going to do a lot, so you need to be using its Normal-type moves instead.Īlthough Grass-types can seem appealing against Electric-type enemies, don’t be fooled. Magnemite is surprisingly good against Elesa’s Pokemon too as all moves, with the exception of Zebstrika’s Flame Charge, are weak when used on Steel-types. Electric-type moves won’t damage you, but when you’re versing Emolga, Ground-type moves won’t damage it. Using Ground-type Pokemon is ideal, except against Emolga. Getting good type match-ups in this battle can be difficult and combined with Volt Switch’s nature, forms the reason why this battle is painful. Above that and you should be able to make it through, if you play your cards right. Going in with Pokemon below an average of around Level 25 means that you’ll have next to no chance unless you’re using them very well and have some luck on your side. Yay for including science references in a game! Gym Member Battle: Beauty ¶ Nikola Tesla was a major contributor to the development of the AC (Alternating Current) system. The first battle’s against a woman named Tesla.Įxcuse the odd names that the trainers are called they’re tributes to three great scientists with two of them significantly contributing to fields relating to electricity, so it’s only natural. When this happens, they move over to you, with the spotlight following, and challenge you to a battle. When you get close enough to a Gym Member, the spotlight will shine on them. When you’re ready to, step onto the runway. This Gym has a focus on Electric-type Pokemon, so make sure you have Pokemon with types that trump Electric and don’t have any (or many) that have a weakness to Electric. The catwalk acts as a bridge of sorts and has three Beauties placed along it that you must defeat before you can reach the final battle. To reach Elesa, this gym’s leader, you must reach the end of the catwalk. He’ll give you some tips and throw you a Fresh Water.
Heal and prepare your party, then head there.
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Time to crack open a can of ass-whooping… The New Nimbasa City Gym is east of the Ferris Wheel. Recommended Team: Ground-types (Sandile, Sandshrew etc.), Magnemite or other Electric-types with strong Normal-type moves