Hoenn Elite Four

Like the Gym Leaders, the Elite Four also received an upgrade to the teams they use to match the slight increase in level curve from the rest of the game.

Elite Four #1: Sidney

Member: Sidney
Specialty: Dark-type

Method:
Kicking off this Elite Four is the Dark-type master Sidney. His team has a number of Pokemon with secondary types to provide extra flavour. Any fast Fighting-type, like Blaziken or Breloom, is an ideal match-up. His team also uses a mixture of different status moves to throw you off, like Sand-Attack and Leech Seed, so you may have to switch out your Pokemon frequently. You may be well off to not lead with your Fighting-type as they will suffer an Attack drop from his leading Mightyena's ability, Intimidate.

MightyenaShiftryCacturneCrawdauntAbsol
Sidney MightyenaShiftryCacturneCrawdauntAbsol
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Attacks:
Roar
Double-Edge
Sand Attack
Crunch
Attacks:
Torment
Double Team
Swagger
Extrasensory
Attacks:
Leech Seed
Feint Attack
Needle Arm
Cotton Spore
Attacks:
Surf
Swords Dance
Strength
Facade
Attacks:
Aerial Ace
Rock Slide
Swords Dance
Slash
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Elite Four #2: Phoebe

Member: Phoebe
Specialty: Ghost-type

Method:
Next in line is the Ghost-type master, Phoebe. Normal-type and Fighting-type moves will be useless against these Pokemon as they cannot be hit, however Pokemon boasting Normal-type themselves will prove invaluable as Ghost-type moves cannot affect them. Like Sidney this trainer puts a lot of status moves into play, such as Will-O-Wisp and Confuse Ray, which may cost you quite a bit in healing items. Try to stick with moves like Shadow Ball for super-effective damage, although watch for Attack reducing burns Banette can spread. Keep in mind Sableye has no weakness in this generation as you prepare for battle.

DusclopsBanetteSableyeBanetteDusclops
Phoebe DusclopsBanetteSableyeBanetteDusclops
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Attacks:
Shadow Punch
Confuse Ray
Curse
Protect
Attacks:
Shadow Ball
Grudge
Will-O-Wisp
Feint Attack
Attacks:
Shadow Ball
Double Team
Night Shade
Feint Attack
Attacks:
Shadow Ball
Psychic
Thunderbolt
Facade
Attacks:
Shadow Ball
Ice Beam
Rock Slide
Earthquake
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Elite Four #3: Glacia

Member: Glacia
Specialty: Ice-type

Method:
Third up is Glacia, who fittingly uses Ice-types. Though her team lacks in diversity it can still pack a punch with many strong moves super-effective to common types. Your Fire-types may prove ineffective as 60% of the team also shares Water-typing as well as the Thick Fat ability, which reduces Fire-type damage output. Glalie can also shield the team from your Special Attacks for five turns with Light Screen. Fighting-types would be useful as they resist two common attack types this team uses (Ice-type and Dark-type) and can wallop the enemy with ultra destructive force. Be careful for Walrein's OHKO move Sheer Cold, which can instantly turn the tide of battle.

SealeoGlalieSealeoGlalieWalrein
Glacia SealeoGlalieSealeoGlalieWalrein
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Attacks:
Encore
Body Slam
Hail
Ice Ball
Attacks:
Light Screen
Crunch
Icy Wind
Ice Beam
Attacks:
Attract
Double-Edge
Hail
Blizzard
Attacks:
Shadow Ball
Explosion
Hail
Ice Beam
Attacks:
Surf
Body Slam
Ice Beam
Sheer Cold
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Elite Four #4: Drake

Member: Drake
Specialty: Dragon-type

Method:
The leader of this Elite Four call back to the first generation by way of his specialty type, Dragon. His team, though with its weaknesses, has a diverse set of skills, and packs a few strong moves with interesting effects. That being said, a solid Ice Beam can punish this lot, dealing 4x damage to most of the team. Like Sidney, Drake has a Pokemon with the Attack cutting Intimidate ability, so if be careful if you use Physical move types like Rock to deal super-effective damage.

ShelgonAltariaKingdraFlygonSalamence
Drake ShelgonAltariaKingdraFlygonSalamence
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Attacks:
Rock Tomb
Dragon Claw
Protect
Double-Edge
Attacks:
Double-Edge
Dragon Breath
Dragon Dance
Aerial Ace
Attacks:
Smokescreen
Dragon Dance
Surf
Body Slam
Attacks:
Flamethrower
Crunch
Dragon Breath
Earthquake
Attacks:
Flamethrower
Dragon Claw
Rock Slide
Crunch
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Champion: Wallace

Member: Wallace
Specialty: Water-type

Method:
The final trial of the Elite Four rests in its champion, Wallace. Wallace, formerly the Sootopolis City Gym Leader, uses primarily Water-type Pokémon so going in with Pokémon that can face them such as Electric-type Pokémon is definitely the strategy. His Milotic with Toxic and Recover can prove a formidable foe considering its bulk so be prepared

WailordTentacruelLudicoloWhiscashGyaradosMilotic
Wallace WailordTentacruelLudicoloWhiscashGyaradosMilotic
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Attacks:
Rain Dance
Water Spout
Double-Edge
Blizzard
Attacks:
Toxic
Hydro Pump
Sludge Bomb
Ice Beam
Attacks:
Giga Drain
Surf
Leech Seed
Double Team
Attacks:
Earthquake
Surf
Amnesia
Hyper Beam
Attacks:
Dragon Dance
Earthquake
Hyper Beam
Surf
Attacks:
Recover
Surf
Ice Beam
Toxic
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