Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Elite Four and Champions Full Guide
When you have reach the end of the Victory Road Path, this means, you would have ran across the final quest to defeat the Elite Four and Champions in the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. If you are wondering how to defeat them and what to do during your journey, you came to the right place. In this article, we shall provide you a full guide which would help you in your adventure toward defeating the Elite Four and Champions. in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
Once you reach the end of the Victory Road Path in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, you would be challenged by the Elite Four and then the two current champions. We understand how intimidating this could be but do not worry as we will go with you through this journey and guide you through victory.
Who Are The Elite Four and Champion
You would encounter the Elite Four in the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. They are the top four trainers in Paldea. Defeating the elite four is a requirement for you to become a Pokemon Champion of Paldea. After which, you would need to eliminate the current champion who is Nemona.
The Elite Four and the Final Two Champions You Would Face In Order
- Rika (Battle One)
- Poppy (Battle Two)
- Larry (Battle Three)
- Hassel (Battle Four)
- Geeta (Final Test Battle)
- Nemona (Final Battle)
When you reach this stage, you would have to be ready as defeating the Elite Four and Champions would be very challenging. This means, you would need to be well-prepared before you enter the Pokemon League gates.
Pokemon League Location
For you to be able to reach the Pokemon League, you would need to start from Mesagoza city center which is in front of the Academy. You would have to head towards the Northwest direction. Search for the stairs which is at corner. On the right side of the stairs, you would see a Food Shop. Go up into the tunnel behind the huge gates.
Wait for the black screen until you get teleported to the other side which is a grassy land. Go towards the hill and you would find two Pokemon trainers – Jaxon the Student and Cabbie Paco. The battle with them would be optional for you. Go straight and you would find the Pokemon League.
You could heal yourself before you get into the Pokemon League’s gate. It is highly suggested for you to go to the Pokemon center first before you face the ultimate challenge and battle.
Champion Assessment Interview Answers
Before you are able to go through the gate of the Pokemon League, you would have to go through the man guarding the gate. He would confirm if you are ready to face the Pokemon Champion Assessment.
You would have to ensure that you have all 8 Gym Badges which you would get by beating the Gym Leaders of Paldea. If you do not have them, unfortunately, you would not be able to get through the gate. If you have all of the gym badges on the other hand, you will be able to go to the interview room where you would need to answer questions which would be asked by Rika who is one of the Four Elites. Keep in mind that you would need to answer all correctly because if not, unfortunately, you would not be able to participate.
Here are the questions you would encounter and the correct answers to all of it.
Q1: How did you get here today?
Answer: I walked
Q2: Please tell me the name of the school you are enrolled in.
Answer: Naranja Academy if Pokemon Scarlet or Uva Academy if Pokemon Violet
Q3: So, what brings you to the Pokemon League today?
Answer: I came to become a Champion.
Q4: Now, what do you intend to do if and when you become a Champion?
Answer: (any answer is correct) You would need to remember your answer as the same question would be asked later in the interview.
Q5: Tell Me which of the eight gyms game you the most difficulty?
Answer: any answer would be correct
Q6: And what was the name of the Gym Leader you faced there?
Answer: choose any
- Cortondo Gym Leader: Katy
- Artazon Gym Leader: Brassius
- Levincia Gym Leader: Iono
- Cascarrafa Gym Leader: Kofu
- Medali Gym Leader: Larry
- Montenevera Gym Leader: Ryme
- Alfornada Gym Leader: Tulip
- Glaseado Gym Leader: Grusha
Q7: But do you remember which type of Pokemon the gym leader used?
Answer: choose the type of Pokemon the Gym Leader used.
- Katy: Bug Type
- Brassius: Grass Type
- Iono: Electric Type
- Kofu: Water Type
- Larry: Normal Type
- Ryme: Ghost Type
- Tulip: Psychic Type
- Grusha: Ice Type
Q8: What was the category of the Pokemon you chose to be your first partner?
Answer: select your starter Pokemon type
The grass cat Pokemon if you select Sprigatito
The fire croc Pokemon if you chose Fuecoco
The Duckling Pokemon if you chose Quaxly
Q9: Remind me, what do you intend to do if and when you become a Champion?
Answer: repeat your answer earlier.
Q10: Do you like Pokemon?
Answer: yes.
Rika will think for a while and then will congratulate you for passing the first champion assessment. The second part of the assessment would be the elite test which is a test where you would have to fight the Elite Four.
Elite Four and How to Beat Them
Now that you are able to pass the first part of the assessment, the next step is to defeat in battle the elite four. Here is a guide on how to defeat them.
Rika – The First Elite (Level 57 to 58)
Rika is the one who interviewed you in the first round of the assessment and now you would have to defeat her. Rika has a group of Ground-Type Pokemons. This means, you would need to consider this information when dealing with her. Though Ground-Type Pokemons are considered as weak, do not underestimate Rika.
Pokemons
Whiscash
The first Pokemon that Rika would use is Whiscash which is a water/ground type. This Pokemon is at level 57 and though this is the case, it is not as strong as the other ground types of Pokemon. Whiscash is weak against any Grass Type of Pokemon. Remember, do not use Electric type of Pokemon as ground type Pokemons are immune to them.
Camerupt
This ground type of Pokemon is also a fire Pokemon. It would be used by Rika after Whiscash. For you to be able to beat this Pokemon, you would need to use water type. They are also immune to electric type of Pokemon.
Donphan
Donphan is a pure ground type of Pokemon. It is at level 57 which means it could be defeated by water, grass and ice type of Pokemons.
Dugtrio
Dugtrio is a pure ground type of Pokemon. It could be defeated by water, grass and ice type Pokemons.
Clodsire
This is the final Pokemon that Rika would send. With this, you could use ice, ground and psychic type of Pokemon.
Strategy
For you to defeat Rika’s team, we highly suggest that you use grass, water and ice types of Pokemon, As you could have noticed, electric types would not work as most of Rika’s Pokemons are ground types which means, they are immune to electric types. Start with level 60+ grass type for Whiscash and then, use well-trained water types.
The last Pokemon, avoid water types. Use Psychic or grass types.
Poppy – Second Elite (Level 58-59)
Though Poppy looks cute and is a little kid, do not let your guard down. This kid is a member of the Elite Four for a reason. She normally uses Steel Type of Pokemons.
Pokemons
Copperajah
This pokemon is a pure type which is at level 58. This means, you would need to be at a level 60 and above. This pokemon is weak against Fire, Fighting and ground.
Corviknight
This Pokemon is at level 58. To defeat it, you would need to use Fire, Fighting-Type and Ground-type of Pokemon.
Bronzong
This Pokemon is a psychic/steel type of Pokemon. For it, you could use fire, ground, ghost and dark type of Pokemon.
Magnezone
The Magnezone is a dual type of Pokemon which is electric and steel. It is weak against fire and fighting type.
Tinkaton
This is the most powerful Pokemon which Poppy would send. It is a Tera-type steel. It is best to send fire and ground type of Pokemon.
Strategy
It is best to use fire type of Pokemons. They are difficult to defeat due to their heavy defense characteristics. Steel type could also work. However, be careful with Flying, psychic, electric and fairy types. Also, it is suggested to use ground type for Magnezone. Arcanine and Armarouge are perfect options as well.
Larry – Third Elite (Level 59-60)
Larry is known for using normal and flying type of Pokemons which usually are mixed with other type such as dragon, grass, electric and fighting. You already have faced Larry before in the Medali as a Gym leader. Though this is the case, as a Third Elite, he would give you a more challenging and harder time.
Pokemons
Tropius
This Pokemon is a grass/flying dual type of Pokemon. It is at level 59. This means, you would need to have level 61 or above Pokemons. It is best to use ice type of Pokemons against it. You could also use fire, poison, flying and rock type.
Staraptor
This is the second Pokemon you would have to face. It is at level 59 and it is suggested to use electric, ice or rock type of Pokemons.
Altaria
This Pokemon is a Dragon/Flying type of Pokemon. It is a high level type of Pokemon. Though this is the case, Rock, Dragon and Fairy-type of Pokemon could defeat it.
Oricorio (PomPom Style)
This pokemon possesses a dual type of electric/flying Pokemon. It is at level 58 and it could be defeated by Ice and Rock-type Pokemon.
Flamigo
This is the last pokemon that Larry would send. It is a tera-type flying pokemon. It is at level 60 and to beat it, it is best to use Fairy, Electric, Ice, Flying or Psychic.
Strategy
Larry uses flying type as an Elite. Do not worry as they are weak against Ice and Rock types. However, keep in mind that they are immune to Ground types. We recommend to use Cetitan against flying types.
Hassel – Fourth Elite
Hassel is the strongest elite and when you defeat him, then, you would be on your way to the champion. He usually uses Dragon type of Pokemon and he uses level 60 and above. Ensure that you heal all your pokemons before you go on a battle against him.
Pokemons
Noivern
This Pokemon is a flying/dragon type of Pokemon which is at level 60. To defeat it you must use Rock, Dragon and Fairy.
Dragalge
This Pokemon is at level 60 and it is a poison/flying type of Pokemon. It could be defeated by Ice, Dragon, Psychic and Ground type of Pokemon.
Flapple
Flapple is a grass/dragon type of Pokemon. It is at level 60 and it is weak against ice type of Pokemon.
Haxorus
This Pokemon is a pure Dragon type. It is weak against ice, dragon and fairy type of Pokemon.
Baxcalibur
This is the last Pokemon that Hassel will send. It is at level 61 and it is dragon/ice type. It is hard to defeat but for sure using fighting, dragon, fairy, steel and rock type could bring damage to him.
Strategy
To face Hassel, you would need to ensure that you have Pokemons that are at level 62. Use ice and dragon type of Pokemon and avoid other types which for sure would be defeated. Do not use water, grass or electric type of Pokemon.
How to Beat the Champions
Now that you have defeated the Elite Four, it is now time to go through the ultimate test of having to face the Champions. Before you could fight against the current champion, Nemona, you would need to fight a top champion – Geeta.
Geeta – The Final Test (Level 61-62)
Be ready when facing Geeta. You will need to go to the Pokemon League rooftop and there you would find Geeta. Unlike the Elites, Geeta uses different types of Pokemon. It would be challenging but do not worry, read further and learn how to defeat her.
Pokemons
Espathra
This is the first Pokemon that Geeta will use. It is a Psychic type of Pokemon. It is at level 61 and it is best to use bug, ghost or dark type. Do not use fighting and psychic as it is resistant to them.
Kingambit
Kingambit is a sneaky and tanky type of Steel/Dark Pokemon who is at level 61. It is weak against fighting, fire and ground type of pokemon. Do not use poison and psychic type of pokemon.
Avalugg
This is an ice type of Pokemon and it is weak against fire. You could also use fighting, rock and steel type of Pokemon. Do not use ice type of Pokemon.
Gogoat
This Pokemon is at level 61. It is a grass type of Pokemon and it is weak against ice, fire, poison, bug and flying type of Pokemons. Do not use water, grass, ground and electric type.
Veluza
Veluza is a dual type of Pokemon – water and poison. It is weak against bug, grass, ghost, electric and dark type. Do not use water, psychic, fire, fighting or steel type of Pokemon.
Glimmora
This Pokemon is rock and poison type which is at level 62. The best option to use against this pokemon is ground type. You could also use psychic, water and steel. Do not use poison type.
Strategy
- Send your first Pokemon which could easily counter the first two Pokemons that Greeta would send. We suggest for you to use Skeledirge as it could damage Espartha and it is a fire type which could go against Kingambit.
- If you do not have Skeledirge, you could use any counter-Pokemon. Continue to use Skeledirge. It could defeat Avalugg her third Pokemon. However, remember to use healing potions.
- Gogoat is weak against grass, bug, ghost, electric and dark-type of Pokemon. Select one of your Pokemons which could counter Gogoat effectively.
- For Veluza and Glimmora, You could use Toedscruel which is a grass type of Pokemon.
Nemona – The Last Battle (Level 65-66)
When you try to defeat Nemona, the champion, you would have to go to the battle court in Mesagoza’s central plaza. Here are some tips to ensure you are prepared to battle against her.
- Level up – ensure your Pokemons are at level 66 and above.
- Healing potions – stock up on your healing potions, you would need them.
- Tera-orb – charge your tera-orb at the Pokemon Center to give you advantage
Pokemons
Lycanroc
This Pokemon is a pure rock type. It is twice weak against water, grass, steel, fighting and ground type of Pokemons. Do not use normal, poison, fire and flying types against this pokemon.
Pawmot
This is an electric/fighting type of pokemon. It is at level 65. It is weak against ground type of Pokemon. You could also use Psychic and fairy type.
Goodra
Goodra is a pure dragon type of Pokemon. It is at level 65 and it is weak against fairy, fellow dragon and ice type of pokemon. Do not use water, fire, grass or electric type.
Orthworm
Orthworm is a steel type of Pokemon which is at level 65. It is weak against ground, fire and fighting type of Pokemon. However, it is immune to poison and it could resist damage from flying, normal, grass, psychic, ice, fairy, bug, steel, rock and dragon.
Dudunsparce
This pokemon is a normal type. It is at level 65 and the only type that could defeat this pokemon is a fighting type of Pokemon. Avoid using ghost pokemons.
Quaquaval/Meowscarada/Skeledirge
Nemona would choose a starter that is as weak as yours. So if you picked Sprigatito, Nemona would select Quaquaval. If you choose Fuecoco, Nemona would select Meowscarada. If you select Quaxly, Nemona would use Skeledrige.
This means, your starter Pokemon would go against Nemona’s last Pokemon.
Strategy
Nemona would use different types of Pokemons. We highly recommend for you to have fire-type of Pokemons as most of her Pokemons could be countered by fire type Pokemons.
Rechallenging the Elite Four
There are many players who would wonder if they could rechallenge the Elite Four and Champions in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Unfortunately, this is not possible. It is one-time victory and once you are done, you could do the post-game.
