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Pokémon: Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

How to Defeat the Masters Leaders (Double Battles)

By
Staci Miller

Just like the single battles, in double battles, you will face off against a leader team after each streak. These include Gym Leaders, Team Galactic members, and other notable figures in the game. Here are the combinations and their possible teams.

Mira & Cheryl

Mira and Cheryl are both Pokémon Trainers. Although they sound less formidable than Gym Leaders, they can be pretty tough, using a wide variety of Pokémon types.

Potential Team One

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Alakazam.png "Alakazam" IconAlakazam 50 pokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png Psychic, Dazzling Gleam, Focus Blast, Protect Life Orb
Gengar.png "Gengar" IconGengar 50 pokemon_bdsp_ghost17.png pokemon_bdsp_poison17.png Sludge Wave, Dazzling Gleam, Icy Wind, Shadow Ball Focus Sash
Umbreon.png "Umbreon" IconUmbreon 50 pokemon_bdsp_dark17.png Foul Play, Helping Hand, Snarl, Detect Leftovers
Blissey.png "Blissey" IconBlissey 50 pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png Icy Wind, Dazzling Gleam, Tri Attack, Flamethrower Wise Glasses

Potential Team Two

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Zapdos.png "Zapdos" IconZapdos 50 pokemon_bdsp_electric17.png pokemon_bdsp_flying17.png Heat Wave, Hurricane, Thunderbolt, Volt Switch Wise Glasses
Alakazam.png "Alakazam" IconAlakazam 50 pokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png Psychic, Dazzling Gleam, Focus Blast, Protect Life Orb
Blissey.png "Blissey" IconBlissey 50 pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png Icy Wind, Dazzling Gleam, Tri Attack, Flamethrower Leftovers
PorygonZ.png "Porygon" IconPorygon-Z 50 pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png Tri Attack, Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, Dark Pulse Choice Scarf

Potential Team Three

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Gardevoir.png "Gardevoir" IconGardevoir 50 pokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png pokemon_bdsp_fairy17.png Psychic, Dazzling Gleam, Thunderbolt, Icy Wind Choice Scarf
PorygonZ.png "Zapdos" IconZapdos 50 pokemon_bdsp_electric17.png pokemon_bdsp_flying17.png Hurricane, Heat Wave, Discharge, Thunderbolt Sitrus Berry
Latios.png "Latios" IconLatios 50 pokemon_bdsp_dragon17.png pokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png Surf, Thunderbolt, Psychic, Draco Meteor White Herb
PorygonZ.png "Porygon" IconPorygon-Z 50 pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png Tri Attack, Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, Dark Pulse Choice Specs

Marley & Riley

Marley and Riley are another pair of Pokémon Trainers with a wide variety on their team.

Potential Team One

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Arcanine.png "Arcanine" IconArcanine 50 pokemon_bdsp_fire17.png Flare Blitz, Wild Charge, Play Rough, Will-o-wisp Sitrus Berry
Aerodactyl.png "Aerodactyl" IconAerodactyl 50 pokemon_bdsp_rock17.png pokemon_bdsp_flying17.png Rock Slide, Earthquake, Ice Fang, Iron Head Muscle Band
Salamence.png "Salamence" IconSalamence 50 pokemon_bdsp_dragon17.png pokemon_bdsp_flying17.png Heat Wave, Draco Meteor, Hurricane, Protect Yache Berry
Lucario.png "Lucario" IconLucario 50 pokemon_bdsp_fighting17.png pokemon_bdsp_steel17.png Close Combat, Meteor Mash, Earthquake, Rock Slide Focus Sash

Potential Team Two

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Arcanine.png "Arcanine" IconArcanine 50 pokemon_bdsp_fire17.png Heat Wave, Snarl, Will-o-wisp, Flamethrower Wiki Berry
Starmie.png"Starmie" IconStarmie 50 pokemon_bdsp_water17.png pokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png Blizzard, Dazzling Gleam, Hydro Pump, Reflect Focus Sash
Salamence.png "Salamence" IconSalamence 50 pokemon_bdsp_dragon17.png pokemon_bdsp_flying17.png Rock Slide, Dragon Claw, Zen Headbutt, Protect Yache Berry
Metagross.png "Metagross" IconMetagross 50 pokemon_bdsp_steel17.png pokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png Ice Punch, Bullet Punch, Zen Headbutt, Meteor Mash Sitrus Berry

Potential Team Three

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Arcanine.png "Arcanine" IconArcanine 50 pokemon_bdsp_fire17.png Heat Wave, Snarl, Will-o-wisp, Flamethrower Wiki Berry
Aerodactyl.png "Aerodactyl" IconAerodactyl 50 pokemon_bdsp_rock17.png pokemon_bdsp_flying17.png Rock Slide, Earthquake, Ice Fang, Iron Head Muscle Band
Lucario.png "Lucario" IconLucario 50 pokemon_bdsp_fighting17.png pokemon_bdsp_steel17.png Close Combat, Meteor Mash, Earthquake, Rock Slide Focus Sash
Garchomp.png "Garchomp" IconGarchomp 50 pokemon_bdsp_dragon17.png pokemon_bdsp_ground17.png Earthquake, Rock Slide, Dragon Claw, Crunch Yache Berry

Buck & Bertha

Buck and Bertha come together to make a combination of a trainer and member of the Elite Four. Expect to come up against a lot of Ground, Rock, and Psychic-type moves.

Potential Team One

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Cresselia.png "Cresselia" IconCresselia 50 pokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png Trick Room, Icy Wind, Calm Mind, Psyshock Mental Herb
Claydol.png "Claydol" IconClaydol 50 pokemon_bdsp_ground17.png pokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png Psychic, Earth Power, Ice Beam, Dazzling Gleam Expert Belt
Rhyperior.png "Rhyperior" IconRhyperior 50 pokemon_bdsp_ground17.png pokemon_bdsp_rock17.png Rock Slide, Earthquake, Ice Punch, Protect Sitrus Berry
Steelix.png "Steelix" IconSteelix 50 pokemon_bdsp_steel17.png pokemon_bdsp_ground17.png Gyro Ball, Earthquake, Rock Slide, Thunder Fang Muscle Band

Potential Team Two

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Regirock.png "Regirock" IconRegirock 50 pokemon_bdsp_rock17.png Rock Slide, Protect, Ice Punch, Thunder Punch Custap Berry
Claydol.png "Claydol" IconClaydol 50 pokemon_bdsp_ground17.png pokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png Trick Room, Psychic, Ice Beam, Dazzling Gleam Sitrus Berry
Hippowdon.png "Hippowdon" IconHippowdon 50 pokemon_bdsp_ground17.png Ice Fang, Earthquake, Body Press, Slack Off Iapapa Berry
Rhyperior.png "Rhyperior" IconRhyperior 50 pokemon_bdsp_ground17.png pokemon_bdsp_rock17.png Rock Slide, Earthquake, Ice Punch, Protect Muscle Band

Potential Team Three

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Claydol.png "Claydol" IconClaydol 50 pokemon_bdsp_ground17.png pokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png Trick Room, Psychic, Ice Beam, Dazzling Gleam Sitrus Berry
Cresselia.png "Cresselia" IconCresselia 50 pokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png Trick Room, Icy Wind, Calm Mind, Psyshock Mental Herb
Donphan.png "Donphan" IconDonphan 50 pokemon_bdsp_ground17.png Earthquake, Ice Shard, Play Rough, Rock Slide Expert Belt
Rhyperior.png "Rhyperior" IconRhyperior 50 pokemon_bdsp_ground17.png pokemon_bdsp_rock17.png Rock Slide, Earthquake, Ice Punch, Thunder Punch Muscle Band

Roark & Byron

Roark and Byron are, of course, two Gym Leaders. You’ll be facing a lot of Rock and Steel-type moves with these two.

Potential Team One

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Tyranitar.png "Tyranitar" IconTyranitar 50 pokemon_bdsp_rock17.png pokemon_bdsp_dark17.png Ice Punch, Rock Slide, Fire Punch, Earthquake Choice Scarf
Rampardos.png "Rampardos" IconRampardos 50 pokemon_bdsp_rock17.png Head Smash, Zen Headbutt, Hammer Arm, Protect Focus Sash
Scizor.png "Scizor" IconScizor 50 pokemon_bdsp_bug17.png pokemon_bdsp_steel17.png Bullet Punch, Quick Attack, Superpower, U-turn Choice Band
Bastiodon.png "Bastiodon" IconBastiodon 50 pokemon_bdsp_rock17.png pokemon_bdsp_steel17.png Metal Burst, Rock Slide, Iron Head, Wide Guard Custap Berry

Potential Team Two

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Rampardos.png "Rampardos" IconRampardos 50 pokemon_bdsp_rock17.png Protect, Stone Edge, Zen Headbutt, Brick Break Life Orb
Tyranitar.png "Tyranitar" IconTyranitar 50 pokemon_bdsp_rock17.png pokemon_bdsp_dark17.png Rock Slide, Ice Punch, Fire Punch, Low Kick Chople Berry
Bronzong.png "Bronzong" IconBronzong 50 pokemon_bdsp_steel17.png pokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png Trick Room, Gyro Ball, Rock Slide, Zen Headbutt Mental Herb
Bastiodon.png "Bastiodon" IconBastiodon 50 pokemon_bdsp_rock17.png pokemon_bdsp_steel17.png Iron Head, Rock Slide, Fissure, Body Slam Shuca Berry

Potential Team Three

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Aerodactyl.png "Aerodactyl" IconAerodactyl 50 pokemon_bdsp_rock17.png pokemon_bdsp_flying17.png Rock Slide, Iron Head, Aerial Ace, Ice Fang Muscle Band
Tyranitar.png "Tyranitar" IconTyranitar 50 pokemon_bdsp_rock17.png pokemon_bdsp_dark17.png Ice Punch, Rock Slide, Fire Punch, Earthquake Choice Scarf
Metagross.png "Metagross" IconMetagross 50 pokemon_bdsp_steel17.png pokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png Meteor Mash, Earthquake, Ice Punch, Bullet Punch Sitrus Berry
Heatran.png "Heatran" IconHeatran 50 pokemon_bdsp_fire17.png pokemon_bdsp_steel17.png Heat Wave, Flash Cannon, Dragon Pulse, Earth Power Focus Sash

Gardenia & Fantina

Gardenia and Fantina are another two Gym Leaders. They’ll put a lot of Ghost, Grass, and Poison-types against you.

Potential Team One

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Shiftry.png "Shiftry" IconShiftry 50 pokemon_bdsp_grass17.png pokemon_bdsp_dark17.png Sucker Punch, Solar Beam, Heat Wave, Fake Out Focus Sash
Breloom.png "Breloom" IconBreloom 50 pokemon_bdsp_grass17.png pokemon_bdsp_fighting17.png Mach Punch, Bullet Seed, Spore, Protect Muscle Band
Sableye.png "Sableye" IconSableye 50 pokemon_bdsp_dark17.png pokemon_bdsp_ghost17.png Sunny Day, Will-o-wisp, Foul Play, Fake Out Sitrus Berry
Gengar.png "Gengar" IconGengar 50 pokemon_bdsp_ghost17.png pokemon_bdsp_poison17.png Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Icy Wind, Dazzling Gleam Life Or

Potential Team Two

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Venusaur.png "Venusaur" IconVenusaur 50 pokemon_bdsp_grass17.png pokemon_bdsp_poison17.png Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam, Earth Power, Energy Ball Black Sludge
Roserade.png "Roserade" IconRoserade 50 pokemon_bdsp_grass17.png pokemon_bdsp_poison17.png Swift, Solar Beam, Energy Ball, Sludge Bomb Life Orb
Sableye.png "Sableye" IconSableye 50 pokemon_bdsp_dark17.png pokemon_bdsp_ghost17.png Sunny Day, Will-o-wisp, Foul Play, Fake Out Sitrus Berry
Gengar.png "Gengar" IconGengar 50 pokemon_bdsp_ghost17.png pokemon_bdsp_poison17.png Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Icy Wind, Dazzling Gleam Focus Sash

Potential Team Three

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Tangrowth.png "Tangrowth" IconTangrowth 50 pokemon_bdsp_grass17.png Giga Drain, Sludge Bomb, Focus Blast, Sleep Powder Occa Berry
Torterra.png "Torterra" IconTorterra 50 pokemon_bdsp_grass17.png pokemon_bdsp_ground17.png Wood Hammer, Crunch, Earthquake, Rock Slide Figy Berry
Dusknoir.png "Dusknoir" IconDusknoir 50 pokemon_bdsp_ghost17.png Trick Room, Fire Punch, Ice Punch, Rock Slide Sitrus Berry
Banette.png "Banette" IconBanette 50 pokemon_bdsp_ghost17.png Shadow Sneak, Knock Off, Gunk Shot, Phantom Force Muscle Band

Maylene & Candice

Yet another two Gym Leaders! Maylene and Candice will throw out a lot of Fighting and Ice-type Pokémon, so be prepared for that.

Potential Team One

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Hitmontop.png "Hitmontop" IconHitmontop 50 pokemon_bdsp_fighting17.png Close Combat, Fake Out, Wide Guard, Quick Guard Sitrus Berry
Lucario.png "Lucario" IconLucario 50 pokemon_bdsp_fighting17.png pokemon_bdsp_steel17.png Close Combat, Extreme Speed, Meteor Mash, Protect Muscle Band
Abomasnow.png "Abomasnow" IconAbomasnow 50 pokemon_bdsp_grass17.png pokemon_bdsp_ice17.png Blizzard, Energy Ball, Earth Power, Focus Blast Choice Scarf
Froslass.png "Froslass" IconFroslass 50 pokemon_bdsp_ice17.png pokemon_bdsp_ghost17.png Blizzard, Shadow Ball, Thunderbolt, Protect Bright Powder

Potential Team Two

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Hitmontop.png "Hitmontop" IconHitmontop 50 pokemon_bdsp_fighting17.png Close Combat, Fake Out, Wide Guard, Quick Guard Sitrus Berry
Lucario.png "Lucario" IconLucario 50 pokemon_bdsp_fighting17.png pokemon_bdsp_steel17.png Close Combat, Extreme Speed, Meteor Mash, Protect Muscle Band
Abomasnow.png "Abomasnow" IconAbomasnow 50 pokemon_bdsp_grass17.png pokemon_bdsp_ice17.png Blizzard, Energy Ball, Earth Power, Focus Blast Choice Scarf
Articuno.png "Articuno" IconArticuno 50 pokemon_bdsp_ice17.png pokemon_bdsp_flying17.png Blizzard, Hurricane, Freeze-dry, Ancient Power Choice Specs

Potential Team Three

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Hitmontop.png "Hitmontop" IconHitmontop 50 pokemon_bdsp_fighting17.png Close Combat, Fake Out, Wide Guard, Quick Guard Sitrus Berry
Blaziken.png "Blaziken" IconBlaziken 50 pokemon_bdsp_fire17.png pokemon_bdsp_fighting17.png Flare Blitz, Close Combat, Earthquake, Protect Muscle Band
Weavile.png "Weavile" IconWeavile 50 pokemon_bdsp_dark17.png pokemon_bdsp_ice17.png Ice Shard, Fake Out, Night Slash, Ice Punch Focus Sash
Abomasnow.png "Abomasnow" IconAbomasnow 50 pokemon_bdsp_grass17.png pokemon_bdsp_ice17.png Blizzard, Energy Ball, Earth Power, Focus Blast Choice Scarf

Flint & Volkner

Flint and Volkner team up as a Gym Leader and member of the Elite Four. As you might expect, you’ll be facing a lot of Fire and Electric-types, with some typical curveballs thrown in.

Potential Team One

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Blaziken.png "Blaziken" IconBlaziken 50 pokemon_bdsp_fire17.png pokemon_bdsp_fighting17.png Protect, Close Combat, Flare Blitz, Rock Slide Sitrus Berry
Magmortar.png "Magmortar" IconMagmortar 50 pokemon_bdsp_fire17.png Heat Wave, Psychic, Focus Blast, Fire Blast Choice Specs
Rotom.png "Rotom" IconRotom 50 pokemon_bdsp_electric17.png pokemon_bdsp_water17.png Hydro Pump, Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, Discharge Choice Scarf
Electivire.png "Electivire" IconElectivire 50 pokemon_bdsp_electric17.png Wild Charge, Ice Punch, Protect, Rock Slide Shuca Berry

Potential Team Two

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Rotom.png "Rotom" IconRotom 50 pokemon_bdsp_electric17.png pokemon_bdsp_fire17.png Overheat, Discharge, Volt Switch, Shadow Ball Choice Scarf
Magmortar.png "Magmortar" IconMagmortar 50 pokemon_bdsp_fire17.png Heat Wave, Psychic, Focus Blast, Fire Blast Sitrus Berry
Electivire.png "Electivire" IconElectivire 50 pokemon_bdsp_electric17.png Thunder Punch, Ice Punch, Earthquake, Rock Slide Shuca Berry
Zapdos.png "Zapdos" IconZapdos 50 pokemon_bdsp_electric17.png pokemon_bdsp_flying17.png Heat Wave, Thunderbolt, Hurricane, Ancient Power Life Orb

Potential Team Three

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Infernape.png "Infernape" IconInfernape 50 pokemon_bdsp_fire17.png pokemon_bdsp_fighting17.png Fake Out, Fire Punch, Thunder Punch, Close Combat Focus Sash
Entei.png "Entei" IconEntei 50 pokemon_bdsp_fire17.png Sacred Fire, Extreme Speed, Bulldoze, Iron Head Muscle Band
Luxray.png "Luxray" IconLuxray 50 pokemon_bdsp_electric17.png Snarl, Thunderbolt, Baby-doll Eyes, Protect Sitrus Berry
Zapdos.png "Zapdos" IconZapdos 50 pokemon_bdsp_electric17.png pokemon_bdsp_flying17.png Heat Wave, Thunderbolt, Hurricane, Ancient Power Life Orb

Mars & Cyrus

Mars and Cyrus are the Galactic leaders come back to haunt you.

Potential Team One

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Raichu.png "Raichu" IconRaichu 50 pokemon_bdsp_electric17.png Thunderbolt, Reflect, Light Screen, Grass Knot Light Clay
Bronzong.png "Bronzong" IconBronzong 50 pokemon_bdsp_steel17.png pokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png Gyro Ball, Explosion, Zen Headbutt, Earthquake Muscle Band
Gyarados.png "Gyarados" IconGyarados 50 pokemon_bdsp_water17.png pokemon_bdsp_flying17.png Dragon Dance, Waterfall, Ice Fang, Power Whip Sitrus Berry
Salamence.png "Salamence" IconSalamence 50 pokemon_bdsp_dragon17.png pokemon_bdsp_flying17.png Heat Wave, Draco Meteor, Hurricane, Protect White Herb

Potential Team Two

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Espeon.png "Espeon" IconEspeon 50 pokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png Psychic, Dazzling Gleam, Reflect, Light Screen Light Clay
Togekiss.png "Togekiss" IconTogekiss 50 pokemon_bdsp_fairy17.png pokemon_bdsp_flying17.png Air Slash, Flamethrower, Aura Sphere, Grass Knot Choice Scarf
Weavile.png "Weavile" IconWeavile 50 pokemon_bdsp_dark17.png pokemon_bdsp_ice17.png Fake Out, Ice Punch, Night Slash, Ice Shard Focus Sash
Entei.png "Entei" IconEntei 50 pokemon_bdsp_fire17.png Sacred Fire, Extreme Speed, Bulldoze, Iron Head Muscle Band

Potential Team Three

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Crobat.png "Crobat" IconCrobat 50 pokemon_bdsp_poison17.png pokemon_bdsp_flying17.png Cross Poison, Brave Bird, U-turn, Zen Headbutt Choice Band
Purugly.png "Purugly" IconPurugly 50 pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png U-turn, Fake Out, Bulldoze, Body Slam Sitrus Berry
Rotom.png "Rotom" IconRotom 50 pokemon_bdsp_electric17.png pokemon_bdsp_fire17.png Overheat, Discharge, Volt Switch, Shadow Ball Choice Scarf
Gyarados.png "Gyarados" IconGyarados 50 pokemon_bdsp_water17.png pokemon_bdsp_flying17.png Dragon Dance, Waterfall, Ice Fang, Power Whip Mago Berry

Jupiter & Saturn

Jupiter and Saturn are another two of the Galactic leaders, using a lot of Poison and Dark-type moves (though they’re fairly diverse).

Potential Team One

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Nidoking.png "Nidoking" IconNidoking 50 pokemon_bdsp_poison17.png pokemon_bdsp_ground17.png Sludge Bomb, Earth Power, Blizzard, Thunderbolt Life Orb
Skuntank.png "Skuntank" IconSkuntank 50 pokemon_bdsp_poison17.png pokemon_bdsp_dark17.png Explosion, Night Slash, Poison Jab, Play Rough Silk Scarf
Absol.png "Absol" IconAbsol 50 pokemon_bdsp_dark17.png Sucker Punch, Night Slash, Psycho Cut, Play Rough Scope Lens
Sableye.png "Sableye" IconSableye 50 pokemon_bdsp_dark17.png pokemon_bdsp_ghost17.png Night Shade, Foul Play, Will-o-wisp, Recover Sitrus Berry

Potential Team Two

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Gengar.png "Gengar" IconGengar 50 pokemon_bdsp_ghost17.png pokemon_bdsp_poison17.png Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Icy Wind, Dazzling Gleam Focus Sash
Toxicroak.png "Toxicroak" IconToxicroak 50 pokemon_bdsp_poison17.png pokemon_bdsp_fighting17.png Poison Jab, Cross Chop, Fake Out, Bullet Punch Muscle Band
Skuntank.png "Skuntank" IconSkuntank 50 pokemon_bdsp_poison17.png pokemon_bdsp_dark17.png Explosion, Night Slash, Poison Jab, Play Rough Scope Lens
Sharpedo.png "Sharpedo" IconSharpedo 50 pokemon_bdsp_water17.png pokemon_bdsp_dark17.png Waterfall, Crunch, Ice Fang, Protect Mystic Water

Potential Team Three

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Crobat.png "Crobat" IconCrobat 50 pokemon_bdsp_poison17.png pokemon_bdsp_flying17.png Cross Poison, Brave Bird, U-turn, Zen Headbutt Choice Band
Toxicroak.png "Toxicroak" IconToxicroak 50 pokemon_bdsp_poison17.png pokemon_bdsp_fighting17.png Poison Jab, Cross Chop, Fake Out, Bullet Punch Muscle Band
Sharpedo.png "Sharpedo" IconSharpedo 50 pokemon_bdsp_water17.png pokemon_bdsp_dark17.png Waterfall, Crunch, Ice Fang, Protect Mystic Water
Tyranitar.png "Tyranitar" IconTyranitar 50 pokemon_bdsp_rock17.png pokemon_bdsp_dark17.png Ice Punch, Rock Slide, Fire Punch, Earthquake Choice Scarf

Barry & Palmer

Lastly, you might face a Pokémon Trainer along with the Tower Tycoon once more.

Potential Team One

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Empoleon.png "Empoleon" IconEmpoleon 50 pokemon_bdsp_water17.png pokemon_bdsp_steel17.png Waterfall, Drill Peck, Protect, Aqua Jet Shuca Berry
Staraptor.png "Staraptor" IconStaraptor 50 pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png pokemon_bdsp_flying17.png Close Combat, Brave Bird, Double-edge, U-turn Choice Scarf
Rhyperior.png "Rhyperior" IconRhyperior 50 pokemon_bdsp_ground17.png pokemon_bdsp_rock17.png Earthquake ,Rock Blast, Ice Punch, Thunder Punch Expert Belt
Heatran.png "Heatran" IconHeatran 50 pokemon_bdsp_fire17.png pokemon_bdsp_steel17.png Heat Wave, Protect, Flash Cannon, Magma Storm Leftovers

Potential Team Two

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Heracross.png "Heracross" IconHeracross 50 pokemon_bdsp_bug17.png pokemon_bdsp_fighting17.png Close Combat, Rock Slide, Earthquake, Bullet Seed Choice Scarf
Infernape.png "Infernape" IconInfernape 50 pokemon_bdsp_fire17.png pokemon_bdsp_fighting17.png Fake Out, Close Combat, Fire Punch, Acrobatics Choice Scarf
Dragonite.png "Dragonite" IconDragonite 50 pokemon_bdsp_dragon17.png pokemon_bdsp_flying17.png Fire Punch, Outrage, Earthquake, Thunder Punch Choice Band
Cresselia.png "Cresselia" IconCresselia 50 pokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png Moonblast, Thunder Wave, Moonlight, Ice Beam Sitrus Berry

Potential Team Three

Pokémon Level Type Attacks Held Item
Torterra.png "Torterra" IconTorterra 50 pokemon_bdsp_grass17.png pokemon_bdsp_ground17.png Bulldoze, Wood Hammer, Crunch, Synthesis Quick Claw
Snorlax.png "Snorlax" IconSnorlax 50 pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png Body Slam, Curse, Fire Punch, Crunch Mago Berry
Milotic.png "Milotic" IconMilotic 50 pokemon_bdsp_water17.png Heat Wave, Flash Cannon, Dragon Pulse, Earth Power Focus Sash
Heatran.png "Heatran" IconHeatran 50 pokemon_bdsp_fire17.png pokemon_bdsp_steel17.png Heat Wave, Protect, Flash Cannon, Magma Storm Leftovers

How to Win

Because the doubles, just like the singles, see a lot of diversity in their teams, it’s hard to predict exactly how to beat them. It’s impossible to have a counter on your team for every single Pokémon you might come up against (and the Battle Tower was designed very deliberately to make it tricky).

The best thing you can do is pick Pokémon that have high defense stats and a variety of move types. That way, if you accidentally pit them against a Pokémon who’s strong against them, they can wether the blow and will have a move that’s effective.

Some good examples of Pokémon that can learn varying moves are "Rotom" IconRotom, "Gyarados" IconGyarados, and "Scizor" IconScizor. However, there are plenty of good ones, and it’s all about experimenting to find the team that’s right for you. Just remember to utilize high stats and give your team items to help them out.

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Guide Information
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    Pokemon Company International
  • Platforms,
    Switch
  • Genre
    RPG
  • Guide Release
    29 October 2021
  • Last Updated
    23 April 2022
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