Lv 16

Lv 36

TORCHIC'S ROAD

4 EASY · 11 FAIR · 10 TOUGH

YOUR RIVAL: FAIR ROXANNE: TOUGH YOUR RIVAL: FAIR BRAWLY: EASY YOUR RIVAL: FAIR WALLY: TOUGH WATTSON: FAIR MAXIE: FAIR FLANNERY: EASY NORMAN: EASY SHELLY: EASY YOUR RIVAL: FAIR WINONA: TOUGH YOUR RIVAL: FAIR MAXIE: TOUGH MATT: FAIR TATE & LIZA: TOUGH ARCHIE: TOUGH JUAN: TOUGH WALLY: FAIR SIDNEY: FAIR PHOEBE: TOUGH GLACIA: FAIR DRAKE: TOUGH WALLACE: TOUGH

Ratings use type matchups at the opponent's level, with level-up moves only. Foresight picks favor Pokémon that cover the fights your starter struggles with. It's a guide, not a battle sim. Rival teams shown are May's. Brendan's are the same or nearly so.

RIVAL · Route 103FAIRYOUR RIVALYour first real battle. Your rival took the starter that beats yours, on purpose.Lv5
Your TORCHIC at Lv 5, using only level-up moves:
- MUDKIPYOU: SCRATCH ×1IT: TACKLE ×1
GYM · Rustboro CityTOUGHROXANNESTONE BADGE · CUT works outside battleRock types, all the way down. Water and Grass make this short.Lv12Lv12Lv15
Your TORCHIC at Lv 15, using only level-up moves:
- GEODUDEYOU: EMBER ×½IT: ROCK THROW ×2
- GEODUDEYOU: EMBER ×½IT: ROCK THROW ×2
- NOSEPASSYOU: EMBER ×½IT: ROCK TOMB ×2
FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT
- LOTAD → LOMBRERoute 102 · GRASS 10%hits 3 of 3 hard, strong vs YOUR RIVAL +2
- SHROOMISHPetalburg Woods · GRASS 10%hits 3 of 3 hard
- MARILLRoute 104 · GRASS 10%hits 3 of 3 hard, strong vs YOUR RIVAL
RIVAL · Route 104FAIRYOUR RIVALThey find you just outside Rustboro. Two Pokémon this time.Lv13Lv15
Your TORCHIC at Lv 15, using only level-up moves:
- TORKOALYOU: SCRATCH ×1IT: EMBER ×½
- MUDKIPYOU: SCRATCH ×1IT: WATER GUN ×2
FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT
- LOTAD → LOMBRERoute 102 · GRASS 10%hits 1 of 2 hard, strong vs YOUR RIVAL +1
- WINGULLRoute 103 · GRASS 11%hits 1 of 2 hard, strong vs BRAWLY
- SEEDOT → NUZLEAFRoute 102 · GRASS 1%holds its own here, strong vs WALLY
GYM · Dewford TownEASYBRAWLYKNUCKLE BADGE · FLASH works outside battleFighting types in a very dark gym. The lights come back as you win.Lv16Lv16Lv19
Your COMBUSKEN at Lv 19, using only level-up moves:
- MACHOPYOU: PECK ×2IT: KARATE CHOP ×1
- MEDITITEYOU: PECK ×2IT: FOCUS PUNCH ×1
- MAKUHITAYOU: PECK ×2IT: VITAL THROW ×1
FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT
- SILCOON → BEAUTIFLYPetalburg Woods · GRASS 10%hits 3 of 3 hard
- SABLEYEGranite Cave · GRASS 10%hits 1 of 3 hard, strong vs WALLY
- CASCOON → DUSTOXPetalburg Woods · GRASS 10%hits 3 of 3 hard
RIVAL · Route 110FAIRYOUR RIVALA mid-route ambush on the way to Mauville. Three Pokémon now.Lv18Lv18Lv20
Your COMBUSKEN at Lv 20, using only level-up moves:
- LOMBREYOU: PECK ×2IT: ASTONISH ×1
- SLUGMAYOU: DOUBLE KICK ×1IT: ROCK THROW ×1
- MARSHTOMPYOU: DOUBLE KICK ×1IT: MUD SHOT ×2
FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT
- MAGIKARP → GYARADOSRoute 104 · OLD ROD 100%holds its own here, strong vs FLANNERY
- POOCHYENA → MIGHTYENARoute 103 · GRASS 30%holds its own here, strong vs WALLY
- LOTAD → LOMBRERoute 102 · GRASS 10%hits 1 of 3 hard, strong vs WALLY
RIVAL · Mauville CityTOUGHWALLYOne Ralts and a lot of enthusiasm. Remember this kid.Lv16
Your COMBUSKEN at Lv 16, using only level-up moves:
- RALTSYOU: EMBER ×1IT: CONFUSION ×2
FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT
- SABLEYEGranite Cave · GRASS 10%hits 1 of 1 hard, strong vs NORMAN
- SEEDOT → NUZLEAFRoute 102 · GRASS 1%holds its own here
- POOCHYENARoute 103 · GRASS 30%hits 1 of 1 hard
GYM · Mauville CityFAIRWATTSONDYNAMO BADGE · ROCK SMASH works outside battleElectric types. A Ground type turns this whole gym off.Lv20Lv20Lv22Lv24
Your COMBUSKEN at Lv 24, using only level-up moves:
- VOLTORBYOU: EMBER ×1IT: SELFDESTRUCT ×1
- ELECTRIKEYOU: EMBER ×1IT: SHOCK WAVE ×1
- MAGNETONYOU: EMBER ×2IT: SHOCK WAVE ×1
- MANECTRICYOU: EMBER ×1IT: SHOCK WAVE ×1
FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT
- SHROOMISH → BRELOOMPetalburg Woods · GRASS 10%hits 1 of 4 hard, strong vs NORMAN +1
- MAKUHITA → HARIYAMAGranite Cave · GRASS 20%hits 1 of 4 hard, strong vs NORMAN +1
- MANECTRICRoute 118 · GRASS 10%holds its own here
BOSS · Mt. ChimneyFAIRMAXIEThe boss of Team Magma, at the top of a volcano.Lv24Lv24Lv25
Your COMBUSKEN at Lv 25, using only level-up moves:
- MIGHTYENAYOU: DOUBLE KICK ×2IT: BITE ×½
- ZUBATYOU: EMBER ×1IT: WING ATTACK ×2
- CAMERUPTYOU: DOUBLE KICK ×1IT: TACKLE ×1
FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT
- MAGIKARP → GYARADOSRoute 104 · OLD ROD 100%holds its own here, strong vs FLANNERY
- MARILL → AZUMARILLRoute 104 · GRASS 10%hits 1 of 3 hard, strong vs FLANNERY
- SKARMORYRoute 113 · GRASS 5%holds its own here, strong vs NORMAN +1
GYM · Lavaridge TownEASYFLANNERYHEAT BADGE · STRENGTH works outside battleFire types, ending on a very sturdy Torkoal.Lv24Lv24Lv26Lv29
Your COMBUSKEN at Lv 29, using only level-up moves:
- NUMELYOU: DOUBLE KICK ×1IT: OVERHEAT ×½
- SLUGMAYOU: DOUBLE KICK ×1IT: OVERHEAT ×½
- CAMERUPTYOU: DOUBLE KICK ×1IT: OVERHEAT ×½
- TORKOALYOU: DOUBLE KICK ×1IT: OVERHEAT ×½
FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT
- MARILL → AZUMARILLRoute 104 · GRASS 10%hits 4 of 4 hard
- WAILMERRoute 103 · GOOD ROD 20%hits 4 of 4 hard
- MAGIKARP → GYARADOSRoute 104 · OLD ROD 100%holds its own here
GYM · Petalburg CityEASYNORMANBALANCE BADGE · SURF works outside battleYour dad. His Slaking hits like a truck, then loafs around every other turn.Lv27Lv27Lv29Lv31
Your COMBUSKEN at Lv 31, using only level-up moves:
- SPINDAYOU: DOUBLE KICK ×2IT: PSYBEAM ×2
- VIGOROTHYOU: DOUBLE KICK ×2IT: SLASH ×1
- LINOONEYOU: DOUBLE KICK ×2IT: SLASH ×1
- SLAKINGYOU: DOUBLE KICK ×2IT: FACADE ×1
FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT
- SKARMORYRoute 113 · GRASS 5%holds its own here, strong vs SHELLY +2
- MAGIKARP → GYARADOSRoute 104 · OLD ROD 100%holds its own here
- MAKUHITA → HARIYAMAGranite Cave · GRASS 20%hits 4 of 4 hard, strong vs SHELLY
CHOICE · Mirage TowerONE OR THE OTHER
ROOT OR CLAW?
Two fossils sit at the top of the tower. Take one and the other is lost for good. Devon Corp in Rustboro brings it back to life.
- ROOT FOSSILLILEEPBetter in 8 of 15 fights left · FORESIGHT PICK
- CLAW FOSSILANORITHBetter in 6 of 15 fights left
BOSS · Weather InstituteEASYSHELLYTeam Aqua has taken over the Institute, and they're blocking Route 119 until you clear it.Lv28Lv28
Your COMBUSKEN at Lv 28, using only level-up moves:
- CARVANHAYOU: DOUBLE KICK ×2IT: CRUNCH ×½
- MIGHTYENAYOU: DOUBLE KICK ×2IT: BITE ×½
FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT
- MAGNETONNew Mauville · GRASS 1%hits 1 of 2 hard, strong vs WINONA
- MAKUHITA → HARIYAMAGranite Cave · GRASS 20%hits 2 of 2 hard
- SKARMORYRoute 113 · GRASS 5%holds its own here, strong vs WINONA +1
RIVAL · Route 119FAIRYOUR RIVALWin and they hand you HM02 Fly. Worth it.Lv29Lv29Lv31
Your COMBUSKEN at Lv 31, using only level-up moves:
- LOMBREYOU: PECK ×2IT: FAKE OUT ×1
- SLUGMAYOU: DOUBLE KICK ×1IT: ROCK THROW ×1
- MARSHTOMPYOU: DOUBLE KICK ×1IT: MUD SHOT ×2
FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT
- SKARMORYRoute 113 · GRASS 5%hits 1 of 3 hard, strong vs WINONA +2
- TENTACOOL → TENTACRUELRoute 103 · OLD ROD 30%hits 2 of 3 hard
- MAGIKARP → GYARADOSRoute 104 · OLD ROD 100%best of what's around
GYM · Fortree CityTOUGHWINONAFEATHER BADGE · FLY works outside battleFlying types with a Skarmory and an Altaria to wrap it up.Lv29Lv29Lv30Lv31Lv33
Your COMBUSKEN at Lv 33, using only level-up moves:
- SWABLUYOU: QUICK ATTACK ×1IT: AERIAL ACE ×2
- TROPIUSYOU: PECK ×2IT: AERIAL ACE ×2
- PELIPPERYOU: QUICK ATTACK ×1IT: AERIAL ACE ×2
- SKARMORYYOU: QUICK ATTACK ×½IT: AERIAL ACE ×2
- ALTARIAYOU: QUICK ATTACK ×1IT: EARTHQUAKE ×2
FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT
- MAGNEMITE → MAGNETONNew Mauville · GRASS 20%hits 3 of 5 hard, strong vs MATT
- SKARMORYRoute 113 · GRASS 5%hits 1 of 5 hard, strong vs YOUR RIVAL +2
- ELECTRIKE → MANECTRICRoute 110 · GRASS 20%hits 3 of 5 hard, strong vs MATT +1
RIVAL · Lilycove CityFAIRYOUR RIVALYour last battle with your rival, and their full team.Lv31Lv32Lv32Lv34
Your COMBUSKEN at Lv 34, using only level-up moves:
- TROPIUSYOU: PECK ×2IT: STOMP ×1
- LUDICOLOYOU: PECK ×2IT: ASTONISH ×1
- SLUGMAYOU: QUICK ATTACK ×1IT: ROCK THROW ×1
- MARSHTOMPYOU: QUICK ATTACK ×1IT: MUD SHOT ×2
FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT
- SKARMORYRoute 113 · GRASS 5%hits 2 of 4 hard, strong vs MATT +2
- TENTACOOL → TENTACRUELRoute 103 · OLD ROD 30%hits 3 of 4 hard
- REMORAID → OCTILLERYSafari Zone · GOOD ROD 20%hits 2 of 4 hard, strong vs MAXIE +2
BOSS · Magma HideoutTOUGHMAXIEDeep under Jagged Pass. This is where Groudon wakes up.Lv37Lv38Lv39
Your BLAZIKEN at Lv 39, using only level-up moves:
- MIGHTYENAYOU: BLAZE KICK ×1IT: TAKE DOWN ×1
- CROBATYOU: BLAZE KICK ×1IT: WING ATTACK ×2
- CAMERUPTYOU: BLAZE KICK ×½IT: EARTHQUAKE ×2
FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT
- REMORAID → OCTILLERYSafari Zone · GOOD ROD 20%hits 2 of 3 hard, strong vs MATT +1
- SKARMORYRoute 113 · GRASS 5%holds its own here, strong vs MATT +2
- MAGNEMITE → MAGNETONNew Mauville · GRASS 20%hits 1 of 3 hard, strong vs MATT +1
BOSS · Aqua HideoutFAIRMATTTeam Aqua's admin, stalling while they make off in a stolen submarine.Lv34Lv34
Your COMBUSKEN at Lv 34, using only level-up moves:
- MIGHTYENAYOU: QUICK ATTACK ×1IT: no attacks
- GOLBATYOU: QUICK ATTACK ×1IT: WING ATTACK ×2
FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT
- MAGNEMITE → MAGNETONNew Mauville · GRASS 20%hits 1 of 2 hard, strong vs ARCHIE +1
- ELECTRIKE → MANECTRICRoute 110 · GRASS 20%hits 1 of 2 hard, strong vs TATE & LIZA
- SKARMORYRoute 113 · GRASS 5%holds its own here, strong vs TATE & LIZA +1
GYM · Mossdeep CityTOUGHTATE & LIZAMIND BADGE · DIVE works outside battleA double battle. Your team has to work in pairs here.Lv41Lv41Lv42Lv42
Your BLAZIKEN at Lv 42, using only level-up moves:
- CLAYDOLYOU: BLAZE KICK ×1IT: EARTHQUAKE ×2
- XATUYOU: BLAZE KICK ×1IT: PSYCHIC ×2
- LUNATONEYOU: BLAZE KICK ×½IT: PSYCHIC ×2
- SOLROCKYOU: BLAZE KICK ×½IT: PSYCHIC ×2
FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT
- CACNEA → CACTURNERoute 111 · GRASS 4%hits 4 of 4 hard, strong vs JUAN
- HOUNDOUR → HOUNDOOMSafari Zone · GRASS 4%hits 4 of 4 hard, strong vs WALLY
- SHARPEDORoute 103 · SUPER ROD 40%hits 4 of 4 hard
BOSS · Seafloor CavernTOUGHARCHIEThe boss of Team Aqua, at the bottom of the sea. You'll need Dive to get here.Lv41Lv41Lv43
Your BLAZIKEN at Lv 43, using only level-up moves:
- MIGHTYENAYOU: BLAZE KICK ×1IT: TAKE DOWN ×1
- CROBATYOU: BLAZE KICK ×1IT: WING ATTACK ×2
- SHARPEDOYOU: SLASH ×1IT: SLASH ×1
FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT
- ARON → AGGRONGranite Cave · GRASS 20%holds its own here
- MAGNEMITE → MAGNETONNew Mauville · GRASS 20%hits 2 of 3 hard, strong vs WALLY +1
- SKARMORYRoute 113 · GRASS 5%holds its own here, strong vs SIDNEY
GYM · Sootopolis CityTOUGHJUANRAIN BADGE · WATERFALL works outside battleWater types, ending on a Kingdra that almost nothing hits hard.Lv41Lv41Lv43Lv43Lv46
Your BLAZIKEN at Lv 46, using only level-up moves:
- LUVDISCYOU: SLASH ×1IT: WATER PULSE ×2
- WHISCASHYOU: SLASH ×1IT: EARTHQUAKE ×2
- SEALEOYOU: BLAZE KICK ×1IT: WATER PULSE ×2
- CRAWDAUNTYOU: SLASH ×1IT: CRABHAMMER ×2
- KINGDRAYOU: SLASH ×1IT: WATER PULSE ×2
FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT
- CACNEA → CACTURNERoute 111 · GRASS 4%hits 4 of 5 hard, strong vs PHOEBE
- CHINCHOU → LANTURNUnderwater, Route 126 · SURF 30%hits 3 of 5 hard
- PINSIRSafari Zone · GRASS 4%hits 2 of 5 hard, strong vs SIDNEY +1
RIVAL · Victory RoadFAIRWALLYRemember that kid with the Ralts? Not so little now.Lv44Lv43Lv44Lv41Lv45
Your BLAZIKEN at Lv 45, using only level-up moves:
- ALTARIAYOU: SLASH ×1IT: AERIAL ACE ×2
- DELCATTYYOU: BLAZE KICK ×1IT: FAINT ATTACK ×½
- ROSELIAYOU: BLAZE KICK ×2IT: MAGICAL LEAF ×½
- MAGNETONYOU: BLAZE KICK ×2IT: THUNDERBOLT ×1
- GARDEVOIRYOU: BLAZE KICK ×1IT: PSYCHIC ×2
FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT
- MAGNEMITE → MAGNETONNew Mauville · GRASS 20%holds its own here, strong vs SIDNEY +1
- HOUNDOUR → HOUNDOOMSafari Zone · GRASS 4%hits 1 of 5 hard, strong vs PHOEBE
- TRAPINCH → FLYGONRoute 111 · GRASS 20%hits 3 of 5 hard
ELITE FOUR · Elite FourFAIRSIDNEYDark types. First door of four.Lv46Lv48Lv46Lv48Lv49
Your BLAZIKEN at Lv 49, using only level-up moves:
- MIGHTYENAYOU: BLAZE KICK ×1IT: DOUBLE-EDGE ×1
- SHIFTRYYOU: BLAZE KICK ×2IT: EXTRASENSORY ×2
- CACTURNEYOU: BLAZE KICK ×2IT: FAINT ATTACK ×½
- CRAWDAUNTYOU: SLASH ×1IT: SURF ×2
- ABSOLYOU: BLAZE KICK ×1IT: AERIAL ACE ×2
FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT
- MAGNEMITE → MAGNETONNew Mauville · GRASS 20%hits 1 of 5 hard, strong vs GLACIA
- SKARMORYRoute 113 · GRASS 5%hits 2 of 5 hard
- PINSIRSafari Zone · GRASS 4%hits 5 of 5 hard, strong vs GLACIA
ELITE FOUR · Elite FourTOUGHPHOEBEGhost types. Normal and Fighting moves do nothing here.Lv48Lv49Lv50Lv49Lv51
Your BLAZIKEN at Lv 51, using only level-up moves:
- DUSCLOPSYOU: BLAZE KICK ×1IT: SHADOW PUNCH ×1
- BANETTEYOU: BLAZE KICK ×1IT: SHADOW BALL ×1
- SABLEYEYOU: BLAZE KICK ×1IT: SHADOW BALL ×1
- BANETTEYOU: BLAZE KICK ×1IT: PSYCHIC ×2
- DUSCLOPSYOU: BLAZE KICK ×1IT: EARTHQUAKE ×2
FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT
- CACNEA → CACTURNERoute 111 · GRASS 4%hits 4 of 5 hard
- SNUBBULL → GRANBULLSafari Zone · GRASS 5%hits 4 of 5 hard
- HOUNDOUR → HOUNDOOMSafari Zone · GRASS 4%hits 4 of 5 hard
ELITE FOUR · Elite FourFAIRGLACIAIce types, many of them part Water.Lv50Lv50Lv52Lv52Lv53
Your BLAZIKEN at Lv 53, using only level-up moves:
- SEALEOYOU: BLAZE KICK ×1IT: BODY SLAM ×1
- GLALIEYOU: BLAZE KICK ×2IT: ICE BEAM ×½
- SEALEOYOU: BLAZE KICK ×1IT: DOUBLE-EDGE ×1
- GLALIEYOU: BLAZE KICK ×2IT: EXPLOSION ×1
- WALREINYOU: BLAZE KICK ×1IT: SURF ×2
FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT
- RELICANTHUnderwater, Route 126 · SURF 5%hits 5 of 5 hard
- MAGNEMITE → MAGNETONNew Mauville · GRASS 20%hits 3 of 5 hard
- ARON → AGGRONGranite Cave · GRASS 20%hits 2 of 5 hard
ELITE FOUR · Elite FourTOUGHDRAKEDragons and a very fast finish. Ice moves earn their slot here.Lv52Lv54Lv53Lv53Lv55
Your BLAZIKEN at Lv 55, using only level-up moves:
- SHELGONYOU: SLASH ×1IT: DRAGON CLAW ×1
- ALTARIAYOU: SLASH ×1IT: AERIAL ACE ×2
- KINGDRAYOU: SLASH ×1IT: SURF ×2
- FLYGONYOU: SLASH ×1IT: EARTHQUAKE ×2
- SALAMENCEYOU: SLASH ×1IT: DRAGON CLAW ×1
FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT
- SPHEAL → WALREINShoal Cave · GRASS 20%hits 4 of 5 hard
- REMORAID → OCTILLERYSafari Zone · GOOD ROD 20%hits 4 of 5 hard
- SNORUNT → GLALIEShoal Cave · GRASS 5%hits 4 of 5 hard
CHAMPION · ChampionTOUGHWALLACEThe last door. Six Pokémon, and Milotic waits at the end.Lv57Lv55Lv56Lv56Lv56Lv58
Your BLAZIKEN at Lv 58, using only level-up moves:
- WAILORDYOU: SLASH ×1IT: WATER SPOUT ×2
- TENTACRUELYOU: SLASH ×1IT: HYDRO PUMP ×2
- LUDICOLOYOU: BLAZE KICK ×1IT: SURF ×2
- WHISCASHYOU: SLASH ×1IT: EARTHQUAKE ×2
- GYARADOSYOU: SLASH ×1IT: SURF ×2
- MILOTICYOU: SLASH ×1IT: SURF ×2
FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT
- ELECTRIKE → MANECTRICRoute 110 · GRASS 20%hits 4 of 6 hard
- CHINCHOU → LANTURNUnderwater, Route 126 · SURF 30%hits 4 of 6 hard
- RALTS → GARDEVOIRRoute 102 · GRASS 4%hits 1 of 6 hard

CHAMPION

That's the road. Want a different one?

ROOT OR CLAW?

CHAMPION