Complete Guide to Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Gym Order: Level Paths and Post-Game Walkthrough

9. Water Gym Leader Kofu – Cascarrafa

Cascarrafa’s Water-type Gym Leader can be challenging for unprepared trainers. Veluza can cause issues, but Kofu’s ace, Crabominable, is particularly formidable despite its Tera-type change.

10. Team Star Leader Atticus – Tagtree Thicket

Atticus is a challenging opponent primarily due to the Poisoned status condition, which can deplete your Pokemon’s health quickly if a battle drags on.

11. Normal Gym Leader Larry – Medal

Medali’s Gym Leader, Larry, is a modest Normal-type user. Prepare your Fighting-type moves for this battle, as they are very effective against him despite his Pokemon’s levels.

12. Ghost Gym Leader Rhymes – Montenevera

Trainers must venture deep into Glaseado Mountain to challenge Ryme in Montenevera. Utilizing new and returning Ghost-types can help balance the battle.

13. Future/Past Donphan Titan – Desert Roast

Tulip is a more difficult Gym Leader to defeat in Scarlet & Violet, so be sure to battle her in the recommended order.

14. Psychic Gym Leader Tulip – Alfornada

Alfornada is a town you may encounter early in your journey, but it’s advisable to challenge Tulip later in the game as her Psychic-type Pokemon are quite formidable.

15. Ice Gym Leader Grusha – Frosting

Players must again navigate Glaseado Mountain to compete against the final Gym Leader: Grusha, who commands a team of powerful Ice-types, making him a significant challenge prior to facing the Elite Four.

16. Team Star Leader Ortega – North Province (Area Three)

At the northern outskirts of Paldea, players will confront Team Star’s Fairy-type leader, Ortega. Although not the toughest trainer, his team consists of level 50+ Pokemon.

17. Dondozo & Tatsugiri Titans – Casseroya Lake

The formidable duo of Dondozo and Tatsugiri represents a major hurdle in the three main paths of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. Defeating them also provides the trainer with the final Legendary bike upgrade.

18. Team Star Leader Eri – North Province (Area One)

Eri stands as the final challenge before reaching the end-game content. Defeating this elite Team Star Leader’s Fighting-type team is a considerable feat, especially after dealing with Team Star beforehand.

19. Elite Four Rika, Poppy, Larry & Hassel – South Province (Area 2)

After a long journey through Paldea, defeating all eight Gym Leaders, players will find themselves at the Elite Four’s doorstep. As tradition dictates, players will face four powerful trainers back-to-back to showcase their strength. Each Elite Four member has a specific team composition.

Rika:

Poppy:

Larry:

Hassel:

20. Paldea Champion Geeta – Pokemon League

Following the defeat of the Elite Four, players will confront the chairwoman of the Paldea Pokémon League: Geeta.

21. Director Clavell – Grape/Orange Academy

Next, players will battle Director Clavell, who has been posing as Clive throughout the Starfall Street storyline. His mixed-type team can be challenging without the right counters.

22. Arven – Poco Path Lighthouse

Players will battle Arven while concluding the Path of Legends narrative. Arven has assisted the player in overcoming formidable Titan Pokemon, and his team demonstrates this newfound strength.

23. Penny/Cassiopeia – Uva/Naranja Academy Courtyard

At the end of the Starfall Street storyline, the revelation occurs that Penny is Cassiopeia, and she challenges the trainer to battle with her team of six Eeveelutions.

24. Champion Nemona – Uva/Naranja Academy

The final battle of the Victory Road storyline features Nemona, now significantly stronger than in prior encounters. Players should prepare with the right type advantages to secure victory.

25. Professor Sada & Professor Turo – Area Zero Lab

After completing all three storylines, players will travel to Area Zero to rescue Arven’s parents: his mother, Professor Sada, for Scarlet players & his father, Professor Turo, for Violet players. These challenges include battling against their powerful team of paradox Pokemon.

Professor Sada (Scarlet) :

Professor Turo (Violet):

This completes our optimal Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet gym order.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet All Gym Leader Rematches

After completing the story, players return to their dorms where Nemona has organized the Academy Ace tournament. To enter the tournament, players must first rematch all eight Paldean Gyms.

These rematches are significantly tougher than before, as each Gym now has a team of five level 65 Pokemon, allowing players to tackle them in any order. Here’s the original Gym order:

Bug Gym Leader Katy – Cortondo

Grass Gym Leader Brassius – Artazon

Electric Gym Leader Iono – Levincia

Water Gym Leader Kofu – Cascarrafa

Normal Gym Leader Larry – Medal

Ghost Gym Leader Rhymes – Montenevera

Psychic Gym Leader Tulip – Alfornada

Ice Gym Leader Grusha – Frosting

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Academy Ace Tournament Guide

After rematching all eight Gym Leaders, players can participate in the Academy Ace Tournament, which consists of four battles against the academy’s faculty and friends.

The initial tournament attempt features the same four trainers in each playthrough. Subsequent attempts will be randomized, but this guide provides details on the consistent battles against Arven, Jacq, Dendra, and Geeta.

Academy Ace Arven

Academy Ace Jacq

Academy Ace Dendra

Academy Ace Geeta

Note that this guide focuses on the main storyline, while both parts of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero provide new side quests and additional Pokemon opportunities.

The first part – The Teal Mask – introduces a new region called Kitakami, and the second – The Indigo Disk – takes place at the Blueberry Academy.