Within the new open-world online game Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the participant enrolls as a switch scholar at a big college within the Paldea Area. The participant, and solely the participant, have the liberty to pursue any purpose within the recreation: whether or not to seek out the brand new Titan Pokemon, defeat each Pokemon Gymnasium, turn into the champion, and the perfect like nobody ever was, to defeat the mysterious Group Star, or just to finish the Pokedex and catch all of them!
On this article, we’ll talk about beating Pokemon Gyms, that are part of the “Victory Highway” quest line, particularly the Ghost-type health club in Montenevera Metropolis!
Montenevera Gymnasium
The Montenevera Gymnasium may be discovered within the southeastern a part of Montenevera Metropolis, which may be discovered within the northern a part of the Paldea area (or northwest of Glaseado Mountain or far east of Casseroya Lake).
Montenevera may be reached by following the primary path northeast of Medali, following the trail on the appropriate upon reaching a junction, following the following path on the appropriate that leads up Glaseado Mountain upon reaching one other junction, reaching the Glaseado Mountain Pokemon Middle, head to the trail on the northeast, head to the east to go across the cliffs, proceed heading up the mountain by taking the trail on the appropriate on the finish of the trail, then, on the finish of this path, the participant will attain Montenevera!
Gymnasium Take a look at
Earlier than the participant can begin battling in opposition to the Gymnasium Chief of a Pokemon Gymnasium, there’s a new mechanic in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet the place the participant should full a Gymnasium Take a look at to show that the participant can tackle the Gymnasium Chief. Each Pokemon Gymnasium has its Gymnasium Take a look at, and the Gymnasium Take a look at within the Montenevera Gymnasium is to be the opening act to heat up the viewers for the primary occasion!
To begin the Montenevera Gymnasium Take a look at, let the participant head contained in the Montenevera Gymnasium and discuss to the receptionist simply forward of the doorway. Then the receptionist will inform the participant that the participant should first full the Gymnasium Take a look at to face the Gymnasium Chief, Ryme, which suggests being the opening act earlier than the primary occasion. The receptionist will then clarify that each one the participant must rise up on stage and present the viewers some fierce Pokemon battle to get the group excited earlier than the Gymnasium Chief’s live performance begins.
After that, head exterior of the Gymnasium constructing, head to the southwest of the Gymnasium constructing, and there the participant will discover a big stage arrange with MC Sledge close to the center. Discuss to MC Sledge, and he’ll clarify to the participant that they need the participant to do some Double Battles, the place the participant should use two Pokemon concurrently to get the viewers pumped up. Then, MC Sledge will proceed and say that after the viewers is all pumped up and able to go, it will likely be the cue for the Gymnasium Chief to enter the stage.
Then, MC Sledge will ask the participant if they’re prepared. Choose ‘Yep! I’m prepared!’ on the immediate (or ‘not but’ if you might want to heal your Pokemon first, then simply discuss to MC Sledge once more), and the participant will head up the stage to begin the Gymnasium Take a look at. The participant should win three Double Battles to go the Gymnasium Take a look at.
Double Battle 1
For the first Double Battle, the participant will battle in opposition to a younger coach named Tas. Tas will solely use two Pokemon: a Degree 40 Greavard and a Degree 40 Shuppet. With that in thoughts, it is very important be aware that Greavard and Shuppet are each Ghost-type Pokemon which have a weak point to Darkish-type and Ghost-type strikes (tremendous efficient), a resistance to Bug-type and Poison-type strikes (not very efficient), and an immunity to Preventing-type and Regular-type strikes (no impact).
After defeating Tas, the lights beside the stage will mild up, and the viewers’s cheering will get louder.
Double Battle 2
For the second Double Battle, the participant will battle in opposition to a musician and coach named Lani. Lani will solely use two Pokemon, a Degree 40 Misdreavus and a Degree 40 Haunter. With that in thoughts, it’s price mentioning that Misdreavus can also be a Ghost-type Pokemon that has a weak point to Darkish-type and Ghost-type strikes (tremendous efficient), a resistance to Bug-type and Poison-type strikes (not very efficient), and immunity to Preventing sort and Regular-type strikes (no impact).
Haunter is a Ghost and Poison-type Pokemon that has a weak point to Darkish-type, Ghost-type, Floor-type, and Psychic-type strikes (tremendous efficient), a resistance to Fairy-type, Grass-type, and particularly Bug-type and Poison-type strikes (not very efficient), and immunity to Preventing-type and Regular-type strikes (no impact).
After defeating Lani, the precise stage will mild up, and the viewers will turn into extra excited.
Double Battle 3
For the third and final Double Battle, the participant will battle in opposition to MC Sledge himself. MC Sledge will additionally use two Pokemon: A stage 40 Drifblim and a Degree 40 Sableye. With that in thoughts, it’s price noting that Drifblim is a Ghost and Flying-type Pokemon with a weak point to Darkish-type, Electrical-type, Ghost-type, Ice sort, and Rock-type strikes (tremendous efficient), a resistance to Grass-type, Poison-type, and particularly Bug-type strikes (not very efficient), and immunity to Preventing-type, Floor-type, and Regular-type strikes (no impact). Sableye is a Darkish and Ghost-type Pokemon that has a weak point to Fairy-type strikes (tremendous efficient), a resistance to Poison-type strikes (not very efficient), and immunity to Preventing sort, Regular-type, and Psychic-type strikes (no impact).
After defeating MC Sledge, the middle of the stage will mild as much as reveal that the stage is a battle courtroom, and the viewers’s pleasure will attain a fever pitch. MC Sledge will then announce that the participant has handed the Gymnasium Take a look at!
Gymnasium Chief Ryme
After finishing the Gymnasium Take a look at, Ryme will enter the stage/battle courtroom and discuss to the hyped-up crowd. Then, MC Sledge will inform the participant to present them a minute and to inform the Gymnasium workers that the participant handed. Head again contained in the Montenevera Gymnasium constructing and discuss to the receptionist once more.
The receptionist will congratulate the participant and say that the participant now has the appropriate to problem the Gymnasium Chief, Ryme, the MC of RIP. The receptionist will then ask the participant in case you are able to problem Gymnasium Chief Ryme. Choose ‘Sure’ on the immediate (or ‘No’ if you wish to heal up your Pokemon first) to begin the battle!
Subsequent, a cutscene will play the place Gymnasium Chief Ryme is having a rap battle in opposition to somebody and beating them. The participant will then rise up on stage, choose ‘I’m right here for a Gymnasium battle!’ on the immediate, and, after a number of extra dialogues, the battle in opposition to Gymnasium Chief Ryme will start!
The battle in opposition to Gymnasium Chief Ryme may even be a Double Battle, and, as beforehand talked about, the Montenevera Gymnasium is a Ghost-type Gymnasium, that means that Gymnasium Chief Ryme will principally use Ghost-type Pokemon.
As a result of Gymnasium Chief Ryme’s Pokemon are Degree 41 and 42, It’s advisable that the participant’s Pokemon be at the least Degree 43 to defeat Gymnasium Chief Ryme a bit bit simpler.
Gymnasium Chief Ryme will use 4 Pokemon: a Degree 41 Mimikyu, a Degree 41 Banette, a Degree 41 Houndstone, and a Degree 42 Toxtricity (Low Key Kind) that has a Ghost Tera sort. Gymnasium Chief Ryme will use these Pokemon on this order and terastallize Toxtricity, altering it from an Electrical and Poison sort to a pure Ghost sort.
With that in thoughts, it’s price mentioning that Mimikyu is a Ghost and Fairy-type Pokemon, which implies that it has a weak point to Ghost and Metal-type strikes (tremendous efficient), a resistance to Bug-type strikes (not very efficient), and an immunity to Dragon-type, Preventing-type, and Regular-type strikes (no impact). Ryme’s Mimikyu has the Capacity known as Disguise, which protects the Pokemon who has the flexibility from one damaging assault transfer as soon as per battle.
Ryme’s Mimikyu could use the next strikes: Slash, Shadow Sneak, and Mild Display screen. Nonetheless, it doesn’t defend the Pokemon from entry hazards or climate injury. The Pokemon with the flexibility will lose 12.5% of its max HP as soon as the Disguise breaks.
Banette can also be a Ghost-type Pokemon which implies that it has a weak point to Darkish-type and Ghost-type strikes (tremendous efficient), a resistance to Bug-type and Poison-type strikes (not very efficient), and an immunity to Preventing-type and Regular-type strikes (no impact). Ryme’s Banette could use the next strikes: Icy Wind, Sucker Punch, and Shadow Sneak.
Houndstone can also be a Ghost-type Pokemon which implies that it has a weak point to Darkish-type and Ghost-type strikes (tremendous efficient), a resistance to Bug-type and Poison-type strikes (not very efficient), and an immunity to Preventing-type and Regular-type strikes (no impact). Ryme’s Houndstone could use the next strikes: Crunch, Play Tough, and Phantom Pressure.
Toxtricity, due to its Tera sort and as Gymnasium Chief Ryme will terastallize it, will turn into a Ghost sort which suggests it additionally now has a weak point to Darkish-type and Ghost-type strikes (tremendous efficient), a resistance to Bug-type and Poison-type strikes (not very efficient), and an immunity to Preventing sort and Regular-type strikes (no impact). Ryme’s Toxtricity could use the next strikes: Hex, Discharge, and Hyper Voice.
After defeating Gymnasium Chief Ryme, the participant will obtain the Ghost-type Gymnasium Badge and TM114, a transfer known as Shadow Ball. Shadow Ball is a particular Ghost-type transfer that, except for dealing injury, additionally has a 20% likelihood to decrease the opposing Pokemon’s Sp. Protection stat by one stage. Shadow Ball has 80 Energy, 100 Accuracy, and 15 PP.
Now that the participant has defeated Gymnasium Chief Ryme and accomplished the Montenevera Gymnasium, the participant is now one step nearer to finishing the ‘Victory Highway’ quest line and changing into the Champion within the Paldea Area!