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If not, balance everything out as always: dont train just one Pokemon (seriously dont) and make sure your type coverage is astute.

Usually appearing in key story locations, his team will always be a few levels higher than most other trainers in the area, on par with what youd expect on the next route over.

His team is quite balanced so approach him with caution; however, by the second or third fight it predictably turns into the same few Pokemon (including an elemental trio) and their respective evolutions.

Your rival will always choose the one with a type advantage over yours; however, since the only attacks either of you have at the beginning belong to the Normal-type, you have nothing to fear.

It should be an easy first match as long as he doesnt score a critical hit.

Though the first should be easy enough with your starter, though if youre having trouble you can always pick up a Pikachu in Viridian Forest (double helpful if you chose Charmander as Pikachu will laugh at both Pidgey and Squirtle).

Rather than helping Bill change back from being a Pokemon, your rival decides hanging out on the bridge is better use of his time.

As his starter will still be in its basic stage the most youll have to worry about is Pidgeottos Sand Attack blinding your Pokemon and Rattatas Hyper Fang inflicting massive damage.

Abra is essentially useless as it is unevolved and only knows Teleport.

Its handy to use turns against Abra to heal or switch your own Pokemon.

A more formidable team than before, the rival will use stronger moves and a bit more strategy (such as his potential Ivysaur attempting to Leech Seed you) to bring you down.

Switch often if you need to - theres no penalty to doing so except for a forfeited turn which, and a clever switch can save you in a hectic match.

Your team should be reasonably balanced and ready to handle Kadabra like last time as well as Pidgeotto and the starter.

Fortunately his movepools leave much to be desired still so use that to your advantage.

If your rival is using a Gyarados watch for the Thrash attack which can present a real problem with the Pokemons obscene Attack power.

A good idea is to have an Electric-type on your team if you chose Bulbasaur at the start; the majority of his team will fall to a fast Thunderbolt.

Get rid of Alakazam as soon as possible: Psybeam can wreck your team with its speed and precision or confuse you if you stay alive.

Hes done a bit more searching in the Safari Zone and caught a Rhyhorn, which has good Attack and Defence but poor Speed and Special.

By now you should know what youre doing; whatever it is, keep doing that Alakazam has a frighteningly strong Psychic attack and Pidgeot can become faster than anything with an Agility or two.

If he has Gyarados itll have the strong Hydro Pump move; if Exeggcute, the annoying PoisonpowderLeech Seed combo, and if Growlithe.Take Down This team is a good warm up for the Elite Four.and the champion after that.

Your first and last challenge is with your rival, and hell have just as many tricks as ever to face you.

With a fully rounded out team youll be hard pressed to find one Pokemon to take everything out; however, if you dont mind legendaries, I recommend Zapdos for its Electric-type (good for beating literally up to 23 of the team depending on who he chose, or at the very least half) and Flying-type (provides STAB and good speed to take out Alakazam with a quick physical move).

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