'''''The Elite Four battle is misleading—you actually have to battle five excellent Trainers with very strong Pokémon. You can't stop at a Pokémon Center between battles, so you'd better bring some HP-restoring products, some Revives and other important items with you.'''''
Here, your journey will be half way over, the Pokémon League Elite Four awaits, it is recommended that first, you get some powerful Pokémon on your team (>lvl. 50) then go in.
The time has come! The rules for Indigo Plateau haven't changed: You have to do all five fights in a row, and you won't be able to get to a Pokémon Center in between. Consider spending all of your money at the Poké Mart first, so if you lose, you can keep the EXP but not suffer a cash penalty. Your party should have at least one good Fire, Electric, and Psychic Pokémon. Most of all, it needs a high level Ice Pokémon, and {{bp|Lapras}} is the best. Fighting-types are nice, but it's those four types that will win this war.
You may also want some items, the Center is also a Mart and the person with the {{bp|Abra}} can teleport you back to New Bark Town.
==Prepare for battle==
Every one of the Trainers is using Level-40 to Level-50 Pokémon, and they aren't exactly pushovers. Your Pokémon should be in that same ballpark, or higher, or you'll really be in for a thrashing. A good team will have six different types of Pokémon and would do well if it included a powerful Electric-type, a strong Ice-type and a seasoned Fire-type. Round out the rest of the team with Psychic-, Fighting- and Rock-type Pokémon. Pick your team carefully, studying the recommendations for each member of the Elite Four. Use Pokémon that you are comfortable with, and be sure to heal them with items between matches. The battles are not easy, and if you lose to one Trainer, you'll have to start all over again!
==Recommended Pokémon==
Suggested teams (based on your starter):
It is recommended to have at least one of these:
;Cyndaquil
* Ice type Pokémon (with a water move)
*{{bp|Gengar}}, {{bp|Lanturn}}, {{bp|Machamp}}, {{bp|Lugia}}/{{bp|Xatu}} and {{bp|Piloswine}}.
** Dewgong w/ Surf, Whirpool or Waterfall
** Cloyster w/ Clamp, Surf or Whirlpool
;Chikorita
** Lapras w/ Water Gun, Hydro Pump, Surf or Whirlpool
*{{bp|Gengar}}, {{bp|Lapras}}, {{bp|Machamp}}, {{bp|Lugia}}/{{bp|Ho-oh}}, and {{bp|Donphan}} or {{bp|Golem}}.
** Sneasel w/ Surf
* Electric type Pokémon
;Totodile
* Fire type Pokémon
*{{bp|Gengar}}, {{bp|Ampharos}}, {{bp|Machamp}}, {{bp|Dragonite}}, and {{bp|Donphan}} or {{bp|Golem}}.
* Rock type Pokémon
* Fighting type Pokémon
* Psychic type Pokémon
==Trainers==
==Trainers==
[[File:WillGSCsprite.png|right|Will, the master of Psychic Pokémon.]]
===Elite Four Will===
===Elite Four Will (Psychic)===
[[Image:WillGSCsprite.png|154px|thumb|right|Will, the master of Psychic Pokémon.]]
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*{{bp|Xatu|40|1465}} Moves: Quick Attack, Future Sight, Psychic, Confuse Ray
*{{bp|Jynx|41|1203}} Moves: Ice Punch, Double Slap, Psychic, Lovely Kiss
*{{bp|Slowbro|41|1440}} Moves: Psychic, Body Slam, Curse, Amnesia
*{{bp|Xatu|42|1539}} Moves: Psychic, Quick Attack, Future Sight, Confuse Ray
*{{bp|Xatu|40|1465}} Moves: Quick Attack, Future Sight, Psychic, Confuse Ray<br/>Use your Ice/Electric/Dark Pokémon
;Strategy:Will's team are all dual types that include Psychic-type. If you attack each Pokémon's other type's weakness, you should have no problems. A good Electric Pokémon can fry {{bp|Slowbro}} and the two {{bp|Xatu}}. Fire works great on the others. A powerful Dark, Bug, or Ghost-type Pokémon could be used to combat the entire team on its Psychic-type.
*{{bp|Exeggutor|41|1861}} Moves: Psychic, Egg Bomb, Leech Seed, Reflect<br/>Use your Fire/Flying Pokémon
*{{bp|Jynx|41|1203}} Moves: Ice Punch, Double Slap, Psychic, Lovely Kiss<br/>Use your Fire Pokémon
*{{bp|Slowbro|41|1440}} Moves: Psychic, Body Slam, Curse, Amnesia<br/>Use your Electric/Grass Pokémon
*{{bp|Xatu|42|1539}} Moves: Psychic, Quick Attack, Future Sight, Confuse Ray<br/>Use your Ice/Electric/Dark Pokémon
Afterwards, heal up, and re-organize your Pokémon so that you have a Fire- or Psychic-type Pokémon leading in preparation for Koga.
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[[File:Koga 02.png|right]]
Afterwards, heal up, and re-organize your Pokémon so that you have your Psychic Pokémon leading
===Elite Four Koga (Poison)===
===Elite Four Koga===
[[File:Koga 02.png|154px|thumb|right|Koga, the master of Poision Pokémon]]
*{{bp|Ariados|40|1147}} Moves: Spider Web, Double Team, Baton Pass, Giga Drain<br/>Use your Psychic or Fire Pokémon.
;Strategy:Koga uses Bug-types and Poison-types, and with his first moves he'll try to poison your Pokémon. He'll also try to confuse your Pokémon, leaving them somewhat helpless. Fire continues to be great, roasting Koga's first three Pokémon. A Psychic-type or Ground/Rock-type can make equally short work of Poison-type {{bp|Muk}}, {{bp|Venomoth}}, and {{bp|Crobat}}. Bring plenty of Full Heals to counter the status conditions.
*{{bp|Venomoth|41|1212}} Moves: Gust, Supersonic, Toxic, Psychic<br/>Use your Psychic Pokémon, Water, or Fire Pokémon.
*{{bp|Forretress|43|1086}} Moves: Spikes, Swift, Protect, Explosion<br/>Use your Fire Pokémon.
;Strategy:Unlike Koga, Bruno won't try to mess with your Pokémon's status. Instead, he will use Pokémon that strike hard and fast, hoping to knock your team out quickly and painfully. If your Psychic got wounded in the last round, heal it up before you go against Bruno since it's the key Pokémon against four of Bruno's five fighters. Give your Water or Ice Pokémon a warm-up with the {{bp|Onix}}, the only non-Fighting Pokémon in the lineup.
*{{bp|Hitmonchan|42|1260}} Moves: Ice Punch, Fire Punch, Thunder Punch, Mach Punch<br/>Use your Psychic Pokémon/Flying Pokémon/Water
*{{bp|Hitmonlee|42|1251}} Moves: Double Kick, Foresight, Hi Jump Kick, Swagger<br/>Use your Psychic Pokémon/Flying Pokémon/Water
*{{bp|Machamp|46|1902}} Moves: Rock Slide, Foresight, Cross Chop, Vital Throw <br/>Use your Psychic Pokémon/Flying Pokémon/Water
*{{bp|Onix|43|994}} Moves: Rock Slide, Sandstorm, Earthquake, Bind<br/>Use your Ice Pokémon's Water Move
Once beaten, be sure to place a fighting-type as your lead.
Once beaten, be sure to place a Fighting-type as your lead to prepare for Karen's Dark-type lineup.
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[[File:GSC Karen.gif|right]]
===Karen===
===Elite Four Karen (Dark)===
[[File:GSC Karen.gif|154px|thumb|right|Karen, the master of Dark Pokémon]]
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*{{bp|Umbreon|42|1773}} Moves: Faint Attack, Confuse Ray, Mean Look, Sand Attack<br/>Use your Fighting Pokémon. Do not use rock smash.
*{{bp|Umbreon|42|1773}} Moves: Faint Attack, Confuse Ray, Mean Look, Sand Attack
*{{bp|Vileplume|42|1656}} Moves: Stun Spore, Acid, Petal Dance, Moonlight<br/>Use your Fire Pokémon
Once finished, place an electric into the lead because Lance's first Pokémon is a gyarados.
;Strategy:Karen, the last of the Elite Four, uses Dark-type Pokémon in battle. Her Pokémon are particularly weak against Fighting-type or Bug-type. Karen's non-Dark Pokémon (Gengar and Vileplume) share the Poison-type and will be easily dispatched with a Psychic- or Ground-type. Ground-type is effective against three of her dual-type Pokémon, and with a Rock-type move it could additionally dispatch Murkrow.
Once finished, place an Electric-type into the lead because Lance's first Pokémon is a Gyarados.
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[[File:LanceGSCsprite.png|right]]
===Champion Lance===
===Champion Lance (Dragon)===
[[File:LanceGSCsprite.png|154px|thumb|right|Lance, the Champion of the E4]]
*{{bp|Aerodactyl|46|1990}} Moves: Rock Slide, Ancient Power, Wing Attack, Hyper Beam
*{{bp|Gyarados|44|2017}} Moves: Rain Dance, Surf, Flail, Hyper Beam<br/>Use your Electric Pokémon
;Strategy:Yes, it's the same Lance from the [[../Lake of Rage/]]. He's grateful for your help but he's also the Champion, so you have to beat his team of mostly Dragon-types. Ice-type is 4x super effective against his three Dragonites. Electric-type is 4x effective against {{bp|Gyarados}}. A high-level Ice/Water-type such as {{bp|Lapras}} or {{bp|Dewgong}} is a great choice because it can deal with all three of the {{bp|Dragonite}} and can do wonders against {{bp|Charizard}} and {{bp|Aerodactyl}} too. Also, Rock-type moves are super effective against all six Flying-types.
*{{bp|Dragonite|47|2194}} Moves; Twister, Thunderwave, Hyper Beam, Blizzard<br/>Use your Ice Pokémon
*{{bp|Dragonite|47|2194}} Moves: Twister, Thunderwave, Thunder, Hyper Beam<br/>Use your Ice Pokémon
*{{bp|Dragonite|50|2335}} Moves: Safegaurd, Outrage, Fire Blast, Hyper Beam<br/>Use your Ice Pokémon
*{{bp|Charizard|46|2059}} Moves: Flame Thrower, Slash, Wing Attack, Hyper Beam<br/>Use your Water Pokémon
*{{bp|Aerodactyl|46|1990}} Moves: Rock Slide, Ancient Power, Wing Attack, Hyper Beam<br/>Use your Ice or Rock Pokémon, doesn't matter which
After defeating the Elite Four and Lance, the end credits roll. However, your journey is not over yet, you still have 8 more badges to get...
After defeating the Elite Four and Lance, the end credits roll. However, your journey is not over yet, you still have 8 more badges to get...
===Rival (after you defeat the Elite Four on Mondays and Wednesdays)===
The Elite Four battle is misleading—you actually have to battle five excellent Trainers with very strong Pokémon. You can't stop at a Pokémon Center between battles, so you'd better bring some HP-restoring products, some Revives and other important items with you.
The time has come! The rules for Indigo Plateau haven't changed: You have to do all five fights in a row, and you won't be able to get to a Pokémon Center in between. Consider spending all of your money at the Poké Mart first, so if you lose, you can keep the EXP but not suffer a cash penalty. Your party should have at least one good Fire, Electric, and Psychic Pokémon. Most of all, it needs a high level Ice Pokémon, and Lapras is the best. Fighting-types are nice, but it's those four types that will win this war.
Every one of the Trainers is using Level-40 to Level-50 Pokémon, and they aren't exactly pushovers. Your Pokémon should be in that same ballpark, or higher, or you'll really be in for a thrashing. A good team will have six different types of Pokémon and would do well if it included a powerful Electric-type, a strong Ice-type and a seasoned Fire-type. Round out the rest of the team with Psychic-, Fighting- and Rock-type Pokémon. Pick your team carefully, studying the recommendations for each member of the Elite Four. Use Pokémon that you are comfortable with, and be sure to heal them with items between matches. The battles are not easy, and if you lose to one Trainer, you'll have to start all over again!
Will's team are all dual types that include Psychic-type. If you attack each Pokémon's other type's weakness, you should have no problems. A good Electric Pokémon can fry Slowbro and the two Xatu. Fire works great on the others. A powerful Dark, Bug, or Ghost-type Pokémon could be used to combat the entire team on its Psychic-type.
Afterwards, heal up, and re-organize your Pokémon so that you have a Fire- or Psychic-type Pokémon leading in preparation for Koga.
Koga uses Bug-types and Poison-types, and with his first moves he'll try to poison your Pokémon. He'll also try to confuse your Pokémon, leaving them somewhat helpless. Fire continues to be great, roasting Koga's first three Pokémon. A Psychic-type or Ground/Rock-type can make equally short work of Poison-type Muk, Venomoth, and Crobat. Bring plenty of Full Heals to counter the status conditions.
Afterwards, be sure to lead with a Psychic or Flying type to prepare for Bruno.
Unlike Koga, Bruno won't try to mess with your Pokémon's status. Instead, he will use Pokémon that strike hard and fast, hoping to knock your team out quickly and painfully. If your Psychic got wounded in the last round, heal it up before you go against Bruno since it's the key Pokémon against four of Bruno's five fighters. Give your Water or Ice Pokémon a warm-up with the Onix, the only non-Fighting Pokémon in the lineup.
Once beaten, be sure to place a Fighting-type as your lead to prepare for Karen's Dark-type lineup.
Karen, the last of the Elite Four, uses Dark-type Pokémon in battle. Her Pokémon are particularly weak against Fighting-type or Bug-type. Karen's non-Dark Pokémon (Gengar and Vileplume) share the Poison-type and will be easily dispatched with a Psychic- or Ground-type. Ground-type is effective against three of her dual-type Pokémon, and with a Rock-type move it could additionally dispatch Murkrow.
Once finished, place an Electric-type into the lead because Lance's first Pokémon is a Gyarados.
Aerodactyl (lvl. 46, 1990 EXP) Moves: Rock Slide, Ancient Power, Wing Attack, Hyper Beam
Strategy
Yes, it's the same Lance from the Lake of Rage. He's grateful for your help but he's also the Champion, so you have to beat his team of mostly Dragon-types. Ice-type is 4x super effective against his three Dragonites. Electric-type is 4x effective against Gyarados. A high-level Ice/Water-type such as Lapras or Dewgong is a great choice because it can deal with all three of the Dragonite and can do wonders against Charizard and Aerodactyl too. Also, Rock-type moves are super effective against all six Flying-types.
After defeating the Elite Four and Lance, the end credits roll. However, your journey is not over yet, you still have 8 more badges to get...
