'''''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 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 {{bp|Lapras}} is the best. Fighting-types are nice, but it's those four types that will win this war.
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.
==Prepare for battle==
==Prepare for battle==
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[[File:WillGSCsprite.png|right|Will, the master of Psychic Pokémon.]]
[[File:WillGSCsprite.png|right|Will, the master of Psychic Pokémon.]]
===Elite Four Will===
===Elite Four Will (Psychic)===
All of Will's Pokémon are part Psychic, but a good way to go is Electric. A good Electric Pokémon can fry {{bp|Slowbro}} and the two {{bp|Xatu}} in one shot each, and Fire works great on the others. Beating Will is all in using the right type at the right time.
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*{{bp|Slowbro|41|1440}} Moves: Psychic, Body Slam, Curse, Amnesia
*{{bp|Slowbro|41|1440}} Moves: Psychic, Body Slam, Curse, Amnesia
*{{bp|Xatu|42|1539}} Moves: Psychic, Quick Attack, Future Sight, Confuse Ray
*{{bp|Xatu|42|1539}} Moves: Psychic, Quick Attack, Future Sight, Confuse Ray
;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. For example, attack Xatu with an Electric-type, because Flying-types are weak against them. A very powerful Psychic- or Dark-type Pokémon, Level 55 or higher, 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
;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.
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]]
[[File:Koga 02.png|right]]
===Elite Four Koga===
Fire continues to be great, roasting Koga's first three Pokémon. A nice Psychic like {{bp|Alakazam}} or {{bp|Espeon}} can make equally short work of Poison-type {{bp|Muk}}, {{bp|Venomoth}}, and {{bp|Crobat}}. You should still be coasting on type matching at this point.
;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. Take him out as quickly as you can with your Psychic-types and your Fire-types. The longer the battle goes on, the less likely it is that you'll emerge victorious. However, if you have saved everything Mom gave you or if you have many Full Heals, then you'll be fine as long as they last.
;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.
Afterwards, be sure to lead with a Psychic or Flying type.
Afterwards, be sure to lead with a Psychic or Flying type to prepare for Bruno.
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===Elite Four Bruno===
===Elite Four Bruno (Fighting)===
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 Ice Pokémon (preferably Water/Ice {{bp|Lapras}}) a warm-up with the {{bp|Onix}}.
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*{{bp|Machamp|46|1902}} Moves: Rock Slide, Foresight, Cross Chop, Vital Throw
*{{bp|Machamp|46|1902}} Moves: Rock Slide, Foresight, Cross Chop, Vital Throw
*{{bp|Onix|43|994}} Moves: Rock Slide, Sandstorm, Earthquake, Bind
*{{bp|Onix|43|994}} Moves: Rock Slide, Sandstorm, Earthquake, Bind
;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 you have a fast Psychic-type, use it to put the hurt on most of Bruno's team. Use a Water-type on {{bp|Onix}}, the only non-Fighting-type in Bruno's team.
Once beaten, be sure to place a Fighting-type as your lead.
;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.
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]]
[[File:GSC Karen.gif|right]]
===Elite Four Karen (Dark)===
===Elite Four Karen (Dark)===
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;Strategy:Karen, the last of the Elite Four, uses Dark-type Pokémon in battle. Her Pokémon are particularly weak against Fighting-type, Bug-type, or Fairy-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.
;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.
Once finished, place an Electric-type into the lead because Lance's first Pokémon is a Gyarados.
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===Champion Lance===
===Champion Lance (Dragon)===
These Pokémon are tough! Here's where the high-level {{bp|Lapras}} (or {{bp|Jynx}}, {{bp|Dewgong}} or {{bp|Cloyster}}) comes in. It gets to deal with all three of the {{bp|Dragonite}}, and if it has a good Water attack, it can do wonders against {{bp|Charizard}} and {{bp|Aerodactyl}} too. As for other types, you'll want to switch to Electric for {{bp|Gyarados}} and maybe {{bp|Charizard}}, but other Pokémon are most useful for stalling while you heal your Ice-type attacker.
*{{bp|Aerodactyl|46|1990}} Moves: Rock Slide, Ancient Power, Wing Attack, Hyper Beam
*{{bp|Aerodactyl|46|1990}} 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. His team is united in its Flying-type, so an Electric-type will deal damage to every member of the team. Dragon-types are weak against Ice-types, so a powerful Ice-type Pokémon should also be in your party.
;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.
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...
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...
