That’s why it’s so exciting that the series’s newest games, Pokemon Sword and Shield, are set to change up Pokémon’s formula in a big way. Despite this, the games tend to evolve at a glacial pace, rarely making major shifts from one entry to the next. Your best bet is to either use a Gastly you caught earlier in the game or trade for the Machop at the Department Store.Pokemon is the highest-grossing media franchise of all time, having amassed $90 billion in revenue since its creation in 1995.
Boasting the incredible Pokemon Miltank, the young lass will annoy you to no end with moves like Stomp, Metronome, Rollout, Mimic, Encore, and Milk Drink. Goldenrod Gym's Clefairy maze shouldn't be that hard to navigate, although Whitney is a very frustrating Gym Leader in battle. Reward: Plain Badge, TM45, Can use HM04 - Strength
The prizes for besting the Bug-type trainee are TM49 Fury Cutter, the Hive Badge, the ability to use Cut outside of battle, and the full command of outsider Pokemon up to Level 30. Fortunately, since it is part Flying-type itself, a Flaaffy can best it with a strong Thundershock move. This can be very dangerous if you don't have a Pokemon who can resist it. It will use the move Fury Cutter, which increases in power as it is used repeatedly. Cyndaquil or a good Rock-type/Flying-type Pokemon can make quick work of them. Bugsy's first two Pokemon shouldn't be any trouble, as they have very weak attacks and low stats. The gym, of course, is packed with Bug-type users, and can only be accessed once Team Rocket is cleared out of the Slowpoke Well. Like in Violet City, there is no true gym puzzle - simply beat the trainers to get to the leader. The gender ambiguous Bugsy is your next challenge in Azalea Town. Reward: Insect Badge, TM49, Can use HM01 - Cut The prizes for this match are TM31 Mud Slap, the Zephyr Badge, the ability to use Flash outside of battle, and a slight boost in your Pokemon's Attack stat. Chikorita will need to call in assistance from another Pokemon like Geodude or Onix, who can be caught in the Dark Cave or traded for in Violet City respectively. If you chose the former, watch for their special move Mud-Slap, which deals Ground-type damage and lowers your Pokemon's accuracy. Falkner himself isn't that much of a challenge Cyndaquil or Totodile can take them out quickly. The S-shaped gym hosts two trainers before Falkner, both of whom use the Flying-type birds Pidgey and Spearow that you meet early in the game. However, it is recommended you train in Sprout Tower before taking on the gym challenge. His gym has no puzzle to complete, and can be challenged as soon as you get to Violet City. The first leader in Johto is the young Flying-type master. Reward: Zephyr Badge, TM31, Can use HM05 - Flash Reversing the rule of Red and Blue, the Fire-type starter Cyndaquil will make your trek through Johto an easy one, whereas the Grass-type starter Chikorita is recommended more for those who want a challenge. A balanced team is key to getting all the badges, and depending on who you started with you'll have an easier or harder time. Like before, some gyms contain puzzles you must solve to get to the leader. The first eight leaders are all the same as GS, mastering types the leaders of old hadn't. Black: Victini & ReshiramWhite: Victini & Zekrom.Pokémon Ranger & The Temple of the Sea!.Mystery Dungeon - Explorers of Time & Darkness.Mystery Dungeon: Blazing, Stormy & Light Adventure Squad.Pokémon Battle TrozeiPokémon Link: Battle.