Get ready for your first Gym battle in Pokémon Black and White! Learn about your early opponents and how to prepare your team for the challenge ahead.
Alright, so you've made it to your first Gym in Pokémon Black and White! This is where things start to get serious, and you'll get your first real taste of trainer battles. Don't worry, it's not too tough, but you'll want to be ready.
You'll be facing off against some familiar faces, but their Pokémon will be a bit stronger now. The exact Pokémon they use depend on which starter you picked, so pay attention to that!
Trainer Battle: Bianca
- If you picked Tepig, Bianca's Pokémon will be a Level 5 Water-type Oshawott.
- If you picked Oshawott, Bianca's Pokémon will be a Level 5 Grass-type Snivy.
- If you picked Snivy, Bianca's Pokémon will be a Level 5 Fire-type Tepig.
Trainer Battle: Cheren
- If you picked Tepig, Cheren's Pokémon will be a Level 5 Water-type Oshawott.
- If you picked Oshawott, Cheren's Pokémon will be a Level 5 Grass-type Snivy.
- If you picked Snivy, Cheren's Pokémon will be a Level 5 Fire-type Tepig.
Tips
- Since these are your first real trainer battles, your Pokémon might not be super strong yet. Just use the 'Tackle' move – it'll get you through these early fights!
- Keep an eye on the type matchups. If you picked Tepig (Fire), you'll want to be careful against Oshawott (Water). If you picked Oshawott (Water), Snivy (Grass) will be a tough match. And if you picked Snivy (Grass), Tepig (Fire) will have the advantage.
- Don't forget to heal your Pokémon at a Pokémon Center if they get low on health after these battles!
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