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||The Spear Pillar||
Pokémon Platinum

||The Spear Pillar||

Face off against Galactic Commanders Mars and Jupiter, plus your rival, at Spear Pillar in Pokémon Platinum. Get tips and strategies for this tough double battle!

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Face off against Galactic Commanders Mars and Jupiter, plus your rival, at Spear Pillar in Pokémon Platinum. Get tips and strategies for this tough double battle!

Alright, you've made it to the top of Spear Pillar! Before you push forward, it's a super good idea to heal up your Pokémon. You're about to walk into a double battle against two Galactic Grunts.

Walkthrough
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    You'll find two Galactic Grunts blocking the path. Heal your Pokémon at a Pokémon Center or with items before you engage them.

    Boss: Galactic Grunts

    • Pokémon: Croagunk lv 39 (Poison/Fighting), Stunky lv 41 (Poison/Dark), Glameow lv 41 (Normal), Croagunk lv 43 (Poison/Fighting)
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    Info: Since it's a double battle, consider Pokémon that can hit both opponents or have type advantages. Flying and Psychic types are great against the Croagunk, Fighting moves work well on Glameow, and Ground attacks are super effective against Stunky.
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    After you defeat the grunts, make sure to heal again! The next battle is a big one. When your team is at full health, head up to face Commanders Mars and Jupiter. This time, your rival will join you in the fight against them.

    Boss: Commander Mars and Jupiter (with your Rival)

    • Mars' Team: Bronzor lv 44 (Steel/Psychic), Golbat lv 44 (Poison/Flying), Purugly lv 46 (Normal)
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    Jupiter's Team: Bronzor lv 44 (Steel/Psychic), Golbat lv 44 (Poison/Flying), Skuntank lv 46 (Poison/Dark)
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    Info: This is one of the toughest battles in the game, a 2v2 fight where your rival fights alongside you. Your rival will lead with Munchlax, followed by other evolved Pokémon, including their starter.
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    Strategy:
    • Lead Pokémon: Both Mars and Jupiter have a Bronzor. Fire-type moves are your best bet here, just like before.
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    Golbat: Bring Pokémon with Rock, Ice, or Psychic moves. Pokémon like Golem, Sneasel, Kadabra, or Alakazam are excellent choices against the Golbats.
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    Main Threats: Purugly and Skuntank are bulky and can take a lot of hits. Use Fighting-type moves against Purugly and Ground-type moves against Skuntank. Machamp, Infernape, and Lucario are good for Purugly, while Golem and other Ground-types work well on Skuntank.
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    Teamwork Caution: Be careful when using moves like Earthquake or Surf, as they'll hit your rival's Pokémon too! Coordinate with your rival's attacks if possible.
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    General Advice: Use your strongest attackers against the remaining Pokémon. This battle requires careful type matching and strategic switching.
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    Once you've managed to defeat both Mars and Jupiter, your rival will step in to heal your Pokémon. After that, they'll head off, and you'll witness a cutscene where Cyrus summons Dialga and Palkia before disappearing into another dimension. Cynthia will then appear, explaining the dire situation and transporting you to the Distortion World.

Tips
  • Make sure you have Pokémon that know Surf and Strength before heading into the Distortion World, as you'll need them to navigate Mt. Coronet and the new area.
  • Stock up on plenty of healing items like Full Restores and Max Potions before this sequence of battles.

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