Best Victory Road Route in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: In Pokemon

Discover the optimal order to tackle Victory Road Gyms in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Learn gym levels, types, and recommended strategies for each leader.

Victory Road is the most traditional storyline in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, involving defeating eight Gym Leaders. This guide outlines the best order to challenge them, their Pokemon levels, types, and recommended strategies.

Here is the recommended Gym order:

Order	Location	Highest Pokemon Level	Type
1	Cortondo - South Province (Area Two)	15	Bug
2	Artazon - East Province (Area One)	17	Grass
3	Levincia - East Province (Area Two)	24	Electric
4	Cascarrafa - West Province (Area One)	30	Water
5	Medali - West Province (Area Three)	36	Normal
6	Montenevera - Glaseado Mountains	42	Ghost
7	Alfornada - South Province (Area Six)	45	Psychic
8	Glaseado - Glaseado Mountains	48	Ice

While the Gyms are spread across Paldea, the Psychic Gym in the southwest is one of the highest level Gyms, despite its location.

Gym Leader Strategies

Bug Gym (Cortondo)

Weaknesses: Rock, Flying, Fire. Fuecoco, the Fire Starter, is particularly effective here.

For an in-depth strategy, refer to our guide on How to Defeat Bug Gym Leader Katy.

Grass Gym (Artazon)

Weaknesses: Bug, Poison, Ice, Flying, Fire. Fuecoco remains a strong choice.

For an in-depth strategy, refer to our guide on How to Defeat Grass Gym Leader Brassius.

Electric Gym (Levincia)

Weaknesses: Ground. Grass and Fire Starters are not weak to Electric-type moves.

For an in-depth strategy, refer to our guide on How to Defeat Electric Gym Leader Iono.

Water Gym (Cascarrafa)

Weaknesses: Electric, Grass. The Grass Starter excels here. Pichu can be found early.

For an in-depth strategy, refer to our guide on How to Defeat the Water Gym Leader Kofu.

Normal Gym (Medali)

Weaknesses: Fighting. Normal-type Pokémon have no resistances, offering team flexibility.

For an in-depth strategy, refer to our guide on How to Defeat the Normal Gym Leader Larry.

Ghost Gym (Montenevera)

Weaknesses: Dark, Ghost. Fighting and Normal moves have no effect.

For an in-depth strategy, refer to our guide on How to Defeat the Psychic Gym Leader Ryme.

Psychic Gym (Alfornada)

Weaknesses: Bug, Dark, Ghost. Resistant to Fighting-type moves.

For an in-depth strategy, refer to our guide on How to Defeat Psychic Gym Leader Tulip.

Ice Gym (Glaseado)

Weaknesses: Fire, Fighting, Steel, Rock. The Fire Starter's final evolution is very effective.

For an in-depth strategy, refer to our guide on How to Defeat the Ice Gym Leader Grusha.

Victory Road Rewards

Completing each Gym awards a TM corresponding to the Gym's type and a Badge. Badges increase the obedience level of your Pokémon:

Number of Badges	Lv Pokemon will obey
1	25
2	30
3	35
4	40
5	45
6	50
7	55
8	Any