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How to Beat the Fire Crew in Scarlet & Violet
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

How to Beat the Fire Crew in Scarlet & Violet

Learn the best strategies and recommended Pokémon to defeat Team Star's Fire Crew in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Find their location and weaknesses.

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Learn the best strategies and recommended Pokémon to defeat Team Star's Fire Crew in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Find their location and weaknesses.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Location: The Fire Crew base is in south-east Paldea, east of Mesagoza and near Artazon.
  2. 2
    Travel: Head east from Mesagoza's east gate, through South Province (Area Three) towards Artazon. You can restock at a Pokémon Center about a third of the way there. After Artazon, exit east, proceed north through East Province (Area One) to another Pokémon Center, then head west to find the Fire Crew base.
  3. 3
    Initial Encounter: Approach the barricade and speak to the Grunt. You will battle a Level 25 Houndour (Dark/Fire). Water, Ground, Rock, and Fighting types are super-effective.
  4. 4
    Star Barrage: After ringing the doorbell, you'll enter the Star Barrage. You need to defeat 30 Pokémon within 10 minutes using auto-battling. Throw your Pokémon by pressing the button; up to three can be out simultaneously.
  5. 5
    During Star Barrage: If your Pokémon take damage, speak to Clive for healing. Vending machines can be used if you run out of Revives. You can press the button to give up.
  6. 6
    Star Barrage Pokémon: You will encounter Houndour (Dark/Fire), Torkoal (Fire), Numel (Fire/Ground), and Growlithe (Fire).
  7. 7
    Boss Fight: After the Star Barrage, you will face the Fire Crew boss.
Tips
  • Recommended Levels: Aim for your Pokémon to be above Level 25.
  • Type Effectiveness: Fire-type Pokémon are common. Bring Water and Rock types, as Ground types are also effective but don't resist Fire.
  • Recommended Pokémon:
    • Drednaw (Water/Rock) - Found near rivers.
  • Psyduck (Water) - Found near rivers and wetlands. Consider one with the Cloud Nine ability.
  • Water-types from East Paldean Sea (requires Surf ability): Mareanie, Skrelp, Buizel/Floatzel, Finizen, Gyarados.
  • Naclstack (Rock) - Found in north Paldea, near beaches.
  • Klawf (Rock) - Common in South Province (Area Three) near Artazon.
  • Houndour Weaknesses: Water, Ground, Rock, Fighting.
  • Numel Weaknesses: 4x damage from Water, 2x damage from Ground.
  • Torkoal & Growlithe Weaknesses: Water, Ground, Rock.
    • Completing the Star Barrage and defeating the boss yields rewards, typically including money and TM/items. (Specific rewards not detailed in source text).

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