How to Beat Arven In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Learn how to defeat Arven in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This guide details his team, levels, weaknesses, and the best strategies to overcome him.

Arven is a challenging opponent in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, with his team reaching up to Level 63. He utilizes a diverse range of Pokémon types, so a varied team is crucial for success. Consider bringing strong Fighting-type Pokémon for Greedent, Garganacl, and Mabosstiff, and Grass-type Pokémon for Cloyster, Garganacl, and Toedscruel, as they deal super-effective damage.

Stats / Weaknesses:

1. Greedent (Level 58, Normal): Weak to Fighting-type moves.
2. Cloyster (Level 59, Water/Ice): Weak to Grass, Electric, Fighting, and Rock-type moves.
3. Scovillain (Level 60, Grass/Fire): Weak to Flying, Poison, Rock, and Ice-type moves. Be cautious as it resists Grass and Fire.
4. Toedscruel (Level 61, Grass/Ground): Weak to Bug, Fire, Ice, and Flying-type moves. Avoid Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, and Steel types.
5. Garganacl (Level 62, Rock): Weak to Water, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Fighting-type moves.
6. Mabosstiff (Level 63, Dark, Terastallized): Weak to Fighting, Bug, and Fairy-type moves. Be aware of its Play Rough move.

Phases:

1. Greedent (Lv 58): Use Fighting-type moves for super-effective damage. Close Combat is effective.
2. Cloyster (Lv 59): A strong Grass-type Pokémon is recommended. Be mindful of its Light Screen, which reduces special attack damage.
3. Scovillain (Lv 60): This dual-type Pokémon can be tricky. Rock, Flying, or Poison types are good choices. Avoid Pokémon weak to Fire.
4. Toedscruel (Lv 61): This Pokémon uses Earth Power and Spore (which can cause sleep). Bug or Grass-types are recommended for their resistances and offensive capabilities.
5. Garganacl (Lv 62): A tanky Rock-type. Utilize Water, Grass, Ground, Steel, or Fighting-type moves. Be prepared for Stealth Rock entry hazards.
6. Mabosstiff (Lv 63, Terastallized): Arven's final Pokémon is Dark-type and Terastallizes. Fighting-type moves are effective, but be cautious of its Play Rough. Ensure you have healing items and revives.

Strategy:

• Ensure your Pokémon are around Level 63 to match Arven's highest-level Pokémon.
• Build a diverse team to counter Arven's varied Pokémon types.
• Prioritize Pokémon types that are super-effective against Arven's team members.
• For Mabosstiff, use strong Fighting-type moves like Close Combat, but be prepared for its Fairy-type move, Play Rough, and have healing items ready.

Defeating Arven concludes the Path of Legends story. You will need to complete Starfall Street and Victory Road to access Area Zero and post-game content.