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How to Beat Elite Four Rika
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

How to Beat Elite Four Rika

Beat Elite Four Rika in pokemon scarlet and violet. Her Pokemon are Level 57, but aim for Level 60+ with strong Water/Grass types.

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Beat Elite Four Rika in pokemon scarlet and violet. Her Pokemon are Level 57, but aim for Level 60+ with strong Water/Grass types.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Whiscash (Level 57, Water/Ground): This is Rika's first Pokémon. A strong Grass-type can deal x4 damage. Meowscarada's Flower Trick is effective. Beware of Earth Power (lowers Special Defense) and Blizzard (x2 damage to Grass-types).
  2. 2
    Camerupt (Level 57, Fire/Ground): Meowscarada's Flower Trick can one-shot it. However, if you don't have Meowscarada, avoid Grass-types due to Fire Blast. A Water-type is strong here, dealing x4 damage. Watch out for Yawn, which can put your Pokémon to sleep.
  3. 3
    Donphan (Level 57, Ground): This Pokémon has the Sturdy ability, meaning it cannot be one-shot. It uses Poison Jab (30% chance of Poison) and Earthquake. Avoid Grass-types due to x2 damage from Poison moves. A Water-type deals x2 damage.
  4. 4
    Dugtrio (Level 57, Ground): This Ground-type uses moves like Sandstorm (raises Special Defense by 50% for five turns for Rock-types) and Rock Slide, as well as Earthquake. Use a strong Water or Grass-type for x2 damage.
  5. 5
    Clodsire (Level 58, Poison/Ground, Tera Type: Ground): Rika's final Pokémon. It uses Earthquake and Liquidation. It also has the Toxic and Protect combo. Do NOT use Water-types due to its Water Absorb ability. Opt for Grass or Ice-types. If poisoned, cure it immediately.
Tips
  • Consider using the Level 65 Tera Tsareena found at Socarrat Trail. You can Terastallize it into a Psychic type to resist Poison attacks.
  • The Level 55 Tera Azumarill at Casseroya Lake is a good option.
  • The Level 55 Tera Gyarados, also at Casseroya Lake, is another viable choice.
  • Most regular Water-types found at Casseroya Lake can be effective.
  • If you get poisoned by Clodsire, switching out to a Pokémon on the bench is a viable strategy.

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