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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Water Gym Test: Make the Winning Bid at the Auction: Test At
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Water Gym Test: Make the Winning Bid at the Auction: Test At

Learn how to complete the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Water Gym Test by winning the auction for Kofu's wallet. Includes tips for defeating Gym Trainer Hugo.

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Learn how to complete the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Water Gym Test by winning the auction for Kofu's wallet. Includes tips for defeating Gym Trainer Hugo.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Travel to Cascarrafa: Fast travel to Cortondo, head west out of town towards West Province (Area One). Cross the river using the bridges, then follow the road northeast to Cascarrafa.
  2. 2
    Prepare for the Gym: The Water Gym Pokémon are around Level 29-30. It's recommended to be around Level 31 and have Grass or Electric-type Pokémon, as they deal x2 damage.
  3. 3
    Start the Gym Test: Enter the Water Gym building and speak to the woman at the counter. She will inform you that you need to find Kofu and return his wallet.
  4. 4
    Find Kofu: Exit the Water Gym and head east, then follow the path down to Porto Marinada's market area.
  5. 5
    Battle Gym Trainer Hugo: Before you can return Kofu's wallet, you must defeat his apprentice, Gym Trainer Hugo. His team consists of:
    • Floatzel (Level 28)
  6. 6
    Clauncher (Level 28)
  7. 7
    Return Kofu's Wallet: After defeating Hugo, return Kofu's wallet to him.
  8. 8
    Participate in the Auction: Kofu will give you 50,000 Poke Dollars to bid on the Legendary Wakame Seaweed at the Porto Marinada auction. The auction starts at 10,000 Poke Dollars.
  9. 9
    Win the Auction: Choose "Don't Bid yet" initially. Wait for other bidders to place their offers. Then, increase the bid by 5,000 Poke Dollars increments. For example, if the bid is 25,000 Poke Dollars, bid 30,000 Poke Dollars. Continue this until you win the bid for the seaweed.
  10. 10
    Complete the Test: Once you win the auction, the Gym Test is completed. You can now return to the Water Gym to battle Kofu.
Tips
  • Bring Grass or Electric-type Pokémon to exploit the Water-type weakness of Hugo's Pokémon.
  • Ensure your team is around Level 31 to match the Gym's challenge.
  • When bidding in the auction, observe other bidders and increase your bid strategically by 5,000 Poke Dollars to conserve funds.
  • Winning the auction completes the Water Gym Test. You will also keep any remaining Poke Dollars from the 50,000 provided by Kofu.

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