Glaseado Gym

Conquer the Glaseado Gym in Pokémon Scarlet! Learn the best strategies, Pokémon types, and rewards for defeating the Ice-type specialist, Grusha.

Alright, you've made it to Glaseado Gym! It's time to face off against Grusha, the Ice-type Gym Leader. Before you even get to the battle, you'll have to pass the Gym Test, which is the Snow Slope Run. You'll hop on one of your Pokémon and race down a course, trying to hit the goal before time runs out. It sounds simple, but keep an eye on that clock!

When you finally get to the gym battle, Grusha's team is all about Ice-types. Your best bet is to bring Pokémon that are strong against Ice, so think Fighting-, Fire-, Rock-, and Steel-types. However, be extra careful because Grusha's Pokémon have moves that can hit those types back! For example, his Frosmoth, Beartic, Cetitan, and Altaria (who has a Tera-type Ice) are all Level 47 or 48. Specifically, you'll want to use a Fighting-type against Beartic, a Fighting- or Steel-type against Cetitan, and a Fire-, Rock-, or Steel-type against Altaria. Just watch out for those super-effective moves they might throw your way!

After you defeat Grusha, you'll earn the Glaseado Gym Badge, which lets you command Pokémon of any level. You'll also snag TM124 Ice Spinner and a cool 8,640 prize money. To get to the gym, head to the fourth Base Camp; the guide mentions a 'Fairy Crew' section, so you might want to check that out for directions if you get lost.