Ready to defend your Champion title in Pokémon Sun and Moon? Learn about the Elite Four rematches, facing Hau, and the random challengers you'll encounter.
Alright, so you've become the Champion of Alola! But that's not the end of the road. Just like in previous Pokémon games, you can head back to the Pokémon League to battle the Elite Four again and again. This is honestly one of the best ways to rack up experience points and get your favorite Pokémon all the way to Level 100.
When you challenge the Elite Four for rematches, their Pokémon will be a bit tougher, usually around Level 63 instead of the 54-55 range. But hey, if you've been keeping up with those postgame sidequests, they shouldn't give you too much trouble.
The real kicker comes after you beat the Elite Four and claim the Champion's seat. Instead of facing Professor Kukui again, you'll go head-to-head with your cheerful rival, Hau! After that first battle, each time you reach the end of the Pokémon League, you'll face one of 10 random challengers. This could be familiar faces like Kukui and Hau, or some you might not expect.
By this point, you should have all the tools you need to keep your Champion title locked down. But if you're ever unsure, you can always check out the lists below to see what Pokémon they might send out and plan your strategy. Just a heads-up, their Pokémon can range from Level 59 to 65.
Who You Might Face
Here’s a look at some of the trainers you might encounter as a random challenger:
| Trainer | Possible Pokemon |
| Hau | Raichu (Alolan), Jolteon, Flareon, Vaporeon, Komala, Crabominable, Primarina, Decidueye, Incineroar |
| Sophocles | Togedemaru, Magnezone, Electivire, Vikavolt, Golem (Alolan) |
| Ryuki | Garchomp, Drampa, Turtonator, Dragonite, Kommo-o |
| Gladion | Crobat, Weavile, Porygon-Z, Lucario, Silvally (Fire, Water or Grass) |
| Molayne | Skarmory, Sandslash (Alolan), Magnezone, Metagross, Dugtrio (Alolan) |
| Plumeria | Gengar, Muk (Alolan), Crobat, Toxapex, Salazzle |
| Hapu | Dugtrio (Alolan), Gastrodon, Krookodile, Flygon, Mudsdale |
| Tristan | Emolga, Sharpedo, Exeggutor (Alolan), Magmortar, Tauros |
| Faba | Slowbro, Bruxish, Raichu (Alolan), Alakazam, Hypno |
| Kukui | Lycanroc (Midday), Ninetales (Alolan), Braviary, Magnezone, Snorlax, Incineroar, Primarina, Decidueye |
A Note on Your Starter
Just like in previous battles, some of the Pokémon you'll face can depend on which starter you picked at the beginning of your journey. Your friendly rival Hau will use a starter that's weak against yours, plus an Eevee that's strong against yours. On the other hand, the clever Kukui will use a starter that's strong against yours. Similarly, the ruthless Gladion will have a Silvally with a memory chip that's strong against yours.
Once you successfully defend your title, you'll be sent straight to the entrance of the Pokémon League. No need to sit through the credits again – it might be a little anticlimactic, but hey, it saves time!
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