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Hammerlocke Stadium (Dragon)
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Hammerlocke Stadium (Dragon)

Master the Hammerlocke Stadium Dragon Gym in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Get strategies for Gym Trainers Sebastian, Camilla, Aria, and Gym Leader Raihan, including weaknesses and best moves.

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Master the Hammerlocke Stadium Dragon Gym in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Get strategies for Gym Trainers Sebastian, Camilla, Aria, and Gym Leader Raihan, including weaknesses and best moves.

This guide covers the Hammerlocke Stadium Dragon Gym battles in Pokémon Sword and Shield, detailing the trainers and Gym Leader Raihan.

Gym Trainer Sebastian

Sebastian's Pokémon:

  • Pelipper (Level 45, Water/Flying) - Weak to Electric (4x) and Rock (2x).
  • Sliggoo (Level 45, Dragon) - Weak to Dragon (2x) and Ice (2x).

Sebastian's Pelipper uses Drizzle to summon rain, boosting Water moves and activating Sliggoo's Hydration ability. Pelipper can also use Tailwind to increase speed. Prioritize defeating Pelipper quickly.

Gym Trainer Camilla

Camilla's Pokémon:

  • Ninetales (Level 45, Fire) - Weak to Ground (2x), Rock (2x), Water (2x).
  • Turtonator (Level 45, Fire/Dragon) - Weak to Ground (2x), Rock (2x), Dragon (2x).

Ninetales's Drought ability creates harsh sunlight, powering up Fire-type moves and weakening Water-type moves. Camilla's Pokémon are strong against Water-types. Using Rain Dance can counter the sun. Ninetales can use Will-O-Wisp to burn, and Turtonator can set up a Shell Trap. Special attackers are recommended.

Gym Trainer Aria

Aria's Pokémon:

  • Abomasnow (Level 45, Grass/Ice) - Weak to Fire (4x), Flying (2x), Rock (2x), Poison (2x), Bug (2x), Fighting (2x), Steel (2x).
  • Hakamo-o (Level 45, Dragon/Fighting) - Weak to Fairy (4x), Ice (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Dragon (2x).

Abomasnow's Snow Warning triggers hail, allowing it to use Aurora Veil to reduce damage. Hakamo-o's Overcoat ability protects it from hail damage. Quickly defeat Abomasnow with Fire-type moves before it can use Aurora Veil.

Gym Leader Raihan

Raihan's Pokémon:

  • Gigalith (Level 46, Rock) - Weak to Water (2x), Grass (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x), Steel (2x).
  • Flygon (Level 47, Ground/Dragon) - Weak to Ice (4x), Dragon (2x), Fairy (2x).
  • Sandaconda (Level 46, Ground) - Weak to Water (2x), Grass (2x), Ice (2x).
  • Duraludon (Level 48, Steel/Dragon) - Weak to Fighting (2x), Ground (2x).

This is a Double Battle. Raihan starts with Gigalith (Sand Stream creates a sandstorm) and Flygon. Water-type moves are effective against both. Be cautious of Gigalith setting up Stealth Rock. Sandaconda is sent out next; its Sand Spit ability will restore the sandstorm if the weather is changed. It can also inflict paralysis with Glare. Duraludon is Raihan's final Pokémon and can Gigantamax. It has low Special Defense, making it vulnerable to special attacks. Its G-Max Depletion reduces PP, and Max Rockfall can change the weather to a sandstorm.

Upon defeating Raihan, you will receive the Dragon Badge, TM99 Breaking Swipe, and a Dragon Uniform.

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