Gym Battle: Misty

Struggling with Misty's Water-type Pokémon in Cerulean Gym? This guide breaks down her team and the best strategies to earn your Cascade Badge in Pokémon Yellow.

Alright, so you've made it to Cerulean City and it's time to face Misty, the Gym Leader here. She's all about Water-type Pokémon, and if you're not prepared, she can really give you a hard time. Don't worry, I've got your back!

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Misty's Pokémon are all Water-types, which means they're weak against Grass and Electric-type attacks.
• They resist Fire, Water, Ice, and Steel-type moves.

Phases:

1. Starmie: This is her ace, and it's fast and hits hard. It's a Water/Psychic type, so Grass and Electric moves are your best bet.
2. Staryu: Her lead Pokémon. It's a pure Water-type, making it vulnerable to Grass and Electric attacks.

Strategy:

• Lead with Electric or Grass: Your best bet is to use a Pokémon with strong Electric or Grass-type moves right from the start. Pikachu is a great choice if you've kept him around, or maybe a Bellsprout or Oddish line Pokémon.
• Watch out for Starmie's Psychic moves: Even though Starmie is a Water-type, it also has Psychic-type attacks. If you're using a Grass-type, be careful, as Psychic moves are super effective against them. Electric-types are generally safer here.
• Don't rely on Fire or Ground types: These Pokémon will take extra damage from Misty's Water attacks and won't do much in return.
• Level up: If you're struggling, it might be worth spending a little time training your Pokémon on the routes around Cerulean City to get a level or two advantage.
• Use status effects: If you have Pokémon that can inflict Paralysis or Sleep, that can give you a much-needed edge against her speedy Pokémon.

Once you defeat Misty, you'll earn the Cascade Badge, which allows you to use the move Flash outside of battle and makes Pokémon up to Level 50 obey you. Plus, you get the TM for Bubble Beam!