Victory Road

One of the three stories that you play through is the Victory Road story. This path is suggested by your rival Nemona and has you face through the Gyms and Elite Four to gain the Champion Rank. These Gyms can be done in any order and you will face off against Nemona in battle throughout the story

Cortondo Gym

Location: Cortondo
Gym Leader: Katy
Specialty: Bug-type
Reward: TM021

The gym in Cortondo is a Bug-type gym led by the trainer Katy. To gain access to it, you will need to complete the Gym Test. This Gym Test is the Olive Roll. You will go to a small field by the gym and have to push an olive through a maze by walking into it. It will bounce off the walls and off ramps. Get it to the end and you complete the Gym Trial and can face the Gym Leader
Katy is a Bug-type specialist and will Terastalize her Teddiursa

NymbleTarountulaTeddiursa
Gym Leader Katy NymbleTarountulaTeddiursa
Battle Type

Items
Level 14Level 14Level 15

Swarm

Insomnia

Pickup
Attacks:
Struggle Bug
Double Kick

Attacks:
Bug Bite
Assurance

Attacks:
Fury Cutter
Fury Swipes

Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Tera Type
Tera Type
Bug
Cortondo Gym: Katy

Gym: Artazon

Location: Artazon
Gym Leader: Brassius
Specialty: Grass-type
Reward: TM020

The Grass-type Gym in Paldea is run by the Gym Leader Brassius, known as the Verdant Virtuoso. He treats battles like a work of art. The Gym Test for this Gym is to round up 10 Sunflora from around the Town. Find the Sunflora and they will start following you, though some will battle you.

Find all 10 and return them to the base and you can face Brassius at the Gym. He Terastallizes his Sudowoodo

PetililSmolivSudowoodo
Gym Leader Brassius PetililSmolivSudowoodo
Battle Type

Items
Level 16Level 16Level 17

Own Tempo

Early Bird

Sturdy
Attacks:
Sleep Powder
Mega Drain

Attacks:
Tackle
Razor Leaf

Attacks:
Trailblaze
Rock Throw

Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Tera Type
Tera Type
Grass
Artazon Gym: Brassius

Nemona Battle

After defeating 2 Gyms and approach the third, Nemona will call and will come to the gym you're located in and challenge you to a battle. She terastallizes her starter Pokémon

RockruffPawmiFloragato
Pokémon Trainer Nemona RockruffPawmiFloragato
Battle Type

Items
Level 21Level 21Level 22

Vital Spirit

Static

Overgrow
Attacks:
Double Team
Rock Throw
Howl
Bite
Attacks:
Charge
Nuzzle
Dig
Bite
Attacks:
Quick Attack
Magical Leaf
Hone Claws
Bite
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Tera Type
Tera Type
Grass
RockruffPawmiQuaxwell
Pokémon Trainer Nemona RockruffPawmiQuaxwell
Battle Type

Items
Level 21Level 21Level 22

Vital Spirit

Static

Torrent
Attacks:
Double Team
Rock Throw
Howl
Bite
Attacks:
Charge
Nuzzle
Dig
Bite
Attacks:
Double Hit
Water Pulse
Wing Attack
Work Up
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Tera Type
Tera Type
Water
RockruffPawmiCrocalor
Pokémon Trainer Nemona RockruffPawmiCrocalor
Battle Type

Items
Level 21Level 21Level 22

Vital Spirit

Static

Blaze
Attacks:
Double Team
Rock Throw
Howl
Bite
Attacks:
Charge
Nuzzle
Dig
Bite
Attacks:
Incinerate
Yawn
Bite
Round
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Tera Type
Tera Type
Fire
Champion Nemona

Gym: Levincia

Location: Levincia
Gym Leader: Iono
Specialty: Electric-type
Reward: TM020

The Electric-type Gym in Paldea is run by the Gym Leader Iono. She is a popular streamer in the Paldea region and has you participate in one of her streams for her Gym Trial. In this, Director Clavell will appear and offer his assistance. You need to find Clavell in the crowds of Levincia. If you do, you then have to defeat a trainer. Do this three times and you be able to battle Iono.

Iono uses Electric-type Pokémon and Terastallizes her Mismagius

WattrelBelliboltLuxioMismagius
Gym Leader Iono WattrelBelliboltLuxioMismagius
Battle Type

Items
Level 23Level 23Level 23Level 24

Wind Power

Electromorphosis

Intimidate

Levitate
Attacks:
Pluck
Quick Attack
Spark
Attacks:
Water Gun
Spark

Attacks:
Spark
Bite

Attacks:
Charge Beam
Hex
Confuse Ray
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Tera Type
Tera Type
Electric
Levincia Gym: Iono

Gym: Cascarrafa

Location: Cascarrafa
Gym Leader: Kofu
Specialty: Water-type
Reward: TM020

The Water-type Gym in Paldea is run by the Gym Leader Kofu. When you reach the Gym in Cascarrafa, Kofu will rush out and the attendant will give you his wallet, which he left behind, to take to him in Porto Marinada. Go to Porto Marinada to give him the wallet and he'll ask you to participate in an auction for him. If you win the auction, you can return to the gym to battle Kofu
Kofu focuses on Water-type and will Terastallize his Cramboinable

VeluzaWugtrioCrabominable
Gym Leader Kofu VeluzaWugtrioCrabominable
Battle Type

Items
Level 29Level 29Level 30

Mold Breaker

Gooey

Iron Fist
Attacks:
Slash
Pluck
Aqua Cutter
Attacks:
Mud-Slap
Water Pulse
Headbutt
Attacks:
Crabhammer
Rock Smash
Slam
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Tera Type
Tera Type
Water
Cascarrafa Gym: Kofu

Gym: Medali

Location: Medali
Gym Leader: Larry
Specialty: Normal-type
Reward: TM025

The Normal-type Gym is inMedali. Here, you get tasked with the Gym Task of finding a secret menu item for the restaurant. To get this, you need to find and battle other students who have also been given the clues. Using the clues, you then have to make the order in the restaurant: Grilled Rice Balls | Medium | Extra Crispy with Lemon, and you will unlock the gym
Larry is a Normal-type trainer and will Terastallize his Staraptor

KomalaDudunsparceStaraptor
Gym Leader Larry KomalaDudunsparceStaraptor
Battle Type

Items
Level 35Level 35Level 36

Comatose

Serene Grace

Intimidate
Attacks:
Yawn
Sucker Punch
Slam
Attacks:
Hyper Drill
Drill Run
Glare
Attacks:
Facade
Aerial Ace

Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Tera Type
Tera Type
Normal
Medali Gym: Larry

Nemona

After defeating 4 gyms, when you approach the 5th, Nemona will come through and will again challenge you to a battle but doesn't have the right team. After defeating the 4th gym, she will battle you

LycanrocGoomyPawmoMeowscarada
Pokémon Trainer Nemona LycanrocGoomyPawmoMeowscarada
Battle Type

Items
Level 36Level 36Level 36Level 37

Sand Rush

Sap Sipper

Volt Absorb

Overgrow
Attacks:
Quick Attack
Accelerock
Bite
Attacks:
Dragon Pulse
Water Pulse
Flail
Attacks:
Spark
Arm Thrust
Thunder Wave
Quick Attack
Attacks:
Slash
Flower Trick
Quick Attack
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Tera Type
Tera Type
Grass
LycanrocGoomyPawmoQuaquaval
Pokémon Trainer Nemona LycanrocGoomyPawmoQuaquaval
Battle Type

Items
Level 36Level 36Level 36Level 37

Sand Rush

Sap Sipper

Volt Absorb

Torrent
Attacks:
Quick Attack
Accelerock
Bite
Attacks:
Dragon Pulse
Water Pulse
Flail
Attacks:
Spark
Arm Thrust
Thunder Wave
Quick Attack
Attacks:
Air Slash
Aqua Step
Aqua Jet
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Tera Type
Tera Type
Water
LycanrocGoomyPawmoSkeledirge
Pokémon Trainer Nemona LycanrocGoomyPawmoSkeledirge
Battle Type

Items
Level 36Level 36Level 36Level 37

Sand Rush

Sap Sipper

Volt Absorb

Blaze
Attacks:
Quick Attack
Accelerock
Bite
Attacks:
Dragon Pulse
Water Pulse
Flail
Attacks:
Spark
Arm Thrust
Thunder Wave
Quick Attack
Attacks:
Snarl
Torch Song
Lick
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Tera Type
Tera Type
Fire
Champion Nemona

Gym: Montenevera

Location: Montenevera
Gym Leader: Ryme
Specialty: Ghost-type
Reward: TM114

The Ghost-type Gym is in Montenevera up in Glaseado Mountain. This Gym is run by Ryme who is a known rapper. The Gym task is simply to have multiple Double Battles against opponents. Based on yours, and your opponent's success through Terastallization, critical hits or knocking out Pokémon, the audience may cheer and give you a special boost of raising your stats one stage
Defeat all the trainers and you can battle Ryme. This also has audience participation and she Terastallizes her Toxtricity. This is a Double Battle

BanetteMimikyuHoundstoneToxtricity
Gym Leader Ryme BanetteMimikyuHoundstoneToxtricity
Battle Type

Items
Level 41Level 41Level 41Level 42

Insomnia

Disguise

Sand Rush

Punk Rock
Attacks:
Icy Wind
Sucker Punch
Shadow Sneak
Attacks:
Light Screen
Shadow Sneak
Slash
Attacks:
Play Rough
Crunch
Phantom Force
Attacks:
Discharge
Hex
Hyper Voice
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Tera Type
Tera Type
Ghost
Montenevera Gym: Ryme

Gym: Tulip

Location: Alfornada
Gym Leader: Tulip
Specialty: Psychic-type
Reward: TM120

The Psychic-type gym is in the south western town of Alfornada. Tulip is a model and influencer, running her own make up brand and sets the Gym Test of going through special training. This training has you show emotions by matching what Dendra, the Instructor, suggests by hitting one of the buttons. If you match all the emotions, you have to battle a trainer. Do this twice and you complete the Gym Test and can battle Tulip
Tulip focuses on Psychic-type Pokémon and Terastallizes her Florges

FarigirafGardevoirEspathraFlorges
Gym Leader Tulip FarigirafGardevoirEspathraFlorges
Battle Type

Items
Level 44Level 44Level 44Level 45

Armor Tail

Synchronize

Opportunist

Flower Veil
Attacks:
Crunch
Zen Headbutt
Reflect
Attacks:
Psychic
Dazzling Gleam
Energy Ball
Attacks:
Psychic
Quick Attack
Shadow Ball
Attacks:
Psychic
Moonblast
Petal Blizzard
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Tera Type
Tera Type
Psychic
Alfornada Gym: Tulip

Nemona

As you approach the 7th Gym, Nemona will appear again and once again want to see if you have fully improved, so will take you to the nearby court to battle

LycanrocSliggooPawmotMeowscarada
Pokémon Trainer Nemona LycanrocSliggooPawmotMeowscarada
Battle Type

Items
Level 42Level 42Level 42Level 43

Sand Rush

Sap Sipper

Volt Absorb

Overgrow
Attacks:
Accelerock
Crunch
Rock Slide
Sand Attack
Attacks:
Dragon Pulse
Water Pulse
Flail
Attacks:
Spark
Arm Thrust
Thunder Wave
Quick Attack
Attacks:
Slash
Flower Trick
Quick Attack
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Tera Type
Tera Type
Grass
LycanrocSliggooPawmotQuaquaval
Pokémon Trainer Nemona LycanrocSliggooPawmotQuaquaval
Battle Type

Items
Level 42Level 42Level 42Level 43

Sand Rush

Sap Sipper

Volt Absorb

Torrent
Attacks:
Accelerock
Crunch
Rock Slide
Sand Attack
Attacks:
Dragon Pulse
Water Pulse
Flail
Attacks:
Spark
Arm Thrust
Thunder Wave
Quick Attack
Attacks:
Air Slash
Aqua Step
Aqua Jet
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Tera Type
Tera Type
Water
LycanrocSliggooPawmotSkeledirge
Pokémon Trainer Nemona LycanrocSliggooPawmotSkeledirge
Battle Type

Items
Level 42Level 42Level 42Level 43

Sand Rush

Sap Sipper

Volt Absorb

Blaze
Attacks:
Accelerock
Crunch
Rock Slide
Sand Attack
Attacks:
Dragon Pulse
Water Pulse
Flail
Attacks:
Spark
Arm Thrust
Thunder Wave
Quick Attack
Attacks:
Snarl
Torch Song
Lick
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Tera Type
Tera Type
Fire
Champion Nemona

Gym: Glaseado

Location: Glaseado
Gym Leader: Grusha
Specialty: Ice-type
Reward: TM124

The Ice-type Gym is alone in the Glaseado Mountain, out of the way of any towns or cities. This Gym is run by Grusha, a former Snowboarder. As such, the Gym Test requires you to participate in the Snow Slide Drop to ride down the mountain on your Koraidon/Miraidon, hitting each gate as you go through. Complete this in the allotted time of 1 minute 30 seconds to complete the test
Grusha focuses on Ice-type Pokémon and will Terastallize his Altaria

FrosmothBearticCetitanAltaria
Gym Leader Grusha FrosmothBearticCetitanAltaria
Battle Type

Items
Level 47Level 47Level 47Level 48

Shield Dust

Snow Cloak

Thick Fat

Natural Cure
Attacks:
Blizzard
Bug Buzz
Tailwind
Attacks:
Aqua Jet
Icicle Crash
Earthquake
Attacks:
Ice Spinner
Liquidation
Ice Shard
Attacks:
Ice Beam
Dragon Pulse
Moonblast
Hurricane
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Tera Type
Tera Type
Ice
Glaseado Gym: Grusha

Pokémon League

After beating the final Gym, Geeta and Nemona will appear and will congratulate you, suggesting you can now take on the Pokémon League to reach your Champion Rank.

When you get to the league, before you can battle the Elite Four, you have to take a test answering questions about your journey so far. If Rika determines the answers as valid, you will then be able to go through and challenge the Elite Four.

Champion Nemona

Elite Four: Rika

Gym Leader: Rika
Specialty: Ground-type

Rika is the first Elite Four member you will face and focuses on Ground-type Pokémon

WhiscashCameruptDonphanDugtrioClodsire
Elite Four Rika WhiscashCameruptDonphanDugtrioClodsire
Battle Type

Items
Level 57Level 57Level 57Level 57Level 58

Oblivious

Magma Armor

Sturdy

Sand Veil

Water Absorb
Attacks:
Muddy Water
Earth Power
Blizzard
Future Sight
Attacks:
Earth Power
Fire Blast
Flash Cannon
Yawn
Attacks:
Earthquake
Stone Edge
Iron Head
Poison Jab
Attacks:
Earthquake
Rock Slide
Sucker Punch
Sandstorm
Attacks:
Earthquake
Liquidation
Toxic
Protect
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Tera Type
Tera Type
Ground
Elite Four Rika

Elite Four: Poppy

Gym Leader: Poppy
Specialty: Steel-type

After defeating Rika, you will face Rika's young friend Poppy. Poppy has been eager to battle you for a while and focuses on Steel-type Pokémon

CopperajahMagnezoneBronzongCorviknightTinkaton
Elite Four Poppy CopperajahMagnezoneBronzongCorviknightTinkaton
Battle Type

Items
Level 58Level 58Level 58Level 58Level 59

Sheer Force

Sturdy

Levitate

Pressure

Mold Breaker
Attacks:
High Horsepower
Play Rough
Heavy Slam
Stealth Rock
Attacks:
Discharge
Flash Cannon
Light Screen
Tri Attack
Attacks:
Iron Head
Zen Headbutt
Rock Blast
Earthquake
Attacks:
Brave Bird
Iron Head
Body Press
Iron Defense
Attacks:
Play Rough
Gigaton Hammer
Brick Break
Stone Edge
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Tera Type
Tera Type
Steel
Elite Four Poppy

Elite Four: Larry

Gym Leader: Larry
Specialty: Flying-type

After defeating Poppy, the next Elite Four member gets called in and it is Larry, the Medali Gym Leader. He mentions how get called in to be both Gym Leader and Elite Four, and mentions he has to specialise in a different type. He focuses on Flying-type Pokémon in this battle

TropiusOricorioAltariaStaraptorFlamigo
Elite Four Larry TropiusOricorioAltariaStaraptorFlamigo
Battle Type

Items
Level 59Level 59Level 59Level 59Level 60

Chlorophyll

Dancer

Natural Cure

Intimidate

Scrappy
Attacks:
Air Slash
Solar Beam
Dragon Pulse
Sunny Day
Attacks:
Revelation Dance
Air Slash
Teeter Dance
Icy Wind
Attacks:
Moonblast
Flamethrower
Ice Beam
Dragon Pulse
Attacks:
Facade
Brave Bird
Close Combat
Thief
Attacks:
Brave Bird
Close Combat
Throat Chop
Liquidation
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Tera Type
Tera Type
Flying
Elite Four Larry

Elite Four: Hassel

Gym Leader: Hassel
Specialty: Dragon-type

After defeating Larry, Larry will call in Hassel, one of your teachers, for the next battle. Hassel focuses on Dragon-type Pokémon

NoivernHaxorusDragalgeFlappleBaxcalibur
Elite Four Hassel NoivernHaxorusDragalgeFlappleBaxcalibur
Battle Type

Items
Level 60Level 60Level 60Level 60Level 61

Infiltrator

Mold Breaker

Poison Point

Ripen

Thermal Exchange
Attacks:
Air Slash
Dragon Pulse
Super Fang
Hyper Voice
Attacks:
Dragon Claw
Crunch
Iron Head
Rock Tomb
Attacks:
Sludge Bomb
Dragon Pulse
Hydro Pump
Thunderbolt
Attacks:
Dragon Rush
Seed Bomb
Aerial Ace
Leech Seed
Attacks:
Icicle Crash
Brick Break
Glaive Rush
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Tera Type
Tera Type
Dragon
Elite Four Hassel

Top Champion Geeta

Gym Leader: Geeta
Specialty: No speciality

Defeat all of the Elite Four and you will be able to battle one of the champions to gain your champion rank. Due to following your progression, the Champion you face is the Top Champion, Geeta. She doesn't use any specific type but Terastallizes her Glimmora

EspathraGogoatVeluzaAvaluggKingambitGlimmora
Top Champion Geeta EspathraGogoatVeluzaAvaluggKingambitGlimmora
Battle Type

Items
Level 61Level 61Level 61Level 61Level 61Level 62

Opportunist

Sap Sipper

Mold Breaker

Own Tempo

Supreme Overlord

Toxic Debris
Attacks:
Lumina Crash
Dazzling Gleam
Quick Attack
Reflect
Attacks:
Horn Leech
Zen Headbutt
Play Rough
Bulk Up
Attacks:
Aqua Jet
Liquidation
Psycho Cut
Ice Fang
Attacks:
Avalanche
Crunch
Earthquake
Body Press
Attacks:
Iron Head
Kowtow Cleave
Zen Headbutt
Stone Edge
Attacks:
Tera Blast
Sludge Wave
Earth Power
Dazzling Gleam
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Tera Type
Tera Type
Rock
Top Champion Geeta

Champion Nemona

After beating the Top Champion and gaining the Champion Rank, Nemona is thrilled that you have reached Champion status and are now at an equal footing and quickly challenges you to a battle. Geeta suggests you rest up first and have your first battle in a place that matters most, so you go to Mesagoza for the battle.

LycanrocGoodraDudunsparceOrthwormPawmotMeowscarada
Champion Nemona LycanrocGoodraDudunsparceOrthwormPawmotMeowscarada
Battle Type

Items
Level 65Level 65Level 65Level 65Level 65Level 66

Sand Rush

Sap Sipper

Serene Grace

Earth Eater

Volt Absorb

Overgrow
Attacks:
Accelerock
Drill Run
Stone Edge
Stealth Rock
Attacks:
Dragon Pulse
Muddy Water
Ice Beam
Sludge Bomb
Attacks:
Hyper Drill
Drill Run
Dragon Rush
Coil
Attacks:
Iron Tail
Body Press
Earthquake
Rock Blast
Attacks:
Double Shock
Close Combat
Ice Punch
Quick Attack
Attacks:
Flower Trick
Thunder Punch
Shadow Claw
Play Rough
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Tera Type
Tera Type
Grass
LycanrocGoodraDudunsparceOrthwormPawmotQuaquaval
Champion Nemona LycanrocGoodraDudunsparceOrthwormPawmotQuaquaval
Battle Type

Items
Level 65Level 65Level 65Level 65Level 65Level 66

Sand Rush

Sap Sipper

Serene Grace

Earth Eater

Volt Absorb

Torrent
Attacks:
Accelerock
Drill Run
Stone Edge
Stealth Rock
Attacks:
Dragon Pulse
Muddy Water
Ice Beam
Sludge Bomb
Attacks:
Hyper Drill
Drill Run
Dragon Rush
Coil
Attacks:
Iron Tail
Body Press
Earthquake
Rock Blast
Attacks:
Double Shock
Close Combat
Ice Punch
Quick Attack
Attacks:
Aqua Step
Brick Break
Aerial Ace
Ice Spinner
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Tera Type
Tera Type
Water
LycanrocGoodraDudunsparceOrthwormPawmotSkeledirge
Champion Nemona LycanrocGoodraDudunsparceOrthwormPawmotSkeledirge
Battle Type

Items
Level 65Level 65Level 65Level 65Level 65Level 66

Sand Rush

Sap Sipper

Serene Grace

Earth Eater

Volt Absorb

Blaze
Attacks:
Accelerock
Drill Run
Stone Edge
Stealth Rock
Attacks:
Dragon Pulse
Muddy Water
Ice Beam
Sludge Bomb
Attacks:
Hyper Drill
Drill Run
Dragon Rush
Coil
Attacks:
Iron Tail
Body Press
Earthquake
Rock Blast
Attacks:
Double Shock
Close Combat
Ice Punch
Quick Attack
Attacks:
Torch Song
Earth Power
Shadow Ball
Snarl
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Tera Type
Tera Type
Fire
Champion Nemona

After defeating Nemona, the Victory Road Story arc is complete.