Gold

12 teams across all documented encounters, including rematches and partner appearances. Choose a location below to find the team used there.

Conditions can depend on story progress; see the quest guide for prerequisites. Teams are numbered by level for reference, not encounter order.

Encounters and locations

Where you battle this trainer

Location	Battle and conditions	Team
Ecruteak Pokémon Center	single battle	Team 4 · Lv. 15–34 Quilava · Ambipom · Togepi · Poliwhirl · Sunflora · Mantine
Ecruteak Pokémon Center	double battle against this one team, sent out two at a time	Team 4 · Lv. 15–34 Quilava · Ambipom · Togepi · Poliwhirl · Sunflora · Mantine
Ecruteak Pokémon Center	single battle with exactly 1 Pokémon in your party	Team 4 · Lv. 15–34 Quilava · Ambipom · Togepi · Poliwhirl · Sunflora · Mantine
Ecruteak Pokémon Center	single battle	Team 5 · Lv. 16–36 Quilava · Ambipom · Togepi · Poliwhirl · Sunflora · Mantine
Goldenrod Gym	your partner in a multi battle against Leader Whitney and Ace Trainer Norman before you have the Plain Badge, only in some story branches (see the quest guide)	Team 1 · Lv. 10–30 Ambipom · Quilava · Poliwhirl · Mantine · Togepi · Sunflora
Ice Path B3F	your partner in a multi battle against Team Rocket Grunt and Team Rocket Grunt	Team 10 · Lv. 95–96 Raikou · Sudowoodo · Sunflora
Lighthouse Light room	your partner in a multi battle against Rocket Elite Butch and Team Rocket Grunt	Team 7 · Lv. 44–46 Typhlosion · Ambipom · Mantine · Togetic · Sunflora · Politoed
Mt. Silver Cave Summit	double battle against this one team, sent out two at a time if you pick “Doubles”	Team 11 · Lv. 96–97 Torkoal · Typhlosion · Togekiss · Ambipom · Sudowoodo · Mantine
Mt. Silver Cave Summit	single battle if you pick “Singles”	Team 11 · Lv. 96–97 Torkoal · Typhlosion · Togekiss · Ambipom · Sudowoodo · Mantine
New Bark Town	single battle if you pick “Singles”	Team 11 · Lv. 96–97 Torkoal · Typhlosion · Togekiss · Ambipom · Sudowoodo · Mantine
New Bark Town	double battle against this one team, sent out two at a time if you pick “Doubles”	Team 11 · Lv. 96–97 Torkoal · Typhlosion · Togekiss · Ambipom · Sudowoodo · Mantine
New Bark Town	your partner in a multi battle against Rocket Elite Cassidy and Rocket Elite Butch	Team 12 · Lv. 96–97 Torkoal · Typhlosion · Togekiss · Ambipom · Sudowoodo · Mantine
Pokémon League Champion’s room	single battle once you have the Rising Badge, if you pick “Singles”	Team 11 · Lv. 96–97 Torkoal · Typhlosion · Togekiss · Ambipom · Sudowoodo · Mantine
Pokémon League Champion’s room	double battle against this one team, sent out two at a time once you have the Rising Badge, if you pick “Doubles”	Team 11 · Lv. 96–97 Torkoal · Typhlosion · Togekiss · Ambipom · Sudowoodo · Mantine
Route 25	single battle	Team 12 · Lv. 96–97 Torkoal · Typhlosion · Togekiss · Ambipom · Sudowoodo · Mantine
Route 39	single battle	Team 6 · Lv. 35–37 Typhlosion · Ambipom · Togetic · Politoed · Sunflora · Mantine
Route 47	your partner in a multi battle against Team Rocket Grunt and Team Rocket Grunt	Team 8 · Lv. 60–61 Ambipom · Lapras · Typhlosion · Sunflora · Politoed
Route 47	your partner in a multi battle against Scientist Sato and Team Rocket Grunt	Team 8 · Lv. 60–61 Ambipom · Lapras · Typhlosion · Sunflora · Politoed
Route 47	your partner in a multi battle against Rocket Elite Will and Rocket Elite Karen	Team 8 · Lv. 60–61 Ambipom · Lapras · Typhlosion · Sunflora · Politoed
Ruins of Alph Southeast Entrance Second room	your partner in a multi battle against Aroma Lady Mei and an unnamed trainer	Team 3 · Lv. 13–14 Cyndaquil · Aipom · Poliwhirl · Sunkern · Mantyke
Sprout Tower	single battle	Team 2 · Lv. 10–11 Cyndaquil · Aipom · Poliwag · Sunkern
Victory Road	your partner in a multi battle against Team Rocket Grunt and Team Rocket Grunt	Team 10 · Lv. 95–96 Raikou · Sudowoodo · Sunflora
Victory Road 2F	your partner in a multi battle against Team Rocket Grunt and Team Rocket Grunt	Team 10 · Lv. 95–96 Raikou · Sudowoodo · Sunflora

Full teams

A trainer’s held items are not necessarily obtainable; item pages list how to get them.

Team 1 · Lv. 10–30

Johto Trainer GoldAmbipom 30 · Quilava 30 · Poliwhirl 29 · Mantine 30 · Togepi 10 · Sunflora 29Partner

• Goldenrod Gym: your partner in a multi battle against Leader Whitney and Ace Trainer Norman, before you have the Plain Badge, only in some story branches (see the quest guide)

Johto Trainer Gold’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Ambipom	30	Technician	Quick Claw	Quirky	10 HP / 12 others	Fake Out, Thunder Wave, Double Slap, Toxic
Quilava	30	Blaze	Charcoal	Bashful	10 HP / 12 others	Quick Attack, Flamethrower, Double Kick, Aerial Ace
Poliwhirl	29	Water Absorb	Focus Sash	Bashful	10 HP / 12 others	Scald, Icy Wind, Brick Break, Endeavor
Mantine	30	Swift Swim	Wacan Berry	Adamant	10 HP / 12 others	Air Slash, Scald, Signal Beam, Tailwind
Togepi	10	Hustle	—	Hasty	10 HP / 12 others	Yawn, Metronome, Follow Me, Charm
Sunflora	29	Simple	Wide Lens	Docile	10 HP / 12 others	Grass Whistle, Leech Seed, Giga Drain, Earth Power

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats. No EV investment.

Damage calc →

Team 2 · Lv. 10–11

Johto Trainer GoldCyndaquil 11 · Aipom 11 · Poliwag 10 · Sunkern 10

• Sprout Tower: single battle

Johto Trainer Gold’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Cyndaquil	11	Blaze	Charcoal	Quirky	10 HP / 12 others	Quick Attack, Ember, Leer, Smokescreen
Aipom	11	Run Away	Silk Scarf	Gentle	10 HP / 12 others	Scratch, Tail Whip, Sand Attack, Astonish
Poliwag	10	Water Absorb	Mystic Water	Impish	10 HP / 12 others	Bubble, Double Slap, Sleep Powder, Water Sport
Sunkern	10	Simple	Miracle Seed	Gentle	10 HP / 12 others	Absorb, Growth, Leech Seed, Grass Whistle

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats. No EV investment.

Damage calc →

Team 3 · Lv. 13–14

Johto Trainer GoldCyndaquil 14 · Aipom 14 · Poliwhirl 13 · Sunkern 13 · Mantyke 13Partner

• Ruins of Alph Southeast Entrance Second room: your partner in a multi battle against Aroma Lady Mei and an unnamed trainer

Johto Trainer Gold’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Cyndaquil	14	Blaze	Charcoal	Bashful	10 HP / 18 others	Quick Attack, Ember, Leer, Smokescreen
Aipom	14	Run Away	Quick Claw	Hardy	10 HP / 18 others	Fake Out, Double Slap, Thunder Wave, Astonish
Poliwhirl	13	Water Absorb	King’s Rock	Rash	10 HP / 18 others	Bubble Beam, Hypnosis, Double Slap, Icy Wind
Sunkern	13	Simple	Leftovers	Hardy	10 HP / 18 others	Grass Whistle, Leech Seed, Endeavor, Bide
Mantyke	13	Swift Swim	Focus Sash	Impish	10 HP / 18 others	Confuse Ray, Wing Attack, Bubble Beam, Tailwind

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats. No EV investment.

Damage calc →

Team 4 · Lv. 15–34

Johto Trainer GoldQuilava 34 · Ambipom 34 · Togepi 15 · Poliwhirl 33 · Sunflora 33 · Mantine 33

• Ecruteak Pokémon Center: single battle
• Ecruteak Pokémon Center: double battle against this one team, sent out two at a time
• Ecruteak Pokémon Center: single battle, with exactly 1 Pokémon in your party

Johto Trainer Gold’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Quilava	34	Blaze	Charcoal	Hardy	10 HP / 18 others	Lava Plume, Brick Break, Quick Attack, Will-O-Wisp
Ambipom	34	Technician	Focus Sash	Lax	10 HP / 18 others	Fake Out, Payback, Aerial Ace, Counter
Togepi	15	Hustle	Eviolite	Hardy	10 HP / 18 others	Yawn, Charm, Metronome, Sweet Kiss
Poliwhirl	33	Water Absorb	Mystic Water	Rash	10 HP / 18 others	Water Pulse, Icy Wind, Endeavor, Mud Shot
Sunflora	33	Simple	Custap Berry	Mild	10 HP / 18 others	Grass Whistle, Leech Seed, Giga Drain, Earth Power
Mantine	33	Swift Swim	Wacan Berry	Sassy	10 HP / 18 others	Bubble Beam, Air Slash, Icy Wind, Mirror Coat

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats. No EV investment.

Damage calc →

Team 5 · Lv. 16–36

Johto Trainer GoldQuilava 35 · Ambipom 36 · Togepi 16 · Poliwhirl 34 · Sunflora 34 · Mantine 34

• Ecruteak Pokémon Center: single battle

Johto Trainer Gold’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Quilava	35	Blaze	Charcoal	Naive	10 HP / 18 others	Lava Plume, Brick Break, Quick Attack, Will-O-Wisp
Ambipom	36	Technician	Focus Sash	Brave	10 HP / 18 others	Fake Out, Payback, Aerial Ace, Counter
Togepi	16	Hustle	Eviolite	Naive	10 HP / 18 others	Yawn, Charm, Metronome, Sweet Kiss
Poliwhirl	34	Water Absorb	Mystic Water	Impish	10 HP / 18 others	Water Pulse, Icy Wind, Endeavor, Mud Shot
Sunflora	34	Simple	Custap Berry	Brave	10 HP / 18 others	Grass Whistle, Leech Seed, Giga Drain, Earth Power
Mantine	34	Swift Swim	Wacan Berry	Hasty	10 HP / 18 others	Bubble Beam, Air Slash, Icy Wind, Mirror Coat

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats. No EV investment.

Damage calc →

Team 6 · Lv. 35–37

Johto Trainer GoldTyphlosion 36 · Ambipom 37 · Togetic 35 · Politoed 35 · Sunflora 35 · Mantine 35

• Route 39: single battle

Johto Trainer Gold’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	EVs	Moves
Typhlosion	36	Blaze	Charcoal	Mild	10 HP / 24 others	6 HP	Eruption, Protect, Extrasensory, Flamethrower
Ambipom	37	Skill Link	King’s Rock	Relaxed	10 HP / 24 others	6 HP	Fake Out, U-turn, Double Hit, Knock Off
Togetic	35	Hustle	Eviolite	Rash	10 HP / 24 others	0	Follow Me, Dazzling Gleam, Roost, Ancient Power
Politoed	35	Azure Skin	Leftovers	Bashful	10 HP / 24 others	0	Scald, Protect, Perish Song, Encore
Sunflora	35	Simple	Leftovers	Relaxed	10 HP / 24 others	0	Leech Seed, Giga Drain, Protect, Grass Whistle
Mantine	35	Volt Absorb	Wacan Berry	Relaxed	10 HP / 24 others	0	Scald, Icy Wind, Tailwind, Roost

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats.

Damage calc →

Team 7 · Lv. 44–46

Johto Trainer GoldTyphlosion 46 · Ambipom 46 · Mantine 45 · Togetic 44 · Sunflora 45 · Politoed 45Partner

• Lighthouse Light room: your partner in a multi battle against Rocket Elite Butch and Team Rocket Grunt

Johto Trainer Gold’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Typhlosion	46	Blaze	Leftovers	Mild	20 HP / 24 others	Eruption, Protect, Will-O-Wisp, Flamethrower
Ambipom	46	Technician	King’s Rock	Quirky	20 HP / 24 others	Fake Out, U-turn, Double Hit, Knock Off
Mantine	45	Swift Swim	Wacan Berry	Gentle	20 HP / 24 others	Scald, Icy Wind, Tailwind, Roost
Togetic	44	Hustle	Eviolite	Hasty	20 HP / 24 others	Follow Me, Dazzling Gleam, Roost, Ancient Power
Sunflora	45	Simple	Leftovers	Docile	20 HP / 24 others	Grass Whistle, Leech Seed, Protect, Giga Drain
Politoed	45	Drizzle	Leftovers	Quiet	20 HP / 24 others	Scald, Perish Song, Encore, Protect

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats. No EV investment.

Damage calc →

Team 8 · Lv. 60–61

Johto Trainer GoldAmbipom 61 · Lapras 60 · Typhlosion 61 · Sunflora 60 · Politoed 60Partner

• Route 47: your partner in a multi battle against Team Rocket Grunt and Team Rocket Grunt
• Route 47: your partner in a multi battle against Scientist Sato and Team Rocket Grunt
• Route 47: your partner in a multi battle against Rocket Elite Will and Rocket Elite Karen

Johto Trainer Gold’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Ambipom	61	Technician	King’s Rock	Hasty	20 HP / 30 others	Fake Out, U-turn, Knock Off, Double Hit
Lapras	60	Water Absorb	Mystic Water	Docile	20 HP / 30 others	Ice Shard, Hydro Pump, Protect, Thunderbolt
Typhlosion	61	Blaze	Charcoal	Lax	20 HP / 30 others	Eruption, Protect, Extrasensory, Flamethrower
Sunflora	60	Simple	Leftovers	Bashful	20 HP / 30 others	Leech Seed, Giga Drain, Protect, Grass Whistle
Politoed	60	Drizzle	Leftovers	Timid	20 HP / 30 others	Scald, Protect, Hypnosis, Encore

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats. No EV investment.

Damage calc →

Team 9 · Lv. 92–93

PKMN Trainer GoldVenusaur 93 · Wigglytuff 92 · Azumarill 93 · Ditto 92 · Tangrowth 93 · Granbull 92Encounter unconfirmed

No battle location is known for this team. Facility battles may use a different team.

PKMN Trainer Gold’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	EVs	Moves
Venusaur	93	Thick Fat	Black Sludge	Bold	31 HP / 30 others	252 HP, 252 Def, 6 SpA	Frenzy Plant, Sleep Powder, Leech Seed, Synthesis
Wigglytuff	92	Competitive	Kebia Berry	Modest	31 HP / 30 others	252 HP, 6 SpD, 252 Spe	Sing, Dazzling Gleam, Hyper Voice, Thunder Wave
Azumarill	93	Huge Power	Sitrus Berry	Adamant	31 HP / 30 others	252 HP, 252 Atk, 6 Def	Belly Drum, Aqua Jet, Play Rough, Ice Punch
Ditto	92	Limber	Quick Powder	Modest	31 HP / 30 others	252 HP	Transform
Tangrowth	93	Regenerator	Leftovers	Calm	31 HP / 30 others	252 HP, 252 Def, 6 SpA	Rock Slide, Leech Seed, Pain Split, Giga Drain
Granbull	92	Intimidate	Leftovers	Adamant	31 HP / 30 others	252 HP, 252 Atk, 6 SpA	Play Rough, Crunch, Wild Charge, Stone Edge

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats.

Damage calc →

Team 10 · Lv. 95–96

Johto Trainer GoldRaikou 95 · Sudowoodo 96 · Sunflora 96

• Victory Road: your partner in a multi battle against Team Rocket Grunt and Team Rocket Grunt
• Victory Road 2F: your partner in a multi battle against Team Rocket Grunt and Team Rocket Grunt
• Ice Path B3F: your partner in a multi battle against Team Rocket Grunt and Team Rocket Grunt
• Cherrygrove City: single battle, never used: the scene can't trigger

Johto Trainer Gold’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	EVs	Moves
Raikou	95	Thunder Roar	Magnet	Timid	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 SpD, 252 Spe	Extrasensory, Thunderbolt, Snarl, Shadow Ball
Sudowoodo	96	Rock Head	Hard Stone	Adamant	31 HP / 30 others	252 HP, 252 Atk, 6 SpA	Stone Edge, Fire Punch, Wood Hammer, Copycat
Sunflora	96	Grassy Surge	Quick Claw	Modest	31 HP / 30 others	252 HP, 6 SpA, 252 Spe	Growth, Energy Ball, Earth Power, Sludge Bomb

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats.

Damage calc →

Team 11 · Lv. 96–97

PKMN Trainer GoldTorkoal 96 · Typhlosion 97 · Togekiss 97 · Ambipom 97 · Sudowoodo 96 · Mantine 96

• Mt. Silver Cave Summit: double battle against this one team, sent out two at a time, if you pick “Doubles”
• Mt. Silver Cave Summit: single battle, if you pick “Singles”
• Pokémon League Champion’s room: single battle, once you have the Rising Badge, if you pick “Singles”
• Pokémon League Champion’s room: double battle against this one team, sent out two at a time, once you have the Rising Badge, if you pick “Doubles”
• New Bark Town: single battle, if you pick “Singles”
• New Bark Town: double battle against this one team, sent out two at a time, if you pick “Doubles”

PKMN Trainer Gold’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	EVs	Moves
Torkoal	96	Drought	Leftovers	Bold	31 HP / 30 others	252 HP, 252 Def, 6 SpA	Lava Plume, Yawn, Stealth Rock, Earth Power
Typhlosion	97	Blazing Awe	Charcoal	Timid	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 SpD, 252 Spe	Eruption, Protect, Flamethrower, Extrasensory
Togekiss	97	Super Luck	Wide Lens	Modest	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 SpD, 252 Spe	Air Slash, Lunar Dance, Tailwind, Dazzling Gleam
Ambipom	97	Skill Link	Silk Scarf	Jolly	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 Atk, 252 SpD	Fake Out, Double Hit, U-turn, Counter
Sudowoodo	96	Power Spot	Quick Claw	Adamant	31 HP / 30 others	252 HP, 252 Atk, 6 SpA	Sucker Punch, Stone Edge, Explosion, Thunder Punch
Mantine	96	Volt Absorb	Wacan Berry	Timid	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 SpD, 252 Spe	Scald, Mirror Coat, Tailwind, Air Slash

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats.

Damage calc →

Team 12 · Lv. 96–97

Johto Trainer GoldTorkoal 96 · Typhlosion 97 · Togekiss 97 · Ambipom 97 · Sudowoodo 96 · Mantine 96

• Route 25: single battle
• New Bark Town: your partner in a multi battle against Rocket Elite Cassidy and Rocket Elite Butch

Johto Trainer Gold’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	EVs	Moves
Torkoal	96	Drought	Leftovers	Bold	31 HP / 30 others	252 HP, 252 Def, 6 SpA	Lava Plume, Yawn, Stealth Rock, Earth Power
Typhlosion	97	Blazing Awe	Charcoal	Timid	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 SpD, 252 Spe	Eruption, Protect, Will-O-Wisp, Extrasensory
Togekiss	97	Super Luck	Wide Lens	Timid	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 SpD, 252 Spe	Air Slash, Tailwind, Dazzling Gleam, Morning Sun
Ambipom	97	Skill Link	Silk Scarf	Jolly	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 Atk, 252 SpD	Fake Out, Double Hit, U-turn, Counter
Sudowoodo	96	Power Spot	Quick Claw	Adamant	31 HP / 30 others	252 HP, 252 Atk, 6 SpA	Sucker Punch, Stone Edge, Explosion, Thunder Punch
Mantine	96	Volt Absorb	Wacan Berry	Timid	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 SpD, 252 Spe	Scald, Mirror Coat, Air Slash, Icy Wind

IVs show HP separately when it differs; “others” means each of the other five stats.

Damage calc →

Inactive and unconfirmed encounters

These scenes cannot trigger, or their battle locations have not been established.

Inactive scenes for this trainer

Location	Battle and conditions	Team
Cherrygrove City	single battle never used: the scene can't trigger	Team 10 · Lv. 95–96 Raikou · Sudowoodo · Sunflora

• Team 9 · Lv. 92–93: encounter unconfirmed.

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