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8 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
LocationBattle and conditionsTeam
Celadon gatehouse, inner roomyour partner in a multi battle against Executive Lawrence and an unnamed trainer

for girl players

Team 7 · Lv. 40–42

Wigglytuff · Azumarill · Ditto · Venusaur · Tangrowth · Granbull

Mt. Moonyour partner in a multi battle against Officer Impostor and Officer Impostor

once you have the Boulder Badge, for girl players

Team 2 · Lv. 12–15

Bulbasaur · Ditto · Jigglypuff · Tangela

Mt. Silver Cave Summitdouble battle against this one team, sent out two at a time

for girl players, if you pick “Doubles”

Team 8 · Lv. 92–93

Venusaur · Wigglytuff · Ditto · Tangrowth · Azumarill · Granbull

Mt. Silver Cave Summitsingle battle

with exactly 1 Pokémon in your party, for girl players, if you pick “Doubles” or for girl players, if you pick “Singles”

Team 8 · Lv. 92–93

Venusaur · Wigglytuff · Ditto · Tangrowth · Azumarill · Granbull

Pokémon Tower, upper floorsyour partner in a multi battle against Executive Maxie and an unnamed trainer

for girl players

Team 6 · Lv. 31–33

Azumarill · Tangrowth · Venusaur · Wigglytuff · Ditto

Route 30 Apricorn housesingle battle

for girl players, if you pick “Singles”

Team 8 · Lv. 92–93

Venusaur · Wigglytuff · Ditto · Tangrowth · Azumarill · Granbull

Route 30 Apricorn housedouble battle against this one team, sent out two at a time

for girl players, if you pick “Doubles”

Team 8 · Lv. 92–93

Venusaur · Wigglytuff · Ditto · Tangrowth · Azumarill · Granbull

Route 30 Apricorn houseyour partner in a multi battle against Lass Kay and Camper Rusty

for girl players, if you pick “Let’s go somewhere together”

Team 8 · Lv. 92–93

Venusaur · Wigglytuff · Ditto · Tangrowth · Azumarill · Granbull

Route 30 Apricorn houseyour partner in a multi battle against Lady Danica and Rich Boy Howard

for girl players, if you pick “Let’s go somewhere together”

Team 8 · Lv. 92–93

Venusaur · Wigglytuff · Ditto · Tangrowth · Azumarill · Granbull

Route 30 Apricorn houseyour partner in a multi battle against Bird Keeper Finch and Veteran Dee

for girl players, if you pick “Let’s go somewhere together”

Team 8 · Lv. 92–93

Venusaur · Wigglytuff · Ditto · Tangrowth · Azumarill · Granbull

Route 30 Apricorn houseyour partner in a multi battle against Gentleman Carnell and Socialite Josie

for girl players, if you pick “Let’s go somewhere together”

Team 8 · Lv. 92–93

Venusaur · Wigglytuff · Ditto · Tangrowth · Azumarill · Granbull

Route 5 Underground Pathsingle battle

for girl players

Team 3 · Lv. 17–20

Ivysaur · Jigglypuff · Ditto

S.S. Anneyour partner in a multi battle against Team Rocket Grunt and Team Rocket Grunt

for girl players

Team 5 · Lv. 25–27

Tangrowth · Wigglytuff · Ivysaur · Azumarill

S.S. Anneyour partner in a multi battle against Team Rocket Jessie and Team Rocket James

for girl players

Team 5 · Lv. 25–27

Tangrowth · Wigglytuff · Ivysaur · Azumarill

S.S. Anne B1Fsingle battleTeam 3 · Lv. 17–20

Ivysaur · Jigglypuff · Ditto

Vermilion Citymulti battle: you and Rival Blue against this trainer and Sailor Emmett

for girl players

Team 4 · Lv. 22–23

Ivysaur · Ditto · Wigglytuff · Azumarill

Vermilion Cityyour partner in a multi battle against Leader Lt. Surge and Rival Blue

for girl players

Team 4 · Lv. 22–23

Ivysaur · Ditto · Wigglytuff · Azumarill

Victory Road 3Fsingle battle

probably never: the game checks for a Chikorita starter, but this hack never records which starter you chose (not confirmed in game)

Team 7 · Lv. 40–42

Wigglytuff · Azumarill · Ditto · Venusaur · Tangrowth · Granbull

Viridian Forestyour partner in a multi battle against Team Rocket Jessie and Team Rocket James

for girl players

Team 1 · Lv. 5–8

Tangela · Bulbasaur

Full teams

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

Team 1 · Lv. 5–8

PKMN Trainer RedTangela 8 · Bulbasaur 5Partner
  • Viridian Forest: your partner in a multi battle against Team Rocket Jessie and Team Rocket James, for girl players
PKMN Trainer Red’s team
PokémonLvAbilityItemNatureIVsMoves
8ChlorophyllLeftoversNaive10 HP / 6 othersIngrain, Sleep Powder, Vine Whip, Constrict
5Overgrow—Bashful10 HP / 6 othersTackle, Growl, Vine Whip, Leech Seed

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

Team 2 · Lv. 12–15

PKMN Trainer RedBulbasaur 15 · Ditto 13 · Jigglypuff 12 · Tangela 14Partner
  • Mt. Moon: your partner in a multi battle against Officer Impostor and Officer Impostor, once you have the Boulder Badge, for girl players
PKMN Trainer Red’s team
PokémonLvAbilityItemNatureIVsMoves
15OvergrowMiracle SeedImpish10 HP / 12 othersVine Whip, Sleep Powder, Tackle, Leech Seed
13LimberBright PowderRelaxed10 HP / 12 othersTransform
12Cute CharmWide LensBashful10 HP / 12 othersSing, Pound, Protect, Perish Song
14ChlorophyllSitrus BerryBold10 HP / 12 othersAbsorb, Constrict, Sleep Powder, Ingrain

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

Team 3 · Lv. 17–20

PKMN Trainer RedIvysaur 20 · Jigglypuff 17 · Ditto 18
PKMN Trainer Red’s team
PokémonLvAbilityItemNatureIVsMoves
20OvergrowBlack SludgeRelaxed10 HP / 12 othersMagical Leaf, Leech Seed, Sleep Powder, Toxic
17Cute CharmFocus SashHasty10 HP / 12 othersPerish Song, Pain Split, Double Slap, Protect
18LimberQuick PowderHardy10 HP / 12 othersTransform

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

Team 4 · Lv. 22–23

PKMN Trainer RedIvysaur 23 · Ditto 23 · Wigglytuff 22 · Azumarill 22
  • Vermilion City: multi battle: you and Rival Blue against this trainer and Sailor Emmett, for girl players
  • Vermilion City: your partner in a multi battle against Leader Lt. Surge and Rival Blue, for girl players
PKMN Trainer Red’s team
PokémonLvAbilityItemNatureIVsMoves
23OvergrowBlack SludgeSerious10 HP / 12 othersMagical Leaf, Sleep Powder, Leech Seed, Toxic
23LimberQuick PowderQuiet10 HP / 12 othersTransform
22Cute CharmLeftoversLax10 HP / 12 othersDazzling Gleam, Perish Song, Wake-Up Slap, Heal Bell
22Thick FatSitrus BerryCareful10 HP / 12 othersBelly Drum, Aqua Jet, Rollout, Covet

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

Team 5 · Lv. 25–27

PKMN Trainer RedTangrowth 26 · Wigglytuff 25 · Ivysaur 27 · Azumarill 25Partner
  • S.S. Anne: your partner in a multi battle against Team Rocket Grunt and Team Rocket Grunt, for girl players
  • S.S. Anne: your partner in a multi battle against Team Rocket Jessie and Team Rocket James, for girl players
PKMN Trainer Red’s team
PokémonLvAbilityItemNatureIVsMoves
26RegeneratorKebia BerryLax10 HP / 12 othersAerial Ace, Knock Off, Rock Tomb, Vine Whip
25Cute CharmLeftoversAdamant10 HP / 12 othersProtect, Icy Wind, Hidden Power, Shock Wave
27OvergrowBlack SludgeSerious10 HP / 12 othersGiga Drain, Sleep Powder, Synthesis, Leech Seed
25Thick FatSitrus BerryQuiet10 HP / 12 othersBelly Drum, Aqua Jet, Rollout, Facade

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

Team 6 · Lv. 31–33

PKMN Trainer RedAzumarill 31 · Tangrowth 32 · Venusaur 33 · Wigglytuff 31 · Ditto 32Partner
PKMN Trainer Red’s team
PokémonLvAbilityItemNatureIVsMoves
31Thick FatSitrus BerryLonely10 HP / 18 othersAqua Jet, Flail, Rain Dance, Brick Break
32RegeneratorLeftoversBashful10 HP / 18 othersSleep Powder, Giga Drain, Toxic, Leech Seed
33OvergrowBlack SludgeBrave10 HP / 18 othersGiga Drain, Sleep Powder, Leech Seed, Synthesis
31Cute CharmSitrus BerrySerious10 HP / 18 othersDazzling Gleam, Water Pulse, Shock Wave, Icy Wind
32LimberQuick PowderCalm10 HP / 24 othersTransform

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

Team 7 · Lv. 40–42

PKMN Trainer RedWigglytuff 40 · Azumarill 40 · Ditto 40 · Venusaur 42 · Tangrowth 41 · Granbull 40
  • Victory Road 3F: single battle, probably never: the game checks for a Chikorita starter, but this hack never records which starter you chose (not confirmed in game)
  • Celadon gatehouse, inner room: your partner in a multi battle against Executive Lawrence and an unnamed trainer, for girl players
PKMN Trainer Red’s team
PokémonLvAbilityItemNatureIVsMoves
40Cute CharmSitrus BerryQuirky10 HP / 18 othersDazzling Gleam, Stealth Rock, Psychic, Perish Song
40Huge PowerSitrus BerryJolly10 HP / 18 othersAqua Jet, Flail, Aqua Tail, Belly Drum
40LimberQuick PowderLonely10 HP / 18 othersTransform
42ChlorophyllBlack SludgeNaive20 HP / 18 othersSleep Powder, Giga Drain, Leech Seed, Toxic
41RegeneratorLeftoversBold20 HP / 18 othersEnergy Ball, Rock Slide, Toxic, Leech Seed
40IntimidateMuscle BandRash10 HP / 18 othersFlail, Crunch, Thunder Punch, Ice Punch

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

Team 8 · Lv. 92–93

PKMN Trainer RedVenusaur 93 · Wigglytuff 92 · Ditto 92 · Tangrowth 93 · Azumarill 93 · Granbull 92
  • Mt. Silver Cave Summit: double battle against this one team, sent out two at a time, for girl players, if you pick “Doubles”
  • Mt. Silver Cave Summit: single battle, with exactly 1 Pokémon in your party, for girl players, if you pick “Doubles” or for girl players, if you pick “Singles”
  • Route 30 Apricorn house: single battle, for girl players, if you pick “Singles”
  • Route 30 Apricorn house: double battle against this one team, sent out two at a time, for girl players, if you pick “Doubles”
  • Route 30 Apricorn house: your partner in a multi battle against Lass Kay and Camper Rusty, for girl players, if you pick “Let’s go somewhere together”
  • Route 30 Apricorn house: your partner in a multi battle against Lady Danica and Rich Boy Howard, for girl players, if you pick “Let’s go somewhere together”
  • Route 30 Apricorn house: your partner in a multi battle against Bird Keeper Finch and Veteran Dee, for girl players, if you pick “Let’s go somewhere together”
  • Route 30 Apricorn house: your partner in a multi battle against Gentleman Carnell and Socialite Josie, for girl players, if you pick “Let’s go somewhere together”
PKMN Trainer Red’s team
PokémonLvAbilityItemNatureIVsEVsMoves
93Thick FatBlack SludgeModest31 HP / 30 others252 HP, 156 Def, 100 SpAFrenzy Plant, Sleep Powder, Leech Seed, Synthesis
92Misty SurgeKebia BerryModest31 HP / 30 others252 HP, 6 SpD, 252 SpeMisty Explosion, Dazzling Gleam, Psychic, Hyper Voice
92LimberQuick PowderNaughty31 HP / 30 others252 HPTransform
93RegeneratorLeftoversCalm31 HP / 30 others252 HP, 252 Def, 6 SpAGrassy Terrain, Leech Seed, Ancient Power, Giga Drain
93Huge PowerSitrus BerryAdamant31 HP / 30 others252 HP, 252 Atk, 6 SpDBelly Drum, Aqua Jet, Play Rough, Ice Punch
92IntimidateLeftoversAdamant31 HP / 30 others252 HP, 252 Atk, 6 SpDPlay Rough, Close Combat, Wild Charge, Stone Edge

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

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