Cynthia

9 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
Celadon gatehouse, inner room	your partner in a multi battle against Executive Archie and an unnamed trainer	Team 7 · Lv. 40–42 Gabite · Spiritomb · Scizor · Lucario · Milotic · Roserade
Fuchsia City	single battle	Team 8 · Lv. 53–55 Garchomp · Spiritomb · Scizor · Lucario · Roserade · Milotic
Indigo Plateau	your partner in a multi battle against Rocket Elite Will and Team Rocket Grunt	Team 9 · Lv. 95–96 Spiritomb · Garchomp · Lucario · Gastrodon · Milotic · Roserade
Mt. Moon	your partner in a multi battle against Team Rocket Grunt and Team Rocket Grunt	Team 3 · Lv. 12–15 Gible · Riolu · Budew · Scyther
Pallet Town, north-west house	single battle if you pick “Singles”	Team 9 · Lv. 95–96 Spiritomb · Garchomp · Lucario · Gastrodon · Milotic · Roserade
Pallet Town, north-west house	double battle against this one team, sent out two at a time if you pick “Doubles”	Team 9 · Lv. 95–96 Spiritomb · Garchomp · Lucario · Gastrodon · Milotic · Roserade
Route 10 Pokémon Center	single battle only in some story branches (see the quest guide)	Team 4 · Lv. 17–24 Gabite · Lucario · Spiritomb · Scyther
Route 12	single battle	Team 5 · Lv. 25–30 Feebas · Spiritomb · Gabite · Lucario
Saffron Gym	single battle	Team 6 · Lv. 33–35 Gabite · Spiritomb · Scyther · Lucario · Milotic
Viridian City, central building	single battle only in some story branches (see the quest guide)	Team 1 · Lv. 5 Gible · Riolu · Amaura
Viridian City, central building	your partner in a multi battle against Lass Kay and Camper Rusty if you pick “Let’s go for a walk”	Team 9 · Lv. 95–96 Spiritomb · Garchomp · Lucario · Gastrodon · Milotic · Roserade
Viridian City, central building	your partner in a multi battle against Lady Danica and Rich Boy Howard if you pick “Let’s go for a walk”	Team 9 · Lv. 95–96 Spiritomb · Garchomp · Lucario · Gastrodon · Milotic · Roserade
Viridian City, central building	your partner in a multi battle against Bird Keeper Finch and Veteran Dee if you pick “Let’s go for a walk”	Team 9 · Lv. 95–96 Spiritomb · Garchomp · Lucario · Gastrodon · Milotic · Roserade
Viridian City, central building	your partner in a multi battle against Gentleman Carnell and Socialite Josie if you pick “Let’s go for a walk”	Team 9 · Lv. 95–96 Spiritomb · Garchomp · Lucario · Gastrodon · Milotic · Roserade
Viridian City, central building	single battle if you pick “Singles”	Team 9 · Lv. 95–96 Spiritomb · Garchomp · Lucario · Gastrodon · Milotic · Roserade
Viridian City, central building	double battle against this one team, sent out two at a time if you pick “Doubles”	Team 9 · Lv. 95–96 Spiritomb · Garchomp · Lucario · Gastrodon · Milotic · Roserade
Viridian Forest	single battle	Team 2 · Lv. 6–9 Gible · Riolu · Budew

Full teams

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

Team 1 · Lv. 5

Sinnoh Trainer CynthiaGible 5 · Riolu 5 · Amaura 5

• Viridian City, central building: single battle, only in some story branches (see the quest guide)

Sinnoh Trainer Cynthia’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Gible	5	Sand Veil	Soft Sand	Serious	10 HP / 6 others	Tackle, Sand Tomb, Sand Attack
Riolu	5	Steadfast	—	Quiet	10 HP / 6 others	Quick Attack, Endure
Amaura	5	Solid Rock	Berry Juice	Relaxed	10 HP / 6 others	Powder Snow, Growl

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

Damage calc →

Team 2 · Lv. 6–9

Sinnoh Trainer CynthiaGible 9 · Riolu 8 · Budew 6

• Viridian Forest: single battle

Sinnoh Trainer Cynthia’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Gible	9	Sand Veil	Soft Sand	Naughty	10 HP / 6 others	Sand Tomb, Tackle, Sand Attack, Sandstorm
Riolu	8	Steadfast	Sitrus Berry	Adamant	10 HP / 6 others	Counter, Foresight, Quick Attack, Protect
Budew	6	Natural Cure	Big Root	Lonely	10 HP / 6 others	Absorb, Growth, Toxic, Protect

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

Damage calc →

Team 3 · Lv. 12–15

Sinnoh Trainer CynthiaGible 15 · Riolu 14 · Budew 12 · Scyther 13Partner

• Mt. Moon: your partner in a multi battle against Team Rocket Grunt and Team Rocket Grunt

Sinnoh Trainer Cynthia’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Gible	15	Sand Veil	Yache Berry	Bold	10 HP / 12 others	Dragon Rage, Sand Tomb, Take Down, Sand Attack
Riolu	14	Steadfast	Muscle Band	Calm	10 HP / 12 others	Quick Attack, Bullet Punch, Feint, Rock Tomb
Budew	12	Natural Cure	Wide Lens	Bashful	10 HP / 12 others	Grass Whistle, Absorb, Toxic, Growth
Scyther	13	Hyper Cutter	Eviolite	Naive	10 HP / 6 others	Pursuit, Quick Attack, Swords Dance, Bug Bite

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

Damage calc →

Team 4 · Lv. 17–24

Sinnoh Trainer CynthiaGabite 24 · Lucario 19 · Spiritomb 17 · Scyther 18

• Route 10 Pokémon Center: single battle, only in some story branches (see the quest guide)

Sinnoh Trainer Cynthia’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Gabite	24	Sand Veil	Rocky Helmet	Sassy	10 HP / 12 others	Shadow Claw, Rock Slide, Dragon Rage, Sand Tomb
Lucario	19	Steadfast	Muscle Band	Sassy	10 HP / 12 others	Force Palm, Quick Attack, Bullet Punch, Swords Dance
Spiritomb	17	Pressure	Sitrus Berry	Adamant	10 HP / 12 others	Destiny Bond, Confuse Ray, Pain Split, Shadow Sneak
Scyther	18	Hyper Cutter	Sitrus Berry	Naughty	10 HP / 12 others	Quick Attack, Bug Bite, Pursuit, Agility

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

Damage calc →

Team 5 · Lv. 25–30

Sinnoh Trainer CynthiaFeebas 25 · Spiritomb 28 · Gabite 30 · Lucario 29

• Route 12: single battle

Sinnoh Trainer Cynthia’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Feebas	25	Adaptability	Focus Sash	Calm	10 HP / 18 others	Brine, Dragon Breath, Tickle, Confuse Ray
Spiritomb	28	Pressure	Leftovers	Modest	10 HP / 18 others	Night Shade, Protect, Pain Split, Snarl
Gabite	30	Sand Veil	Muscle Band	Calm	10 HP / 18 others	Slash, Dragon Claw, Metal Claw, Sand Tomb
Lucario	29	Steadfast	Black Belt	Hardy	10 HP / 18 others	Bullet Punch, Mach Punch, Bone Rush, Swords Dance

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

Damage calc →

Team 6 · Lv. 33–35

Sinnoh Trainer CynthiaGabite 35 · Spiritomb 34 · Scyther 34 · Lucario 34 · Milotic 33

• Saffron Gym: single battle

Sinnoh Trainer Cynthia’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Gabite	35	Sand Veil	Yache Berry	Careful	10 HP / 18 others	Magnitude, Dragon Claw, Sand Tomb, Rock Slide
Spiritomb	34	Pressure	Leftovers	Impish	10 HP / 18 others	Dark Pulse, Confuse Ray, Toxic, Protect
Scyther	34	Hyper Cutter	Silver Powder	Rash	10 HP / 18 others	X-Scissor, Wing Attack, Brick Break, U-turn
Lucario	34	Steadfast	Black Belt	Naughty	10 HP / 18 others	Fire Punch, Thunder Punch, Aura Sphere, Extreme Speed
Milotic	33	Marvel Scale	Leftovers	Lonely	10 HP / 18 others	Scald, Dragon Breath, Icy Wind, Aqua Ring

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

Damage calc →

Team 7 · Lv. 40–42

Sinnoh Trainer CynthiaGabite 42 · Spiritomb 40 · Scizor 40 · Lucario 41 · Milotic 40 · Roserade 40Partner

• Celadon gatehouse, inner room: your partner in a multi battle against Executive Archie and an unnamed trainer

Sinnoh Trainer Cynthia’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Gabite	42	Sand Veil	Yache Berry	Sassy	20 HP / 18 others	Dig, Dragon Claw, Sand Tomb, Stealth Rock
Spiritomb	40	Unaware	Leftovers	Quirky	10 HP / 18 others	Dark Pulse, Icy Wind, Night Shade, Protect
Scizor	40	Hyper Cutter	Occa Berry	Adamant	10 HP / 18 others	Bullet Punch, Swords Dance, Fury Cutter, U-turn
Lucario	41	Steadfast	Black Belt	Adamant	20 HP / 18 others	Sky Uppercut, Zen Headbutt, Blaze Kick, Bullet Punch
Milotic	40	Competitive	Leftovers	Hardy	10 HP / 18 others	Scald, Protect, Aqua Ring, Confuse Ray
Roserade	40	Technician	Sitrus Berry	Lonely	10 HP / 18 others	Dazzling Gleam, Shadow Ball, Magical Leaf, Sleep Powder

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

Damage calc →

Team 8 · Lv. 53–55

Sinnoh Trainer CynthiaGarchomp 55 · Spiritomb 53 · Scizor 53 · Lucario 54 · Roserade 54 · Milotic 53

• Fuchsia City: single battle

Sinnoh Trainer Cynthia’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	Moves
Garchomp	55	Sand Veil	Yache Berry	Naughty	20 HP / 24 others	Dragon Claw, Earthquake, Rock Slide, Shadow Claw
Spiritomb	53	Pressure	Leftovers	Modest	20 HP / 24 others	Confuse Ray, Pain Split, Shadow Ball, Dark Pulse
Scizor	53	Hyper Cutter	Occa Berry	Adamant	20 HP / 24 others	Swords Dance, Bullet Punch, X-Scissor, Night Slash
Lucario	54	Steadfast	Shuca Berry	Rash	20 HP / 24 others	Meteor Mash, Aura Sphere, Blaze Kick, Extreme Speed
Roserade	54	Leaf Guard	Black Sludge	Relaxed	20 HP / 24 others	Sleep Powder, Dazzling Gleam, Sludge Bomb, Energy Ball
Milotic	53	Cute Charm	Leftovers	Calm	20 HP / 18 others	Aqua Ring, Protect, Ice Beam, Surf

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

Damage calc →

Team 9 · Lv. 95–96

Sinnoh Champion CynthiaSpiritomb 95 · Garchomp 96 · Lucario 96 · Gastrodon 95 · Milotic 96 · Roserade 95

• Indigo Plateau: your partner in a multi battle against Rocket Elite Will and Team Rocket Grunt
• Pokémon League Entrance: single battle, never used: the scene can't trigger
• Pallet Town, north-west house: single battle, if you pick “Singles”
• Pallet Town, north-west house: double battle against this one team, sent out two at a time, if you pick “Doubles”
• Viridian City, central building: your partner in a multi battle against Lass Kay and Camper Rusty, if you pick “Let’s go for a walk”
• Viridian City, central building: your partner in a multi battle against Lady Danica and Rich Boy Howard, if you pick “Let’s go for a walk”
• Viridian City, central building: your partner in a multi battle against Bird Keeper Finch and Veteran Dee, if you pick “Let’s go for a walk”
• Viridian City, central building: your partner in a multi battle against Gentleman Carnell and Socialite Josie, if you pick “Let’s go for a walk”
• Viridian City, central building: single battle, if you pick “Singles”
• Viridian City, central building: double battle against this one team, sent out two at a time, if you pick “Doubles”

Sinnoh Champion Cynthia’s team

Pokémon	Lv	Ability	Item	Nature	IVs	EVs	Moves
Spiritomb	95	Unaware	Leftovers	Calm	31 HP / 30 others	252 HP, 6 SpA, 252 Spe	Pain Split, Will-O-Wisp, Foul Play, Shadow Ball
Garchomp	96	Rough Skin	Yache Berry	Adamant	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 Atk, 252 SpD	Earthquake, Dragon Rush, Stone Edge, Dragon Dance
Lucario	96	Adaptability	Expert Belt	Adamant	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 Atk, 252 SpD	Swords Dance, Meteor Mash, Close Combat, Extreme Speed
Gastrodon	95	Storm Drain	Rindo Berry	Bold	31 HP / 30 others	252 HP, 252 Def, 6 SpA	Recover, Earth Power, Icy Wind, Scald
Milotic	96	Marvel Scale	Flame Orb	Bold	31 HP / 30 others	252 HP, 252 Def, 6 SpA	Recover, Aqua Ring, Scald, Moonblast
Roserade	95	Grassy Surge	White Herb	Timid	31 HP / 30 others	6 HP, 252 SpD, 252 Spe	Sleep Powder, Leaf Storm, Dazzling Gleam, Sludge Bomb

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
Pokémon League Entrance	single battle never used: the scene can't trigger	Team 9 · Lv. 95–96 Spiritomb · Garchomp · Lucario · Gastrodon · Milotic · Roserade

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