Pokemon Sword and Shield – Victory Road

In Pokemon Scalet and Violet, you’ll take part in a Treasure Hunt that takes you across the Paldea region to learn things that can’t be taught in the classroom. Victory Road is one of the main three branches of the Treasure Hunt during which you’ll be traveling from town to town on a quest to defeat the 8 gym leaders of Paldea to reach Champion Rank. Along the way, you’ll regularly bump into your friendly rival Nemona who is always ready to throw down. This guide will cover the gym challenges of each gym, the trainers you’ll face and the gym leaders that stand in your way of becoming a champion in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Badge Effects

In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Gym Badges are more than just a cool item you show off to others signifying your prowess in battle. They also make it easier to catch Pokemon as well as allow you to control stronger Pokemon and even unlock additional items in the various shops around Paldea. Below is a table of the additional effects you’ll receive for each number of badges you have.

Number of Badges	Effect
1	Pokemon up to Lv. 25 will be easier to catch and will listen in battle
2	Pokemon up to Lv. 30 will be easier to catch and will listen in battle
3	Pokemon up to Lv. 35 will be easier to catch and will listen in battle
4	Pokemon up to Lv. 40 will be easier to catch and will listen in battle
5	Pokemon up to Lv. 45 will be easier to catch and will listen in battle
6	Pokemon up to Lv. 50 will be easier to catch and will listen in battle
7	Pokemon up to Lv. 55 will be easier to catch and will listen in battle
8	Pokemon of any level will be easier to catch and will listen in battle

Cortondo Gym (Bug)

Starting the Gym Challenge

Make your way to Cortondo located west of Mesagoza then head inside the gym. This will trigger a quick dialog event with your battle-hungry rival. After Nemona takes her leave, talk with the gym staff member behind the desk to kick off the Gym Test.

Gym Test

Leave the gym heading for the northwestern part of town to reach the Olive Rolling Field. Speak with the staff member there to begin. The goal of the test is to push the giant olive into the basket at the other end of the field. There will be two trainers along the way you can face to create a couple of shortcuts to make the task a little easier. Once you reach the basket with the olive, you will pass the test.

Trainer	Pokemon	Level
Gym Trainer Esmeralda	Kricketune	13
Gym Trainer Antonio	Venonat	13

Gym Leader Battle – Katy

With the gym test passed, return to the gym and speak with the staff member behind the desk. When prompted, select yes to face off against Gym Leader Katy in battle.

Pokemon	Type	Level
Nymble	Bug	14
Tarountula	Bug	14
Teddiursa	Normal Tera Type: Bug	15

Artazon Gym (Grass)

Starting the Gym Challenge

Travel to Artazon west of Mesagoza then head inside the gym to trigger an event with Nemona. After she leaves, speak with the gym staff behind the counter to register as a challenger.

Gym Test

This gym test tasks you with finding the 10 Sunflora hiding around the city of Artazon and delivering them to the Sunflora Lawn. When you’re ready to get started, exit the gym and take a right to reach Sunflora Lawn. Speak with the staff member there to officially start the test. Search the town looking for the Sunflora then bring them back to the Sunflora Lawn to pass the test. You can find their locations below.

Sunflora 1	Near the entrance to the Sunflora Lawn
Sunflora 2	Next to a tree at the end of the fence on the left side of the Sunflora Lawn
Sunflora 3	In the alley behind the first restaurant on the east side of town near the steps leading towards the Pokemon Center
Sunflora 4	Next to a bed of flowers near a Sunflora statute at the east side of town between the shops
Sunflora 5	By a tree across from the entrance to the gym. You’ll need to crouch to approach it. Once you interact with it a battle starts. It’s level 14.
Sunflora 6	Playing hopscotch to the right of the gym on the way to the pool
Sunflora 7	Playing in the playground behind the gym
Sunflora 8	On the south side of the west part of town behind the shops next to a stack of boxes
Sunflora 9	The west part of town next to a Sunflora statue between the shops. You’ll have to run after it to catch it. This will start a battle. It’s level 13.
Sunflora 10	Standing on a flower pot in the western part of town near the most northwest shop

Gym Leader Battle – Brassius

Now that you’ve passed the gym test, return to the gym and speak with the staff member behind the desk to start the battle with Gym Leader Brassius.

Pokemon	Type	Level
Petili	Grass	16
Smoliv	Grass / Normal	16
Sudowoodo	Rock Tera Type: Grass	17

Levincia Gym (Electric)

Starting the Gym Challenge

Make your way to Levincia which can be found in the eastern part of Paldea northeast of Artazan. Once there, enter the gym to trigger an event. Nemona will show up and challenge you to a battle.

Nemona Battle

You and Nemona will head for the battle court in the middle of town for your epic match of epicness. After the battle, you’ll be returned to the gym lobby with a fully healed party. You are now free to speak with the staff member behind the counter to register for the gym test.

Pokemon	Type	Level
Rockruff	Rock	21
Pawmi	Electric	21
Floragato Quaxwell Crocalor	Grass (Tera Type: Grass) Water (Tera Type: Water) Fire (Tera Type: Fire)	22

Gym Test

Exit the gym to begin the challenge where you’ll be streaming with Iono. You’ll be tasked with spotting Clavell in the security cameras three times to pass the test. In between each round, you’ll also have to fight a gym trainer. You’ll pass the test after finding Clavell 3 times and defeating 2 trainers.

• Sitting at the second table on the right under an umbrella
• Standing in the Poke Center next to the Poke Mart cashier
• Right of the battle court on a boat in the water

Trainers	Pokemon	Type	Level
Gym Trainer Marti	Luxio	Electric	22
Gym Trainer Michael	Tynamo Flaaffy	Electric Electric	22 22

Gym Leader Battle – Iono

Now that you’ve passed the gym test, return to the gym and speak with the staff member behind the desk to start the battle with Gym Leader Iono.

Pokemon	Type	Level
Wattrel	Flying / Electric	23
Bellibolt	Electric	23
Luxio	Electric	23
Mismagius	Ghost Tera Type: Electric	24

Cascarrafa Gym (Water)

STARTING THE GYM CHALLENGE

Make your way to the gym in Cascarrafa which can be found on the west side of The Great Crater of Paldea. As you approach the gym, an event will trigger. A gym staff member will then task you with bringing Kofu’s wallet to him in Porto Marinada west of the city. To reach it, you’ll need to travel through the Asado Desert. As you get close to the port Pokemon Center, another event will trigger. Follow Kofu into the market area in town and approach him to trigger yet another event leading to a battle with his apprentice Hugo. After the battle, give Kofu his wallet to be given instructions for the gym test.

Pokemon	Type	Level
Floatzel	Water	28
Clauncher	Water	28

Gym Test

For this test, you’ll need to make the winning bid at the action. Kofu will give you 50,000 poke dollars to use. The starting bid really doesn’t matter, what you want to focus on is the second one. Make sure to choose 35,000 as this will win you the auction. You’ll not only pass the gym test, but Kofu will let you keep the difference as a tip.

Gym Leader Battle – Kofu

Now that you’ve passed the gym test, return to the gym in Cascarrafa for another event. When it ends, speak with the staff member behind the desk to start the battle with Gym Leader Kofu.

Pokemon	Type	Level
Veluza	Water / Psychic	29
Wugtrio	Water	29
Crabominable	Fighting / Ice Tera Type: Water	30

Medali Gym (Normal)

STARTING THE GYM CHALLENGE

Travel to Medali which can be found northwest of The Great Crater of Paldea northeast of Cascarrafa. You’ll then want to enter the Gym to trigger an event with Nemona who will challenge you to a battle after you defeat this gym. When it ends, speak with the lobby staff member behind the desk to register for the gym test.

Gym Test

Exit the gym to start the challenge then search out the three trainers to defeat (their locations are listed below). Speak with them after winning to learn their clue. The last clue can be received in Treasure Eatery by the man wearing a black suit at the bar. Talk to the host when you’re ready to order the secret item. Choose “Grilled Rice Balls”, “Medium Serving”, “Extra crispy, Fire Blast Style” and “Lemon” to pass the test.

• Adara – Behind the gym
• Gisela – To the right of the gym when facing it
• Santiago – Southwestern part of town near Sure Cans

Trainers	Pokemon	Type	Level
Adara the Student	Gumshoos Greedent	Normal	34
Gisela the Student	Ursaring	Normal	34
Santiago the Student	Dunsparce	Normal	34

Gym Leader Battle – Larry

Now that you’ve passed the gym test, speak with the host in Treasure Eatery to start the battle with Gym Leader Larry.

Pokemon	Type	Level
Komala	Normal	35
Dudunsparce	Normal	35
Startaptor	Normal Flying Tera Type: Normal	36

Nemona Battle

After defeating your 5th gym leader, Nemona will challenge you to another battle.

Pokemon	Type	Level
Lucanroc	Rock	Level 36
Pawmo	Electric / Fighting	Level 36
Goomy	Dragon	Level 36
Meowscarada Quaquaval Skeledirge	Grass / Dark (Tera Type: Grass) Water / Fighting (Tera Type: Water) Fire / Ghost (Tera Type: Fire)	Level 37

Montenevera Gym (Ghost)

STARTING THE GYM CHALLENGE

Make your way to Montenevera which can be found in the northern part of Paldea in the snowy mountains. Head inside the gym and speak with the lobby staff member behind the counter to register for the gym test.

Gym Test

Exit the gym and head over to the stage. Speak with the guy in a red muscle shirt to begin the test. You’ll be tasked with fighting some double battles to get the crowd pumped up. After you defeat all of your opponents, you’ll pass the test. Immediately after passing the gym test, Gym Leader Ryme makes her grand entrance.

Trainers	Pokemon	Type	Level
Gym Trainer Tas	Shuppet Greavard	Ghost	40
Gym Trainer Lani	Haunter Misdreavus	Ghost / Poison Ghost	40
Gym Trainer MC Sledge	Sableye Drifblim	Dark / Ghost Ghost / Flying	40

Gym Leader Battle – Ryme

Return to the gym and speak with the staff member behind the desk to start your battle with the gym leader.

Pokemon	Type	Level
Banette	Ghost	41
Mimikyu	Ghost / Fairy	41
Houndstone	Ghost	41
Toxtricity	Electric / Poison Tera Type: Ghost	42

Alfornada Gym (Psychic)

STARTING THE GYM CHALLENGE

Make your way to Alfornada which is in southwestern Paldea. Head inside the gym to trigger an event leading to a battle with Nemona. After defeating her, speak with the staff member behind the counter to register for the test.

Nemona Battle

Pokemon	Type	Level
Lycanroc	Rock	42
Sliggoo	Dragon	42
Pawmot	Electric / Fighting	42
Meowscarada Quaquaval Skeledirge	Grass / Dark (Tera Type: Grass) Water / Fighting (Tera Type: Water) Fire / Ghost (Tera Type: Fire)	43

Gym Test

Exit the gym then take a left to find the practice area. Speak with Dendra to begin the Emotional Spectrum Practice. For this challenge, you’ll need to press the buttons with the correct symbols that appear on the screen. After a successful workout, you’ll then be treated to a Pokemon battle. This process will repeat once more to complete the test.

Trainer	Pokemon	Type	Level
Gym Trainer Emily	Gothorita Kirlia	Psychic Psychic / Fairy	43 43
Gym Trainer Rafael	Grumpig Medicham Indeedee	Psychic Psychic / Fighting Psychic / Normal	43 43 43

Gym Leader Battle – Tulip

Return to the gym and speak with the staff member behind the desk to start your battle with the gym leader.

Pokemon	Type	Level
Farigiraf	Normal / Psychic	44
Gardevoir	Psychic / Fairy	44
Espathra	Psychic	44
Florges	Fairy Tera Type: Psychic	45

Glaseado Gym (Ice)

STARTING THE GYM CHALLENGE

Make your way to Glaseado then enter the gym to trigger an event with Nemona. Afterwards, speak with the attendant behind the counter to begin the Gym Test.

Gym Test

Exit the gym then head up by the Pokemon Center to find the staff member near the slope. Speak with him to start the slope run! You’ll then need to head down the mountain, going through the stakes to complete the test.

Gym Leader Battle – Grusha

Return to the gym and speak with the staff member behind the counter to begin the gym leader battle.

Pokemon	Type	Level
Frosmoth	Bug / Ice	47
Beartic	Ice	47
Cetitan	Ice	47
Altaria	Dragon / Flying Tera Type: Ice	48

Pokemon League

Road to Victory

When you’re ready to take on the Elite Four, head to the Pokemon League which you can reach via a gate in northwestern Mesagoza. As you approach the building, a cutscene will trigger with Geeta. Afterwards, speak with the guy in front of the door to begin the Pokemon League’s Champion Assessment.

Interview

An event triggers as you enter the room. When prompted, take a seat to begin the interview with Rika. You’ll be asked the below questions. These questions are completely dependent on your playthrough of Pokemon Scarlet or Violet. Answer truthfully and correctly!

• How did you get here today?
  • I walked
  • I rode on my Pokemon
  • I came by Flying Taxi
• Please tell me the name of the school you are enrolled in.
  • Manza Academy
  • Naranja Academy (Scarlet)
  • Uva Academy (Violet)
• So, what brings you to the Pokemon League today?
  • I came to catch Pokemon
  • I came to become a Champion
  • Just for fun, I guess…
• Now, what do you intend to do if and when you become a Champion?
  • I want to become even stronger
  • I want to battle Nemona
  • I want to find treasure
• Tell me: Which of the eight Gyms gave you the most difficulty?
  • [Select one of the gyms]
• And what was the name of the Gym Leader you faced there?
  • [Look above in the guide for the correct answer!]
• But do you remember which type of Pokemon ___ used?
  • [Look above in the guide for the correct answer!]
• What was the category of the Pokemon you chose to be your first partner?
  • The Grass Cat Pokemon
  • The Fire Croc Pokemon
  • The Duckling Pokemon
• Remind me, what do you intend to do if and when you become a Champion?
  • I want to become even stronger
  • I want to battle Nemona
  • I want to find treasure
• Do you like Pokemon?
  • Yes
  • No

Elite Test

Whenever your team is ready for battle, head through the door behind Rika to start the Elite Test where you’ll fight all 4 members of the Elite Four.

Rika (Ground)

Pokemon	Type	Level
Whiscash	Ground / Water	57
Donphan	Ground	57
Dugtrio	Ground	57
Camerupt	Fire / Ground	57
Clodsire	Poison / Ground; Tera Type: Ground	58

Poppy (Steel)

Pokemon	Type	Level
Copperajah	Steel	58
Corviknight	Steel / Flying	58
Bronzong	Psychic / Steel	58
Magnezone	Electric / Steel	58
Tinkaton	Fairy / Steel; Tera Type: Steel	59

Larry (Flying)

Pokemon	Type	Level
Tropius	Grass / Flying	59
Altaria	Dragon / Flying	59
Staraptor	Normal / Flying	59
Oricorio	Electric / Flying	59
Flamigo	Fighting / Flying; Tera Type: Flying	60

Hassel (Dragon)

Pokemon	Type	Level
Noivern	Dragon / Flying	60
Dragalge	Dragon / Poison	60
Haxorus	Dragon	60
Flapple	Dragon / Grass	60
Baxcalibur	Dragon / Ice; Tera Type: Dragon	61

Final Test

Geeta

Pokemon	Type	Level
Espathra	Psychic	61
Avalugg	Ice	61
Kingambit	Dark / Steel	61
Veluza	Water / Psychic	61
Gogoat	Grass	61
Glimmora	Rock / Poison; Tera Type: Ground	62

A Challenge from Nemona

Battle Nemona

When you’re ready to start your epic battle with Nemona, travel to the center of Mesagoza to find her. Approaching her will trigger a cutscene.

Pokemon	Type	Level
Lycanroc	Rock	65
Goodra	Dragon	65
Orthworm	Steel	65
Dudunsparce	Normal	65
Pawmot	Electric / Fighting	65
Meowscarada Quaquaval Skeledirge	Grass / Dark (Tera Type: Grass) Water / Fighting (Tera Type: Water) Fire / Ghost (Tera Type: Fire)	66