How to Beat Elite Four Lucian in a Rematch Battle

Rematch Lucian, the third Elite Four member, in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP). Read on to find out how to rematch and beat Lucian, Lucian's rematch teams, his rematch rewards, and the best Pokemon to beat his rematch teams.

How to Rematch Elite Four Lucian

Rematch Them after Becoming Champion

You can rematch the Elite Four at any time after becoming champion by entering through the door in the Pokemon League. However, you will only battle the same team that they had from the first time you battled them and you will not obtain any rewards.

How to Unlock Lucian's Rematch Teams

First Rematch Team: Get the National Dex

To unlock the first Elite Four rematch team, you will first need to get the National Dex by seeing all the Pokemon native to the Sinnoh Dex. Once you have obtained the National Dex, you will face off against their new teams once you enter the Pokemon League door.

How to Unlock the National Dex

Second Rematch Team: Capture or Defeat Heatran

The second rematch team of the Elite Four is unlocked after capturing or defeating Heatran in Stark Mountain. Once the Stark Mountain event is completed, you can return to the Pokemon League to face off against their final team.

Lucian's Rematch Teams and Types

Type and Suggested Level

Type Specialty
Suggested Levels	Lv. 74 ~ Lv. 76 (First Rematch) Lv. 86 ~ Lv. 88 (Second Rematch)

Lucian's Pokemon (First Rematch)

Pokemon	Type	Ability / Item	Moves
Mr. Mime (Lvl. 69)		Filter Light Clay	・Light Screen ・Reflect ・Psychic ・Dazzling Gleam
Espeon (Lvl. 71)		Magic Bounce Mental Herb	・Psychic ・Dazzling Gleam ・Shadow Ball ・Light Screen
Bronzong (Lvl. 70)		Levitate Muscle Band	・Gyro Ball ・Earthquake ・Payback ・Rock Slide
Alakazam (Lvl. 72)		Magic Guard Life Orb	・Nasty Plot ・Psychic ・Dazzling Gleam ・Shock Wave
Gallade (Lvl. 75)		Justified Sitrus Berry	・Close Combat ・Psycho Cut ・Poison Jab ・Shadow Sneak

Lucian's Pokemon (Second Rematch)

Pokemon	Type	Ability / Item	Moves
Mr. Mime (Lvl. 79)		Filter Light Clay	・Light Screen ・Reflect ・Psychic ・Dazzling Gleam
Espeon (Lvl. 81)		Magic Bounce Mental Herb	・Psychic ・Dazzling Gleam ・Shadow Ball ・Light Screen
Bronzong (Lvl. 80)		Levitate Muscle Band	・Gyro Ball ・Earthquake ・Payback ・Rock Slide
Alakazam (Lvl. 82)		Magic Guard Life Orb	・Nasty Plot ・Psychic ・Dazzling Gleam ・Shock Wave
Slowbro (Lvl. 82)		Regenerator Leftovers	・Scald ・Psychic ・Flamethrower ・Slack Off
Gallade (Lvl. 85)		Justified Sitrus Berry	・Close Combat ・Psycho Cut ・Poison Jab ・Shadow Sneak

How to Beat Elite Four Lucian (First Rematch)

Watch Out for Reflect or Light Screen

Mr. Mime is the first Pokemon in Lucian's party and will usually put up barriers like Reflect or Light Screen, which halves the damage from Physical or Special moves respectively. These barriers also last for 8 turns due to Mr. Mime's held item Light Clay, so inflict as much damage as you can before it can put up its walls.

Set Up Stat Boosts while Barriers are Up

While the barriers are up, it is very inefficient to attack Lucian's team since you will only be doing minimal damage. Instead, it is best to use this time to set up your stat-boosting moves like Dragon Dance or Swords Dance, especially while Mr. Mime is out on the field as it cannot deal much damage.

Watch Out For Gallade's High Attack

Gallade is usually the last Pokemon in Lucian's team and is extremely powerful due its high level and Physical Attack. The move Close Combat is especially devastating on any Dark or Steel types on your team. However, since its other moves don't inflict much damage, battle Gallade with Gyarados or another Flying type.

Best Pokemon to Beat Lucian (First Rematch)

Pokemon	Recommended Moves
Gyarados	・Crunch (Lv. 24) ・Waterfall (Lv. 21) ・Dragon Dance (Lv. 36) ・Waterfall does decent damage. ・Crunch can inflict super effective damage. ・Set up Dragon Dacen to sweep Lucian's team.
Dialga	・Flash Cannon (Lv. 32) ・Flamethrower (TM35) ・Roar of Time (Lv. 40) ・Resists Psychic type attacks. ・Use Roar of Time to take down a Pokemon.
Garchomp	・Crunch (On Evolution) ・Earthquake (TM26) ・Swords Dance (TM75) ・Crunch can inflict super effective damage. ・Swords Dance greatly increases Garchomp's Attack.

How to Beat Elite Four Lucian (Second Rematch)

Simlar to the First Rematch

Just like the first rematch, you can set up while Mr. Mime's barriers are up and sweep Lucian's team as soon as the barrier comes down. The same strategy is effective because both teams start off with Mr. Mime putting up barriers.

Be Carfuel not to Get Walled by Slowbro

Slowbro is Lucian's new Pokemon in the second rematch and is extremely durable due to its high Physical Defense and the many ways it can heal itself. To take down Slowbro, you will need to deliver a heavily boosted Physical attack or a strong Special attack.

Best Pokemon to Beat Lucian (Second Rematch)

Pokemon	Recommended Moves
Gyarados	・Crunch (Lv. 24) ・Waterfall (Lv. 21) ・Dragon Dance (Lv. 36) ・Waterfall does decent damage. ・Crunch can inflict super effective damage. ・Set up Dragon Dance to sweep Lucian's team.
Dialga	・Flash Cannon (Lv. 32) ・Flamethrower (TM35) ・Roar of Time (Lv. 40) ・Resists Psychic type attacks. ・Use Roar of Time to take down a Pokemon.
Latios	・Thunderbolt (TM24) ・Draco Meteor (Move Tutor) ・Use Thunderbolt to defeat Slowbro. ・Slowbro can also be taken down with Draco Meteor.

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