How to Beat Tower Tycoon Palmer in the Battle Tower

Tower Tycoon Palmer is one of the most challenging Trainers in the Battle Tower. Read on to find out how to defeat Tower Tycoon Palmer in the Battle Tower in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP).

Single Battle Against Tower Tycoon Palmer

The Tower Tycoon is your rival's father and the trainer you battle as the 21st and 49th consecutive Single Battle. His team changes between the 2 battles. Read on to see Tower Tycoon Palmer's teams and how to beat them.

First Single Battle (on 21st consecutive battle)

Pokemon	Ability	Item	Moves
Milotic	Marvel Scale	Salac Berry	・Hydro Pump ・Dragon Pulse ・Hypnosis ・Recover
Dragonite	Multiscale	Wide Lens	・Dragon Rush ・Aqua Tail ・Stone Edge ・Iron Tail
Rhyperior	Solid Rock	Expert Belt	・Rock Wrecker ・Ice Beam ・Flamethrower ・Thunderbolt

A strong Physical Attacking Electric-type Pokemon may be useful against Milotic. But be wary of bringing it down to low health and activating Salac Berry. Dragonite can be difficult because of its Multiscale Ability. Expect to 2HKO Dragonite and one of your Pokemon getting KO'd by it.

Rhyperior can easily be taken down by a super-effective Grass or Water-type move.

Second Single Battle (on 49th consecutive battle)

Pokemon	Ability	Item	Moves
Regigigas	Slow Start	Chople Berry	・Crush Grip ・Stone Edge ・Ice Punch ・Protect
Cresselia	Levitate	Leftovers	・Stored Power ・Moonlight ・Substitute ・Calm Mind
Heatran	Flash Fire	Bright Powder	・Magma Storm ・Flash Cannon ・Earth Power ・Dark Pulse

Take advantage of Regigigas' Slow Start Ability and take the time to set up your Pokemon's offense. Be sure to knock it out before Slow Start wears off.

Your Pokemon can also set up in front of Cresselia, who does not have a reliable way to damage your Pokemon outside of Stored Power after multiple boosts.

Be ready for Heatran, as this Pokemon can sweep a team if it has no way to hit it for super-effective damage. Having a Pokemon with an accurate Fighting or Ground-type move will be good in this match.

Double Battle Against Rival and Tower Tycoon Palmer

Your rival teams up with his father, Tower Tycoon Palmer to challenge you on your 49th consecutive Double Battle in Master Class Doubles. Their teams change randomly between 3 different team compositions. Read on to see your Rival and Tower Tycoon Palmer's teams and how to beat them.

Rival & Palmer Team 1

Pokemon	Ability	Item	Moves
Heracross	Moxie	Choice Scarf	・Close Combat ・Rock Slide ・Bullet Seed ・Earthquake
Infernape	Iron Fist	Focus Sash	・Fake Out ・Fire Punch ・Close Combat ・Acrobatics
Dragonite	Multiscale	Choice Band	・Outrage ・Fire Punch ・Thunder Punch ・Earthquake
Cresselia	Levitate	Sitrus Berry	・Moonblast ・Ice Beam ・Moonlight ・Thunder Wave

Both Heracross and Dragonite hit really hard. Be prepared to either tank a hit or knock them out quick. Switching out your Pokemon may be good against this lead because both their Pokemon will be choice locked.

Be ready to 2HKO Infernape and for a Cresselia end-game. Cresselia only has Ice Beam as its offensive move, but it will be hard to take down thanks to its Moonlight.

Rival & Palmer Team 2

Pokemon	Ability	Item	Moves
Empoleon	Defiant	Shuca Berry	・Waterfall ・Drill Peck ・Aqua Jet ・Protect
Staraptor	Intimidate	Choice Scarf	・Brave Bird ・Double-Edge ・Close Combat ・U-Turn
Rhyperior	Lightning Rod	Expert Belt	・Rock Blast ・Ice Punch ・Thunder Punch ・Earthquake
Heatran	Flash Fire	Leftovers	・Magma Storm ・Heat Wave ・Flash Cannon ・Protect

Be wary of using Intimidate and other things that reduce stats as they may give Empoleon an Attack boost thanks to its Defiant Ability. You also cannot use an Electric-type move freely against Empoleon because of Rhyperior's Lightning Rod. A fast Grass-type is recommended in this match.

A fast Pokemon that resists Staraptor's moves and can hit Heatran for super-effective damage would be good to have in the back. Beware of Staraptor's Speed because it is equipped with a Choice Scarf.

Rival & Palmer Team 3

Pokemon	Ability	Item	Moves
Torterra	Shell Armor	Shuca Berry	・Wood Hammer ・Bulldoze ・Crunch ・Synthesis
Snorlax	Gluttony	Mago Berry	・Body Slam ・Curse ・Fire Punch ・Crunch
Milotic	Competitive	White Herb	・Muddy Water ・Ice Beam ・Hydro Pump ・Protect
Heatran	Flash Fire	Focus Sash	・Earth Power ・Heat Wave ・Flash Cannon ・Dragon Pulse

Your Rival's Torterra should get knocked out by a quick Ice Beam. A super-effective Physical Electric-move should also pick up the KO against Milotic. Both Snorlax and Heatran are susceptible to a super-effective Fighting-type move, but be sure to attack into Heatran again because it has Focus Sash.

Snorlax can be a problem to deal with if it is allowed to set up multiple Curses. Heatran cannot protect itself against a faster attacker.

Best Teams to Use

Singles Battle Team

Pokemon	Ability	Item	Attacks
Garchomp	Rough Skin	Focus Sash	・Outrage ・Earthquake ・Iron Head ・Swords Dance
Nature / EVs	Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Final Stats	183 HP / 182 Atk / 115 Def / 106 SpD / 169 Spe
Suicune	Inner Focus	Chesto Berry	・Scald ・Ice Beam ・Calm Mind ・Rest
Nature / EVs	Calm 252 HP / 204 SpD / 52 Spe
Final Stats	207 HP / 135 Def / 110 SpA / 177 SpD / 112 Spe
Scizor	Technician	Lum Berry	・Bullet Punch ・X-Scissor ・Swords Dance ・Roost
Nature / EVs	Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Final Stats	177 HP / 200 Atk / 120 Def / 101 SpD / 85 Spe

Best Battle Tower Singles Team

Against Tower Tycoon Palmer's First Team (21st Consecutive Battle)

This matchup may be tricky because Palmer's choice of lead is random. If we have Garchomp out first, and Palmer sends out Dragonite, use Outrage. This will not knock out Dragonite, but it will be in range for a knock out if you send out Suicune or Scizor next.

Expect Dragonite to take out our Garchomp with one Dragon Rush. If Palmer sends out Milotic, switch out to Suicune and set up multiple Calm Minds and attempt to sweep after taking out Milotic with multiple resisted Scalds or Ice Beams.

Garchomp should be able to 2HKO a Rhyperior Lead and still be able to use Outrage on the next Pokemon that Palmer sends out.

Against Tower Tycoon Palmer's Second Team (49th Consecutive Battle)

Palmer's Regigigas can knock out our Garchomp with an Ice Punch. Against this lead, switch into Suicune and set up multiple Calm Minds. If Palmer leads with Cresselia, Garchomp can repeatedly use Outrage. Use Earthquake against Palmer's Heatran.

Doubles Battle Team

Pokemon	Ability	Item	Attacks
Ludicolo	Swift Swim	Life Orb	・Hydro Pump ・Giga Drain ・Ice Beam ・Fake Out
Nature / EVs	Modest 76 HP / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
Final Stats	165 HP / 81 Atk / 90 Def / 156 SpA / 120 SpD / 113 Spe (226 in Rain)
Politoed	Drizzle	Sitrus Berry	・Scald ・Ice Beam ・Perish Song ・Protect
Nature / EVs	Calm 244 HP / 180 Def / 4 SpA / 76 SpD / 4 Spe IVs: 0 Atk
Final Stats	196 HP / 118 Def / 111 SpA / 143 SpD / 91 Spe
Arcanine	Intimidate	Mago Berry	・Flare Blitz ・Snarl ・Extreme Speed ・Safeguard
Nature / EVs	Jolly 252 HP / 4 Atk / 4 Def / 108 SpD / 140 Spe
Final Stats	197 HP / 131 Atk / 101 Def / 108 SpA / 114 SpD / 146 Spe
Togekiss	Super Luck	Scope Lens	・Dazzling Gleam ・Air Slash ・Follow Me ・Protect
Nature / EVs	Timid 116 HP / 52 Def / 156 SpA / 4 SpD / 180 Spe IVs: 0 Atk
Final Stats	175 HP / 122 Def / 160 SpA / 136 SpD / 135 Spe

Best Battle Tower Doubles Team

Against Rival and Palmer Team 1

Against this team, switch out Politoed for Arcanine to give both opposing Pokemon an attack drop with its Intimidate. Using Ludicolo, target Heracross with Hydro Pump and knock it out. Arcanine should be comfortably taking a Thunder Punch from Dragonite.

Arcanine should then use Extreme Speed on Dragonite to break its Multiscale, and Ludicolo should be able to KO with Ice Beam. Infernape should easily go down next by focusing on it with two attacks. Lastly, Cresselia can be knocked out with combined attacks or a Perish Song from Politoed.

Against Rival and Palmer Team 2

With Ludicolo, use Fake Out on Empoleon and Scald Rhyperior with Politoed. On turn 2, Ludicolo can Giga Drain into Empoleon while Politoed uses Scald on Heatran. When both of Palmer's Pokemon are knocked out, you will be battling your rival with the numbers advantage in your favor.

Against Rival and Palmer Team 3

Torterra is the more dangerous Pokemon from your opponent's leads. Ignore Milotic for now and use Fake Out on Torterra with Ludicolo and use Ice Beam with Politoed. When Torterra has been dealt with, Milotic should go down to multiple Giga Drains from Ludicolo. Heatran should get knocked out from super-effective Water-type attacks.

Lastly, close out the match against Snorlax with combined attacks or with Politoed's Perish Song.

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