Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen (FRLG)

How to Beat The Champion

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Last updated on: March 2, 2026 09:56 AM

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This is a guide for the Champion in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen (FRLG). Learn how to beat the Champion, their Pokemon team and specialty, and the recommended Pokemon to use against the Champion!

Previous Elite Four	Next
Lance	-

List of Contents

Pokemon Team and Types
How to Beat
Best Team
Previous and Next Elite Four
Related Guides

The Champion's Pokemon Team and Types

Type and Suggested Level

Type Specialty	All Around
Rec. Level	Lv. 65 ~ Lv. 67

The Champion's Pokemon

Your Chosen Starter
Bulbasaur	Charmander	Squirtle

When Starting with Bulbasaur

Pokemon	Abilities	Moves
Pidgeot (Lvl. 59)	・Keen Eye ・Tangled Feet ・Big Pecks	・Aerial Ace ・Feather Dance ・Sand Attack ・Whirlwind
Alakazam (Lvl. 57)	・Synchronize ・Inner Focus ・Magic Guard	・Future Sight ・Psychic ・Recover ・Reflect
Rhydon (Lvl. 59)	・Lightning Rod ・Rock Head ・Reckless	・Earthquake ・Rock Tomb ・Scary Face ・Take Down
Exeggutor (Lvl. 59)	・Chlorophyll ・Harvest	・Egg Bomb ・Giga Drain ・Light Screen ・Sleep Powder
Gyarados (Lvl. 61)	・Intimidate ・Moxie	・Bite ・Dragon Rage ・Hydro Pump ・Thrash
Charizard (Lvl. 63)	・Blaze ・Solar Power	・Aerial Ace ・Fire Blast ・Fire Spin ・Slash

When Starting with Charmander

Pokemon	Abilities	Moves
Pidgeot (Lvl. 59)	・Keen Eye ・Tangled Feet ・Big Pecks	・Aerial Ace ・Feather Dance ・Sand Attack ・Whirlwind
Alakazam (Lvl. 57)	・Synchronize ・Inner Focus ・Magic Guard	・Future Sight ・Psychic ・Recover ・Reflect
Rhydon (Lvl. 59)	・Lightning Rod ・Rock Head ・Reckless	・Earthquake ・Rock Tomb ・Scary Face ・Take Down
Exeggutor (Lvl. 61)	・Chlorophyll ・Harvest	・Egg Bomb ・Giga Drain ・Light Screen ・Sleep Powder
Arcanine (Lvl. 59)	・Intimidate ・Flash Fire ・Justified	・Bite ・Extreme Speed ・Flamethrower ・Roar
Blastoise (Lvl. 63)	・Torrent ・Rain Dish	・Bite ・Hydro Pump ・Rain Dance ・Skull Bash

When Starting with Squirtle

Pokemon	Abilities	Moves
Pidgeot (Lvl. 59)	・Keen Eye ・Tangled Feet ・Big Pecks	・Aerial Ace ・Feather Dance ・Sand Attack ・Whirlwind
Alakazam (Lvl. 57)	・Synchronize ・Inner Focus ・Magic Guard	・Future Sight ・Psychic ・Recover ・Reflect
Rhydon (Lvl. 59)	・Lightning Rod ・Rock Head ・Reckless	・Earthquake ・Rock Tomb ・Scary Face ・Take Down
Gyarados (Lvl. 59)	・Intimidate ・Moxie	・Bite ・Dragon Rage ・Hydro Pump ・Thrash
Arcanine (Lvl. 61)	・Intimidate ・Flash Fire ・Justified	・Bite ・Extreme Speed ・Flamethrower ・Roar
Venusaur (Lvl. 63)	・Overgrow ・Chlorophyll	・Growth ・Solar Beam ・Sunny Day ・Synthesis

How to Beat The Champion

Bring A Well-Rounded Team

Since you have to use the same party for battling the Champion and against the four members of the Elite Four, it is important to bring a versatile team that is effective against all of the Elite Four members and gives coverage to the Champion's team as well.

Make sure to have at least an Electric and Psychic Pokemon on your team and it will cover most of your bases. Having a Pokemon that can use Ice-type moves will also help against Lance and the Champion's Pidgeot.

Grind and Level Up Your Pokemon

Since this is the battle against the Champion, make sure to level up your Pokemon appropriately. The Champion's Pokemon levels range from Level 57 to 63, so your Pokemon should at least be Level 65 or higher to have the best chances of taking the Champion down.