Many Trainers will challenge you to battle in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Read on to learn more about their teams, how to beat them, and other strategies to win!

All Trainer Battles

Akari/Rei Team

Akari or Rei is your partner in the Survey Corps. Apart from helping you on your journey in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, they will occasionally challenge you to battles to help you both improve and grow!

Akari/Rei - Training Grounds

Pokemon	Weaknesses	Known Moves
Pikachu Lvl. 9	Takes 2x damage:	・Thunder Shock ・Quick Attack

Akari/Rei - Jubilife Village Gate

Pokemon	Weaknesses	Known Moves
Mime Jr. Lvl. 19	Takes 2x damage:	・Hypnosis ・Iron Defense
Pikachu Lvl. 20	Takes 2x damage:	・Thunder Shock ・Quick Attack

Akari/Rei - Jubilife Village Gate

Pokemon	Weaknesses	Known Moves
Mr. Mime Lvl. 46	Takes 2x damage:	・Iron Defense ・Hypnosis
Staravia Lvl. 46	Takes 2x damage:	・Brave Bird
Pikachu Lvl. 47	Takes 2x damage:	・Thunder Shock ・Quick Attack ・Iron Tail

How to Beat Akari/Rei

Warden Mai Team

You'll encounter Warden Mai of the Diamond Clan during the Mission A Request from Mai, where she'll battle you with her Munchlax to test your strength.

Her Munchlax is weak to Fighting-Type Moves, so make sure to teach your Pokemon some of these with Zisu.

Pokemon	Weaknesses	Known Moves
Munchlax Lvl. 10	Takes 2x damage:	・Rollout ・Tackle

How to Beat Mai and Munchlax

Warden Lian Team

Warden Lian of the Pearl Clan protects the mighty Noble Kleavor, who he needs you to quell during the Mission The Frenzy of the Lord of the Woods.

You'll only be allowed to help Kleavor after proving yourself in battle, so make sure to have Pokemon with Ice, Dragon, or Fairy-Type Moves in your party to beat Warden Lian's Goomy.

Pokemon	Weaknesses	Known Moves
Goomy Lvl. 15	Takes 2x damage:	・Bubble ・Acid Spray

How to Beat Lian

The Miss Fortune Sisters

The Miss Fortune Sisters are bandits met during Arezu's Predicament, causing mayhem around Hisui. Their antics will lead to multiple battles over the course of the story, as well as a few encounters while exploring.

Miss Fortune Sisters - Coin (Crimson Mirelands)

Pokemon	Weaknesses	Known Moves
Toxicroak Lvl. 23	Takes 4x damage: Takes 2x damage:	・Venoshock ・Rock Smash

Miss Fortune Sisters - Clover (Firespit Island)

Pokemon	Weaknesses	Known Moves
Abomasnow Lvl. 35	Takes 4x damage: Takes 2x damage:	・Energy Ball

Miss Fortune Sisters - Coin (Firespit Island)

Pokemon	Weaknesses	Known Moves
Toxicroak Lvl. 34	Takes 4x damage: Takes 2x damage:	・Venoshock ・Rock Smash ・Poison Jab

Miss Fortune Sisters - Charm (Firespit Island)

Pokemon	Weaknesses	Known Moves
Rhydon Lvl. 34	Takes 4x damage: Takes 2x damage:	・Rock Slide ・Stealth Rock
Gengar Lvl. 35	Takes 2x damage:	・Venoshock

How to Beat the Miss Fortune Sisters

Warden Melli Team

Warden Melli of the Diamond Clan will battle you multiple times throughout the Mission Scaling Perilous Heights in order to stop you from quelling the Frenzied Noble Electrode.

The best Pokemon to use against him would be those with high HP as well as Ground-Type Moves.

Warden Melli Team - Before the Ancient Quarry

Pokemon	Weaknesses	Known Moves
Skuntank Lvl. 44	Takes 2x damage:	・Night Slash ・Flamethrower

Warden Melli Team - Moonview Arena

Pokemon	Weaknesses	Known Moves
Skuntank Lvl. 44	Takes 2x damage:	・Night Slash ・Flamethrower ・Poison Jab
Zubat Lvl. 22	Takes 2x damage:	・Gust ・Hypnosis
Skorupi Lvl. 22	Takes 2x damage:	・Venoshock ・Bite

How to Beat Melli

Warden Ingo Team

Warden Ingo is a member of the Pearl Clan with no memory of how he came to Hisui. He watches over the Sneasler Mount and in the Mission Scaling Perilous Heights will challenge you to a battle to try and jog his memory.

Pokemon	Weaknesses	Known Moves
Machoke Lvl. 41	Takes 2x damage:	・Bullet Punch ・Double-Edge
Tangela Lvl. 41	Takes 2x damage:	・Stun Spore ・Energy Ball
Gliscor Lvl. 42	Takes 4x damage: Takes 2x damage:	・Mud Bomb ・Aerial Ace

How to Beat Ingo

Warden Gaeric Team

Warden Gaeric is a member of the Pearl Clan who is not only a Warden, but Irida's mentor! During the Mission The Slumbering Lord of the Tundra, Warden Gaeric will challenge you to a battle before he will allow you to help quell the Noble Avalugg.

Pokemon	Weaknesses	Known Moves
Glalie Lvl. 48	Takes 2x damage:	・Crunch
Froslass Lvl. 24	Takes 2x damage:	・Powder Snow

How to Beat Gaeric

Warden Sabi Team

Warden Sabi is a young member of the Diamond Clan who watches over Braviary. During the Mission The Slumbering Lord of the Tundra, you will be asked to battle her and Braviary in order to acquire Braviary as a mount.

It is recommended you use Ground-Type moves against her Pokemon!

Warden Sabi's Pokemon

Pokemon	Weaknesses	Known Moves
Electivire Lvl. 30	Takes 2x damage:	・Thunder Wave ・Thunder Punch
Magmortar Lvl. 30	Takes 2x damage:	・Flamethrower ・Poison Gass
Rhyperior Lvl. 50	Takes 4x damage: Takes 2x damage:	・High Horsepower

Braviary Battle

Pokemon	Weaknesses	Known Moves
Hisuian Braviary Lvl. 54	Takes 2x damage:	・Roost

How to Beat Sabi

Beni Team

Beni is a member of the Galactic Team and is well-known for his potato mochi! During the Mission Atop Mount Coronet, he will challenge you to a battle!

We recommend you bring Pokemon with Flying or Ghost-Type Moves.

Pokemon	Weaknesses	Known Moves
Mismagius Lvl. 59	Takes 2x damage:	・Shadow Ball
Sneasler Lvl. 59	Takes 4x damage: Takes 2x damage:	・Quick Attack ・Close Combat ・Dire Claw
Gardevoir Lvl. 60	Takes 2x damage:	・Calm Mind
Gallade Lvl. 60	Takes 2x damage:	・Psycho Cut

How to Beat Beni

Commander Kamado Team

Commander Kamado is a constant figure in the Survey Corps. leading all of you to completing research on the Pokemon of Hisui. During the Mission Atop Mount Coronet, you'll face the Commander himself in battle.

It's highly recommended you bring a party that, even under-leveled, can exploit the weaknesses of his Pokemon and are resistant to Fairy-Type Moves.

Pokemon	Weaknesses	Known Moves
Hisuian Braviary Lvl. 61	Takes 2x damage:	・Air Slash ・Esper Wing
Snorlax Lvl. 62	Takes 2x damage:	・High Horsepower ・Giga Impact ・Zen Headbutt
Clefable Lvl. 61	Takes 2x damage:	・Psychic ・Draining Kiss ・Calm Mind ・Baby-Doll Eyes
Golem Lvl. 61	Takes 4x damage: Takes 2x damage:	・Double-Edge ・Stealth Rock

How to Beat Commander Kamado

Irida Team

Irida is the leader of the Pearl Clan whose Noble Pokemon require your help! She will challenge you to battle a number of times throughout the game.

Her main Pokemon is a Glaceon who is susceptible to Fire, Steel, Fighting, and Rock-Type Moves.

Irida - Grandtree Arena

Pokemon	Weaknesses	Known Moves
Glaceon Lvl. 17	Takes 2x damage:	・Powder Snow

Irida - Cobalt Coastlands

Pokemon	Weaknesses	Known Moves
Glaceon Lvl. 30	Takes 2x damage:	・Powder Snow ・Ice Beam
Eevee Lvl. 15	Takes 2x damage:	・Quick Attack

Irida - Pearl Settlement

Pokemon	Weaknesses	Known Moves
Glaceon Lvl. 64	Takes 2x damage:	・Powder Snow ・Ice Beam ・Baby-Doll Eyes
Espeon Lvl. 32	Takes 2x damage:	・Quick Attack
Flareon Lvl. 32	Takes 2x damage:	・Flamethrower

How to Beat Irida

Adaman Team

Adaman is the leader of the Diamond Clan whose Noble Pokemon require your help! He will challenge you to battle a few of times throughout the game.

Similar to Irida, his team consists of Eevee and their evolutions with his main Pokemon being Leafeon, who is susceptible to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug-Type Moves,

Adaman - Jubilife Village

Pokemon	Weaknesses	Known Moves
Leafeon Lvl. 36	Takes 2x damage:	・Leaf Blade
Eevee Lvl. 18	Takes 2x damage:	・Quick Attack

Adaman - Diamond Settlement

Pokemon	Weaknesses	Known Moves
Leafeon Lvl. 64	Takes 2x damage:	・Quick Attack ・Leaf Blade
Umbreon Lvl. 32	Takes 2x damage:	・Quick Attack ・Dark Pulse
Vaporeon Lvl. 32	Takes 2x damage:	・Baby-Doll Eyes ・Aqua Tail

How to Beat Adaman

Volo Team

As a member of the Ginkgo Guild, Volo is seen throughout the story peddling his wares and offering his expertise on ancient artifacts and ruins. He'll occasionally battle you throughout the story, but the most difficult battle is during the Mission Seeking the Remaining Plates.

Volo - Jubilife Village

Pokemon	Weaknesses	Known Moves
Togepi Lvl. 5	Takes 2x damage:	・Tackle

Volo - Solaceon Ruins

Pokemon	Weaknesses	Known Moves
Togepi Lvl. 22	Takes 2x damage:	・Tackle ・Draining Kiss ・Calm Mind
Gible Lvl. 22	Takes 4x damage: Takes 2x damage:	・Bulldoze ・Twister

Volo - Pre-Giratina Battle

Pokemon	Weaknesses	Known Moves
Togekiss Lvl. 68	Takes 2x damage:	・Moonblast ・Calm Mind
Spiritomb Lvl. 68	Takes 2x damage:	・Hypnosis ・Dark Pulse
Hisuian Arcanine Lvl. 68	Takes 4x damage: Takes 2x damage:	・Raging Fury
Lucario Lvl. 68	Takes 2x damage:	・Bullet Punch ・Close Combat
Roserade Lvl. 68	Takes 2x damage:	・Spikes ・Petal Dance
Garchomp Lvl. 68	Takes 4x damage: Takes 2x damage:	・Dragon Claw

Volo - Giratina Battle

Pokemon	Weaknesses	Known Moves
Giratina Lvl. 70	Takes 2x damage:	・Dragon Claw ・Aura Sphere ・Earth Power

How to Beat Giratina and Volo Team

Pokemon Legends: Arceus Related Guides

Complete Story Walkthrough

Story Walkthrough Guides

All Trainer Battles

Other Story Walkthrough Guides

Other Story Guides
Arezu Location in Mission 8	How to Get to Brava Arena
Snowpoint Temple Door Puzzle Solution	Story Summary and Ending Explained