There are eight Gym Leaders in the Paldea Region that you need to defeat to complete the Victory Road Questline in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Read on to see the levels of each Gym Leader, the best order to defeat them in, maps of their locations, and their Pokemon teams.

Gym Leader Map, Order, and Levels

Gym Leader Map

Gym Leader Order and Levels

Gym	Leader	Team Level
Gym 1: Cortondo	Katy	Lv. 15
Gym 2: Artazon	Brassius	Lv. 17
Gym 3: Levincia	Iono	Lv. 24
Gym 4: Cascarrafa	Kofu	Lv. 30
Gym 5: Medali	Larry	Lv. 36
Gym 6: Montenevera	Ryme	Lv. 42
Gym 7: Alfornada	Tulip	Lv. 45
Gym 8: Glaseado	Grusha	Lv. 48

The level of Pokemon in Gym Leader Teams does not scale with your level, regardless of the order you fight them in. That's why we recommend challenging gym leaders in the proper order from the lowest to the highest level so you won't have a hard time through the Victory Road storyline.

However, the gap between some Gyms' levels (such as Levincia and Cascarrafa) is high, so it is best to do all 3 Story modes (Victory Road, Path of Legends, and Starfall Street) simultaneously for easy progression.

Story Walkthrough

Gym Leader Types, Pokemon, and Location

Bug-Type Gym Leader: Katy

Type

Katy

Pokemon

Pokemon	Type	Moves
Nymble Lv. 14		・ Double Kick ・ Struggle Bug
Tarountula Lv. 14		・ Assurance ・ Bug Bite
Teddiursa Lv. 15	Tera Type	・ Fury Cutter ・ Fury Swipes

To beat Katy, it's best to bring Fire-type Pokemon with you to use their type advantage against Katy's Bug-type Pokemon. If you chose Fuecoco as your starter Pokemon, you will have an easy time beating her gym.

How to Beat Katy

Katy Location Map

From Mesagoza's Western Gate, proceed west until you find the Grand Olive Orchard. Across this olive orchard is the town of Cortondo and Katy's gym.

Cortondo Map, Features, and Things to Do

Grass-Type Gym Leader: Brassius

Type

Brassius

Pokemon

Pokemon	Type	Moves
Petilil Lv. 16		・ Sleep Powder ・ Mega Drain
Smoliv Lv. 16		・ Tackle ・ Razor Leaf
Sudowoodo Lv. 17	Tera Type	・ Trailblaze ・ Rock Throw

Just like with Katy, Brassus' Grass-type Pokemon are weak against Fire-type moves. So bring along any Fire-type Pokemon with you before your match with him.

How to Beat Brassius

Brassius Location Map

From Mesagoza's Eastern Gate, proceed east until you get past where Klawf, the Stony Cliff Titan, is located. Keep proceeding west until you see Artazon and its windmill.

Artazon Map, Features, and Things to Do

Electric-Type Gym Leader: Iono

Type

Iono

Pokemon

Pokemon	Type	Moves
Wattrel Lv. 23		・ Pluck ・ Quick Attack ・ Spark
Bellibolt Lv. 23		・ Spark ・ Water Gun
Luxio Lv. 23		・ Spark ・ Bite
Mismagius Lv. 24	Tera Type	・ Confuse Ray ・ Charge Beam ・ Hex

We recommend bringing along specific Pokemon to beat Iono, as just using Ground-type Pokemon against her Electric-type team might not cut it. Bring Clodsire and Cyclizar along to resist her Pokemon's moves and beat her.

How to Beat Iono

Iono Location Map

From the eastern part of Artazon, go north until you reach a river, and follow it until you reach a bridge. Follow the road east and you will see a road that leads straight to Levincia and its Million Volt Skyline.

Levincia Map, Features, and Things to Do

Water-Type Gym Leader: Kofu

Type

Kofu

Pokemon

Pokemon	Type	Moves
Veluza Lv. 29		・ Slash ・ Pluck ・ Aqua Cutter
Wugtrio Lv. 29		・ Mud-Slap ・ Water Pulse ・ Headbutt
Crabominable Lv. 30	Tera Type	・ Crabhammer ・ Rock Smash ・ Slam

For this fight, we suggest bringing along Pokemon with Electric-type moves to counter Kofu's Water-type Pokemon. But be careful of Kofu's Veluza and Crabominable, which have Psychic, Ice, and Fighting-type moves as well.

How to Beat Kofu

Kofu Location Map

From Cortondo, go northwest and turn right from the cliff face where you would find Bombirdier, the Open Sky Titan.

But soon along this path, you'll find a blockade made by members of Team Star's Segin Squad, which you'll have to beat before getting to Cascarrafa City proper.

Cascarrafa Map, Features, and Things to Do

Normal-Type Gym Leader: Larry

Type

Larry

Pokemon

Pokemon	Type	Moves
Komala Lv. 35		・ Yawn ・ Sucker Punch ・ Slam
Dudunsparce Lv. 35		・ Glare ・ Drill Run ・ Hyper Drill
Staraptor Lv. 36	Tera Type	・ Facade ・ Aerial Ace

It's best to bring Fighting-type Pokemon when you're fighting Larry, whose Normal-type Pokemon will be weak against their moves.

Still be careful though, as some of his Pokemon have moves like Sucker Punch and Drill Run, which might put your team in a pinch if you're caught off-guard.

How to Beat Larry

Larry Location Map

From Cascarrafa, head west through the Asado Desert and take a right at the crossroads. From here, you'll have to go east through Colonnade Hollow until you emerge from the other side into a valley and eventually find yourself at Medali.

Medali Map, Features, and Things to Do

Ghost-Type Gym Leader: Ryme

Type

Ryme

Pokemon

Pokemon	Type	Moves
Mimikyu Lv. 41		・ Shadow Sneak ・ Slash ・ Light Screen
Banette Lv. 41		・ Icy Wind ・ Sucker Punch ・ Shadow Sneak
Greavard Lv. 41		・ Play Rough ・ Crunch ・ Phantom Force
Toxtricity (Low Key Form) Lv. 42	Tera Type	・ Discharge ・ Hex ・ Hyper Voice

To beat Ryme, bring along Dark-type Pokemon like Meowscarada or Grimmsnarl so they can both work together in the doubles battle you'll have against this gym leader's team.

How to Beat Ryme

Ryme Location Map

From Eastern Medali, follow the road up to the Glaseado Mountain Path until you come across a Pokemon Center in the middle of the snow. Take a right and go across the snow along Glaseado Mountain; you should notice that as you follow the path, you are moving up the mountain. Soon, you should see the gates of Montenevera.

Montenevera Map, Features, and Things to Do

Psychic-Type Gym Leader: Tulip

Type

Tulip

Pokemon

Pokemon	Type	Moves
Farigiraf Lv. 44		・ Crunch ・ Zen Headbutt ・ Reflect
Gardevoir Lv. 44		・ Psychic ・ Dazzling Gleam ・ Energy Ball
Espathra Lv. 44		・ Psychic ・ Quick Attack ・ Shadow Ball
Florges Lv. 45	Tera Type	・ Psychic ・ Dazzling Gleam ・ Petal Blizzard

Just like with Ryme, Bring along Dark-type Pokemon to beat Tulip's Psychic-type critters. But don't forget to bring a few Ghost-type Pokemon as well, like Skeledirge.

How to Beat Tulip

Tulip Location Map

From Western Cortondo, go up north until you come across the Pokemon Center you would've passed if you were going to Cascarrafa. Instead of going further up north, go south until you find the Alfornada Cavern. On the other side, you'll emerge West of the town of Alfornada.

How to Get to Alfornada: Alfornada Map, Features, and Things to Do

Ice-Type Gym Leader: Grusha

Type

Grusha

Pokemon

Pokemon	Type	Moves
Frosmoth Lv. 47		・ Blizzard ・ Bug Buzz ・ Tailwind
Beartic Lv. 47		・ Aqua Jet ・ Icicle Crash ・ Earthquake
Cetitan Lv. 47		・ Icicle Spear ・ Liquidation ・ Ice Shard
Altaria Lv. 48	Tera Type	・ Ice Beam ・ Dragon Pulse ・ Moonblast ・ Hurricane

Most of Grusha's Pokemon are Ice-types, which are weak to Fire and Fighting-type moves. So bring along Pokemon like Talonflame, Ceruledge or Armarouge. Skeledirge will be perfect for this fight as well.

How to Beat Grusha

Grusha Location Map

From Montenevera, head south until you come across the end of the mountain path, then take a left. You should see trainers around the slope that leads up to the Pokemon Center next to the Glaseado Mountain Gym.

How to Get to Glaseado Gym (Glaseado Mountain)

How Gyms Work in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Pass Gym Tests to Challenge the Gym Leader

At each of Paldea's eight Pokemon Gyms, you must pass a Gym Test to see if you are worthy enough to battle the Gym Leader. These tests range from normal trainer battles to rhythm games to a town-wide Sunflora hunt!

Once you beat these tests and the gyms they're associated with, some of the tests become fun mini-games you can play in your spare time.

All Gym Challenge Guides (Gym Puzzle Tests)

Gym Tests are Unique to Each Gym

Much like Pokemon Sun and Moon's Island Trials, Gym Tests in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are unique to each Gym, showcasing both the culture of the town and the personality of its Gym Leader.

In Artazon, the Gym Leader Brassius is known as the "Verdant Virtuoso", and the town itself is known for both its flowers and art. That is why Brassius' Gym Test involves looking for Sunflora across town to help judge a trainer's aesthetic sensibilities.

Defeat Gym Leaders to Complete Victory Road

Once you've completed a Gym Test, you'll be allowed to battle the local Gym Leader. Defeat them, and you'll gain a badge. Get eight badges, and you'll be given a chance to pass the Champion Assessment at Pokemon League Headquarters to earn the Champion Rank.

Elite Four: Best Team and Strategy

All Gym Badges and Badge Effects

Once you've defeated a Gym Leader, you can earn a Gym badge from them. These Gym Badges not only serve as proof of defeating a leader, they also help you control and catch high level Pokemon you've obtained throughout your jouney.

List of Paldea's Gym Badges
Reward	Effect
Bug Badge	・Pokemon Lv. 25 or lower that you've caught will not disobey your commands in battle. ・Pokemon that are up to Lv. 25 are easier to catch
Grass Badge	・Pokemon Lv. 30 or lower that you've caught will not disobey your commands in battle. ・Pokemon that are up to Lv. 30 are easier to catch
Electric Badge	・Pokemon Lv. 35 or lower that you've caught will not disobey your commands in battle. ・Pokemon that are up to Lv. 35 are easier to catch
Water Badge	・Pokemon Lv. 40 or lower that you've caught will not disobey your commands in battle. ・Pokemon that are up to Lv. 40 are easier to catch
Normal Badge	・Pokemon Lv. 45 or lower that you've caught will not disobey your commands in battle. ・Pokemon that are up to Lv. 45 are easier to catch
Ghost Badge	・Pokemon Lv. 50 or lower that you've caught will not disobey your commands in battle. ・Pokemon that are up to Lv. 50 are easier to catch
Psychic Badge	・Pokemon Lv. 55 or lower that you've caught will not disobey your commands in battle. ・Pokemon that are up to Lv. 55 are easier to catch
Ice Badge	・All Pokemon that you've caught will obey your commands in battle, regardless of level. ・Pokemon that are up to Lv. 100 are easier to catch

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Related Links

Story Walkthrough

Victory Road Walkthroughs

Victory Road Walkthrough
Cortondo Gym Test	Artazon Gym Test
Levincia Gym Test	Cascarrafa Gym Test
Medali Gym Test	Montenevera Gym Test
Alfornada Gym Test	Glaseado Gym Test
Other Victory Road Walkthroughs
All Gym Tests	All Gym Leaders
Gym Rematch Teams	Elite Four and Champion
Elite Four Rika	Elite Four Poppy
Elite Four Larry	Elite Four Hassel
Champion Geeta	Rival Nemona
Academy Ace Tournament

Starfall Street Walkthroughs

Starfall Street Walkthrough
Giacomo and the Dark Segin Squad	Mela and the Fire Schedar Squad
Atticus and the Poison Navi Squad	Ortega and the Fairy Ruchbah Squad
Eri and the Fighting Caph Squad	Clavell the Academy Director
Penny the Team Star Founder	Team Star Rematch Battles: All STC Rematch Teams Guide
Starmobile Guide: All Types, Abilities, Moves and Counters

Path of Legends Walkthroughs

Path of Legends Walkthrough
Klawf the Stony Cliff Titan	Bombirdier the Open Sky Titan
Orthworm the Lurking Steel Titan	Great Tusk/Iron Treads the Quaking Earth Titan
Tatsugiri and Dondozo the False Dragon Titan	Arven

The Way Home Walkthrough

The Way Home Walkthrough
Professor Sada (Pokemon Scarlet)	Professor Turo (Pokemon Violet)

Post Game Content: What to Do After the Story

DLC Story Walkthroughs