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How to Beat Larry: Medali Gym Leader Guide

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Larry Normal Gym Leader Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
The Medali Gym Leader, Larry, is the best Gym Leader to challenge fifth in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Read on to learn about Larry's Pokemon team, Larry's type specialty, best Pokemon to use against Larry, and how to beat the Medali Gym.

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List of Contents

Larry's Pokemon Team and Types
Best Team to Beat Larry
How to Beat Larry
Rewards for Beating Larry
Larry's Rematch Team
Best Team to Beat Larry (Rematch Team)
Tips and Strategy to Beat Larry's Rematch Team
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Larry's Pokemon Team and Types

Type and Suggested Level

		Best Team Level
▲Medali Gym Leader Larry		Type Specialty

		Lv. 36 ~ Lv. 41

Larry's 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

Best Team to Beat Larry

Best Pokemon to Beat Larry

Pokemon	Recommended Moves
Pawmot (Lv. 36)	・ Arm Thrust (learns at Lv. 25) ・ Nuzzle (learns at Lv. 12) ・ Slam (learns at Lv. 33) ・ Wild Charge (default move)
Quaquaval (Lv. 36)	・ Low Sweep (learns at Lv. 17) ・ Aqua Step (upon evolving) ・ Aqua Cutter (learns at Lv. 21) ・ Aqua Jet (learns at Lv. 13)
Crabominable (Lv. 36)	・ Rock Smash (default move) ・ Brick Break (learns at Lv. 22) ・ Avalanche (learns at Lv. 29) ・ Protect (default move)

When Starting with Sprigatito

Best Team To Beat Larry When Starting With Sprigatito
Meowscarada (Lv. 36)	Pawmot (Lv. 36)	Crabominable (Lv. 36)

Since Larry's Pokemon are mostly Normal types which do not deal super effective damage to any Type, you can use Meowscarada to finish off Komala and Dunsparce. Just remember to switch out Meowscarada for Pawmot or Crabominable when facing Staraptor! Terastallizing Pawmot or Crabominable also allows them to remove their weakness to Aerial Ace, while being Super Effective against Larry's Normal Tera Staraptor.

Since Staraptor is fast there is a high chance that it can 1 hit KO your pokemon. Use X Speed if you have it to improve your Pokemon's speed in battle.

When Starting with Fuecoco

Best Team To Beat Larry When Starting With Fuecoco
Skeledirge (Lv. 36)	Pawmot (Lv. 36)	Crabominable (Lv. 36)

At a glance, using Skeledirge against Larry may seem like a good idea because of its Ghost typing. While this can be helpful to avoid some of the stronger moves of Larry's Pokemon, watch out for Komala's Sucker Punch, and Dudunsparce's Drill Run. To completely avoid this, use Pawmot or Crabominable against Larry's first two Pokemon, then switch out Skeledirge when Larry uses Staraptor.

When Starting with Quaxly

Best Team To Beat Larry When Starting With Quaxly
Quaquaval (Lv. 36)	Pawmot (Lv. 36)	Crabominable (Lv. 36)

Quaquaval's Fighting type now gives it STAB for using Low Sweep. Using Quaquaval's signature move, Aqua Step can also be useful, since it increases Quaquaval's speed after using it. With these three pokemon, you can Terastallize any of them to negate their weakness to Aerial Ace when facing against Staraptor.

How to Beat Larry

First You Must Pass the Secret Menu Item Order Challenge

Before you have the chance to face Larry, you must first pass the Secret Menu Item Order Challenge. In this test, you need to defeat other trainers for their clues, and then order the right dish at the Restaurant. Once you successfully clear the test you may challenge Larry.
Secret Menu Item Order: Normal Gym Challenge Walkthrough

Level Up to Lv. 36

Since Larry's Pokemon are at their Evolved forms, the best odds at defeating Gym Leader Larry is to raise your Pokemon to Lv. 36 or higher, Evolving those you can in the process.

Terastallize at the Start of Battle

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Alternate Fuecoco Form
Players can Terastallize their Pokemon at the very start of Gym Battes. We recommend you take advantage of Fighting Tera Types, as it raises your chances of defeating most Pokemon in one hit using a move the type it is weak against.

All Terastal Forms and Tera Types

Rewards for Beating Larry

Reward	Effect
Normal Badge	・Pokemon of 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. ▶︎ Obedience Guide
TM025 Facade	Type: Classification: Power: 70 Accuracy: 100

List of TMs and Locations

Larry's Rematch Team

Larry's Pokemon

Pokemon	Type	Moves
Oinkologne (Female) Lv. 65		・ Body Slam ・ Bullet Seed ・ Zen Headbutt ・ Iron Head
Komala Lv. 65		・ Yawn ・ Sucker Punch ・ Wood Hammer ・ Zen Headbutt
Dudunsparce Lv. 65		・ Dragon Rush ・ Drill Run ・ Hyper Drill ・ Stone Edge
Braviary Lv. 65		・ Crush Claw ・ Brave Bird ・ Close Combat ・ Rock Tomb
Staraptor Lv. 66	Tera Type	・ Facade ・ Brave Bird ・ Close Combat ・ Thief

Gym Leader Rematches: All Rematch Teams Guide

Best Team to Beat Larry (Rematch Team)

Best Counters

Pokemon	Type	Moves
Gyarados Lv. 70	Tera Type	・ Dragon Dance ・ Waterfall ・ Ice Fang ・ Earthquake
Pawmot Lv. 70	Tera Type	・ Wild Charge ・ Quick Attack ・ Close Combat ・ Volt Switch
Lucario Lv. 70	Tera Type	・ Swords Dance ・ Extreme Speed ・ Close Combat ・ Ice Punch

Tips and Strategy to Beat Larry's Rematch Team

If Your Pokemon are a High Enough Level, Non-Fighting Pokemon Can Still Put in Work

Larry
Although Larry's Normal Type Pokemon are only weak to Fighting, you can still deal a lot of damage to his Pokemon if your Pokemon are of a high enough level. Bringing only Fighting Type Pokemon will cause some difficulty in the matchups against Staraptor and Braviary, so bring Pokemon that are neutral to or resist Flying as well.
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Anonymous almost 3 years

noice thanks

Anonymous about 3 years

Staraptor is very fast and can 1HKO my lv35 pawmot with facade I recommend something with quick attack and high hp

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How to Beat Larry: Medali Gym Leader Guide

Larry's Pokemon Team and Types

Type and Suggested Level

Larry's Pokemon

Best Team to Beat Larry

Best Pokemon to Beat Larry

When Starting with Sprigatito

When Starting with Fuecoco

When Starting with Quaxly

How to Beat Larry

First You Must Pass the Secret Menu Item Order Challenge

Level Up to Lv. 36

Terastallize at the Start of Battle

Rewards for Beating Larry

Larry's Rematch Team

Larry's Pokemon

Best Team to Beat Larry (Rematch Team)

Best Counters

Tips and Strategy to Beat Larry's Rematch Team

If Your Pokemon are a High Enough Level, Non-Fighting Pokemon Can Still Put in Work

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