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Elite Four Rika: Best Team and Strategy
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Rika, the Ground Type specialist, is the 1st member of the Pokemon League's Elite Four in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Read on for strategies to beat her team, including the best Pokemon, moves and more.
| No.1: Rika |
 No. 2: Poppy |
 No.3: Larry |
 No. 4: Hassel
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 Champion Geeta |
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List of Contents
Elite Four Rika's Pokemon Team and Types
Type and Suggested Level
| Type Specialty |
|
|---|---|
| Best Team Level | Lv. 58 ~ Lv. 62 |
Rika's Pokemon
| Pokemon | Type | Moves |
|---|---|---|
 Whiscash
Lv.57 |
|
・
Muddy Water
・ Earth Power ・ Blizzard ・ Future Sight |
 Camerupt
Lv.57 |
|
・
Earth Power
・ Fire Blast ・ Flash Cannon ・ Yawn |
 Donphan
Lv.57 |
|
・
Earthquake
・ Stone Edge ・ Iron Head ・ Poison Jab |
 Dugtrio
Lv.57 |
|
・
Earthquake
・ Rock Slide ・ Sucker Punch ・ Sandstorm |
 Clodsire
Lv.58 |
(Tera Type)
|
・
Earthquake
・ Liquidation ・ Toxic ・ Protect |
Best Team to Beat Rika
Best Pokemon to Beat Rika
| Pokemon | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|
 Gyarados
(Lv. 58) |
・
Waterfall
(learns at Lv. 21) ・ Dragon Dance (learns at Lv. 36) ・ Ice Fang (learns at Lv. 8) ・ Crunch (learns at Lv. 24) |
 Baxcalibur
(Lv. 62) |
・
Dragon Dance
(TM 100) ・ Glaive Rush (upon evolution) ・ Brick Break (TM 58) ・ Icicle Crash (learns at Lv. 62) |
 Rotom
(Wash Form)
(Lv. 58) |
・
Hex
(learns at Lv. 35) ・ Hydro Pump (TM 142) ・ Protect (TM 7) ・ Shadow Ball (TM 114) |
Best Strategy to Beat Rika
Use Water or Ice Type moves
Rika's Ground Type Pokemon are weak to Water and Ice Type moves, which she counters with Fire and Steel moves from Camerupt and Donphan. Using Pokemon like Gyarados and Rotom who are Immune to Ground type attacks, while dealing STAB super effective damage with their Water Type moves can make the battle easier. Watch out for Rika's Clodsire though, as it has the Ability Water Absorb, which negates damage from Water Type moves, restoring HP instead. Utilizing Ice Types will be your safest bet.
Rika Story Role
Interview Exam Proctor
As the first member of the Elite Four, Rika has the added responsibility of conducting the preliminary interview test, to assess whether each challenger is ready and worthy of attempting the Elite Four Challenge
Passing the Interview Exam
All Questions and Correct Answers
| Question | Answer | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | How did you get here today? | You can answer this one however you like |
| 2 | Please tell me the name of the school you are enrolled in. | Naranja Academy(Scarlet) Uva Academy(Violet) |
| 3 | So what brings you to the Pokemon League today? | To Become the Champion |
| 4 | Now, what do you intend to do if and when you do become a Champion? | You can answer however you like. (Remember your answer for later!) |
| 5 | Tell me: which of the 8 Gyms gave you the most difficulty? | Choose any of the eight gyms. (For example: Levincia) |
| 6 | And what was the name of the Gym Leader you faced there? | Choose the correct Gym Leader. (For the previous example: Iono) |
| 7 | But do you remember which type of Pokemon the Gym Leader used? | Choose the correct type for Gym you selected (For the example: Electric) |
| 8 | What was the category of the first Pokemon you chose to be your partner? (This refers to your starter Pokemon) |
Sprigatito The Grass Cat Pokemon Fuecoco The Fire Croc Pokemon Quaxly The Duckling Pokemon |
| 9 | Remind me, what do you intend to do if and when you do become a Champion? | Choose the same answer as you did for the 4th question |
| 10 | Do you like Pokemon? | Yes |
※ Choose the correct academy for your version of the game.
If You Get a Single Question Wrong You Fail
In the first part of the Champions test (the interview), if you get a question wrong, the interview will end immediately and you will be forced out of the room. There is no limit on the amount of attempts you can take, however if you pass on your first attempt there is a special dialogue, so if you would like to see it, you should study up for the test!
Elite Four: Best Team and Strategy
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|---|---|
| The Teal Mask | The Indigo Disk |
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