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{{Infobox Region|name=Kanto|gym_count=8|league=Indigo Plateau}}
''Contribution by Vexxed & Cappy.''


= Kanto Gym Leaders =
= Kanto Gym Leaders =
This page contains detailed information on the Gym Leaders of the Kanto region in ''Poké Everworld Online''.
This page contains detailed information on the Gym Leaders of the Kanto region in ''Poké Everworld Online''.
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This guide covers '''Hard Mode''' difficulty and the optimal, intended ways to win. If you are doing a challenge run (Nuzlocke, specific starter choices like Charmander/Chikorita), or deviating from the meta, we wish you good luck.
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'''WARNING: Hard Mode Guide Only'''
 
This guide covers '''Hard Mode''' difficulty and the optimal, intended ways to win.
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:100%; border:1px solid #a2a9b1; background-color:#f8f9fa; padding:5px;"><div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%; padding:5px;">Pewter City Gym: Brock (Click to Expand)</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content" style="padding:10px; background-color:#fff;">
 
* '''Type Specialty:''' {{Type|Rock}}
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Pewter City Gym: Brock (Click to Expand)
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* '''Type Specialty:''' Rock
* '''Badge:''' Boulder Badge
* '''Badge:''' Boulder Badge
* '''Difficulty:''' Hard Mode
* '''Difficulty:''' Hard Mode
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=== Brock's Team ===
=== Brock's Team ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
! width="50" |Icon
!Icon !! Pokémon !! Level !! Item !! Ability !! Moveset
!Pokémon
!Level
!Item
!Ability
!Moveset
|-
|-
|[[File:GeodudeIcon.png|40x40px]]
|[[File:GeodudeIcon.png|40x40px]]||'''[[Geodude]]'''||15||Custap Berry||Sturdy||
|'''[[Geodude]]''' (M)
|15
|Custap Berry
|Sturdy
| style="text-align:left;" |
* Rock Tomb
* Rock Tomb
* Magnitude
* Magnitude
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* Explosion
* Explosion
|-
|-
|[[File:ZubatIcon.png|40x40px]]
|[[File:ZubatIcon.png|40x40px]]||'''[[Zubat]]'''||15||Black Sludge||Infiltrator||
|'''[[Zubat]]'''
|15
|Black Sludge
|Infiltrator
| style="text-align:left;" |
* Toxic
* Toxic
* Super Fang
* Super Fang
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* Roost
* Roost
|-
|-
|[[File:VulpixIcon.png|40x40px]]
|[[File:VulpixIcon.png|40x40px]]||'''[[Vulpix]]'''||15||Eviolite||Drought||
|'''[[Vulpix]]''' (F)
|15
|Eviolite
|Drought
| style="text-align:left;" |
* Incinerate
* Incinerate
* Will-O-Wisp
* Will-O-Wisp
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* Nasty Plot
* Nasty Plot
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|-
|[[File:OnixIcon.png|40x40px]]
|[[File:OnixIcon.png|40x40px]]||'''[[Onix]]'''||15||Leftovers||Rock Head||
|'''[[Onix]]''' (M)
|15
|Leftovers
|Rock Head
| style="text-align:left;" |
* Head Smash
* Head Smash
* Bulldoze
* Bulldoze
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* Dragon Dance
* Dragon Dance
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<small>''Note: Brock's Pokémon do not have EV investments.''</small>


=== Optimal Strategy ===
=== Recommended Teams ===
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<div style="background-color:#B8A038; padding:5px; font-weight:bold;">Method 1: Early Route Utility (Click to Expand)</div>
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! Pokémon !! Ability !! Recommended EVs
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| [[Mankey]] || Vital Spirit || 252 Atk / 252 Spe
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| [[Nidoran-M]] || Hustle / Rivalry || 252 Atk / 252 Spe
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| [[Pawmi]] || Static || 252 Atk / 252 Spe
|}
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Cerulean City Gym: Misty (Click to Expand)
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* '''Type Specialty:''' Water
* '''Badge:''' Cascade Badge
* '''Difficulty:''' Hard Mode
 
=== Misty's Team ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
!Icon !! Pokémon !! Level !! Item !! Ability !! Moveset
|-
|[[File:PsyduckIcon.jpg|40x40px]]||'''[[Psyduck]]'''||25||Eviolite||Swift Swim||
* Scald
* Flip Turn
* Rain Dance
* Yawn
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|[[File:GoldeenIcon.jpg|40x40px]]||'''[[Goldeen]]'''||25||Eviolite||Lightning Rod||
* Scald
* Whirlpool
* Knock Off
* Haze
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|[[File:GyaradosIcon.jpg|40x40px]]||'''[[Gyarados]]'''||25||Leftovers||Intimidate||
* Waterfall
* Temper Flare
* Earthquake
* Dragon Dance
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|[[File:StaryuIcon.jpg|40x40px]]||'''[[Staryu]]'''||25||Eviolite||Natural Cure||
* Scald
* Toxic
* Rain Dance
* Recover
|-
|[[File:StarmieIcon.jpg|40x40px]]||'''[[Starmie]]'''||25||Life Orb||Natural Cure||
* Hydro Pump
* Psychic
* Ice Beam
* Thunderbolt
|}
 
=== Recommended Teams ===
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="border:1px solid #6890F0; margin-top:5px;">
<div style="background-color:#6890F0; color:#fff; padding:5px; font-weight:bold;">Method 1: Local Grass/Electric Counters (Click to Expand)</div>
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! Pokémon !! Ability !! Recommended EVs
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| [[Oddish]] || Chlorophyll || 252 SpA / 252 HP
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| [[Bellsprout]] || Chlorophyll || 252 SpA / 252 Spe
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| [[Pikachu]] || Static || 252 SpA / 252 Spe
|}
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<div style="background-color:#6890F0; color:#fff; padding:5px; font-weight:bold;">Method 2: Intimidate Stack (Click to Expand)</div>
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! Pokémon !! Ability !! Recommended EVs
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| [[Boltund]] || Strong Jaw || 252 Atk / 252 Spe
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| [[Luxio]] || Intimidate || 252 Atk / 252 Spe
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| [[Gyarados]] || Intimidate || 252 Atk / 252 Spe
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| [[Ekans]] || Intimidate || 252 HP / 252 Def
|}
 
==== Strategy: Lowering the Anchor ====
Misty's Gyarados is a significant physical threat due to ''Dragon Dance''. This method focuses on neutering its Attack stat:
# **Preparation:** Catch a '''Yamper''' at Nugget Bridge and evolve it into '''Boltund'''. Capture the remaining team members from Routes 4, 5, and 6, ensuring they have the '''Intimidate''' ability.
# **The Cycle:** When Misty sends out Gyarados, lead with an Intimidate user. Immediately switch to your second Intimidate user, then your third.
# **The Result:** Each switch triggers a -1 Attack drop on Gyarados. By cycling through your team, you can stack these drops to -6, making Gyarados's physical moves nearly harmless while your Boltund cleans up the rest of her team.
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Vermilion City Gym: Lt. Surge (Click to Expand)
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* '''Type Specialty:''' Electric
* '''Badge:''' Thunder Badge
 
=== Lt. Surge's Team ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
!Pokémon !! Level !! Item !! Ability !! Moveset
|-
|'''[[Voltorb]]'''||35||Mental Herb||Static||
* Thunder
* Rain Dance
* Light Screen
* Explosion
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|'''[[Magnemite]]'''||1||Oran Berry||Sturdy||
* Toxic
* Swagger
* Protect
* Recycle
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|'''[[Pikachu]]'''||35||Light Ball||Static||
* Thunder
* Surf
* Nuzzle
* Extreme Speed
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|'''[[Electabuzz]]'''||35||Sitrus Berry||Static||
* Thunder
* Electroweb
* Counter
* Rain Dance
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|'''[[Magneton]]'''||35||Air Balloon||Sturdy||
* Thunder
* Flash Cannon
* Thunderbolt
* Thunder Wave
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|'''[[Raichu]]'''||35||Life Orb||Static||
* Thunder
* Surf
* Encore
* Nasty Plot
|}
 
=== Recommended Teams ===
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<div style="background-color:#F8D030; padding:5px; font-weight:bold;">Method 1: Ground Type Wall (Click to Expand)</div>
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! Pokémon !! Ability !! Recommended EVs
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| [[Dugtrio]] || Arena Trap || 252 Atk / 252 Spe
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| [[Sandslash]] || Sand Veil || 252 Atk / 252 HP
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| [[Graveler]] || Sturdy || 252 Atk / 252 HP
|}
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Celadon City Gym: Erika (Click to Expand)
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* '''Type Specialty:''' Grass
* '''Badge:''' Rainbow Badge
* '''Difficulty:''' Hard Mode
 
=== Erika's Team ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
!Pokémon !! Level !! Item !! Ability !! Moveset
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|Cradily||45||Power Herb||Storm Drain||
* Meteor Beam
* Giga Drain
* Stealth Rock
* Toxic
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|Ludicolo||45||Damp Rock||Rain Dish||
* Scald
* Giga Drain
* Rain Dance
* Ice Beam
|-
|Rotom-Mow||45||Sitrus Berry||Levitate||
* Thunder
* Leaf Storm
* Volt Switch
* Nasty Plot
|-
|Ceruledge||45||Leftovers||Flash Fire||
* Bitter Blade
* Poltergeist
* Bulk Up
* Shadow Sneak
|-
|Rillaboom||45||Assault Vest||Grassy Surge||
* Wood Hammer
* Grassy Glide
* Knock Off
* High Horsepower
|-
|Vileplume||45||Rocky Helmet||Effect Spore||
* Giga Drain
* Toxic
* Leech Seed
* Strength Sap
|}
 
=== Recommended Teams ===
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<div style="background-color:#78C850; padding:5px; font-weight:bold;">Method 1: Fire/Flying Sweepers (Click to Expand)</div>
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! Pokémon !! Ability !! Recommended EVs
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| [[Arcanine]] || Intimidate || 252 Atk / 252 Spe
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| [[Vulpix]] || Flash Fire || 252 SpA / 252 Spe
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| [[Pidgeot]] || Keen Eye || 252 Atk / 252 Spe
|}
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Fuchsia City Gym: Koga (Click to Expand)
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* '''Type Specialty:''' Poison
* '''Badge:''' Soul Badge
* '''Difficulty:''' Hard Mode
 
=== Koga's Team ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
!Pokémon !! Level !! Item !! Ability !! Moveset
|-
|Venomoth||50||Focus Sash||Tinted Lens||
* Quiver Dance
* Sludge Wave
* Sleep Powder
* Substitute
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|Tentacruel||51||Black Sludge||Clear Body||
* Scald
* Venoshock
* Toxic Spikes
* Toxic
|-
|Golbat||52||Eviolite||Infiltrator||
* Toxic
* Roost
* Super Fang
* Protect
|-
|Hypno||53||Sitrus Berry||Inner Focus||
* Psychic Noise
* Hypnosis
* Belly Drum
* Baton Pass
|-
|Muk||54||Black Sludge||Poison Touch||
* Poison Jab
* Shadow Sneak
* Curse
* Minimize
|-
|Weezing||55||Rocky Helmet||Levitate||
* Sludge Bomb
* Will-O-Wisp
* Pain Split
* Haze
|}
 
=== Recommended Teams ===
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<div style="background-color:#A040A0; color:#fff; padding:5px; font-weight:bold;">Method 1: Psychic/Ground Utility (Click to Expand)</div>
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! Pokémon !! Ability !! Recommended EVs
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| [[Alakazam]] || Magic Guard || 252 SpA / 252 Spe
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| [[Sandslash]] || Sand Veil || 252 Atk / 252 HP
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| [[Hypno]] || Insomnia || 252 HP / 252 SpD
|}
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Saffron City Gym: Sabrina (Click to Expand)
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* '''Type Specialty:''' Psychic
* '''Badge:''' Marsh Badge
* '''Difficulty:''' Hard Mode
 
=== Sabrina's Team ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
!Pokémon !! Level !! Item !! Ability !! Moveset
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|Hypno||60||Custap Berry||Insomnia||
* Hypnosis
* Belly Drum
* Zen Headbutt
* Drain Punch
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|Jynx||61||Choice Scarf||Oblivious||
* Lovely Kiss
* Nasty Plot
* Ice Beam
* Psyshock
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|Venomoth||62||Red Card||Tinted Lens||
* Quiver Dance
* Sleep Powder
* Bug Buzz
* Sludge Bomb
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|Slowbro||63||Heavy-Duty Boots||Regenerator||
* Future Sight
* Scald
* Slack Off
* Teleport
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|Mr. Mime||64||Choice Specs||Technician||
* Psychic
* Dazzling Gleam
* Trick
* Focus Blast
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|Alakazam||65||Life Orb||Magic Guard||
* Psychic
* Focus Blast
* Calm Mind
* Energy Ball
|}
 
=== Recommended Teams ===
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<div style="background-color:#F85888; color:#fff; padding:5px; font-weight:bold;">Method 1: Dark/Bug Offense (Click to Expand)</div>
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! Pokémon !! Ability !! Recommended EVs
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| [[Houndoom]] || Flash Fire || 252 SpA / 252 Spe
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| [[Venomoth]] || Tinted Lens || 252 SpA / 252 Spe
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| [[Scyther]] || Technician || 252 Atk / 252 Spe
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==== Preparation ====
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Cinnabar Island Gym: Blaine (Click to Expand)
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* '''Type Specialty:''' Fire
* '''Badge:''' Volcano Badge
* '''Difficulty:''' Hard Mode


* '''Starter Choice:''' Pick '''[[Bulbasaur]]''' to guarantee access to '''Sleep Powder''' and immunity to [[Toxic]].
=== Blaine's Team ===
* '''Second Starter:''' Aim for a '''Water-type''' result in the [[Second Starter Personality Quiz]]. Special Attackers are preferred to bypass Vulpix's ''Will-O-Wisp''.
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
* '''Wild Catches:'''
!Pokémon !! Level !! Item !! Ability !! Moveset
** '''[[Pikachu]]''' (Viridian Forest): Useful against Zubat and to paralyze Vulpix.
|-
** '''[[Maschiff]]''' (Route 1): Adds Dark-type coverage and isn't weak to Rock/Fire.
|Typhlosion||70||Choice Specs||Frisk||
** '''[[Mankey]]''' (Route 22): Essential for Fighting-type damage against Onix.
* Eruption
* Shadow Ball
* Overheat
* Sleep Talk
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|Blaziken||71||Blazikenite||Speed Boost||
* Flare Blitz
* Superpower
* Baton Pass
* Swords Dance
|-
|Volcarona||72||Heavy-Duty Boots||Flame Body||
* Quiver Dance
* Fiery Dance
* Giga Drain
* Substitute
|-
|Heatran||73||Leftovers||Flash Fire||
* Magma Storm
* Toxic
* Torment
* Substitute
|-
|Ogerpon||74||Hearthflame Mask||Mold Breaker||
* Horn Leech
* Ivy Cudgel
* Swords Dance
* Rock Tomb
|-
|Arcanine||75||Assault Vest||Intimidate||
* Extreme Speed
* Wild Charge
* Flare Blitz
* Close Combat
|}


==== Battle Tactics ====
=== Recommended Teams ===
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<div style="background-color:#F08030; color:#fff; padding:5px; font-weight:bold;">Method 1: Water/Fire-Resistant Core (Click to Expand)</div>
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! Pokémon !! Ability !! Recommended EVs
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| [[Gyarados]] || Intimidate || 252 Atk / 252 Spe
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| [[Lapras]] || Water Absorb || 252 SpA / 252 HP
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| [[Vaporeon]] || Water Absorb || 252 SpA / 252 HP
|}
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# '''Vs Geodude:''' Lead with Bulbasaur. Use '''Sleep Powder''' immediately, then faint it with a Grass move. This prevents Geodude from setting up ''Stealth Rock''.
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# '''Vs Zubat & Vulpix:''' Switch to your Water-type starter or Pikachu.
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# '''Vs Onix:''' Use Sleep Powder again, then follow up with Grass moves or switch to Mankey to use a Fighting-type move.
Viridian City Gym: Giovanni (Click to Expand)
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* '''Type Specialty:''' Ground
* '''Badge:''' Earth Badge
* '''Difficulty:''' Hard Mode


''Alternative Path:'' You can pick [[Squirtle]] and catch an [[Oddish]] in the forest for a similar strategy, but Bulbasaur remains the optimal choice for Kanto.
=== Giovanni's Team ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
!Pokémon !! Level !! Item !! Ability !! Moveset
|-
|Hippowdon||85||Sitrus Berry||Sand Stream||
* Earthquake
* Stealth Rock
* Whirlwind
* Yawn
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|Quagsire||85||Leftovers||Unaware||
* Liquidation
* Encore
* Recover
* Curse
|-
|Gliscor||85||Toxic Orb||Poison Heal||
* Earthquake
* Acrobatics
* Fling
* Swords Dance
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|Garchomp||85||Bright Powder||Sand Veil||
* Scale Shot
* Earthquake
* Substitute
* Swords Dance
|-
|Nidoking||85||Life Orb||Sheer Force||
* Sludge Wave
* Earth Power
* Ice Beam
* Sucker Punch
|-
|Kangaskhan||85||Kangaskhanite||Scrappy → Parental Bond||
* Fake Out
* Frustration
* Power-Up Punch
* Sucker Punch
|}
 
=== Recommended Teams ===
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<div style="background-color:#C03028; color:#fff; padding:5px; font-weight:bold;">Method 1: Late-Game Counters (Click to Expand)</div>
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! Pokémon !! Ability !! Recommended EVs
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| [[Pelipper]] || Drizzle || 252 SpA / 252 HP
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| [[Quagsire]] || Unaware || 252 Def / 252 HP
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| [[Dragalge]] || Adaptability || 252 SpA / 252 HP
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Latest revision as of 23:48, 3 April 2026

Contribution by Vexxed & Cappy.

Kanto Gym Leaders

This page contains detailed information on the Gym Leaders of the Kanto region in Poké Everworld Online.

WARNING: Hard Mode Guide Only

This guide covers Hard Mode difficulty and the optimal, intended ways to win.

Pewter City Gym: Brock (Click to Expand)

  • Type Specialty: Rock
  • Badge: Boulder Badge
  • Difficulty: Hard Mode

Brock's Team

Icon Pokémon Level Item Ability Moveset
Geodude 15 Custap Berry Sturdy
  • Rock Tomb
  • Magnitude
  • Stealth Rock
  • Explosion
Zubat 15 Black Sludge Infiltrator
  • Toxic
  • Super Fang
  • Protect
  • Roost
Vulpix 15 Eviolite Drought
  • Incinerate
  • Will-O-Wisp
  • Encore
  • Nasty Plot
Onix 15 Leftovers Rock Head
  • Head Smash
  • Bulldoze
  • Body Press
  • Dragon Dance
Method 1: Early Route Utility (Click to Expand)
Pokémon Ability Recommended EVs
Mankey Vital Spirit 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Nidoran-M Hustle / Rivalry 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Pawmi Static 252 Atk / 252 Spe

Cerulean City Gym: Misty (Click to Expand)

  • Type Specialty: Water
  • Badge: Cascade Badge
  • Difficulty: Hard Mode

Misty's Team

Icon Pokémon Level Item Ability Moveset
Psyduck 25 Eviolite Swift Swim
  • Scald
  • Flip Turn
  • Rain Dance
  • Yawn
Goldeen 25 Eviolite Lightning Rod
  • Scald
  • Whirlpool
  • Knock Off
  • Haze
Gyarados 25 Leftovers Intimidate
  • Waterfall
  • Temper Flare
  • Earthquake
  • Dragon Dance
Staryu 25 Eviolite Natural Cure
  • Scald
  • Toxic
  • Rain Dance
  • Recover
Starmie 25 Life Orb Natural Cure
  • Hydro Pump
  • Psychic
  • Ice Beam
  • Thunderbolt
Method 1: Local Grass/Electric Counters (Click to Expand)
Pokémon Ability Recommended EVs
Oddish Chlorophyll 252 SpA / 252 HP
Bellsprout Chlorophyll 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Pikachu Static 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Method 2: Intimidate Stack (Click to Expand)
Pokémon Ability Recommended EVs
Boltund Strong Jaw 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Luxio Intimidate 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Gyarados Intimidate 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Ekans Intimidate 252 HP / 252 Def

Strategy: Lowering the Anchor

Misty's Gyarados is a significant physical threat due to Dragon Dance. This method focuses on neutering its Attack stat:

  1. **Preparation:** Catch a Yamper at Nugget Bridge and evolve it into Boltund. Capture the remaining team members from Routes 4, 5, and 6, ensuring they have the Intimidate ability.
  2. **The Cycle:** When Misty sends out Gyarados, lead with an Intimidate user. Immediately switch to your second Intimidate user, then your third.
  3. **The Result:** Each switch triggers a -1 Attack drop on Gyarados. By cycling through your team, you can stack these drops to -6, making Gyarados's physical moves nearly harmless while your Boltund cleans up the rest of her team.

Vermilion City Gym: Lt. Surge (Click to Expand)

  • Type Specialty: Electric
  • Badge: Thunder Badge

Lt. Surge's Team

Pokémon Level Item Ability Moveset
Voltorb 35 Mental Herb Static
  • Thunder
  • Rain Dance
  • Light Screen
  • Explosion
Magnemite 1 Oran Berry Sturdy
  • Toxic
  • Swagger
  • Protect
  • Recycle
Pikachu 35 Light Ball Static
  • Thunder
  • Surf
  • Nuzzle
  • Extreme Speed
Electabuzz 35 Sitrus Berry Static
  • Thunder
  • Electroweb
  • Counter
  • Rain Dance
Magneton 35 Air Balloon Sturdy
  • Thunder
  • Flash Cannon
  • Thunderbolt
  • Thunder Wave
Raichu 35 Life Orb Static
  • Thunder
  • Surf
  • Encore
  • Nasty Plot
Method 1: Ground Type Wall (Click to Expand)
Pokémon Ability Recommended EVs
Dugtrio Arena Trap 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Sandslash Sand Veil 252 Atk / 252 HP
Graveler Sturdy 252 Atk / 252 HP

Celadon City Gym: Erika (Click to Expand)

  • Type Specialty: Grass
  • Badge: Rainbow Badge
  • Difficulty: Hard Mode

Erika's Team

Pokémon Level Item Ability Moveset
Cradily 45 Power Herb Storm Drain
  • Meteor Beam
  • Giga Drain
  • Stealth Rock
  • Toxic
Ludicolo 45 Damp Rock Rain Dish
  • Scald
  • Giga Drain
  • Rain Dance
  • Ice Beam
Rotom-Mow 45 Sitrus Berry Levitate
  • Thunder
  • Leaf Storm
  • Volt Switch
  • Nasty Plot
Ceruledge 45 Leftovers Flash Fire
  • Bitter Blade
  • Poltergeist
  • Bulk Up
  • Shadow Sneak
Rillaboom 45 Assault Vest Grassy Surge
  • Wood Hammer
  • Grassy Glide
  • Knock Off
  • High Horsepower
Vileplume 45 Rocky Helmet Effect Spore
  • Giga Drain
  • Toxic
  • Leech Seed
  • Strength Sap
Method 1: Fire/Flying Sweepers (Click to Expand)
Pokémon Ability Recommended EVs
Arcanine Intimidate 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Vulpix Flash Fire 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Pidgeot Keen Eye 252 Atk / 252 Spe

Fuchsia City Gym: Koga (Click to Expand)

  • Type Specialty: Poison
  • Badge: Soul Badge
  • Difficulty: Hard Mode

Koga's Team

Pokémon Level Item Ability Moveset
Venomoth 50 Focus Sash Tinted Lens
  • Quiver Dance
  • Sludge Wave
  • Sleep Powder
  • Substitute
Tentacruel 51 Black Sludge Clear Body
  • Scald
  • Venoshock
  • Toxic Spikes
  • Toxic
Golbat 52 Eviolite Infiltrator
  • Toxic
  • Roost
  • Super Fang
  • Protect
Hypno 53 Sitrus Berry Inner Focus
  • Psychic Noise
  • Hypnosis
  • Belly Drum
  • Baton Pass
Muk 54 Black Sludge Poison Touch
  • Poison Jab
  • Shadow Sneak
  • Curse
  • Minimize
Weezing 55 Rocky Helmet Levitate
  • Sludge Bomb
  • Will-O-Wisp
  • Pain Split
  • Haze
Method 1: Psychic/Ground Utility (Click to Expand)
Pokémon Ability Recommended EVs
Alakazam Magic Guard 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Sandslash Sand Veil 252 Atk / 252 HP
Hypno Insomnia 252 HP / 252 SpD

Saffron City Gym: Sabrina (Click to Expand)

  • Type Specialty: Psychic
  • Badge: Marsh Badge
  • Difficulty: Hard Mode

Sabrina's Team

Pokémon Level Item Ability Moveset
Hypno 60 Custap Berry Insomnia
  • Hypnosis
  • Belly Drum
  • Zen Headbutt
  • Drain Punch
Jynx 61 Choice Scarf Oblivious
  • Lovely Kiss
  • Nasty Plot
  • Ice Beam
  • Psyshock
Venomoth 62 Red Card Tinted Lens
  • Quiver Dance
  • Sleep Powder
  • Bug Buzz
  • Sludge Bomb
Slowbro 63 Heavy-Duty Boots Regenerator
  • Future Sight
  • Scald
  • Slack Off
  • Teleport
Mr. Mime 64 Choice Specs Technician
  • Psychic
  • Dazzling Gleam
  • Trick
  • Focus Blast
Alakazam 65 Life Orb Magic Guard
  • Psychic
  • Focus Blast
  • Calm Mind
  • Energy Ball
Method 1: Dark/Bug Offense (Click to Expand)
Pokémon Ability Recommended EVs
Houndoom Flash Fire 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Venomoth Tinted Lens 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Scyther Technician 252 Atk / 252 Spe

Cinnabar Island Gym: Blaine (Click to Expand)

  • Type Specialty: Fire
  • Badge: Volcano Badge
  • Difficulty: Hard Mode

Blaine's Team

Pokémon Level Item Ability Moveset
Typhlosion 70 Choice Specs Frisk
  • Eruption
  • Shadow Ball
  • Overheat
  • Sleep Talk
Blaziken 71 Blazikenite Speed Boost
  • Flare Blitz
  • Superpower
  • Baton Pass
  • Swords Dance
Volcarona 72 Heavy-Duty Boots Flame Body
  • Quiver Dance
  • Fiery Dance
  • Giga Drain
  • Substitute
Heatran 73 Leftovers Flash Fire
  • Magma Storm
  • Toxic
  • Torment
  • Substitute
Ogerpon 74 Hearthflame Mask Mold Breaker
  • Horn Leech
  • Ivy Cudgel
  • Swords Dance
  • Rock Tomb
Arcanine 75 Assault Vest Intimidate
  • Extreme Speed
  • Wild Charge
  • Flare Blitz
  • Close Combat
Method 1: Water/Fire-Resistant Core (Click to Expand)
Pokémon Ability Recommended EVs
Gyarados Intimidate 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Lapras Water Absorb 252 SpA / 252 HP
Vaporeon Water Absorb 252 SpA / 252 HP

Viridian City Gym: Giovanni (Click to Expand)

  • Type Specialty: Ground
  • Badge: Earth Badge
  • Difficulty: Hard Mode

Giovanni's Team

Pokémon Level Item Ability Moveset
Hippowdon 85 Sitrus Berry Sand Stream
  • Earthquake
  • Stealth Rock
  • Whirlwind
  • Yawn
Quagsire 85 Leftovers Unaware
  • Liquidation
  • Encore
  • Recover
  • Curse
Gliscor 85 Toxic Orb Poison Heal
  • Earthquake
  • Acrobatics
  • Fling
  • Swords Dance
Garchomp 85 Bright Powder Sand Veil
  • Scale Shot
  • Earthquake
  • Substitute
  • Swords Dance
Nidoking 85 Life Orb Sheer Force
  • Sludge Wave
  • Earth Power
  • Ice Beam
  • Sucker Punch
Kangaskhan 85 Kangaskhanite Scrappy → Parental Bond
  • Fake Out
  • Frustration
  • Power-Up Punch
  • Sucker Punch
Method 1: Late-Game Counters (Click to Expand)
Pokémon Ability Recommended EVs
Pelipper Drizzle 252 SpA / 252 HP
Quagsire Unaware 252 Def / 252 HP
Dragalge Adaptability 252 SpA / 252 HP
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