Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Rival Guide

Rival Guide

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Rival Guide of all the pokemon that will be used in each battle, this includes moves, ability, and even the pokemon weaknesses if you Click/Tap the images. Everything thing you need to know about Rival Battles you will encounter in Pokemon BDSP.

Depending on which of the 3 Starter Pokemon you choose (Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup), this will affect what pokemon your rival (Barry) has in his party when you battle him throughout the game.

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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Rival Pokemon

List of Rival Battles and what pokemon will be used in battle, we have included the pokemon moves, ability, and more below.

Barry (Rival) 1st Battle Guide

If You Choose Piplup at the start of the game.


Rival	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Rival 1st Battle	Starly Lv. 7 Ability: Keen Eye Keen Eye prevents the Pokémon from losing accuracy, for example from moves like Sand-Attack.
		Growl		100	40	Lowers opponent's Attack.
		Quick Attack	60	100	30	User attacks first.
		Tackle	60	100	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Rival 1st Battle	Turtwig Lv. 9 Ability: Overgrow Overgrow increases the power of Grass-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
		Tackle	40	100	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
		Withdraw	—	—	40	Raises user's Defense.

If You Choose Turtwig at the start of the game.


Rival	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Rival 1st Battle	Starly Lv. 7 Ability: Keen Eye Keen Eye prevents the Pokémon from losing accuracy, for example from moves like Sand-Attack.
		Growl		100	40	Lowers opponent's Attack.
		Quick Attack	60	100	30	User attacks first.
		Tackle	60	100	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Rival 1st Battle	Chimchar Lv. 9 Ability: Blaze Blaze increases the power of Fire-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
		Leer	—	100	30	Lowers opponent's Defense.
		Scratch	40	100	35

If You Choose Chimchar at the start of the game.


Rival	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Rival 1st Battle	Starly Lv. 7 Ability: Keen Eye Keen Eye prevents the Pokémon from losing accuracy, for example from moves like Sand-Attack.
		Growl		100	40	Lowers opponent's Attack.
		Quick Attack	60	100	30	User attacks first.
		Tackle	60	100	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Rival 1st Battle	Piplup Lv. 9 Ability: Torrent Torrent increases the power of Water-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
		Growl	—	100	40	Lowers opponent's Attack.
		Pound	40	100	35

Barry (Rival) 2nd Battle Guide

If You Choose Piplup at the start of the game.


Rival	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Rival 2nd Battle	Starly Lv. 19 Ability: Keen Eye Keen Eye prevents the Pokémon from losing accuracy, for example from moves like Sand-Attack.
		Double Team		—	15	Raises user's Evasiveness.
		Endeavor		100	5	Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.
		Pluck	90	100	20	If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
		Quick Attack	60	100	30	User attacks first.
Rival 2nd Battle	Buizel Lv. 20 Ability: Swift Swim Swift Swim doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during rain.
		Bite	60	100	25	May cause flinching.
		Quick Attack	40	100	30	User attacks first.
		Tail Whip	—	100	30	Lowers opponent's Defense.
		Water Gun	60	100	25
Rival 2nd Battle	Ponyta Lv. 20 Ability: Flash Fire When a Pokémon with Flash Fire is hit by a Fire-type move, it does not deal damage but instead raises the power of the bearer's Fire-type moves by 50%. Subsequent hits do not raise the power even more, but the effect remains while the ability-bearer is in battle.
		Agility	—	—	30	Sharply raises user's Speed.
		Flame Charge	75	100	20	Raises user's Speed.
		Tackle	40	100	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
		Tail Whip	—	100	30	Lowers opponent's Defense.
Rival 2nd Battle	Grotle Lv. 21 Ability: Overgrow Overgrow increases the power of Grass-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
		Absorb	30	100	25	User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
		Curse	—	—	10	Ghosts lose 50% of max HP and curse the opponent; Non-Ghosts raise Attack, Defense and lower Speed.
		Razor Leaf	82.5	95	25	High critical hit ratio.
		Stealth Rock	—	—	20	Damages opponent switching into battle.

If You Choose Turtwig at the start of the game.


Rival	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Rival 2nd Battle	Starly Lv. 19 Ability: Keen Eye Keen Eye prevents the Pokémon from losing accuracy, for example from moves like Sand-Attack.
		Double Team		—	15	Raises user's Evasiveness.
		Endeavor		100	5	Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.
		Pluck	90	100	20	If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
		Quick Attack	60	100	30	User attacks first.
Rival 2nd Battle	Buizel Lv. 20 Ability: Swift Swim Swift Swim doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during rain.
		Bite	60	100	25	May cause flinching.
		Quick Attack	40	100	30	User attacks first.
		Tail Whip	—	100	30	Lowers opponent's Defense.
		Water Gun	60	100	25
Rival 2nd Battle	Roselia Lv. 20 Ability: Poison Point Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
		Grass Knot		100	20	The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
		Leech Seed		90	10	Drains HP from opponent each turn.
		Mega Drain	60	100	15	User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
		Poison Sting	22.5	100	35	May poison the opponent.
Rival 2nd Battle	Monferno Lv. 21 Ability: Blaze Blaze increases the power of Fire-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
		Flame Wheel	90	100	25	May burn opponent.
		Leer	—	100	30	Lowers opponent's Defense.
		Mach Punch	60	100	30	User attacks first.
		Stealth Rock	—	—	20	Damages opponent switching into battle.

If You Choose Chimchar at the start of the game.


Rival	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Rival 2nd Battle	Starly Lv. 19 Ability: Keen Eye Keen Eye prevents the Pokémon from losing accuracy, for example from moves like Sand-Attack.
		Double Team		—	15	Raises user's Evasiveness.
		Endeavor		100	5	Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.
		Pluck	90	100	20	If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
		Quick Attack	60	100	30	User attacks first.
Rival 2nd Battle	Roselia Lv. 20 Ability: Natural Cure All status problems heal when it switches out.
		Growth	—	—	40	Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
		Leech Seed	—	90	10	Drains HP from opponent each turn.
		Magical Leaf	90	—	20	Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
		Stun Spore	90	75	30	Paralyzes opponent.
Rival 2nd Battle	Ponyta Lv. 20 Ability: Flash Fire When a Pokémon with Flash Fire is hit by a Fire-type move, it does not deal damage but instead raises the power of the bearer's Fire-type moves by 50%. Subsequent hits do not raise the power even more, but the effect remains while the ability-bearer is in battle.
		Agility	—	—	30	Sharply raises user's Speed.
		Flame Charge	75	100	20	Raises user's Speed.
		Growl	—	100	40	Lowers opponent's Attack.
		Tackle	40	100	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Rival 2nd Battle	Prinplup Lv. 21 Ability: Torrent Torrent increases the power of Water-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
		Bubble Beam	97.5	100	20	May lower opponent's Speed.
		Grass Knot	—	100	20	The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
		Metal Claw	50	95	35	May raise user's Attack.
		Stealth Rock	—	—	20	Damages opponent switching into battle.

Barry (Rival) 3rd Battle Guide

If You Choose Piplup at the start of the game.


Rival	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Rival 3rd Battle	Starly Lv. 26 Item: Quick Claw Ability: Keen Eye Keen Eye prevents the Pokémon from losing accuracy, for example from moves like Sand-Attack.
		Double Team		—	15	Raises user's Evasiveness.
		Endeavor		100	5	Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.
		Pluck	90	100	20	If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
		Quick Attack	60	100	30	User attacks first.
Rival 3rd Battle	Buizel Lv. 26 Item: Sea Incense Ability: Swift Swim Swift Swim doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during rain.
		Aqua Jet	60	100	20	User attacks first.
		Bite	60	100	25	May cause flinching.
		Swift	60	—	20	Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
		Tail Whip	—	100	30	Lowers opponent's Defense.
Rival 3rd Battle	Ponyta Lv. 27 Item: Shell Bell Ability: Flash Fire When a Pokémon with Flash Fire is hit by a Fire-type move, it does not deal damage but instead raises the power of the bearer's Fire-type moves by 50%. Subsequent hits do not raise the power even more, but the effect remains while the ability-bearer is in battle.
		Agility	—	—	30	Sharply raises user's Speed.
		Flame Wheel	90	100	25	May burn opponent.
		Tackle	40	100	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
		Tail Whip	—	100	30	Lowers opponent's Defense.
Rival 3rd Battle	Grotle Lv. 31 Item: Miracle Seed Ability: Overgrow Overgrow increases the power of Grass-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
		Bite	60	100	25	May cause flinching.
		Mega Drain	60	100	15	User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
		Razor Leaf	82.5	95	25	High critical hit ratio.
		Stealth Rock	—	—	20	Damages opponent switching into battle.

If You Choose Turtwig at the start of the game.


Rival	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Rival 3rd Battle	Starly Lv. 26 Item: Quick Claw Ability: Keen Eye Keen Eye prevents the Pokémon from losing accuracy, for example from moves like Sand-Attack.
		Double Team		—	15	Raises user's Evasiveness.
		Endeavor		100	5	Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.
		Pluck	90	100	20	If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
		Quick Attack	60	100	30	User attacks first.
Rival 3rd Battle	Buizel Lv. 26 Item: Sea Incense Ability: Swift Swim Swift Swim doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during rain.
		Aqua Jet	60	100	20	User attacks first.
		Bite	60	100	25	May cause flinching.
		Swift	60	—	20	Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
		Tail Whip	—	100	30	Lowers opponent's Defense.
Rival 3rd Battle	Roselia Lv. 27 Item: Miracle Seed Ability: Poison Point Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
		Grass Knot		100	20	The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
		Mega Drain	60	100	15	User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
		Poison Sting	22.5	100	35	May poison the opponent.
		Sweet Scent	—	—	20	Lowers opponent's Evasiveness.
Rival 3rd Battle	Monferno Lv. 31 Item: Shell Bell Ability: Blaze Blaze increases the power of Fire-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
		Flame Wheel	90	100	25	May burn opponent.
		Leer	—	100	30	Lowers opponent's Defense.
		Mach Punch	60	100	30	User attacks first.
		Power-Up Punch	60	100	10	Raises Attack.

If You Choose Chimchar at the start of the game.


Rival	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Rival 3rd Battle	Starly Lv. 26 Item: Quick Claw Ability: Keen Eye Keen Eye prevents the Pokémon from losing accuracy, for example from moves like Sand-Attack.
		Double Team		—	15	Raises user's Evasiveness.
		Endeavor		100	5	Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.
		Pluck	90	100	20	If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
		Quick Attack	60	100	30	User attacks first.
Rival 3rd Battle	Roselia Lv. 26 Item: Miracle Seed Ability: Natural Cure All status problems heal when it switches out.
		Growth	—	—	40	Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
		Leech Seed	—	90	10	Drains HP from opponent each turn.
		Magical Leaf	90	—	20	Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
		Stun Spore	90	75	30	Paralyzes opponent.
Rival 3rd Battle	Ponyta Lv. 27 Item: Shell Bell Ability: Flash Fire When a Pokémon with Flash Fire is hit by a Fire-type move, it does not deal damage but instead raises the power of the bearer's Fire-type moves by 50%. Subsequent hits do not raise the power even more, but the effect remains while the ability-bearer is in battle.
		Agility	—	—	30	Sharply raises user's Speed.
		Flame Wheel	90	100	25	May burn opponent.
		Growl	—	100	40	Lowers opponent's Attack.
		Tackle	40	100	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Rival 3rd Battle	Prinplup Lv. 31 Item: Sea Incense Ability: Torrent Torrent increases the power of Water-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
		Bubble Beam	97.5	100	20	May lower opponent's Speed.
		Charm	—	100	20	Sharply lowers opponent's Attack.
		Grass Knot	—	100	20	The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
		Metal Claw	50	95	35	May raise user's Attack.

Barry (Rival) 4th Battle Guide

If You Choose Piplup at the start of the game.


Rival	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Rival 4th Battle	Staravia Lv. 32 Item: Quick Claw Ability: Intimidate Intimidate lower's the Attack of all opponents by one stage when the ability-bearer switches in (including the start of a battle).
		Double Team		—	15	Raises user's Evasiveness.
		Endeavor		100	5	Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.
		Pluck	90	100	20	If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
		Quick Attack	60	100	30	User attacks first.
Rival 4th Battle	Buizel Lv. 33 Item: Sea Incense Ability: Swift Swim Swift Swim doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during rain.
		Bite	60	100	25	May cause flinching.
		Brine	97.5	100	10	Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
		Swift	60	—	20	Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
		Tail Whip	—	100	30	Lowers opponent's Defense.
Rival 4th Battle	Heracross Lv. 32 Ability: Swarm Swarm increases the power of Bug-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
		Aerial Ace	60	—	20	Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
		Brick Break	112.5	100	15	Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
		Leer	—	100	30	Lowers opponent's Defense.
		Thief	60	100	25	Also steals opponent's held item.
Rival 4th Battle	Ponyta Lv. 34 Item: Shell Bell Ability: Flash Fire When a Pokémon with Flash Fire is hit by a Fire-type move, it does not deal damage but instead raises the power of the bearer's Fire-type moves by 50%. Subsequent hits do not raise the power even more, but the effect remains while the ability-bearer is in battle.
		Agility	—	—	30	Sharply raises user's Speed.
		Flame Wheel	90	100	25	May burn opponent.
		Stomp	65	100	20	May cause flinching.
		Tail Whip	—	100	30	Lowers opponent's Defense.
Rival 4th Battle	Grotle Lv. 37 Item: Big Root Ability: Overgrow Overgrow increases the power of Grass-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
		Bite	60	100	25	May cause flinching.
		Leech Seed	60	90	10	Drains HP from opponent each turn.
		Razor Leaf	82.5	95	25	High critical hit ratio.
		Stealth Rock	—	—	20	Damages opponent switching into battle.

If You Choose Turtwig at the start of the game.


Rival	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Rival 4th Battle	Staravia Lv. 32 Item: Quick Claw Ability: Intimidate Intimidate lower's the Attack of all opponents by one stage when the ability-bearer switches in (including the start of a battle).
		Double Team		—	15	Raises user's Evasiveness.
		Endeavor		100	5	Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.
		Pluck	90	100	20	If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
		Quick Attack	60	100	30	User attacks first.
Rival 4th Battle	Buizel Lv. 33 Item: Sea Incense Ability: Swift Swim Swift Swim doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during rain.
		Bite	60	100	25	May cause flinching.
		Brine	97.5	100	10	Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
		Swift	60	—	20	Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
		Tail Whip	—	100	30	Lowers opponent's Defense.
Rival 4th Battle	Heracross Lv. 32 Ability: Swarm Swarm increases the power of Bug-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
		Aerial Ace	60	—	20	Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
		Brick Break	112.5	100	15	Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
		Leer	—	100	30	Lowers opponent's Defense.
		Thief	60	100	25	Also steals opponent's held item.
Rival 4th Battle	Roselia Lv. 34 Item: Big Root Ability: Poison Point Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
		Giga Drain	112.5	100	10	User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
		Grass Knot	112.5	100	20	The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
		Poison Sting	22.5	100	35	May poison the opponent.
		Sweet Scent	—	—	20	Lowers opponent's Evasiveness.
Rival 4th Battle	Monferno Lv. 37 Item: Shell Bell Ability: Blaze Blaze increases the power of Fire-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
		Flame Wheel	90	100	25	May burn opponent.
		Mach Punch	60	100	30	User attacks first.
		Power-Up Punch	60	100	10	Raises Attack.
		Shadow Claw	70	100	15	High critical hit ratio.

If You Choose Chimchar at the start of the game.


Rival	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Rival 4th Battle	Staravia Lv. 32 Item: Quick Claw Ability: Intimidate Intimidate lower's the Attack of all opponents by one stage when the ability-bearer switches in (including the start of a battle).
		Double Team		—	15	Raises user's Evasiveness.
		Endeavor		100	5	Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.
		Pluck	90	100	20	If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
		Quick Attack	60	100	30	User attacks first.
Rival 4th Battle	Roselia Lv. 33 Item: Big Root Ability: Natural Cure All status problems heal when it switches out.
		Giga Drain	112.5	100	10	User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
		Growth	—	—	40	Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
		Leech Seed	—	90	10	Drains HP from opponent each turn.
		Stun Spore	—	75	30	Paralyzes opponent.
Rival 4th Battle	Heracross Lv. 32 Ability: Swarm Swarm increases the power of Bug-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
		Aerial Ace	60	—	20	Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
		Brick Break	112.5	100	15	Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
		Leer	—	100	30	Lowers opponent's Defense.
		Thief	60	100	25	Also steals opponent's held item.
Rival 4th Battle	Ponyta Lv. 34 Item: Shell Bell Ability: Flash Fire When a Pokémon with Flash Fire is hit by a Fire-type move, it does not deal damage but instead raises the power of the bearer's Fire-type moves by 50%. Subsequent hits do not raise the power even more, but the effect remains while the ability-bearer is in battle.
		Agility	—	—	30	Sharply raises user's Speed.
		Flame Wheel	90	100	25	May burn opponent.
		Growl	—	100	40	Lowers opponent's Attack.
		Stomp	65	100	20	May cause flinching.
Rival 4th Battle	Prinplup Lv. 37 Item: Sea Incense Ability: Torrent Torrent increases the power of Water-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
		Brine	97.5	100	10	Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
		Charm	—	100	20	Sharply lowers opponent's Attack.
		Grass Knot	—	100	20	The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
		Metal Claw	50	95	35	May raise user's Attack.

Barry (Rival) 5th Battle Guide

If You Choose Piplup at the start of the game.


Rival	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Rival 5th Battle	Staraptor Lv. 49 Item: Focus Sash Ability: Intimidate Intimidate lower's the Attack of all opponents by one stage when the ability-bearer switches in (including the start of a battle).
		Close Combat	120	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
		Pluck	90	100	20	If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
		Sunny Day	—	—	5	Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
		U-turn	70	100	20	User switches out immediately after attacking.
Rival 5th Battle	Floatzel Lv. 49 Item: Quick Claw Ability: Swift Swim Swift Swim doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during rain.
		Brine	97.5	100	10	Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
		Crunch	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
		Ice Fang	65	95	15	May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.
		Swift	60	—	20	Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
Rival 5th Battle	Heracross Lv. 51 Ability: Swarm Swarm increases the power of Bug-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
		Pin Missile	37.5	95	20	Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
		Rock Slide	75	90	10	May cause flinching.
		Swords Dance	—	—	20	Sharply raises user's Attack.
		Thief	60	100	25	Also steals opponent's held item.
Rival 5th Battle	Rapidash Lv. 49 Item: Expert Belt Ability: Flash Fire When a Pokémon with Flash Fire is hit by a Fire-type move, it does not deal damage but instead raises the power of the bearer's Fire-type moves by 50%. Subsequent hits do not raise the power even more, but the effect remains while the ability-bearer is in battle.
		Flame Wheel	90	100	25	May burn opponent.
		Megahorn	120	85	10	Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target to inflict damage.
		Poison Jab	80	100	20	May poison the opponent.
		Smart Strike	70	—	10	The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
Rival 5th Battle	Snorlax Lv. 52 Ability: Thick Fat Thick Fat reduces the damage taken from Fire-type and Ice-type moves by 50%.
		Covet	90	100	25	Opponent's item is stolen by the user.
		Crunch	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
		High Horsepower	95	95	10	The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
		Yawn	95	—	10	Puts opponent to sleep in the next turn.
Rival 5th Battle	Torterra Lv. 55 Item: Leftovers Ability: Overgrow Overgrow increases the power of Grass-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
		Earthquake	150	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
		Roar	—	—	20	In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
		Stealth Rock	—	—	20	Damages opponent switching into battle.
		Wood Hammer	180	100	15	User receives recoil damage.

If You Choose Turtwig at the start of the game.


Rival	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Rival 5th Battle	Staraptor Lv. 49 Item: Focus Sash Ability: Intimidate Intimidate lower's the Attack of all opponents by one stage when the ability-bearer switches in (including the start of a battle).
		Close Combat	120	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
		Pluck	90	100	20	If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
		Steel Wing	70	90	25	May raise user's Defense.
		U-turn	70	100	20	User switches out immediately after attacking.
Rival 5th Battle	Floatzel Lv. 49 Item: Quick Claw Ability: Swift Swim Swift Swim doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during rain.
		Brine	97.5	100	10	Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
		Crunch	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
		Ice Fang	65	95	15	May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.
		Swift	60	—	20	Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
Rival 5th Battle	Heracross Lv. 51 Ability: Swarm Swarm increases the power of Bug-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
		Pin Missile	37.5	95	20	Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
		Rock Slide	75	90	10	May cause flinching.
		Swords Dance	—	—	20	Sharply raises user's Attack.
		Thief	60	100	25	Also steals opponent's held item.
Rival 5th Battle	Roserade Lv. 49 Item: Big Root Ability: Poison Point Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
		Giga Drain	112.5	100	10	User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
		Grass Knot	112.5	100	20	The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
		Grassy Terrain	112.5	—	10	Restores a little HP of all Pokémon for 5 turns.
		Toxic	112.5	90	10	Badly poisons opponent.
Rival 5th Battle	Snorlax Lv. 52 Ability: Thick Fat Thick Fat reduces the damage taken from Fire-type and Ice-type moves by 50%.
		Covet	90	100	25	Opponent's item is stolen by the user.
		Crunch	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
		Hammer Arm	100	90	10	Lowers user's Speed.
		Yawn	100	—	10	Puts opponent to sleep in the next turn.
Rival 5th Battle	Infernape Lv. 55 Item: Expert Belt Ability: Blaze Blaze increases the power of Fire-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
		Close Combat	180	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
		Flame Wheel	90	100	25	May burn opponent.
		Shadow Claw	70	100	15	High critical hit ratio.
		U-turn	70	100	20	User switches out immediately after attacking.

If You Choose Chimchar at the start of the game.


Rival	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Rival 5th Battle	Staraptor Lv. 49 Item: Focus Sash Ability: Intimidate Intimidate lower's the Attack of all opponents by one stage when the ability-bearer switches in (including the start of a battle).
		Close Combat	120	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
		Pluck	90	100	20	If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
		Rain Dance	—	—	5	Makes it rain for 5 turns.
		U-turn	70	100	20	User switches out immediately after attacking.
Rival 5th Battle	Roserade Lv. 49 Item: Black Sludge Ability: Natural Cure All status problems heal when it switches out.
		Grassy Terrain		—	10	Restores a little HP of all Pokémon for 5 turns.
		Petal Blizzard	135	100	15	Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
		Shadow Ball	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
		Stun Spore	80	75	30	Paralyzes opponent.
Rival 5th Battle	Heracross Lv. 51 Ability: Swarm Swarm increases the power of Bug-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
		Pin Missile	37.5	95	20	Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
		Rock Slide	75	90	10	May cause flinching.
		Swords Dance	—	—	20	Sharply raises user's Attack.
		Thief	60	100	25	Also steals opponent's held item.
Rival 5th Battle	Rapidash Lv. 49 Item: Expert Belt Ability: Flash Fire When a Pokémon with Flash Fire is hit by a Fire-type move, it does not deal damage but instead raises the power of the bearer's Fire-type moves by 50%. Subsequent hits do not raise the power even more, but the effect remains while the ability-bearer is in battle.
		Flame Wheel	90	100	25	May burn opponent.
		Megahorn	120	85	10	Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target to inflict damage.
		Poison Jab	80	100	20	May poison the opponent.
		Smart Strike	70	—	10	The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
Rival 5th Battle	Snorlax Lv. 52 Ability: Thick Fat Thick Fat reduces the damage taken from Fire-type and Ice-type moves by 50%.
		Covet	90	100	25	Opponent's item is stolen by the user.
		Crunch	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
		High Horsepower	95	95	10	The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
		Yawn	95	—	10	Puts opponent to sleep in the next turn.
Rival 5th Battle	Empoleon Lv. 55 Item: Quick Claw Ability: Torrent Torrent increases the power of Water-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
		Brine	97.5	100	10	Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
		Charm	—	100	20	Sharply lowers opponent's Attack.
		Flash Cannon	120	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
		Grass Knot	—	100	20	The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.

Barry (Rival) 6th (Rematch) Battle Guide

If You Choose Piplup at the start of the game.


Rival	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Rival 6th (Rematch) Battle	Staraptor Lv. 58 Item: Focus Sash Ability: Intimidate Intimidate lower's the Attack of all opponents by one stage when the ability-bearer switches in (including the start of a battle).
		Close Combat	120	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
		Pluck	90	100	20	If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
		Sunny Day	—	—	5	Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
		U-turn	70	100	20	User switches out immediately after attacking.
Rival 6th (Rematch) Battle	Floatzel Lv. 59 Item: Quick Claw Ability: Swift Swim Swift Swim doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during rain.
		Crunch	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
		Ice Fang	65	95	15	May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.
		Swift	60	—	20	Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
		Waterfall	120	100	15	May cause flinching.
Rival 6th (Rematch) Battle	Heracross Lv. 60 Ability:
		Close Combat	180	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
		Megahorn	180	85	10	Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target to inflict damage.
		Rock Slide	75	90	10	May cause flinching.
		Swords Dance	—	—	20	Sharply raises user's Attack.
Rival 6th (Rematch) Battle	Rapidash Lv. 59 Item: Expert Belt Ability: Flash Fire When a Pokémon with Flash Fire is hit by a Fire-type move, it does not deal damage but instead raises the power of the bearer's Fire-type moves by 50%. Subsequent hits do not raise the power even more, but the effect remains while the ability-bearer is in battle.
		Flame Wheel	90	100	25	May burn opponent.
		Megahorn	120	85	10	Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target to inflict damage.
		Poison Jab	80	100	20	May poison the opponent.
		Smart Strike	70	—	10	The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
Rival 6th (Rematch) Battle	Snorlax Lv. 60 Ability: Thick Fat Thick Fat reduces the damage taken from Fire-type and Ice-type moves by 50%.
		Covet	90	100	25	Opponent's item is stolen by the user.
		Crunch	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
		High Horsepower	95	95	10	The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
		Yawn	95	—	10	Puts opponent to sleep in the next turn.
Rival 6th (Rematch) Battle	Torterra Lv. 64 Item: Leftovers Ability: Overgrow Overgrow increases the power of Grass-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
		Earthquake	150	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
		Roar	—	—	20	In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
		Stealth Rock	—	—	20	Damages opponent switching into battle.
		Wood Hammer	180	100	15	User receives recoil damage.

If You Choose Turtwig at the start of the game.


Rival	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Rival 6th (Rematch) Battle	Staraptor Lv. 58 Item: Focus Sash Ability: Intimidate Intimidate lower's the Attack of all opponents by one stage when the ability-bearer switches in (including the start of a battle).
		Close Combat	120	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
		Pluck	90	100	20	If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
		Steel Wing	70	90	25	May raise user's Defense.
		U-turn	70	100	20	User switches out immediately after attacking.
Rival 6th (Rematch) Battle	Floatzel Lv. 59 Item: Quick Claw Ability: Swift Swim Swift Swim doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during rain.
		Crunch	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
		Ice Fang	65	95	15	May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.
		Swift	60	—	20	Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
		Waterfall	120	100	15	May cause flinching.
Rival 6th (Rematch) Battle	Heracross Lv. 60 Ability:
		Close Combat	180	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
		Megahorn	180	85	10	Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target to inflict damage.
		Rock Slide	75	90	10	May cause flinching.
		Swords Dance	—	—	20	Sharply raises user's Attack.
Rival 6th (Rematch) Battle	Roserade Lv. 59 Item: Black Sludge Ability: Poison Point Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
		Giga Drain	112.5	100	10	User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
		Grassy Terrain	112.5	—	10	Restores a little HP of all Pokémon for 5 turns.
		Sludge Bomb	135	100	10	May poison opponent.
		Toxic	135	90	10	Badly poisons opponent.
Rival 6th (Rematch) Battle	Snorlax Lv. 60 Ability: Thick Fat Thick Fat reduces the damage taken from Fire-type and Ice-type moves by 50%.
		Covet	90	100	25	Opponent's item is stolen by the user.
		Crunch	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
		Hammer Arm	100	90	10	Lowers user's Speed.
		Yawn	100	—	10	Puts opponent to sleep in the next turn.
Rival 6th (Rematch) Battle	Infernape Lv. 64 Item: Expert Belt Ability: Blaze Blaze increases the power of Fire-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
		Close Combat	180	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
		Flare Blitz	180	100	15	User receives recoil damage. May burn opponent.
		Shadow Claw	70	100	15	High critical hit ratio.
		U-turn	70	100	20	User switches out immediately after attacking.

If You Choose Chimchar at the start of the game.


Rival	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Rival 6th (Rematch) Battle	Staraptor Lv. 58 Item: Focus Sash Ability: Intimidate Intimidate lower's the Attack of all opponents by one stage when the ability-bearer switches in (including the start of a battle).
		Close Combat	120	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
		Pluck	90	100	20	If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
		Rain Dance	—	—	5	Makes it rain for 5 turns.
		U-turn	70	100	20	User switches out immediately after attacking.
Rival 6th (Rematch) Battle	Roserade Lv. 59 Item: Black Sludge Ability: Natural Cure All status problems heal when it switches out.
		Giga Drain	112.5	100	10	User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
		Shadow Ball	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
		Sludge Bomb	135	100	10	May poison opponent.
		Stun Spore	135	75	30	Paralyzes opponent.
Rival 6th (Rematch) Battle	Heracross Lv. 60 Ability:
		Close Combat	180	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
		Megahorn	180	85	10	Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target to inflict damage.
		Rock Slide	75	90	10	May cause flinching.
		Swords Dance	—	—	20	Sharply raises user's Attack.
Rival 6th (Rematch) Battle	Rapidash Lv. 59 Item: Expert Belt Ability: Flash Fire When a Pokémon with Flash Fire is hit by a Fire-type move, it does not deal damage but instead raises the power of the bearer's Fire-type moves by 50%. Subsequent hits do not raise the power even more, but the effect remains while the ability-bearer is in battle.
		Flame Wheel	90	100	25	May burn opponent.
		Megahorn	120	85	10	Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target to inflict damage.
		Poison Jab	80	100	20	May poison the opponent.
		Smart Strike	70	—	10	The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
Rival 6th (Rematch) Battle	Snorlax Lv. 60 Ability: Thick Fat Thick Fat reduces the damage taken from Fire-type and Ice-type moves by 50%.
		Covet	90	100	25	Opponent's item is stolen by the user.
		Crunch	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
		High Horsepower	95	95	10	The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
		Yawn	95	—	10	Puts opponent to sleep in the next turn.
Rival 6th (Rematch) Battle	Empoleon Lv. 64 Item: Quick Claw Ability: Torrent Torrent increases the power of Water-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
		Charm	—	100	20	Sharply lowers opponent's Attack.
		Flash Cannon	120	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
		Grass Knot	—	100	20	The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
		Surf	135	100	15	Hits all adjacent Pokémon.

Barry (Rival) 7th (Rematch) Battle Guide

If You Choose Piplup at the start of the game.


Rival	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Rival 7th (Rematch) Battle	Staraptor Lv. 68 Item: Focus Sash Ability: Intimidate Intimidate lower's the Attack of all opponents by one stage when the ability-bearer switches in (including the start of a battle).
		Close Combat	120	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
		Endeavor	120	100	5	Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.
		Pluck	90	100	20	If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
		U-turn	70	100	20	User switches out immediately after attacking.
Rival 7th (Rematch) Battle	Floatzel Lv. 69 Item: Quick Claw Ability: Swift Swim Swift Swim doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during rain.
		Crunch	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
		Ice Fang	65	95	15	May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.
		Swift	60	—	20	Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
		Waterfall	120	100	15	May cause flinching.
Rival 7th (Rematch) Battle	Heracross Lv. 70 Ability:
		Close Combat	180	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
		Megahorn	180	85	10	Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target to inflict damage.
		Rock Slide	75	90	10	May cause flinching.
		Swords Dance	—	—	20	Sharply raises user's Attack.
Rival 7th (Rematch) Battle	Rapidash Lv. 69 Item: Expert Belt Ability: Flash Fire When a Pokémon with Flash Fire is hit by a Fire-type move, it does not deal damage but instead raises the power of the bearer's Fire-type moves by 50%. Subsequent hits do not raise the power even more, but the effect remains while the ability-bearer is in battle.
		Flare Blitz	180	100	15	User receives recoil damage. May burn opponent.
		Megahorn	120	85	10	Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target to inflict damage.
		Poison Jab	80	100	20	May poison the opponent.
		Smart Strike	70	—	10	The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
Rival 7th (Rematch) Battle	Snorlax Lv. 70 Ability: Thick Fat Thick Fat reduces the damage taken from Fire-type and Ice-type moves by 50%.
		Covet	90	100	25	Opponent's item is stolen by the user.
		Crunch	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
		High Horsepower	95	95	10	The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
		Yawn	95	—	10	Puts opponent to sleep in the next turn.
Rival 7th (Rematch) Battle	Torterra Lv. 74 Item: Leftovers Ability: Overgrow Overgrow increases the power of Grass-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
		Earthquake	150	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
		Roar	—	—	20	In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
		Stealth Rock	—	—	20	Damages opponent switching into battle.
		Wood Hammer	180	100	15	User receives recoil damage.

If You Choose Turtwig at the start of the game.


Rival	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Rival 7th (Rematch) Battle	Staraptor Lv. 68 Item: Focus Sash Ability: Intimidate Intimidate lower's the Attack of all opponents by one stage when the ability-bearer switches in (including the start of a battle).
		Close Combat	120	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
		Pluck	90	100	20	If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
		Steel Wing	70	90	25	May raise user's Defense.
		U-turn	70	100	20	User switches out immediately after attacking.
Rival 7th (Rematch) Battle	Floatzel Lv. 69 Item: Quick Claw Ability: Swift Swim Swift Swim doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during rain.
		Crunch	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
		Ice Fang	65	95	15	May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.
		Swift	60	—	20	Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
		Waterfall	120	100	15	May cause flinching.
Rival 7th (Rematch) Battle	Heracross Lv. 70 Ability:
		Close Combat	180	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
		Megahorn	180	85	10	Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target to inflict damage.
		Rock Slide	75	90	10	May cause flinching.
		Swords Dance	—	—	20	Sharply raises user's Attack.
Rival 7th (Rematch) Battle	Roserade Lv. 69 Item: Black Sludge Ability: Poison Point Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
		Giga Drain	112.5	100	10	User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
		Grassy Terrain	112.5	—	10	Restores a little HP of all Pokémon for 5 turns.
		Sludge Bomb	135	100	10	May poison opponent.
		Toxic	135	90	10	Badly poisons opponent.
Rival 7th (Rematch) Battle	Snorlax Lv. 70 Ability: Thick Fat Thick Fat reduces the damage taken from Fire-type and Ice-type moves by 50%.
		Covet	90	100	25	Opponent's item is stolen by the user.
		Crunch	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
		Hammer Arm	100	90	10	Lowers user's Speed.
		Yawn	100	—	10	Puts opponent to sleep in the next turn.
Rival 7th (Rematch) Battle	Infernape Lv. 74 Item: Expert Belt Ability: Blaze Blaze increases the power of Fire-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
		Close Combat	180	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
		Flare Blitz	180	100	15	User receives recoil damage. May burn opponent.
		Shadow Claw	70	100	15	High critical hit ratio.
		U-turn	70	100	20	User switches out immediately after attacking.

If You Choose Chimchar at the start of the game.


Rival	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Rival 7th (Rematch) Battle	Staraptor Lv. 68 Item: Focus Sash Ability: Intimidate Intimidate lower's the Attack of all opponents by one stage when the ability-bearer switches in (including the start of a battle).
		Close Combat	120	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
		Endeavor	120	100	5	Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.
		Pluck	90	100	20	If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
		U-turn	70	100	20	User switches out immediately after attacking.
Rival 7th (Rematch) Battle	Roserade Lv. 69 Item: Black Sludge Ability: Poison Point Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
		Giga Drain	112.5	100	10	User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
		Shadow Ball	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
		Sludge Bomb	135	100	10	May poison opponent.
		Stun Spore	135	75	30	Paralyzes opponent.
Rival 7th (Rematch) Battle	Heracross Lv. 70 Ability:
		Close Combat	180	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
		Megahorn	180	85	10	Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target to inflict damage.
		Rock Slide	75	90	10	May cause flinching.
		Swords Dance	—	—	20	Sharply raises user's Attack.
Rival 7th (Rematch) Battle	Rapidash Lv. 69 Item: Expert Belt Ability: Flash Fire When a Pokémon with Flash Fire is hit by a Fire-type move, it does not deal damage but instead raises the power of the bearer's Fire-type moves by 50%. Subsequent hits do not raise the power even more, but the effect remains while the ability-bearer is in battle.
		Flare Blitz	180	100	15	User receives recoil damage. May burn opponent.
		Megahorn	120	85	10	Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target to inflict damage.
		Poison Jab	80	100	20	May poison the opponent.
		Smart Strike	70	—	10	The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
Rival 7th (Rematch) Battle	Snorlax Lv. 70 Ability: Thick Fat Thick Fat reduces the damage taken from Fire-type and Ice-type moves by 50%.
		Covet	90	100	25	Opponent's item is stolen by the user.
		Crunch	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
		High Horsepower	95	95	10	The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
		Yawn	95	—	10	Puts opponent to sleep in the next turn.
Rival 7th (Rematch) Battle	Empoleon Lv. 74 Item: Quick Claw Ability: Torrent Torrent increases the power of Water-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
		Aqua Jet	60	100	20	User attacks first.
		Flash Cannon	120	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
		Grass Knot	—	100	20	The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
		Surf	135	100	15	Hits all adjacent Pokémon.