ELITE FOUR · 2Updated OCT 29, 2026

How to Beat Poppy in Scarlet & Violet

Poppy’s Tinkaton, her Lv 59 ace in Scarlet & Violet, swings Gigaton Hammer, a 160-power move it can’t use twice in a row. All five are part Steel, so an Arcanine from North Province (Area Two) hits every one, though Bronzong’s Earthquake and Tinkaton’s Stone Edge punish Fire types.

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Poppy’s team and weaknesses

At a glance

Weak to
Bring these
FireGroundFighting
Strong against
Keep these out
IceRockFairySteelFlying
Immune to
These moves do nothing
Poison

Poppy’s Pokémon

  1. Copperajah

    Copperajah

    Lv 58Steel

    Ability
    Sheer Force
    Weak to
    Fire
    Fighting
    Ground
    Immune to
    Poison
    Moves
    High Horsepower
    Play Rough
    Heavy Slam
    Stealth Rock
  2. Magnezone

    Magnezone

    Lv 58ElectricSteel

    Ability
    Sturdy
    Weak to
    Ground4×
    Fire
    Fighting
    Immune to
    Poison
    Moves
    Discharge
    Flash Cannon
    Light Screen
    Tri Attack
  3. Bronzong

    Bronzong

    Lv 58SteelPsychic

    Ability
    Levitate
    Weak to
    Fire
    Ghost
    Dark
    Immune to
    Poison
    Ground (Levitate)
    Moves
    Iron Head
    Zen Headbutt
    Rock Blast
    Earthquake
  4. Corviknight

    Corviknight

    Lv 58FlyingSteel

    Ability
    Pressure
    Weak to
    Fire
    Electric
    Immune to
    Poison
    Ground
    Moves
    Brave Bird
    Iron Head
    Body Press
    Iron Defense
  5. Tinkaton

    Tinkaton

    Lv 59ACEFairySteelTERASteel

    Ability
    Mold Breaker
    Weak to
    Same weaknesses and immunities as Copperajah
    Moves
    Play Rough
    Gigaton Hammer
    Brick Break
    Stone Edge
How to beat

Best Pokémon for Poppy in Scarlet & Violet

Fire moves hit all 5 of Poppy’s Pokémon for 2×. Arcanine from North Province (Area Two) knows Flare Blitz when caught.

Catch before the League

  1. Hits all 5ArcanineFire

    UsesFlare Blitzwhen caughtCatchNorth Province (Area Two)

    North Province (Area Two) in Scarlet & Violet

  2. Hits all 5FlareonFire

    UsesFlare BlitzLv 50CatchSouth Province (Area Two)

    South Province (Area Two) in Scarlet & Violet

  3. Hits all 5PyroarFireNormal

    UsesOverheatLv 57CatchSouth Province (Area Five)

  4. Hits all 5HoundoomDarkFire

    UsesInfernoLv 56CatchNorth Province (Area Two)

    North Province (Area Two) in Scarlet & Violet

  5. Hits all 5TorkoalFire

    UsesInfernoLv 56CatchEast Province (Area Three)

    East Province (Area Three) in Scarlet & Violet

  6. Hits all 5CameruptFireGround

    UsesEruptionwhen caughtCatchNorth Province (Area Two)

    North Province (Area Two) in Scarlet & Violet

  7. Hits all 5CarkolRockFire

    UsesIncinerateLv 27CatchEast Province (Area Three)

    East Province (Area Three) in Scarlet & Violet

  8. Hits all 5CharcadetFire

    UsesLava PlumeLv 32CatchSouth Province (Area One)

    South Province (Area One) in Scarlet & Violet

  9. Hits all 5ScovillainGrassFire

    UsesOverheatLv 48CatchSouth Province (Area Five)

  10. Hits all 5SalazzlePoisonFire

    UsesFlamethrowerLv 51CatchEast Province (Area One)

    East Province (Area One) in Scarlet & Violet

  11. Hits all 5FletchinderFireFlying

    UsesFlame Chargewhen caughtCatchSouth Province (Area Five)

  12. Hits all 5LarvestaBugFire

    UsesFlame WheelLv 18CatchWest Province (Area Two)

    West Province (Area Two) in Scarlet & Violet
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Picked Fuecoco? Its Fire type also hits all 5.

Items before the League

  • BuyFull Restore₽3,000Revive₽2,000Paralyze Heal₽200for DischargeSouth Province (Area One)
  • FindSoft SandBoosts Ground movesHiddenAsado DesertIn areas up to Lv 62; random sparkling item on the ground (respawns, not guaranteed)Asado Desert in Scarlet & Violet
Damage check

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See how your Pokémon matches up against each of Poppy’s Pokémon.

    Scarlet & Violet

    Elite Four battle order

    Poppy is battle 2 of 5. The teams on either side, and which of the types that beat Poppy keep working later in the run.

    Every team in the runRika · Poppy · Larry · Hassel · Geeta

    Beats PoppyFireFightingGroundSome Pokémon in the later battles still take 2× from these types.

    1. Elite Four · 1RikaTop Lv 58 · 5 Pokémon
      1. WhiscashLv 57
      2. CameruptLv 57
      3. DonphanLv 57
      4. DugtrioLv 57
      5. ClodsireLv 58 AceTera Ground

      Beats

      GrassWaterIce
    2. Elite Four · 2PoppyYou are hereTop Lv 59 · 5 Pokémon
      1. CopperajahLv 58
      2. MagnezoneLv 58
      3. BronzongLv 58
      4. CorviknightLv 58
      5. TinkatonLv 59 AceTera Steel

      Beats

      FireFightingGround
    3. Elite Four · 3LarryTop Lv 60 · 5 Pokémon
      1. TropiusLv 59Still takes 2× from Fire
      2. Oricorio (Pom-Pom Style)Lv 59
      3. AltariaLv 59
      4. StaraptorLv 59
      5. FlamigoLv 60 AceTera Flying

      Beats

      IceRock
    4. Elite Four · 4HasselTop Lv 61 · 5 Pokémon
      1. NoivernLv 60
      2. HaxorusLv 60
      3. DragalgeLv 60Still takes 2× from Ground
      4. FlappleLv 60
      5. BaxcaliburLv 61 AceTera Dragon

      Beats

      IceDragonFairy
    5. ChampionGeetaTop Lv 62 · 6 Pokémon
      1. EspathraLv 61
      2. GogoatLv 61Still takes 2× from Fire
      3. VeluzaLv 61
      4. AvaluggLv 61Still takes 2× from FireFighting
      5. KingambitLv 61Still takes 2× from FireFightingGround
      6. GlimmoraLv 62 AceTera RockStill takes 2× from FightingGround

      Beats

      FireFightingBug

    GymsBy level cap

    1. KatyLv 15Bug
    2. BrassiusLv 17Grass
    3. IonoLv 24Electric
    4. KofuLv 30Water
    5. LarryLv 36Normal
    6. RymeLv 42Ghost
    7. TulipLv 45Psychic
    8. GrushaLv 48Ice

    Pokémon League

    1. RikaLv 58Ground
    2. PoppyLv 59SteelYou are here
    3. LarryLv 60FlyingNext
    4. HasselLv 61Dragon
    5. GeetaLv 62Champion

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