Walkthrough
After obtaining all eight Gym Badges, it is time for you to head off in the direction of
Indigo Plateau in order to battle the
Pokemon League. You begin this trip by heading west of
Viridian City on
Route 22, since Route 22 connects to
Route 23 (which contains the Pokemon League Gate & Badge Checkpoints), and then Route 23 connects to
Victory Road followed by Indigo Plateau.
But right before you exit
Route 22, your
Rival will again appear and challenge you to a battle. He, too, has obtained all eight Gym Badges, and he also intends to challenge the
Pokemon League. His team has greatly improved since you last saw it at
Silph Co, having four fully evolved Pokemon that each reach at least Level 50. After defeating him, he will mention how he always felt that he needed to look after you along your journey, but that has now changed based upon your current level of skills. He will then go ahead of you towards the Pokemon League.
Pokemon Trainer Rival
Level 50 Pidgeot: Quick Attack, Air Slash, Sand Attack, Roost
Level 50 Vileplume: Petal Dance, Toxic, Acid
Level 50 Marowak: Focus Energy, Bonemerang, Thrash, Swords Dance
Level 51 Raichu: Thunder, Quick Attack, Thunder Punch, Slam