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How to Defeat Electric Gym Leader Iono (Rematch)

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Vincent Lau

This is a guide for defeating Iono, the Electric Gym Leader, during her rematch in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

How to Rematch Iono

Sorry, we’re on a mission here…

You can rematch Iono after completing the Area Zero story (after seeing the credits roll) and visiting the Director’s Office at Naranja/Uva Academy. Geeta will ask you to visit the eight gyms of Paldea in her place, as part of an inspection. During this time, you can challenge the gym leaders at their full power!

Recommended Pokémon for Iono During Her Rematch

Iono is still a whiz with Electric types, so we recommend bringing a couple of Ground types.

Her Pokémon are all Level 65-66, so your Pokémon should be Level 65+ to match.

If you’re looking for some ideas to embarrass her on stream, here are some ideas:

What Pokémon does Iono Use During Her Rematch?

Pokémon Level Type
Kilowattrel 65 Electric Electric Flying Flying
Bellibolt 65 Electric Electric
"Electrode" IconElectrode 65 Electric Electric
"Luxray" IconLuxray 65 Electric Electric
"Mismagius" IconMismagius 66 Ghost Ghost (Tera Type: Electric Electric)

Kilowattrel

Tailwind can help Kilowattrel in two ways.

Iono has evolved her Wattrel. It can now use Discharge and "Hurricane" iconHurricane for STAB, Quick Attack to try and attack first and "Tailwind" iconTailwind to boost its party’s Speed for 4 turns. Its Wind Power ability boosts its next Electric move when hit by a wind-based move, such as Tailwind.

Rock types are recommended, since they’re super-effective and resist Hurricane. Ice types are also good, but they don’t resist anything. If you’re worried about Discharge, you could use a Ground type as long as they have other moves they can use.

Bellibolt

Bellibolt is back for another round. This time, it’s got "Thunder" iconThunder for STAB, "Water Pulse" iconWater Pulse to soak Ground types, "Reflect" iconReflect to weaken your physical moves and Sucker Punch to try and attack first, if you’re using an attacking move.

Only Ground types are super-effective, but you’ll need to be cautious of Water Pulse. If unsure, try fielding a Grass or Dragon type, to resist Thunder and Water Pulse.

Electrode

Fielding your own Electric type could also work, depending on their moves.

"Electrode" IconElectrode is a new addition to Iono’s team. It’s carrying Discharge for STAB, "Electric Terrain" iconElectric Terrain to generate a terrain effect that boosts the Electric moves of Pokémon touching the ground, while preventing sleep, Magnet Rise to lift itself off the ground and "Foul Play" iconFoul Play to deal damage based on its opponent’s Attack stat.

Again, only Ground types are super effective. But be wary as Electrode is fast and if it uses Magnet Rise, it’ll gain the Levitate ability, which confers immunity to Ground moves. If this happens, you can try and counter it with a resistant Grass or Dragon type.

Luxray

Iono has also evolved her "Luxio" IconLuxio. It can now use "Wild Charge" iconWild Charge for STAB, "Ice Fang" iconIce Fang to penetrate Ground types, plus "Crunch" iconCrunch and "Psychic Fangs" iconPsychic Fangs for additional coverage. Its Intimidate ability will lower your Attack when it enters the field.

Since "Luxray" IconLuxray is another pure Electric type, only Ground types are super effective. If you only have one Ground type and you’re fighting on equal footing, this can be a little rough on them. Especially if they’re a physical attacker and because of Ice Fang.

If playing Violet, Iron Treads is a Ground type that takes neutral damage from Ice Fang. If you want to brute force it, Baxcalibur is a good option. Its typing resists Wild "Charge" iconCharge and takes neutral damage from Ice Fang. It can also learn the Earthquake TM (from Cascarrafa) or you could gamble with Glaive Rush.

Terastallized Mismagius

Lucario isn’t the best choice here, but if it’s high Level enough, it could work.

Oh no, it’s the troublesome "Mismagius" IconMismagius again. Like last time, Iono will Terastallize it into an Electric type, leaving it with no weakness because of its Levitate ability. Attack-wise, it has "Charge Beam" iconCharge Beam for Electric STAB, "Shadow Ball" iconShadow Ball for Ghost STAB, plus Mystical Fire and "Dazzling Gleam" iconDazzling Gleam for general coverage.

At this point, you have more options to choose from. For example, you could have Haxorus with Mold Breaker learn the Earthquake TM; Mold Breaker ignores abilities like Levitate. Otherwise, you can brute force it with ridiculous Pokémon like Koraidon or Miraidon.

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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Nintendo, Pokemon Company International
  • Platforms,
    Switch
  • Genre
    RPG
  • Guide Release
    17 November 2022
  • Last Updated
    3 January 2024
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