5level cap
Rival Hugh 1 (Snivy) fields one Pokémon at level 5 in Aspertia City. The fight is mandatory.
Fought at Aspertia City.
This is around Before Cheren — cap Lv 17 in both modes in the story — that page lists everything you can have caught by this point.
Types on this team: Grass
| Pokémon | Ability & item | Moves | Base stats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Snivy Lv 5 Grass | Ability Quick Feet | Tackle Endure Leer | HP45Attack55Defense40Sp. Atk65Sp. Def40Speed75Total320 |
How to beat this team
Shared weaknesses. Bug hits 1 of 1, Fire hits 1 of 1, Flying hits 1 of 1, Ice hits 1 of 1.
Level to be ready for. Lv 5 — Snivy, the highest on the team.
Bug Pokémon you can have caught by this point. From this guide’s own encounter tables, by Before Cheren — cap Lv 17 in both modes: