11level cap
This team appears on Hardcore mode.
Rival Hugh 2 (Tepig) fields 4 Pokémon between level 10 and level 11 in Flocessy Ranch. The fight is mandatory.
Fought at Flocessy Ranch.
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: FightingFireGrassNormalRock
| Pokémon | Ability & item | Moves | Base stats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Rockruff Lv 10 Rock | Ability Keen Eye Held item Focus Sash | Rock Throw Work Up Tail Whip Howl | HP45Attack65Defense40Sp. Atk30Sp. Def40Speed60Total280 |
 | Riolu Lv 10 Fighting | Ability Inner Focus Held item Silk Scarf | Fake Out Quick Attack Work Up Force Palm | HP40Attack70Defense40Sp. Atk35Sp. Def40Speed60Total285 |
 | Tepig Lv 11 Fire | Ability Sturdy Held item Charcoal | Lick Smokescreen Incinerate Double Kick | HP70Attack65Defense50Sp. Atk55Sp. Def50Speed30Total320 |
 | Deerling Lv 10 NormalGrass | Ability Sap Sipper Held item Miracle Seed | Mega Drain Double Kick Synthesis Leech Seed | HP60Attack60Defense50Sp. Atk40Sp. Def50Speed75Total335 |
How to beat this team
Shared weaknesses. Fighting hits 2 of 4, Flying hits 2 of 4, Ground hits 2 of 4, Water hits 2 of 4.
Level to be ready for. Lv 11 — Tepig, the highest on the team.
Fighting Pokémon you can have caught by this point. From this guide’s own encounter tables, by Before Cheren — cap Lv 17 in both modes: