Part 1: Before Cheren — cap Lv 17 in both modes

Aspertia City through Flocessy Town and Route 20, up to the first gym. Cheren's cap is Lv 17, the same on Normal and on Hardcore.

Before Cheren — cap Lv 17 in both modes opens 10 areas. There are 44 trainers standing in them. The fights at this checkpoint are Rival Hugh 1 (Tepig), Rival Hugh 1 (Oshawott), Rival Hugh 1 (Snivy), and 11 more.

Where to go

1. Route 19

   Wild: Wailmer 100% · Lv 50-52, Wailord 100% · Lv 50-52, Frillish 60% · Lv 7-9, Corphish 40% · Lv 7-9 +9 more

   Trainers: Youngster Terrell Lv 6, Lass Isabel Lv 7

2. Route 20 — West Side

   Wild: Azumarill 100% · Lv 50-52, Poliwhirl 100% · Lv 50-52, Basculin 40% · Lv 7-9, Poliwag 40% · Lv 7-9 +28 more

   Trainers: Youngster Petey Lv 9, Lass Izzy Lv 9, Nursery Aide Kimya Lv 10, Preschooler Albert Lv 10, School Kid Naoko Lv 11

3. Flocessy Ranch

   Wild: Basculin 70% · Lv 5-15, Spheal 70% · Lv 5-15, Popplio 40% · Lv 6-8, Totodile 40% · Lv 6-8 +17 more

   Trainers: ★ Rival Hugh 2 (Tepig) Lv 11, ★ Rival Hugh 2 (Tepig) Lv 11, ★ Rival Hugh 2 (Oshawott) Lv 11, ★ Rival Hugh 2 (Oshawott) Lv 11, ★ Rival Hugh 2 (Snivy) Lv 11, ★ Rival Hugh 2 (Snivy) Lv 11 +4 more

   Pick up: TM21 Fling, TM74 Rising Torque

4. Pledge Grove

   Wild: Roggenrola 30% · Lv 12-14, Sandile 20% · Lv 12-14, Ducklett 10% · Lv 12-14, Gible 10% · Lv 12-14 +3 more

   Trainers: Ranger Rigby Lv 14, Nursery Aide Carly Lv 14, Lady Sylva Lv 14

   Pick up: TM85 Dream Eater

5. Cave of Being

   Wild: Frillish 20% · Lv 14-16, Timburr 20% · Lv 14-16, Woobat 20% · Lv 14-16, Mankey 10% · Lv 14-16 +3 more

   Trainers: ★ Miniboss 1: Chuck Lv 16, ★ Miniboss 1: Chuck Lv 16

   Pick up: TM43 Flame Charge

6. Route 20 — East Side

   Wild: Ekans 20% · Lv 14-16, Wooper 20% · Lv 14-16, Cleffa 10% · Lv 14-16, Golett 10% · Lv 14-16 +4 more

   Trainers: Rich Boy Bret Lv 15, Preschooler Lin Lv 18, Ranger Malory Lv 18, Lady Leaf Lv 19, Twins Lia and Lily Lv 19

   Pick up: TM88 Tri Attack

7. Aspertia City

   Wild: Oshawott Lv 5, Snivy Lv 5, Tepig Lv 5

   Trainers: ★ Rival Hugh 1 (Tepig) Lv 5, ★ Rival Hugh 1 (Oshawott) Lv 5, ★ Rival Hugh 1 (Snivy) Lv 5

   Pick up: TM48 Round, TM83 Tidy Up

8. Flocessy Town

   Wild: Cyndaquil Lv 8, Squirtle Lv 8, Treecko Lv 8

   Trainers: ★ Mentor Alder Lv 8, ★ Rival Benga 1 (if you picked Snivy) Lv 14, ★ Rival Benga 1 (if you picked Snivy) Lv 14, ★ Rival Benga 1 (if you picked Tepig) Lv 14, ★ Rival Benga 1 (if you picked Tepig) Lv 14, ★ Rival Benga 1 (if you picked Oshawott) Lv 14 +1 more

9. Aspertia City Trainer School

   Trainers: School Kid Jos Lv 15, Youngster Anthony Lv 15, School Kid Cassie Lv 15

10. Aspertia City Gym

    Trainers: ★ Gym Leader Cheren (singles) Lv 17, ★ Gym Leader Cheren (singles) Lv 17, ★ Gym Leader Cheren (doubles) Lv 17, ★ Gym Leader Cheren (doubles) Lv 17

★ Rival Hugh 1 (Tepig) — Aspertia City

1 Pokémon · level cap Lv 5 (every cap) · Rival Hugh 1 (Tepig)’s own page

	Pokémon	Ability & item	Moves	Base stats
	Tepig Lv 5 Fire	Ability Sturdy	Tackle Flatter Tail Whip	HP70Attack65Defense50Sp. Atk55Sp. Def50Speed30Total320

★ Rival Hugh 1 (Oshawott) — Aspertia City

1 Pokémon · level cap Lv 5 (every cap) · Rival Hugh 1 (Oshawott)’s own page

	Pokémon	Ability & item	Moves	Base stats
	Oshawott Lv 5 Water	Ability Shell Armor	Swift Growl Dopey Eyes	HP55Attack65Defense45Sp. Atk65Sp. Def45Speed45Total320

★ Rival Hugh 1 (Snivy) — Aspertia City

1 Pokémon · level cap Lv 5 (every cap) · Rival Hugh 1 (Snivy)’s own page

	Pokémon	Ability & item	Moves	Base stats
	Snivy Lv 5 Grass	Ability Quick Feet	Tackle Endure Leer	HP45Attack55Defense40Sp. Atk65Sp. Def40Speed75Total320

Also fought around here

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