15level cap
Sam fields 4 Pokémon between level 13 and level 15 in Petalburg City Gym. The fight is mandatory.
This is around Just started — no badges in the story — that page lists everything you can have caught by this point.
| Pokémon | Ability & item | Moves | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Stunky Lv 13 | Ability Stench Adamant nature · IVs 20 across the board · EVs 52 HP / 4 Atk / 4 Spe | Rest Sleep Talk Poison Tail Bite |
 | Sandile Lv 13 | Ability Intimidate Jolly nature · IVs 20 across the board · EVs 36 Atk / 40 Def / 36 Spe | Swagger Sand Attack Dig Bite |
 | Murkrow Lv 14 | Ability Insomnia Adamant nature · IVs 20 across the board · EVs 36 HP / 36 Atk / 40 Spe | Wing Attack Flatter Thunder Wave Thief |
 | Houndour Lv 15 | Ability Early Bird Hardy nature · IVs 20 HP / 0 Atk / 20 Def / 10 SpA / 20 SpD / 20 Spe | Snarl Incinerate Roar Fire Spin |
Base stats are not published for this guide.