32level cap
This fight happens in Tier 5 of 8 — fought with 4 badges already (level cap 32) only.
Norman fields 4 Pokémon between level 28 and level 32 in Petalburg City Gym.
This is around 4 badges in the story — that page lists everything you can have caught by this point.
Types on this team: Normal ×4DarkGhost
| Pokémon | Ability & item | Moves | Base stats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Spinda Lv 28 Normal | Ability Own Tempo | Teeter Dance Assist Facade Encore | HP60Attack60Defense60Sp. Atk60Sp. Def60Speed60Total360 |
 | Zoroark (Hisui) Lv 30 NormalGhost | Ability Illusion | Shadow Ball Facade Torment Nasty Plot | HP55Attack100Defense60Sp. Atk125Sp. Def60Speed110Total510 |
 | Linoone (Galar) Lv 30 DarkNormal | Ability Quick Feet | Night Slash Snarl Facade Headbutt | HP78Attack70Defense61Sp. Atk50Sp. Def61Speed100Total420 |
 | Slaking Lv 32 Normal | Ability Truant Held item Sitrus Berry | Earthquake Brick Break Facade Feint Attack | HP150Attack160Defense100Sp. Atk95Sp. Def65Speed100Total670 |
How to beat this team
Shared weaknesses. Fighting hits 3 of 4, Bug hits 1 of 4, Dark hits 1 of 4, Fairy hits 1 of 4.
Level to be ready for. Lv 32 — Slaking, the highest on the team.
Fighting Pokémon you can have caught by this point. From this guide’s own encounter tables, by 4 badges: