42level cap
This fight happens in Tier 7 of 8 — fought with 6 badges already (level cap 42) only.
Norman fields 5 Pokémon between level 40 and level 42 in Petalburg City Gym.
This is around 6 badges in the story — that page lists everything you can have caught by this point.
Types on this team: Normal ×5DarkGhost
| Pokémon | Ability & item | Moves | Base stats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Spinda Lv 40 Normal | Ability Own Tempo | Teeter Dance Sucker Punch Facade Encore | HP60Attack60Defense60Sp. Atk60Sp. Def60Speed60Total360 |
 | Zoroark (Hisui) Lv 40 NormalGhost | Ability Illusion | Shadow Ball Facade Psychic Nasty Plot | HP55Attack100Defense60Sp. Atk125Sp. Def60Speed110Total510 |
 | Exploud Lv 40 Normal | Ability Soundproof | Fire Blast Facade Hyper Voice Thunder Fang | HP104Attack91Defense63Sp. Atk91Sp. Def73Speed68Total490 |
 | Obstagoon Lv 40 DarkNormal | Ability Guts | Night Slash Obstruct Facade Submission | HP93Attack90Defense101Sp. Atk60Sp. Def81Speed95Total520 |
 | Slaking Lv 42 Normal | Ability Truant Held item Kings Rock | Earthquake Fling Facade Hammer Arm | HP150Attack160Defense100Sp. Atk95Sp. Def65Speed100Total670 |
How to beat this team
Shared weaknesses. Fighting hits 4 of 5, Bug hits 1 of 5, Dark hits 1 of 5, Fairy hits 1 of 5.
Level to be ready for. Lv 42 — Slaking, the highest on the team.
Fighting Pokémon you can have caught by this point. From this guide’s own encounter tables, by 6 badges: