30highest level
Bug Catcher James (rematch 2) fields 3 Pokémon between level 27 and level 30 in Petalburg Woods.
Fought at Petalburg Woods.
This is around Just started — no badges in the story — that page lists everything you can have caught by this point.
Types on this team: Bug ×3FlyingGhostWater
| Pokémon | Ability & item | Moves | Base stats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Ninjask Lv 27 BugFlying | Also has Compound Eyes, Infiltrator — innates are always active · Picks one of Speed Boost, Momentum | The game’s documentation doesn’t list this trainer’s exact moves. Level-up moves Ninjask knows by Lv 27 in Pokémon Exceeded: Scratch Fury Swipes Agility Mind Reader | HP61Attack90Defense45Sp. Atk50Sp. Def50Speed160Total456 |
 | Shedinja Lv 27 BugGhost | Also has Wonder Skin, Levitate — innates are always active · Picks one of Wonder Guard, Hollow Shell | The game’s documentation doesn’t list this trainer’s exact moves. Level-up moves Shedinja knows by Lv 27 in Pokémon Exceeded: Leech Life Fury Swipes Confuse Ray Mind Reader | HP1Attack90Defense45Sp. Atk30Sp. Def30Speed40Total236 |
 | Masquerain Lv 30 BugWater | Also has Majestic Moth, Compound Eyes, Levitate — innates are always active · Picks one of Intimidate, Unnerve | The game’s documentation doesn’t list this trainer’s exact moves. Level-up moves Masquerain knows by Lv 30 in Pokémon Exceeded: Gust Air Cutter Pitch Noise Scary Face | HP70Attack60Defense62Sp. Atk100Sp. Def82Speed80Total454 |
How to beat this team
Shared weaknesses. Flying hits 3 of 3, Rock hits 3 of 3, Electric hits 2 of 3, Fire hits 2 of 3.
Level to be ready for. Lv 30 — Masquerain, the highest on the team.
Flying Pokémon you can have caught by this point. From this guide’s own encounter tables, by Just started — no badges:
- Combee — Petalburg Woods, Lv 10
- Ledyba — Petalburg Woods, Lv 10
- Bombirdier — Route 104, Lv 5
- Wattrel — Route 135, Lv 5
- Taillow — Petalburg Woods, Lv 4
- Fletchling — Route 104, Lv 3
- Rufflet — Route 104, Lv 3
- Wingull — Route 104, Lv 3