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Artist Kenji fields 2 Pokémon between level 7 and level 8 in Tranquil Route.
Fought at Tranquil Route.
This is around Just started — no Tokens in the story — that page lists everything you can have caught by this point.
Types on this team: DarkGroundPsychicWater
| Pokémon | Ability & item | Moves | Base stats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Barboach Lv 7 WaterGround | Ability Oblivious | Water Gun Water Sport | HP50Attack48Defense43Sp. Atk46Sp. Def41Speed60Total288 |
 | Inkay Lv 8 DarkPsychic | Ability Contrary | Tackle Peck Wrap | HP53Attack54Defense53Sp. Atk37Sp. Def46Speed45Total288 |
How to beat this team
Shared weaknesses. Bug hits 1 of 2, Fairy hits 1 of 2, Grass hits 1 of 2.
Level to be ready for. Lv 8 — Inkay, the highest on the team.
Bug Pokémon you can have caught by this point. From this guide’s own encounter tables, by Just started — no Tokens:
- Kricketot — Beachbound Route, Lv 7
- Dwebble — Beach Cave, Lv 2
- Joltik — Ginko Woods, Lv 2
- Sewaddle (Tokuan) — Ginko Woods, Lv 2