27highest level
Bug Catcher James (Rematch 1) fields one Pokémon at level 27 in Petalburg Woods.
Fought at Petalburg Woods.
This is around Littleroot Town to Rustboro City — level cap 13 in the story — that page lists everything you can have caught by this point.
Types on this team: BugGrass
| Pokémon | Ability & item | Moves | Base stats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Swadloon Lv 27 BugGrass | Ability Leaf Guard IVs 1 · moves are its own level-up list | String Shot Bug Bite Endure Razor Leaf | HP55Attack63Defense90Sp. Atk50Sp. Def80Speed42Total380 |
How to beat this team
Shared weaknesses. Bug hits 1 of 1, Fire hits 1 of 1, Flying hits 1 of 1, Ice hits 1 of 1.
Level to be ready for. Lv 27 — Swadloon, the highest on the team.
Bug Pokémon you can have caught by this point. From this guide’s own encounter tables, by Littleroot Town to Rustboro City — level cap 13: