29highest level
Bug Catcher James (Rematch 2) fields 2 Pokémon at level 29 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: Bug ×2GrassPoison
| Pokémon | Ability & item | Moves | Base stats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Swadloon Lv 29 BugGrass | Ability Leaf Guard IVs 2 · moves are its own level-up list | String Shot Bug Bite Endure Razor Leaf | HP55Attack63Defense90Sp. Atk50Sp. Def80Speed42Total380 |
 | Whirlipede Lv 29 BugPoison | Ability Contrary IVs 2 · moves are its own level-up list | Steamroller Poison Tail Mortal Spin Venom Drench | HP40Attack55Defense99Sp. Atk40Sp. Def79Speed47Total360 |
How to beat this team
Shared weaknesses. Fire hits 2 of 2, Flying hits 2 of 2, Rock hits 2 of 2, Bug hits 1 of 2.
Level to be ready for. Lv 29 — Swadloon, the highest on the team.
Fire Pokémon you can have caught by this point. From this guide’s own encounter tables, by Littleroot Town to Rustboro City — level cap 13: