9level cap
Rival (Charmander) (first visit) fields 2 Pokémon at level 9 in Route 22.
Fought at Route 22.
This is around Pallet Town to Pewter City in the story — that page lists everything you can have caught by this point.
Types on this team: FireFlyingNormal
| Pokémon | Ability & item | Moves | Base stats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Pidgey Lv 9 NormalFlying | Ability Keen Eye | Tackle Sand Attack | HP40Attack45Defense40Sp. Atk35Sp. Def35Speed56Total251 |
 | Charmander Lv 9 Fire | Ability Blaze | Scratch Growl | HP39Attack52Defense43Sp. Atk60Sp. Def50Speed65Total309 |
How to beat this team
Shared weaknesses. Rock hits 2 of 2, Electric hits 1 of 2, Ground hits 1 of 2, Ice hits 1 of 2.
Level to be ready for. Lv 9 — Pidgey, the highest on the team.