9level cap
Rival (Squirtle) (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: FlyingNormalWater
| Pokémon | Ability & item | Moves | Base stats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Pidgey Lv 9 NormalFlying | Ability Keen Eye | Tackle Sand Attack | HP40Attack45Defense40Sp. Atk35Sp. Def35Speed56Total251 |
 | Squirtle Lv 9 Water | Ability Torrent | Tackle Tail Whip | HP44Attack48Defense65Sp. Atk50Sp. Def64Speed43Total314 |
How to beat this team
Shared weaknesses. Electric hits 2 of 2, Grass hits 1 of 2, Ice hits 1 of 2, Rock hits 1 of 2.
Level to be ready for. Lv 9 — Pidgey, the highest on the team.
Electric Pokémon you can have caught by this point. From this guide’s own encounter tables, by Pallet Town to Pewter City: