Pokemon Scarlet And Violet Gym Leaders Levels, Order, Type (2023)

The advent of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has fans raving to see what the new region of Paldea has to offer. From its expansive lands to the Pokemon that inhabit it and everything in between, people just cannot wait to get their hands on their preferred game and start their journey to become the best there ever was.

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The innovations Gamefreak can make, and the places that they can take the world of Pokemon do always seem endless right before the release of a new mainline entry. Still, these games also have many tried and true staples that make consistent appearances in every single release. Arguably foremost among these is the Gym system and the colorful cast of Gym Leaders that always populate every major city in the region.

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Scarlet and Violet Gym Leader Order

There are 8 Gym Leader to defeat and here is the order, based on the levels of the their Pokemons, from weakest to strongest gym leader.

Gym Leader	Level
1. Katy	14-15
2. Brassius	16-17
3. Iono	23-24
4. Kofu	29-30
5. Larry	35-36
6. Ryme	41-42
7.Tulip	44-45
8. Grusha	47-48

Pokemon Scarlet And Violet Gym Leader Levels

Before you start tackling Gym Leaders to complete your Victory Road path, you must be aware of the Gym Leaders’ levels. When we talk about Gym Leader’s level, what we really mean is the Level of the Pokemon they use for combat. As Pokemon Scarlet and Violet don’t offer Level-scaling, it means your opponents’ levels remain the same throughout your adventure. 

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Therefore, Gym Leaders’ Level awareness would ensure you conquer all the Gyms in a proper order without feeling too overpowered or under-leveled in certain situations. Let’s look at the level of all 8 Gym Leaders in the game and the Pokemon in their possession. We have arranged the Gym Leaders list from the lowest to the highest levels.

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1. Gym Leader Katy (Level 14 – 15)

The Gym Leader you encounter in Cortondo, Katy, is hardly a challenge for players. She uses Bug-type Pokemon with levels 14 and 15 and, thus, should be the first opponent on your list. The best types of Pokemon to counter Katy are Fire-, Flying-, and Rock.

How To Beat Gym Leader Katy and Her Pokemons Levels

Her Pokemon kit, their types, and respective levels are given below.

Katy’s Pokemon	Type	Level	Recommended Pokemon
Nymph	Bug	14	Fuecoco (Lvl 15)
Tarountula	Bug	14	Fletchinder (Lvl 15)
Teddiursa	Bug (Tera type)	15	Nacli (Lvl 15)

2. Gym Leader Brassius (Level 16 – 17)

The 2nd Gym Leader you should take on is Brassius, residing in Artazon. He makes use of Grass-type Pokemons lying between 16 and 17 levels. Brassius is also a pretty breezy challenge to take on early game, and you will easily find victory in the battle against him. You can use a variety of Pokemon to fight him, including Fire-, Bug-, Flying-, and Ice-type.

How To Beat Gym Leader Brassius and His Pokemons Levels

Take a look at his Pokemon, their details, and the recommended kit you need to beat them:  

Brassius’ Pokemon	Type	Level	Recommended Pokemon
Petilil	Grass	16	Fuecoco (Lvl 17)
Smoliv	Grass / Normal	16	Nymble (Lvl 17)
Sudowoodo	Grass (Tera type)	17	Vivillon (Lvl 17)

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3. Gym Leader Iono (Level 23 – 24)

Iono is where the challenge in the games really starts to pick up, but this is exactly the right time to take her on if you want a decent challenge (and don’t want to fail miserably in battle). She lives in Levincia and uses Electric-type Pokemon with Level ranges of 23 – 24. You should use Ground-type Pokemon to counter her Electric-types. Rock- and Ice-types can also work here.

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How To Beat Iono and Her Pokemons Levels

You can check the 4 Pokemon she mains in the battle, their types, and levels below. We’ve also listed a couple of recommended Pokemon to counter Iono easily:

Iono’s Pokemon	Type	Level	Recommended Pokemon
Wattrel	Electric / Flying	23	Clodsire (Lvl 24)
Luxio	Electric	23	Nacli (Lvl 24)
Bellibolt	Electric	23	Klawff (Lvl 24)
Mismagius	Electric (Tera type)	24	Oinkolonge (Lvl 24)

4. Gym Leader Kofu (Level 29 – 30)

If you’re following our guide, your next stop should be Cascarrafa to fight the Gym Leader there, named Kofu. With the Water-type Pokemon having 29 to 30 levels, Kofu puts up a massive challenge for unprepared Trainers. However, you can exploit his weakness to Grass- and Electric-type Pokemon to make your life easy.

Kofu’s Pokemon Levels

We recommend doing your homework by learning about his Pokemon types and levels beforehand:

Kofu’s Pokemon	Type	Level	Recommended Pokemon
Veluza	Water / Psychic	29	Sprigatito (Lvl 30)
Wugtrio	Water	29	Dolliv (Lvl 30)
Crabominable	Water (Tera type)	30	Tadbulb (Lvl 30)

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5. Gym Leader Larry (Level 35 – 36)

Up next on our list is the Gym Leader Larry, a Normal-type Pokemon aficionado from Medali. If you have been leveling up properly by this point and know how to counter Normal-type Pokemon, Larry will be a piece of cake for you, despite his 35 – 36 leveled Pokemon. Normal Type Pokemon are usually weaker to Fighting Type moves, so that’s your best bet against him.

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How To Beat Larry and Larry’s Pokemons Levels

Check out the list of Pokemon he uses and their traits below. Make sure to bring in certain Pokemon to counter Larry’s kit:

Larry’s Pokemon	Type	Level	Recommended Pokemon
Komala	Normal	35	Quaquaval (Lvl 36)
Dudunsparce	Normal	35	Pawmo (Lvl 36)
Staraptor	Normal (Tera type)	36	Primeape (Lvl 36)

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6. Gym Leader Ryme (Level 41 – 42)

Now, we are heading to the end-game contents as our next Gym Leader has Pokemon of 41 to 42 levels. Residing in the town of Montenevera, the Gym Leader Ryme uses Ghost-type Pokemon in his main kit. The best types that work against Ryme are Dark, Steel, and Ground. 

How To Beat Ryme and Ryme Pokemons and Levels

Look at the list of Pokemon she uses in battle, their types, levels, and respect counters below:

Ryme’s Pokemon	Type	Level	Recommended Pokemon
Mimikyu	Ghost / Fairy	41	Orthworm (Lvl 42)
Banette	Ghost	41	Lokix (Lvl 42)
Houndstone	Ghost	41	Bisharp (Lvl 42)
Toxtricity (Low Key Form)	Ghost (Tera type)	42	Clodsire (Lvl 42)

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7. Gym Leader Tulip (Level 44 – 45)

The second-last Gym Leader you should consider encountering is a charming resident of the town of Alfornada, Tulip. She uses solid Psychic-type Pokemon, which are leveled up to 44 and 45. However, you can eventually come victorious by using Bug-, Dark-, and Ghost-type Pokemon, which serve as her weakness.

Tulip Pokemons and Levels

Take a look at her Pokemons, their levels, and respective counters below for a better understanding:

Tulip’s Pokemon	Type	Level	Recommended Pokemon
Farigirag	Normal / Psychic	44	Lokix (Lvl 45)
Gardevoir	Psychic / Fairy	44	Skeledirge (Lvl 45)
Espathra	Psychic	44	Houndstone (Lvl 45)
Florges	Psychic (Tera type)	45	Armarouge (Lvl 45)

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8. Gym Leader Grusha (Level 47 – 48)

The last and the strongest Gym Leader, Grusha, resides on the top of Glaseado Mountain. Reaching the top of the mountain is one thing, but overcoming Grusha is an entirely different challenge. He makes use of Ice-type Pokemon with Levels 47 and 48, which will be a fair challenge to beat but not as difficult as it would’ve been if you took him on early-game. 

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How To Beat Grusha and Grusha Pokemons and Levels

Make sure you’re accustomed to his Pokemon kit and prepared to tackle any smart moves he’s going to throw your way. Your best options in this last Gym battle would be to take Fire-, Fighting-, and Steel-type Pokemon in your kit. 

Grush’s Pokemon	Type	Level	Recommended Pokemon
Frosmoth	Ice / Bug	47	Skeledirge (Lvl 48)
Beartic	Ice	47	Medicham (Lvl 48)
Cetitan	Ice	47	Glimmora (Lvl 48)
Altaria	Ice (Tera type)	48	Armarouge (Lvl 48)

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Final Thoughts

These are all the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Gym Leaders that have been revealed so far by the Pokemon Company’s official social media and website. The three are namely the Ice type leader Grusha, the Grass type leader Brassius, and the Electric type leader Iona. Quite a colorful cast, and we can’t wait to see information on which Gym Leader is revealed next.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet – Gym Leaders FAQ

How Many Gyms Will Be In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet?

There are 8 gyms each in Scarlet and Violet

Will Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Have An Elite Four?

Yes, the Elite Four will be in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

What Pokemon type does Larry use?

Larry uses Normal Type Pokemons

Who is the strongest Gym Leader in Scarlet and Violet?

Grusha is the strongest Gym Leader, and she uses Ice Type Pokemons. Her strongest Pokemon is at level 48.