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Pokelike is a browser-based Pokemon roguelike game that combines classic turn-based battles with roguelite loops. Conquering the game requires detailed knowledge of the gym leaders and Elite Four lineups, which are locked to specific regions and generations.
This guide provides the full game database for both Kanto (Gen 1) and Johto (Gen 2) Gym Leaders, Elite Four, and Champions, along with strategic recommendations to build the best team to counter them.
Kanto Gym Leaders (Gen 1 Mode)
Here are the complete lineups and teams for the Kanto gym leaders in order, featuring their actual in-game stats, types, levels, and held items:
1. Brock (Boulder Badge)
Specializes in Rock and Ground type Pokémon. Easy to defeat using Water or Grass-type starters.
2. Misty (Cascade Badge)
Specializes in Water type Pokémon. High speed and strong Special stats.
3. Lt. Surge (Thunder Badge)
Specializes in Electric type Pokémon. High speed attackers.
Held Items in this Battle
| Item | Sprite | In-game Battle Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Eviolite | stops evolutions, if the pokemon is not the final stage it gets +50% DEF & +50% Sp. DEF | |
| Magnet | +50% Electric move damage | |
| Life Orb | +30% damage; holder loses 10% max HP per hit |
4. Erika (Rainbow Badge)
Specializes in Grass type Pokémon. Tanky with life steal and poison support.
Held Items in this Battle
| Item | Sprite | In-game Battle Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Leftovers | Restore 10% max HP each round | |
| Poison Barb | +50% Poison move damage | |
| Miracle Seed | +50% Grass move damage |
5. Koga (Soul Badge)
Specializes in Poison type Pokémon. Uses debuffs and Rocky Helmet to damage attackers.
Held Items in this Battle
| Item | Sprite | In-game Battle Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Helmet | Attacker takes 12% of their max HP on each hit | |
| Poison Barb | +50% Poison move damage | |
| Leftovers | Restore 10% max HP each round |
6. Sabrina (Marsh Badge)
Specializes in Psychic type Pokémon. High speed special attackers that bypass defense.
Held Items in this Battle
| Item | Sprite | In-game Battle Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Twisted Spoon | +50% Psychic move damage | |
| Silver Powder | +50% Bug move damage | |
| Eviolite | stops evolutions, if the pokemon is not the final stage it gets +50% DEF & +50% Sp. DEF | |
| Scope Lens | 20% crit chance (+50% damage on crit) |
7. Blaine (Volcano Badge)
Specializes in Fire type Pokémon. Aggressive attackers with high physical/special damage.
Held Items in this Battle
| Item | Sprite | In-game Battle Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Charcoal | +50% Fire move damage | |
| Eviolite | stops evolutions, if the pokemon is not the final stage it gets +50% DEF & +50% Sp. DEF | |
| Life Orb | +30% damage; holder loses 10% max HP per hit |
8. Giovanni (Earth Badge)
Specializes in Ground type Pokémon. High physical attack and extreme defense.
Held Items in this Battle
| Item | Sprite | In-game Battle Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Soft Sand | +50% Ground move damage | |
| Poison Barb | +50% Poison move damage | |
| Hard Stone | +50% Rock move damage | |
| Rocky Helmet | Attacker takes 12% of their max HP on each hit |
Kanto Elite Four & Champion Gary
After defeating Giovanni, you will enter the Pokémon League. Make sure your team has wide type coverage for these five consecutive battles:
1. Lorelei (Ice & Water-type specialist)
Held Items in this Battle
| Item | Sprite | In-game Battle Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Mystic Water | +50% Water move damage | |
| Rocky Helmet | Attacker takes 12% of their max HP on each hit | |
| Leftovers | Restore 10% max HP each round | |
| Twisted Spoon | +50% Psychic move damage | |
| Shell Bell | Heal 15% of damage dealt |
2. Bruno (Fighting & Rock-type specialist)
Held Items in this Battle
| Item | Sprite | In-game Battle Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Helmet | Attacker takes 12% of their max HP on each hit | |
| Black Belt | +50% Fighting move damage | |
| Life Orb | +30% damage; holder loses 10% max HP per hit | |
| Hard Stone | +50% Rock move damage | |
| Choice Band | +40% physical damage, -20% DEF |
3. Agatha (Ghost & Poison-type specialist)
Held Items in this Battle
| Item | Sprite | In-game Battle Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Spell Tag | +50% Ghost move damage | |
| Poison Barb | +50% Poison move damage | |
| Life Orb | +30% damage; holder loses 10% max HP per hit | |
| Sharp Beak | +50% Flying move damage | |
| Scope Lens | 20% crit chance (+50% damage on crit) |
4. Lance (Dragon-type specialist)
Held Items in this Battle
| Item | Sprite | In-game Battle Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Mystic Water | +50% Water move damage | |
| Dragon Fang | +50% Dragon move damage | |
| Eviolite | stops evolutions, if the pokemon is not the final stage it gets +50% DEF & +50% Sp. DEF | |
| Choice Band | +40% physical damage, -20% DEF |
5. Champion Gary (Mixed-type team)
Held Items in this Battle
| Item | Sprite | In-game Battle Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp Beak | +50% Flying move damage | |
| Twisted Spoon | +50% Psychic move damage | |
| Soft Sand | +50% Ground move damage | |
| Miracle Seed | +50% Grass move damage | |
| Charcoal | +50% Fire move damage |
Johto Gym Leaders & Elite Four (Gen 2 Mode)
In Gen 2 mode, the level cap scales much higher, and you will face Johto leaders and the new Indigo Plateau layout:
Johto Gym Leaders
Falkner (Zephyr Badge)
Specializes in Flying type Pokémon.
Bugsy (Hive Badge)
Specializes in Bug type Pokémon.
Whitney (Plain Badge)
Specializes in Normal type Pokémon.
Morty (Fog Badge)
Specializes in Ghost type Pokémon.
Chuck (Storm Badge)
Specializes in Fighting type Pokémon.
Jasmine (Mineral Badge)
Specializes in Steel type Pokémon.
Pryce (Glacier Badge)
Specializes in Ice type Pokémon.
Clair (Rising Badge)
Specializes in Dragon type Pokémon.
Johto Elite Four & Champion Lance
Elite Four Will
Specializes in Psychic type Pokémon.
Elite Four Koga
Specializes in Poison type Pokémon.
Elite Four Bruno
Specializes in Fighting type Pokémon.
Elite Four Karen
Specializes in Dark type Pokémon.
Champion Lance
Specializes in Dragon type Pokémon.
Battle Tower Bosses (Endless Mode)
These bosses appear in the Battle Tower (Endless Mode). Roster sizes, levels, and traits scale dynamically according to the active Stage and Region.
Endless Mode Stage 1
Region 1 Bosses
Erika
Type: Grass.
Misty
Type: Water.
Flint [Big Boss]
Type: Fire.
Region 2 Bosses
Falkner
Type: Flying.
Bugsy
Type: Bug.
Lorelei [Big Boss]
Type: Ice/Electric.
Region 3 Bosses
Sabrina
Type: Psychic/Grass.
Agatha
Type: Ghost/Poison.
Ash Ketchum [Big Boss]
Type: Mixed. Trait Requirement Reduction: -1 counts.
Endless Mode Stage 2
Region 1 Bosses
Volkner
Type: Electric.
Janine
Type: Poison.
Jasmine [Big Boss]
Type: Steel.
Region 2 Bosses
Whitney
Type: Normal.
Brock
Type: Rock.
Sabrina [Big Boss]
Type: Grass/Psychic.
Region 3 Bosses
Blaine
Type: Fire/Flying.
Eusine
Type: Water/Flying.
Silver [Big Boss]
Type: Mixed. Trait Requirement Reduction: -1 counts.
Endless Mode Stage 3
Region 1 Bosses
Gardenia
Type: Grass.
Glacia
Type: Ice/Water.
Brawly [Big Boss]
Type: Fighting.
Region 2 Bosses
Wattson
Type: Electric.
Phoebe
Type: Ghost.
Juan [Big Boss]
Type: Water/Rock.
Region 3 Bosses
Drake
Type: Dragon.
Anabel
Type: Psychic.
Steven Stone [Big Boss]
Type: Steel. Trait Requirement Reduction: -2 counts.
Endless Mode Stage 4
Region 1 Bosses
Koga
Type: Poison.
Aaron
Type: Bug. Level Bonus: +3.
Clemont [Big Boss]
Type: Electric.
Region 2 Bosses
Bertha
Type: Ground.
Gardenia
Type: Grass.
Lucian [Big Boss]
Type: Psychic.
Region 3 Bosses
Cyrus
Type: Dragon/Steel.
Arceus
Type: Normal. Level Bonus: +20. Special Trait: Activates all types Tier 1 synergy.
Cynthia [Big Boss]
Type: Mixed. Level Bonus: +10. Trait Requirement Reduction: -1 counts.
Endless Mode Stage 5
Region 1 Bosses
Roark
Type: Rock.
Marshal
Type: Fire/Fighting.
Clay [Big Boss]
Type: Ground/Water.
Region 2 Bosses
Grimsley
Type: Dark.
Colress
Type: Steel.
Iris [Big Boss]
Type: Dragon.
Region 3 Bosses
Benga
Type: Fire. Level Bonus: +3.
Ghetsis
Type: Dragon. Fixed Traits: Dragon Tier 10.
N [Big Boss]
Type: Mixed. Level Bonus: +15. Unique Mechanic: Copies and upgrades player's active synergies.