As you explore the biggest building of Saffron City known as Silph Co., find the Card Key to open the shutters and use the warp panels. After opening one shutter on the 3F and using the panels after it, you’ll warp to the 7F and the area where your rival awaits. In the 6th battle, his Pidgeotto, Kadabra, and starter Pokémon have fully evolved. Alakazam can be a problem because if it uses Psybeam, it can confuse your Pokémon, and, if it’s running out of HP, it will use Recover. After winning this battle, the next warp panel below will take you to the president’s office on the 11F. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7-JdFjiw8U

In this version, the Eterna City gym is different. After every trainer you defeat, the hand will adjust. Defeat all of the trainers to make the hand adjust to where Gardenia is. Gardenia uses Grass type Pokémon. In this edition, her Cherubi has evolved. Cherrim will use Leech Seed to steal HP from opponents and Safeguard to prevent status problems for 5 turns. Turtwig will use Reflect to weaken physical attack damage for 5 turns and Razor Leaf for critical hits. Roserade will use Stun Spore to paralyze targets along with a never-miss attack, Magical Leaf. After the battle, you’ll receive the Forest Badge and a TM86 (Grass Knot). The heavier the target, the more damage Grass Knot does. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9HP3sa5h-4

After getting the 3rd badge, go to the north gate of Castelia City that leads to Route 4 and you’ll find Bianca there, who will battle you for the 3rd time. For this battle, her Lillipup and starter Pokémon have evolved. She also adds Munna along with an elemental monkey. Munna will use Yawn to put opponents to sleep and Moonlight when in danger. Herdier will use Bite to make targets flinch and Take Down to cause decent damage but damage itself in the process. After the battle, go outside to Route 4. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7FBuMYwe18

Once you reach Virbank City, enter the gym and you’ll hear a band playing. The band is so loud that Roxie won’t even notice you unless you defeat both her drummer and guitarist. Once both band members are quieted down, you’ll be able to battle Roxie. Roxie uses Poison type Pokémon. Koffing will use Smog to poison targets and Assurance if the target has already received damage that turn. Whirlipede will use Protect to avoid attacks and Rollout to hit consecutively for 5 turns as every successive hit gets stronger. After the battle, you’ll receive the Toxic Badge and a TM09 (Venoshock). If the target is poisoned, Venoshock will do double the damage. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5wW8bGIS4Y