The fifth Sinnoh gym leader dominates the field with a frightful Ghost-type team, which can really spook an unprepared player.
Note:This guide is for the gym leader fight, not the rematch.
Her Team
Fantina brings three spectral Pokémon to her fight:
To our knowledge, Fantina will use up totwo Hyper Potionswhen her Pokémon are low.
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Strategy
Taking advantage of Fantina’s two primary weaknesses,GhostandDark, is made somewhat difficult by her having powerful counters to those two types.GengarandMismagiuscan easily one-shot squishier Dark and Ghost types, so take care when bringing those two types into battle.
Fantina makes heavy use of various statuses. You can fix confusion by switching out, but you’ll need to bring items to deal with Drifblim’s Will-O-Wisp.
Drifblim hasAftermath, which will deal a sizable chunk of damage to your Pokémon if it is defeated with a physical attack. Eitheruse aspecial moveor make sure your Pokémon can spare the health.
Gengar is holding aColbur Berry, which will drastically lower the damage ofone super-effective Dark-type move. Either use a Ghost-type move to KO the weak-defenced Pokémon or make sure your own Pokémon can take one of its powerful attacks.
Mismagius will decimate anyDark,Dragon,Ground,Rock,Water,Psychic, orGhost-typePokémon you bring against it thanks to itsExpert Belt. Tankier Pokémon may be able to survive a hit or two, but otherwise, try not to bring those types out unless you’re sure it can KO Mismagius immediately.
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