How to Defeat Elite Four Aaron

Learn how to beat Elite Four Aaron in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl! Get tips on countering his Bug and Poison-type Pokemon with the right strategies and types.

Alright, let's get you ready to face Aaron, the Bug-type specialist of the Elite Four in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. He's got a solid team, but with the right approach, you'll take him down!

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Dustox (Level 53, Bug/Poison): Weak to Fire, Flying, Rock, Psychic. Uses Light Screen, Toxic, Moonlight, Bug Buzz. Holds Black Sludge.
• Beautifly (Level 53, Bug/Flying): Weak to Electric, Ice, Flying, Rock, Fire. Uses Quiver Dance, Bug Buzz, Psychic, Shadow Ball.
• Vespiquen (Level 54, Bug/Flying): Weak to Electric, Ice, Flying, Rock, Fire. Uses Attack Order, Defend Order, Aerial Ace, Acrobatics.
• Heracross (Level 54, Bug/Fighting): Weak to Flying, Psychic, Fairy. Uses Earthquake, Rock Slide, Brick Break, Facade. Has Guts ability.
• Drapion (Level 57, Poison/Dark): Weak to Ground. Uses Cross Poison, Night Slash, Earthquake, X-Scissor. Has Sniper ability and holds Scope Lens.

Strategy:

1. Dustox: Aaron's opener. It can set up Light Screen to reduce special attack damage, use Toxic to poison you, and heal with Moonlight. Don't let it stall! Hit it hard and fast with Fire, Flying, or Rock-type moves. Its Black Sludge will heal it, so prioritize offense.
2. Beautifly: This one can boost its Special Attack and Speed with Quiver Dance. If it gets that boost, it'll be much harder to deal with. Attack it before it can set up, using Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying, or Rock-type moves. Rock-types are especially effective here.
3. Vespiquen: While it can boost its stats with Attack Order and Defend Order, Vespiquen is generally less threatening than Beautifly. Use the same types that worked against Beautifly – Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying, or Rock – to take it down.
4. Heracross: This Pokémon hits hard. Earthquake is a strong move, and Rock Slide can cause flinching. Be careful of Facade, especially if it has the Guts ability, as it deals massive damage when afflicted with a status condition. A fast Psychic or Fairy-type Pokémon is your best bet here to outspeed and hit it super effectively.
5. Drapion: Aaron's ace is a bit of a curveball since it's not a Bug-type. It's Poison/Dark and hits hard with Cross Poison and Night Slash, which get critical hits more often due to its Scope Lens and Sniper ability. Earthquake and X-Scissor are also in its arsenal. Your absolute best counter is a Ground-type Pokémon or moves. Avoid Psychic-types, as they are not effective.

Stick to these strategies, and you'll be well on your way to defeating Aaron and moving on to the next challenge!