How to Defeat Elite Four Flint

Struggling against Flint's fiery team in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl? Get the best strategies and type matchups to take down his Rapidash, Steelix, Drifblim, Lopunny, and Infernape.

Alright, let's get you ready to face Flint, the Fire-type specialist of the Elite Four in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. He's got a tricky team, but with the right approach, you'll send him packing!

Flint's Team:

• Rapidash (Level 58) - Fire
• Steelix (Level 57) - Steel/Ground
• Drifblim (Level 58) - Ghost/Flying
• Lopunny (Level 57) - Normal
• Infernape (Level 61) - Fire/Fighting

Strategy:

• Rapidash: This speedy Fire-type can hit hard with Flame Charge and might put you to sleep with Hypnosis. Stick to Water or Ground-type moves to take it down quickly. Be careful of its Flame Body ability, which can burn you if you hit it with a physical attack.
• Steelix: Even though it's not a Fire-type, Steelix is weak to Water-types. It's packing some powerful moves like Iron Tail and Thunder Fang, and its Life Orb combined with Sheer Force means its attacks are devastating. A strong Water or Fire-type special move should be enough to knock it out in one hit.
• Drifblim: This one can be a real pain with Minimize to make it hard to hit, Strength Sap to heal itself, and Will-O-Wisp to burn your physical attackers. Your best bet is to use an Electric-type Pokémon, especially one with Shock Wave, as it never misses. Avoid relying on physical attacks here.
• Lopunny: Lopunny has Fire Punch and High Jump Kick, which is great against Rock and Steel-types. It can also use Mirror Coat to reflect special attacks and Quick Attack to go first. Fighting-types are your best bet against Lopunny, as it's not particularly strong otherwise.
• Infernape: Flint's ace is a dual Fire/Fighting-type. It's got powerful STAB moves like Fire Punch and Close Combat, plus Thunder Punch for coverage and Mach Punch for priority. The biggest threat here is its Focus Sash, meaning it'll survive at least one hit that would normally knock it out. Psychic or Ground-type Pokémon are your best counter here.

Focus on exploiting type weaknesses and be prepared for Infernape's Focus Sash. You've got this!