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HUNTER DEWIG ROUND 1
Pokémon Colosseum

HUNTER DEWIG ROUND 1

Guide to completing the Hunter Dewig Round 1 battle in Pokémon Colosseum. Learn strategies and tips to overcome this early-game challenge and progress through the game.

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Guide to completing the Hunter Dewig Round 1 battle in Pokémon Colosseum. Learn strategies and tips to overcome this early-game challenge and progress through the game.

Alright, let's get you through the first real challenge: Hunter Dewig in Round 1! This is your first taste of what it's like to face off against actual Shadow Pokémon trainers, so pay attention. It's not just about having strong Pokémon; it's about using the right ones and knowing their moves.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Where you are: You're in the Outskirt Stand, the very first area you visit after leaving Pyrite Town. You'll be in the Colosseum arena here.
  2. 2
    What you see: You'll face two trainers, each with one Shadow Pokémon. The first trainer has a Shadow Rattata, and the second has a Shadow Ekans. Your starter Pokémon, Eevee, is your only option for this fight.
  3. 3
    What you do: Your main goal is to snag these Shadow Pokémon for yourself. Eevee doesn't have many moves yet, so you'll need to rely on its basic attacks and your strategy. For the Rattata, use Eevee's Growl to lower its Attack, then chip away at its health with Tackle. Once it's weakened, use a Poké Ball to snag it. The Ekans is similar, but watch out for its Leer, which lowers your Eevee's Defense. Again, use Growl and Tackle to weaken it before attempting to snag it.
  4. 4
    Why this way: If you don't snag them, you'll just defeat them, which is fine for progressing, but you'll miss out on valuable Shadow Pokémon that are crucial for later in the game. Plus, snagging them is the whole point of this early mission!
Tips
  • Focus on weakening the Shadow Pokémon enough to snag them, but don't defeat them before you get a chance to throw a Poké Ball.
  • Use Eevee's Growl move whenever possible. Lowering the opponent's Attack is key to surviving their hits, especially since Eevee is still quite fragile at this point.
  • Don't be afraid to use your Poké Balls. You have a limited supply, but this is exactly what they're for.
  • If you happen to defeat them instead of snagging them, don't worry too much. You can always get more Pokémon later, but this is a good early opportunity to start your Shadow Pokémon collection.

Successfully snagging the Shadow Rattata and Shadow Ekans allows you to progress the story. You'll also gain valuable experience for Eevee and start building your team of Shadow Pokémon.

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