The Cipher Lab is a heavily guarded facility. You'll need to navigate through multiple floors, battling numerous Cipher Peons and their Shadow Pokémon. This area is a maze of corridors and rooms, so pay attention to your surroundings. Expect frequent battles, so keep your team healed and your Snag Balls ready.
Shadow Pokémon to Snag:
- Shadow Bayleef (Level 30): Used by Cipher Peon Vana. Grass type, weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, Bug, Poison.
- Shadow Croconaw (Level 30): Used by Cipher Peon Cole. Water type, weak to Grass, Electric.
- Shadow Quilava (Level 30): Used by Cipher Peon Lare. Fire type, weak to Water, Ground, Rock.
- Shadow Skiploom (Level 30): Used by Cipher Peon Avil. Grass/Flying type, weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, Rock, Poison.
At the end of the lab, you'll face Cipher Admin Ein, a scientist responsible for creating Shadow Pokémon. He's a formidable opponent with a strong team. Defeating him will reveal crucial information about Team Cipher's plans and lead you to your next destination.