Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

How to Beat Gym Leader: Volkner (Sunyshore City)

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl: Conquer Sunyshore City's Gym Leader Volkner. Expert tips for his Electric-types to earn the Beacon Badge.

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Type Specialty: Electric

Gym Leader: Volkner (Sunyshore City) - Pokémon Diamond and Pearl screenshot
Gym Leader: Volkner (Sunyshore City)

Pokémon:

  • Raichu (Lv. 46): Electric. Ability: Static. Moves: Thunderbolt, Quick Attack, Focus Blast, Charge Beam.
  • Ambipom (Lv. 47): Normal. Ability: Technician. Moves: Double Hit, Swift, Shock Wave, U-turn.
  • Luxray (Lv. 47): Electric. Ability: Intimidate. Moves: Thunder Fang, Crunch, Ice Fang, Fire Fang.
  • Electivire (Lv. 50): Electric. Ability: Motor Drive. Moves: Thunder Punch, Ice Punch, Fire Punch, Giga Impact.

Weaknesses: Ground (Raichu, Luxray, Electivire), Fighting (Ambipom).

Strategy:

  • Ground-type Pokémon: Garchomp, Hippowdon, Torterra, or Rhyperior are your best bet. Earthquake will sweep through most of his team.
  • Fighting-type Pokémon: Infernape or Lucario can handle Ambipom.
  • General Tips: Be careful of Raichu's Focus Blast (low accuracy but powerful Fighting move). Ambipom is Normal-type, so Ground moves won't affect it. Luxray has good coverage with its elemental fangs. Electivire is Volkner's ace, with powerful elemental punches and Giga Impact. If you have a Pokémon with the Lightning Rod or Volt Absorb ability, they can switch in safely against Electric attacks.

Reward: Beacon Badge, TM57 (Charge Beam)