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~~BATTLE FACTORY~~
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

~~BATTLE FACTORY~~

Learn how to navigate the Battle Factory in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Get tips on team selection, movesets, trading with trainers, and facing the Frontier Brain, Noland.

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Learn how to navigate the Battle Factory in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Get tips on team selection, movesets, trading with trainers, and facing the Frontier Brain, Noland.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    To reach the Battle Factory, travel to the far west side of the area. From the Pokémon Center, head west until you arrive.
  2. 2
    When selecting your rental Pokémon, aim for type variety. Avoid picking too many Pokémon of the same type (e.g., three Water-types) as this leaves you vulnerable to opposing types (e.g., Grass and Electric). A balanced team with types like Fire, Water, and Grass allows for more efficient battling.
  3. 3
    Pay close attention to the movesets and stats of the available rental Pokémon. These factors significantly influence the difficulty of the battles and your success rate.
  4. 4
    If you dislike a rented Pokémon, you can trade with a trainer you've defeated. This can help you acquire a Pokémon that better suits your strategy.
  5. 5
    After defeating seven trainers consecutively, you will earn Battle Points.
  6. 6
    Upon defeating 20 trainers in a row, you will face the Battle Factory's Frontier Brain, Noland.
  7. 7
    Noland's Pokémon are random, so use your own type advantages and strategies to defeat him. If direct strategies fail, give it your all and hope for the best.
  8. 8
    Defeating Noland earns you the Knowledge Symbol.
  9. 9
    After defeating 35 trainers in a row (including Noland or his replacement), you can challenge Noland again to earn a golden Knowledge Symbol.
  10. 10
    Note that descriptions are available for the trainers you will face, providing insights into their tactics.
Tips
  • Trading with trainers you defeat can be highly beneficial. The more you trade, the more powerful Pokémon may become available for rent, leading to an advantage over time. Consistent trading will eventually pay off.
  • The table below outlines various Battle Styles and the corresponding Foe's Tactics you might encounter:
    • “slow and steady” — Moves that cause status conditions
  • “one of endurance” — Moves that heal HP and defend
  • “high risk, high return” — Risky moves that hurt self
  • “flexibly adaptable to the situation” — Weather-control moves
  • “based on total preparation” — Moves that increase Pokémon's stats
  • “weakening the foe to start” — Moves that lower your stats
  • “impossible to predict” — Foe has many different attacks
  • “depend on the battle's flow” — Uses a combination of 2 tactics
  • “free-spirited and unrestrained” — Foe's moves are unpredictable

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