Roxanne, the first Gym Leader, specializes in Rock-type Pokémon. Her team consists of a Level 12 Geodude and a Level 15 Nosepass. Both are pure Rock-type (Geodude is Rock/Ground, but its Ground typing doesn't affect its weaknesses here). They are weak to Water and Grass-type moves. If you chose Mudkip or Treecko, this battle will be relatively easy. If you chose Torchic, consider catching a Lotad (Sapphire) or Marill (Route 102) and training it, or a Shroomish (Petalburg Woods) for its Grass-type moves. Nosepass has high Defense, so special attacks or strong super-effective physical attacks are best. Be wary of Rock Tomb, which lowers your Speed. Focus on super-effective damage to win quickly. Reward: Stone Badge, TM39 Rock Tomb.
