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How to Defeat Ghost Gym Leader Ryme (Rematch)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

How to Defeat Ghost Gym Leader Ryme (Rematch)

Defeat Ghost Gym Leader Ryme in pokemon scarlet and violet postgame. Her pokemon are Level 65-66, so bring Dark, Steel, or Fairy types.

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Defeat Ghost Gym Leader Ryme in pokemon scarlet and violet postgame. Her pokemon are Level 65-66, so bring Dark, Steel, or Fairy types.

You can rematch Ryme in pokemon scarlet and violet after completing the Area Zero story and visiting the Director’s Office at Naranja/Uva Academy. Geeta will ask you to visit the eight gyms of Paldea for an inspection, allowing you to challenge gym leaders at their full power.

  • Complete the Area Zero story.
  • Visit the Director’s Office at Naranja/Uva Academy.

Recommended Pokémon for Ryme During Her Rematch:

Ryme still uses Ghost types, so bringing Dark types is recommended. Steel and Fairy types can also be useful. Her Pokémon are all Level 65-66, so your Pokémon should be Level 65+ to match.

  • Treasures of Ruin (Dark types): Chien Pao and Chi-Yu are good for hyper-offense.
  • Tinkaton (Fairy/Steel): Has a powerful Gigaton Hammer. You can catch a Tinkatuff from North Province Area One and evolve it.
  • Kingambit (Dark/Steel): Evolve a Bisharp by having it defeat 3 Bisharp leading groups of Pawniard in the bamboo forest in North Province Area Two.
  • Roaring Moon (Dragon/Dark Paradox - Scarlet exclusive): Found in the caves of upper Area Zero.
  • Iron Jugulis (Dark/Flying Paradox - Violet exclusive): Found in Area Zero, near the bottom.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Ryme leads with Banette (Ghost, Level 65). It uses Shadow Sneak, Sucker Punch, Icy Wind, and Phantom Force. Dark types are effective.
  2. 2
    Mimikyu (Ghost/Fairy, Level 65) is sent out simultaneously. It has Shadow Sneak, Slash, Light Screen, and Play Rough. Its Disguise ability protects it from one attack. Steel types are recommended.
  3. 3
    Spiritomb (Ghost/Dark, Level 65) is a new addition. It uses Will-O-Wisp, Curse, Sucker Punch, and Protect. Fairy types are recommended.
  4. 4
    Houndstone (Ghost, Level 65) uses Play Rough, Crunch, Phantom Force, and Ice Fang. Dark types are recommended.
  5. 5
    Ryme’s ace is Toxtricity (Electric/Poison, Level 66), which Terastallizes into a pure Ghost type. It has Overdrive, Hex, Boomburst, and Sludge Bomb. Its Punk Rock ability boosts Boomburst damage. A strong Dark type, especially a Terastallized one, is highly effective.
Tips
  • Dark types are generally effective against Ryme's Ghost-type Pokémon.
  • Steel types can counter Mimikyu effectively.
  • Fairy types are useful against Spiritomb.
  • Be mindful of Toxtricity's Terastallized Ghost typing and its boosted Boomburst attack.
  • Victory against Ryme in the rematch.

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