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How to Beat the Poison Crew in Scarlet & Violet
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

How to Beat the Poison Crew in Scarlet & Violet

Defeat the Poison Crew in pokemon scarlet and violet at their Tagtree Thicket base. Recommended level is 33+ and Ground/Psychic types are strong.

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Defeat the Poison Crew in pokemon scarlet and violet at their Tagtree Thicket base. Recommended level is 33+ and Ground/Psychic types are strong.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The Poison Crew's base is located inside Tagtree Thicket, northeast Paldea.
  2. 2
    To reach it, travel north-west from Levincia. Exit Mesagoza via the east gate, pass through South Province (Area Three) to Artazon. Leave Artazon via the east gate and follow the road north-west, then east.
  3. 3
    From Levincia, exit via the north gate into East Province (Area Three). Follow the road north, then west. You may encounter the Steel Titan halfway along. Continue west-north-west to find a Pokémon Center near Tagtree Thicket. The base entrance is nearby.
  4. 4
    Approach the barricade to trigger a cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically) (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically). A student will offer to assist Team Star if you choose to fight.
  5. 5
    You will first face Pokémon Trainer Youssef, who uses a Level 30 Gulpin (Poison) and a Level 31 Shroodle (Poison/Normal). Gulpin is weak to Ground and Psychic types. Shroodle is also weak to these, but avoid Ghost moves.
  6. 6
    After regaining control, ring the doorbell to start the gauntlet.
  7. 7
    Engage in a Star Barrage, where you must defeat 30 Pokémon within 10 minutes by auto-battling. Throw your Pokémon by pressing the button; it will attack automatically. You can send out up to three Pokémon simultaneously.
  8. 8
    If your Pokémon take damage, speak to Clive to heal them. Vending machines also offer healing. You can press the button to give up if needed.
  9. 9
    Team Star Grunts will send out their Pokémon as you approach. Keep moving to find more grunts. You should have ample time and Pokémon to defeat the required amount.
  10. 10
    The Poison Crew uses a variety of Pokémon including Seviper, Grimer, Gulpin, Swalot (all pure Poison), Venonat and Venomoth (Bug/Poison), Shroodle and Grafaiai (Poison/Normal), Paldean Wooper and Clodsire (Poison/Ground), Gastly and Haunter (Ghost/Poison), and Varoom (Poison/Steel).
  11. 11
    Pure Poison types are weak to Ground and Psychic.
  12. 12
    Venonat/Venomoth are weak to Psychic, Fire, Rock, and Flying.
  13. 13
    Shroodle/Grafaiai are weak to Ground and Psychic.
  14. 14
    Paldean Wooper/Clodsire are weak to Water and Ice in addition to Ground and Psychic.
  15. 15
    Gastly/Haunter are weak to Ghost and Dark in addition to Psychic.
  16. 16
    Varoom is weak to Ground and Fire in addition to Psychic.
  17. 17
    After the Star Barrage, the leader of the Poison Crew will appear.

Recommended Pokémon:

  • Paldean Wooper or Clodsire (Poison/Ground) - Found in southern Paldea.
  • Mudbray or Mudsdale (Ground) - Found in mountainous areas.
  • Gible or Gabite (Dragon/Ground) - Found in Colonnade Hollow, east of Port Marinada.
  • Flittle or Espathra (Psychic) - Found in desert or mountainous areas.
  • Girafarig or Farigiraf (Normal/Psychic) - Girafarig roams West Province (Area 2). Evolve at Level 32 when it learns Twin Beam.
  • Bronzor or Bronzong (Steel/Psychic) - Found near ruins; Level 35 Bronzong are near Medali ruins.

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