How to Defeat Electric Gym Leader Iono

Struggling with Iono, the Electric Gym Leader in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet? Get a breakdown of her team, weaknesses, and the best strategies to earn your Electric Gym Badge!

Alright, so you're looking to take on Iono, the Electric Gym Leader in Levincia, huh? She's a fun one, but definitely beatable! Just make sure your team is around Level 23 or higher before you head in. Iono's gym is usually the third one people tackle, and it's located in Levincia, which is on the east coast of the Paldea region.

To get to Levincia, you'll either need to defeat the Flying Titan (Bombirdier, Level 19) or Team Star's Fire Crew (Level 27). Honestly, I'd go for the Titan first. Beating Bombirdier unlocks the ability to swim on your Koraidon or Miraidon, which is super handy for crossing the river between East Province (Area One) and East Province (Area Two). You'll want to cross at the slope just south of Levincia. The path to the bridge is blocked by a Team Star barricade, so beating the Titan is the way to go!

Recommended Pokémon for Fighting Gym Leader Iono:

• Your team should ideally be Level 23 or higher.
• Since it's an Electric Gym, you'll want Pokémon that do well against Electric-Types. Ground-types are your best bet, as they deal x2 damage and are immune to Electric moves.
• Avoid using Steel, Flying, or other Electric-type Pokémon, as they only deal x0.5 damage (not very effective).
• Also, steer clear of Water and Flying types, as Electric-type moves will do x2 damage (super effective) against them. So, if you've got Quaxly, maybe bench him for this fight!

Gym Leader Iono’s Pokémon:

Individual Pokémon Breakdown & Strategy:

• Wattrel (Electric/Flying): This is Iono's first Pokémon. Since it's part Flying-type, it can use Flying moves like Pluck. Avoid bringing Grass, Fighting, or Bug types that are weak to Flying. If you have Pokémon with Rock or Electric moves, you'll do x2 damage.
• Bellibolt (Electric): This one's a bit tricky! Bellibolt knows Water Gun, which is super effective against Ground-types (x2 damage). So, if you've brought a strong Ground-type, you might want to switch them out before Bellibolt comes out. Remember, Ground-types are immune to Electric moves, so Bellibolt might rely on Water Gun if it faces one. Bellibolt also has Spark, which can paralyze your Pokémon, making them unable to attack or slowing them down. Plus, its hidden ability, Electromorphosis, powers up its next Electric move after it's hit!
• Luxio (Electric): Similar to Bellibolt, Luxio can use Spark, which deals damage and can paralyze. Luxio should be a bit easier to take down than Bellibolt, especially with Ground-type moves.
• Mismagius (Ghost with Electric tera-type): This is Iono's ace! While it's normally a Ghost-type, it's Terastallized into an Electric type. It can still use Ghost moves like Confuse Ray (which confuses your Pokémon, making them attack themselves sometimes) and Hex. Hex does extra damage if your Pokémon has a status condition, like paralysis, so be careful! While it has Charge Beam, it rarely uses it. It might also use Volt Switch, but since it's the last Pokémon, it won't get to switch out.

Once you defeat Mismagius, you'll get the Electric Gym Badge! This means you can catch and command Pokémon up to Level 35, and you'll also receive the TM048 Volt Switch. Congrats on clearing the Levincia Gym!