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Pokemon TCG Live

Main Game Walkthrough (Continued) (2)

Defeat Rival Cheren and explore Route 4 in Pokemon TCG Live. Learn about Sandile, Darumaka, and Scraggy.

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Defeat Rival Cheren and explore Route 4 in Pokemon TCG Live. Learn about Sandile, Darumaka, and Scraggy.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Proceed straight ahead on Route 4 to encounter Cheren.
  2. 2
    Engage in a battle with Rival Cheren.
  3. 3
    After the battle, explore the smaller part of the desert area (Route 4).
  4. 4
    Pick up the X ACCURACY item located to the left in the sand.
  5. 5
    Go up to a house where a woman will heal your Pokemon.
  6. 6
    Head left, go down the steps past the traffic cones, and battle the two fishermen who exclusively use Basculin.

Rival Cheren Battle Details:

  • Rewards: $2200
  • Cheren's Pokemon: Pidove Lv. 20 (Normal/Flying), Pansage/Pansear/Panpour Lv. 20 (Grass/Fire/Water), Liepard Lv. 20 (Dark), Pignite/Dewott/Servine Lv. 22 (Fire/Fighting/Water/Grass).
  • Battle Conditions: Fought in sandstorm weather, which damages non-Rock, Steel, and Ground-type Pokemon each turn and boosts Rock Pokemon's special defense by 1.5x.
  • Cheren's Pokemon: His starter (evolved), Purrloin (evolved), Pidove, and a monkey Pokemon that matches your starter's type.
  • Sitrus Berry: Cheren's starter Pokemon has a Sitrus Berry attached, healing 25% of its health at low HP.

Wild Pokemon in Route 4 Desert:

  • Sandile (Ground/Dark): 40% Encounter Rate in Sand. Evolves at Level 29. Recommended ability: Moxie (raises attack after knocking out an opponent). Learns Dig and Crunch. Evolves at Level 40.
  • Darumaka (Fire): 40% Encounter Rate in Sand. Evolves at Level 35. Base 90 attack, Hustle ability. Learns Fire Fang, Fire Punch, Thrash. Evolves into Darmanitan with 140 base attack and Sheer Force ability (boosts move power by 1.3x, removes secondary effects). Cannot obtain Zen Mode ability through evolution.
  • Scraggy (Dark/Fighting): 20% Encounter Rate in Sand. Evolves at Level 39. Good movepool, decent offense and defenses, but slow. Learns Hi Jump Kick (130 power), Crunch, Head Smash. Abilities: Shed Skin, Moxie.
  • Hippopotas (Ground): 40% Encounter Rate in Sand. Evolves at Level 34.
  • Frillish (Water/Ghost): 100% Encounter Rate when Surfing. Evolves at Level 40.
  • Alomomola (Water): 95% Encounter Rate when Surfing.
  • Jellicent (Water/Ghost): 5% Encounter Rate when Surfing.
  • Krabby (Water): 65% Encounter Rate when Fishing. Evolves at Level 28.
  • Clamperl (Water): 30% Encounter Rate when Fishing. Evolves via Trade with Deepseatooth/scale.
  • Luvdisc (Water): 5% Encounter Rate when Fishing.
  • Relicanth (Water/Rock): 60% Encounter Rate when Fishing in Dark Water.
  • Luvdisc (Water): 30% Encounter Rate when Fishing in Dark Water.
  • Kingler (Water): 5% Encounter Rate when Fishing in Dark Water.
  • Huntail (Water): 5% Encounter Rate when Fishing in Dark Water (Black).
  • Gorebyss (Water): 5% Encounter Rate when Fishing in Dark Water (White).
Tips
  • Consider catching a Sandile with the Moxie ability for its attack-boosting potential.
  • Darumaka is a strong offensive Pokemon, especially with its high base attack and Sheer Force ability upon evolution.
  • Scraggy offers a good mix of Dark and Fighting-type coverage with powerful moves like Hi Jump Kick.
  • Utilize the healing house on Route 4 whenever your Pokemon are low on health.

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