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Part 7
Pokemon X and Y

Part 7

Complete walkthrough for Part 7 of Pokemon X and Y, including trainer battles, gym leader Viola, the Bug Badge, TM83, and the Exp. Share.

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Complete walkthrough for Part 7 of Pokemon X and Y, including trainer battles, gym leader Viola, the Bug Badge, TM83, and the Exp. Share.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head south from Mackenzie, past the ledge and steps. Battle Lass Elsa (Flabebe Lv. 8).
  2. 2
    Return to Santalune City and challenge the Gym Leader Viola.
  3. 3
    Enter the Santalune City Gym. This is a Bug-type gym. Recommended types are Fire and Flying.
  4. 4
    Slide down the pole into the gym. The floor is a spider web maze. White parts are walkable, grey parts are not.
  5. 5
    Head south-east to battle Gym Member Youngster David (Ledyba Lv. 10). You can avoid him by heading north-east and looping around.
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    Continue south-east, then loop clockwise around the edge of the web. Move north into the next ring.
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    To battle the next trainer, move north one more ring and then clockwise. To avoid, stay in the second-from-edge ring and move clockwise past him. Battle Gym Member Youngster Zachary (Spewpa Lv. 10).
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    Head north and then east to battle Gym Member Lass Charlotte (Kakuna Lv. 7, Combee Lv. 9). This trainer cannot be avoided.
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    Heal your Pokemon. Speak with Viola to begin the Gym Leader battle.
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    Gym Leader Battle: Viola
    • Surskit Lv. 10 (Bug/Water) - Moves: Bubble, Quick Attack, Water Sport
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    Vivillon Lv. 12 (Bug/Flying) - Moves: Harden, Infestation, Tackle
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    After defeating Viola, you receive the Bug Badge (allows Pokemon up to Lv. 30 traded to you to obey) and TM83 (Infestation).
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    Exit the gym. You will be directed to head to Lumiose City.
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    Head to the Trainers' School north of the fountain, then west. You will meet Alexa, Viola's sister.
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    Alexa gives you the Exp. Share for defeating Viola. The Exp. Share gives experience to all Pokemon in the party, even those that don't battle. It is on by default.
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    Follow Alexa.
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    Route 4 - Parterre Way
    • Enter the western maze. Grab the Repel near the entrance.
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    Navigate the maze: South, West, North, East, North, West, South to a dead end. Press 'A' to find the hidden item Honey.
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    Continue north through the maze to find Gardener Wheaton (Corphish Lv. 10).
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    Grab the Antidote near Wheaton.
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    Backtrack to the entrance and enter the eastern maze.
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    Follow the maze to find a Super Potion.
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    Continue north through the flowers into the next part of the maze and collect the Great Ball.
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    Exit the mazes.
Tips
  • Bring Fire-type or Flying-type Pokemon to the Santalune City Gym as it is a Bug-type gym.
  • Be prepared with healing items before entering the gym, as you cannot leave until the battle is over or you are defeated.
  • The Exp. Share is a valuable item that helps level up your entire party.
  • Bug Badge
  • TM83 (Infestation)
  • Exp. Share

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