Pokemon League

Conquer the Elite Four in Pokémon X and Y! This guide details strategies and weaknesses for Malva (Fire), Siebold (Water), Wikstrom (Steel), and Drasna (Dragon).

Once you pass the big hallway, there’s no going back… You will encounter Malva, one of the Elite Four, who will head into her room awaiting you. You’ll then be able to walk around again. There are four rooms to enter, each containing an Elite Four member. You can do them in any order you want.

The north-east door leads to the Blazing Chamber containing Malva, the Fire user.

The south-east door leads to the Flood Chamber containing Siebold, the Water user.

The north-west door leads to the Ironworks Chamber containing Wikstrom, the Steel user.

And lastly the south-west door leads to the Dragonmark Chamber containing Drasna, the Dragon user.

It’s strongly recommended that between each battle you Revive and heal all of your Pokémon so that you’re ready to go for the next one. Remember that _Revives don’t recover PP_, so make sure you won’t run out of that with any of your Pokémon otherwise it’ll might make things much harder.

Blazing Chamber

The north-east door leads to the Blazing Chamber; through here and you’ll fight Malva. Head on up to the circular elevator. Ride it up and you’ll come face to face with Malva. Walk up to her and the fight will begin soon enough.

Elite Four Battle!: Elite Four Malva

Pyroar is weak to Fighting, Ground, Rock and Water moves. The battle itself is actually quite straightforward. Water-types will need to be careful for Pyroar’s Wild Charge (Electric), but once Pyroar’s down it’s clear sailing. Torkoal’s Stone Edge (Rock) can be a bit brutal though and Talonflame’s Brave Bird (Flying) is fairly damaging too.

If you have Rock-type Pokemon or moves, use them to crack Talonflame for quadruple damage. Otherwise you can keep reviving Pokémon with Revives while it uses Brave Bird, slowly killing itself because of the recoil. Once you’ve swept away her team, head on back out into the main hall and to the next Elite.

Flood Chamber

The Flood Chamber’s in the south-east door. Walk over to the elevator and it’ll take you to the level above. Here you’ll find Siebold. Walk up to him and the battle will start.

Elite Four Battle!: Elite Four Siebold

Unlike Lysandre’s Gyarados, this one doesn’t Mega Evolve. Phew! Electric and Grass-type Pokemon will trounce this battle easily. Grass-types will need to switch out against Gyarados, due to it being part Flying and having Ice Fang (Ice). Instead, use Electric Pokemon/moves to shock the giant sea dragon for quadruple damage, although you’ll need to be fast to not get blasted by its Earthquake (Ground).

When it’s Barbaracle’s turn, bring back your Grass-typ e because they’ll do quadruple damage against this sea creature too. Easy win! Once you’ve beached Siebold, head on back out into the main hall and seek out the next Elite.

Ironworks Chamber

The north-west door, Ironworks Chamber, is home to the master of Steel-type Pokemon. Once inside move to the elevator and take it to the second floor. You’ll find Wikstrom here waiting for you. Go up to him to challenge him to a duel.

Elite Four Battle!: Elite Four Wikstrom

Aegislash can swap between Blade and Shield Forme mid-battle. A combination of Ground and Fire-type Pokemon/moves are ideal for this duel. For Klefki and Aegislash, avoid Fighting-types because of their Fairy and Ghost desginations and stick with the aforementioned recommended types. When it’s Probopass’s turn in the spotlight, hammer it with Ground or Fighting moves for massive damage.

When facing Scizor, this steel-clad bug won’t like your Fire-type Pokemon/moves at all. Once you’ve shattered Wilkstrom’s iron will, head on back out into the main hall. Enter whichever room you want to next.

Dragonmark Chamber

Through the south-west door you’ll find Dragonmark Chamber. Head on over to the elevator and ride it up a floor. On the floor above you’ll find a calm lady, Drasna. Walk up to her to witness the fury of her Dragon Pokemon.

Elite Four Battle!: Elite Four Drasna

Altaria is weak to Rock, Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves; especially Ice.

Drasna’s team is comprised of Dragon-types, so bring out your strongest Ice-type Pokemon or moves. If you don’t have any Ice-types, then Rock-type moves will also do well against her team. Be careful of Noivern’s Boomburst (Normal), as it’s a powerful sound-based move that can hit your whole team. If you’re having trouble, remember that you can always switch out your Pokémon between battles to heal them up.