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How to Beat Gym Leader: Blaine (Cinnabar Island)

Exploit Blaine's Fire-types' weaknesses with Water, Ground, or Rock moves. Defeat his Rapidash and Arcanine at Cinnabar Island Gym in Pokémon Yellow.

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Pokémon:

  • Growlithe (Level 42): Fire
  • Ponyta (Level 40): Fire
  • Rapidash (Level 47): Fire
  • Arcanine (Level 47): Fire

Weaknesses:

All of Blaine's Pokémon are pure Fire-types. They are weak to Water, Ground, and Rock-type moves.

Gym Leader: Blaine (Cinnabar Island) - Pokémon Yellow screenshot
Gym Leader: Blaine (Cinnabar Island)

Strategy:

This Gym is straightforward if you have strong Water-type or Ground-type Pokémon. Your Blastoise (if traded), Vaporeon, or Lapras with 'Surf' or 'Hydro Pump' will be devastating. A powerful Ground-type like Dugtrio, Sandslash, or Rhydon with 'Earthquake' will also sweep through Blaine's team.

Be cautious of their high Attack stats and moves like 'Fire Blast'. Keep your Pokémon healthy with Hyper Potions. Blaine's Gym is a quiz; answer correctly to avoid battles with trainers.

Reward:

Volcano Badge, TM38 (Fire Blast)