Check out this guide for a story walkthrough up to Gym Leader Raihan in Pokemon Sword and Shield, including trainer battle strategy, tips, item location & more!!!
Table of Contents
Story Progression
| Previous Part | Current Part | Next Part |
|---|---|---|
 ~ vs. Gym Leader Piers | ~ vs. Gym Leader Raihan | ~ vs. Marnie & Hop |
Route 9 ~ Arriving at Hammerlocke - Walkthrough & Tips
Arrival At Hammerlocke Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Travel past the crowd near the tunnel for a cutscene with Hop |
| 2 | Return back to Hammerlocke, head for Hammerlocke Stadium for an event cutscene |
1. Walk Past The Crowd For A Cutscene
Upon entering the tunnel, you will see a worried crowd stopping your way. You will need to get off of your bike to squeeze past the crowd to trigger a cutscene.
Hammerlocke Gym - Walkthrough & Tips
Hammerlocke Gym Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Enter Hammerlocke Stadium, apply for the Gym Challenge |
| 2 | Complete the Double Battle Gym Challenge |
| 3 | Battle with Gym Leader Raihan |
2. Double Battle with 3 Trainers
You will need to battle through 3 sets of Double Battles with Gym Trainers. Focus your attacks on a single target to quickly whittle down the number of enemies in a fight!
3. Battle Vs. Raihan - Battle Tips
| Pokemon | Type/Level | Weakness |
|---|---|---|
| Flygon | Lv. 47 | (x4) |
| Gigalith | Lv. 46 | |
| Sandaconda | Lv. 46 | |
| Duraludon | Lv. 48 | |
*Attacks which match Weakness types deal 2x damage!!!
Check Out How To Beat Gym Leader Raihan!Face the Gym Leader In Double Battle
Your battle with Raihan will commence as a Double Battle and will require you to be flexible when deciding your party members. Remember to focus your attacks on one target!
Half His Team Are Not Dragon Type
Only two of Raihan's Pokemon are Dragon type, & one of them is not weak to Dragon or Ice moves. Carefully plan which Pokemon you will bring to the fight. Include at least one Ground or Fighting type, and if possible bring some Ice attacks.
Check Out Type Effectiveness Chart!Story Progression
| Previous Part | Current Part | Next Part |
|---|---|---|
| ~ vs. Gym Leader Piers | ~ vs. Gym Leader Raihan | ~ vs. Marnie & Hop |
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