Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Elite Four Bruno
Hitmontop (Level 62):
Moveset: Close Combat, Counter, Earthquake, Quick Attack
Type: Fighting
Ability: Technician (attacks with less than 60 base power strengthened)
Strategy:
Hitmontop's Close Combat is powerful but lowers its DEF and SP.DEF.
Surviving Close Combat enables easy revenge KO.
Be cautious if you plan to switch; Quick Attack is a priority move.
Hitmonchan (Level 61):
Moveset: Bullet Punch, Close Combat, Drain Punch, Substitute
Type: Fighting
Ability: Iron Fist (punching moves strengthened)
Strategy:
Hitmonchan's moves focus on punching attacks.
Watch out for Drain Punch, which restores Hitmonchan's HP.
Substitute can be annoying; break it with strong attacks.
Hitmonlee (Level 61):
Moveset: Blaze Kick, Close Combat, Reversal, Swagger
Type: Fighting
Ability: Reckless (self-damaging moves strengthened)
Strategy:
Close Combat is potent; be ready to counter after Hitmonlee uses it.
Reversal becomes stronger at lower HP; finish Hitmonlee swiftly.
Be cautious of Swagger-induced confusion; use Full Heal.
Hariyama (Level 62):
Moveset: Bulk Up, Bullet Punch, Low Kick, Payback
Type: Fighting
Ability: Thick Fat (halves Fire and Ice damage)
Strategy:
Hariyama's Bulk Up boosts ATK and DEF; aim for quick takedowns.
Payback targets Ghost-types; switch accordingly.
Watch out for Low Kick's increased power against heavy Pokemon.
Machamp (Level 64):
Moveset: Bullet Punch, Foresight, DynamicPunch, Stone Edge
Type: Fighting
Ability: No Guard (prevents missing)
Strategy:
Stall out the five DynamicPunches; confusion can be detrimental.
Stone Edge poses a threat to Flying and Bug-type Pokemon.
Exploit weaknesses for an efficient takedown.
General Tips:
Psychic-types have a significant advantage against Bruno's team.
Swift and powerful attacks help in dealing with Bruno's Fighting-types.
Watch out for priority moves like Bullet Punch and Quick Attack.
Prepare for status conditions like confusion and potential stat boosts.
Consider using Pokemon resistant to Fighting-type moves.
Note:
Bruno's team is challenging, but a well-prepared and strategically sound team can overcome the difficulties presented by his Fighting-type Pokemon.
Elite Four Bruno
Hitmontop (Level 62):
Moveset: Close Combat, Counter, Earthquake, Quick Attack
Type: Fighting
Ability: Technician (attacks with less than 60 base power strengthened)
Strategy:
Hitmontop's Close Combat is powerful but lowers its DEF and SP.DEF.
Surviving Close Combat enables easy revenge KO.
Be cautious if you plan to switch; Quick Attack is a priority move.
Hitmonchan (Level 61):
Moveset: Bullet Punch, Close Combat, Drain Punch, Substitute
Type: Fighting
Ability: Iron Fist (punching moves strengthened)
Strategy:
Hitmonchan's moves focus on punching attacks.
Watch out for Drain Punch, which restores Hitmonchan's HP.
Substitute can be annoying; break it with strong attacks.
Hitmonlee (Level 61):
Moveset: Blaze Kick, Close Combat, Reversal, Swagger
Type: Fighting
Ability: Reckless (self-damaging moves strengthened)
Strategy:
Close Combat is potent; be ready to counter after Hitmonlee uses it.
Reversal becomes stronger at lower HP; finish Hitmonlee swiftly.
Be cautious of Swagger-induced confusion; use Full Heal.
Hariyama (Level 62):
Moveset: Bulk Up, Bullet Punch, Low Kick, Payback
Type: Fighting
Ability: Thick Fat (halves Fire and Ice damage)
Strategy:
Hariyama's Bulk Up boosts ATK and DEF; aim for quick takedowns.
Payback targets Ghost-types; switch accordingly.
Watch out for Low Kick's increased power against heavy Pokemon.
Machamp (Level 64):
Moveset: Bullet Punch, Foresight, DynamicPunch, Stone Edge
Type: Fighting
Ability: No Guard (prevents missing)
Strategy:
Stall out the five DynamicPunches; confusion can be detrimental.
Stone Edge poses a threat to Flying and Bug-type Pokemon.
Exploit weaknesses for an efficient takedown.
General Tips:
Psychic-types have a significant advantage against Bruno's team.
Swift and powerful attacks help in dealing with Bruno's Fighting-types.
Watch out for priority moves like Bullet Punch and Quick Attack.
Prepare for status conditions like confusion and potential stat boosts.
Consider using Pokemon resistant to Fighting-type moves.
Note:
Bruno's team is challenging, but a well-prepared and strategically sound team can overcome the difficulties presented by his Fighting-type Pokemon.
