This is a guide for defeating Larry, the Normal Gym Leader, during his rematch in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

How to Rematch Larry¶

You can rematch Larry after completing the Area Zero story (after seeing the credits roll) and visiting the Director’s Office at Naranja/Uva Academy. Geeta will ask you to visit the eight gyms of Paldea in her place, as part of an inspection. During this time, you can challenge the gym leaders at their full power!

Recommended Pokémon for Larry During His Rematch¶

Larry still uses Normal types, so we recommend bringing a couple of Fighting types. Plus an Electric type for good measure.

His Pokémon are all Level 65-66, so your Pokémon should be Level 65+ to match.

Here are some suggestions:

• The Level 75 Tera Lucario in the underground tunnel at Dalizapa Passage. Can easily handle 3 or 4 of Larry’s team.
• If playing Scarlet, Koraidon. Larry’s team won’t know what hit them.
• If playing Scarlet, Sandy Shocks, an Electric and Ground Paradox found in mountainous parts of Area Zero.
• If playing Violet, Iron Hands, a Fighting and Electric Paradox found all over Area Zero.

What Pokémon does Larry Use During His Rematch?¶

Oinkologne¶

This time, Larry leads with an Oinkologne. It can use Body Slam for STAB, Zen Headbutt to put pressure on Fighting types, Bullet Seed to poke holes at Rock types and Iron Head for additional coverage.

Despite Zen Headbutt, Fighting types are the best. Lucario isn’t too worried about Zen Headbutt either.

Komala¶

Komala is back for another round of sleep. It’s got Sucker Punch to try and go first if you’re using an attacking move, while hurting Ghosts, Zen Headbutt to annoy Fighting types, Wood Hammer to wallop Rock types, and Yawn to make your Pokémon fall asleep on the next turn.

This is another job for a Fighting type.

Braviary¶

Braviary is another new addition to Larry’s squad. This one can use Crush Claw and Brave Bird for STAB, Close Combat to pulverize Ice, Rock and Steel types, and Rock Tomb to deal damage and lower Speed.

Use Electric types if you have any. This will also reduce the chance of taking heavy damage from Brave Bird.

Dudunsparce¶

Dudunsparce is a returning member. It still has Hyper Drill for STAB and to bypass Protect etc., Drill Run to break through Rock and Steel types, plus Stone Edge and Dragon Rush for additional coverage. Serene Grace will also make Dragon Rush more likely to flinch your Pokémon.

Yet another job for a solid Fighting type. Lucario won’t like Drill Run, but if it’s high Level enough, it should one-shot Dudunsparce before it can react.

Terastallized Staraptor¶

As before, Larry will Terastallize his ace, Staraptor. This will change it into a pure Normal type, boosting its Normal type moves and retaining Flying STAB.

For attacks, it’s got Facade for STAB and Tera-boosted damage, which increases if you inflict a status ailment on Staraptor, Brave Bird for Flying STAB, Close Combat to smash Rock and Steel types, and Thief to tickle Ghost types.

Only Fighting types are super-effective, but of course, you’ll need to be cautious of STAB Brave Bird. Lucario doesn’t mind Brave Bird too much, but Close Combat may be problematic, especially if it’s worn down.