How to beat Eri in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s one of the most difficult Star bases belong to Eri, the fighting-type boss. Wondering how to beat her? Here is your ultimate guide to winning this battle.

Eri the Pokemon battler who is famous for fighting-type wrestlers is the most difficult boss you will come across in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. If you are in the right order of facing off with the Pokémon battler Eri tops the list of the most difficult Pokémon trainer to battle and you will face her in the final challenge.

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Here is a guide to help you to take on the toughest trainer Eri in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet.

Where is Eri’s base?

Team Starbases can be spotted on the map, even if you haven’t unlocked it yet. If you are still confused about how to go there, head to the North Province Pokémon center in the northeastern section of the region.

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Turn to the east to spot the flags for the Fighting Crew Base after you arrive at the Pokemon Center. A Team Star grunt named Carmen will be waiting for the players for a battle after you arrive there. She has two Pokemon: a Level 54 Croagunk and a Level 55 Primeape. In order to win against her it’s highly recommended that you use  Flying or Psychic-type moves.

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Star Barrage

Players must battle 30 Team Star Pokemon in under 10 minutes using the first three Pokemon in their team. Press ‘R’ as a shortcut to release your Pokemon to fight and be careful with the combinations of Pokemon you use.

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If your Pokémon gets a lot of damage from this battle go to a vending machine nearby or talk to Clice at the front of the base. After you defeat these 30 Pokémon you are now qualified for a battle with Eri.

Eri Boss Battle

As said above Eri is one of the toughest of the Tean Starbases. She has a team of five powerful Pokémons. It’s advisable to have at least one or two out of them that are flying and Psychic-type moves on your docket to have a fair chance of winning this battle.

To win a battle you should be aware of the opposition party’s strengths and weaknesses. Let’s analyze Eri’s Pokémon team before you take on a battle with her.

PokemonTypesWeaknessMoves
Toxicroak (Lv 55)Fighting/PoisonGround/Flying/PsychicSucker Punch, Brick Break, Poison Jab
Passimian (Lv 55)FightingFlying/Psychic/FairyClose Combat, Rock Tomb, Seed Bomb
Lucario (Lv 55)Fighting/SteelFire/Fighting/GroundDragon Pulse, Aura Sphere, Dark Pulse
Annihilape (Lv 56)Fighting/GhostFlying/Psychic/Ghost/FairyRage Fist, Close Combat, Ice Punch, Fire Punch
Caph Starmobile (Revavroom) – Lv 56FightingFlying/Psychic/FairyCombat Torque, Spin Out, High Horsepower, Shift Gear

Rewards

Congrats! If you have finally defeated Eri as one of your toughest battles. Now since you have taken on one of the toughest battles in your Pokémon journey you also deserve some great rewards.

You would be awarded Star Badge and TM167, which is a Fighting-type move called Close Combat and can handle heavy damage.

Along with that Pokémon, trainers will also be rewarded with League Points (LP) and cosmetic items to create new TMs at the Pokémon Center.

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