How to Beat the Elite Four in Pokémon FireRed

Last Updated: June 10, 2021

This how-to contains some good tips to help you defeat Lorelei, Bruno, Agatha, Lance, and Clark. You can overcome your fear of facing the Elite Four, because in reality they aren't too hard to beat, with a little work!

Steps

1
Make sure all of your Pokémon are above level 60. The Elite Four's Pokémon are in the 60's and lower to middle 70's, so if you keep your Pokémon higher it will be an advantage. Of course, train your Pokémon well with high stats and moves that best fit the Pokémon you will face.
- Have your Pokémon hold an Exp. Share, to help it gain experience, and to get stronger.
- If you have a Lucky Egg, have a Pokémon hold that in order to gain experience faster.
2
Stock up on Revives, Hyper Potions, Full Restores, Max Potions, Full Heals, and PP Ups. It will cost you a lot, but you be winning money back from the elite four!
- To gain money, it's best to hold an Amulet Coin.
3
Have a good knowledge of types. Look to the tips below to see what types are effective against the Elite Four's Pokémon.
4
Save before and after every match. If you lose, you can soft reset. Also, after a battle, restore your Pokémon to full health.
5
You don't need all of the legendary birds as they are all Flying. Starmie, Arcanine (or Ninetales for Leaf Green) or Raichu would be good substitutes.
6
Have several types in your party.

Community Q&A

Question

What Pokemon are best against Dewgong?

Juliet Faye

Community Answer

Well, Dewgong's weaknesses include fighting, electric, grass, and rock, so I would compose a team of at least 3 strong Pokemon exhibiting these moves.
Question

On which level can I get my Haunter to evolve into Gengar?

Community Answer

You can only get a Gengar by trade, there is no other possible way. How I did it was trading my Haunter to a friend, and then he gave it back to me, only this time it was a Gengar. In exchange I did the same for his Haunter.
Question

Can any of this information also be applied to R/B/Y games?

Community Answer

This article should help you to beat the original Red, Blue, and Yellow Elite Four. Their type choices are the same, though the specific Pokémon and levels listed are different, and they don't level their Pokémon up between encounters.
Question

How do I find a Lucky Egg in Pokemon? How do I not get bored when training my Pokemon?

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Community Answer

Chansey has a five percent chance of holding a Lucky Egg, however it is a pain to catch. If you get bored while training, listen to music or let your TV play in the background.
Question

Can I get a Dragonite by evolving Dragonair with a stone?

Bun bun

Top Answerer

No, you can't. You have to level up Dragonair to level 55 to get yourself an amazing Dragonite.
Question

How can I find a Dragonite?

Community Answer

You have to evolve them from stations you find in the safe zone, with a super rod.
Question

What is the best way to get Mewtwo?

Community Answer

You should use a Master ball to catch Mewtwo.
Question

What is the best way to level up Articuno in Pokemon Fire Red without using rare candies?

Community Answer

Train it in Victory Road. If you can, attach EXP Share or a lucky egg to it. If you have enough money, you can even grind the E4.
Question

Is there only one Master Ball in the game?

Community Answer

Yes, but you could try your luck with Ultra Balls after you have used your Master Ball.
Question

At which level will my Pupitar evolve into Tyranitar?

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Community Answer

It will become Tyranitar at level 55. It may be tedious to train it against wild Pokemon that are weaker, so you should either feed it Rare Candies or level it up in areas such as Cerulean Cave.

Warnings

When the Elite Four's Pokémon HP is in the red zone, they will use Full Restore most of the time. Watch out for that.

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Lance uses Hyper Beam and Outrage whenever he can, especially with his Dragonite. Make sure to keep lots of Hyper Potions and Full Restores with you, and if you aren't too badly affected you can strike back while the Pokémon recharges.

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Be ready, and follow the tips above. The Elite Four is something to watch out for- they aren't called the Elite Four for nothing!

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