Ensure your team is at least in the high 30s to low 40s before fighting Gym Leader Skyla.
Darumaka/ Darmanitan (Desert Resort) or Growlithe/ Arcanine (Virbank Complex/Route 7) are essential for upcoming challenges.
Rustling grass in routes leading to Mistralton City provides high-EXP Audino battles. black2-8
Essential for handling Skyla. Galvantula (Chargestone Cave) or Krokorok / Krookodile (Route 4/Desert Resort) are strong choices.
Excadrill (Drillbur in Relic Passage/Caves) is a premier choice for its resistance to Flying and Electric moves. 3. Training & Preparation Ensure your team is at least in the
are you currently working towards (e.g., 5th, 6th, or 7th)? What is your current team ?
Utilize the Move Tutors in Driftveil City to teach crucial coverage moves before entering the cave. 4. Important Items & HMs HM03 (Surf): Obtained on Route 6 to access new water areas. Essential for handling Skyla
If you haven't received it from Prof. Juniper in Lentimas Town (accessible shortly after Mistralton), make it a priority for experience boosting. 5. Mid-Game Side Content