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Learn which Pokemon you can use in order to defeat Red, the final boss of Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Red is the final boss of Pokemon HeartGold and Soulsilver. Far more powerful than the Elite 4 and Champion Lance of the game, Red brings a wide variety of Pokemon that is very difficult to counter. So, in this guide we will look at the best Pokemon to handle Pokemon Trainer Red when the player faces him at the summit of Mt. Silver.
Guide To Defeat Red in Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver Overview
| Pokemon | Level | Ability | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikachu | 88 | Static | Volt Tackle, Iron Tail, Quick Attack, Thunderbolt |
| Lapras | 80 | Shell Armor | Body Slam, Brine, Blizzard, Psychic |
| Snorlax | 82 | Thick Fat | Shadow Ball, Crunch, Blizzard, Giga Impact |
| Venusaur | 84 | Overgrow | Frenzy Plant, Giga Drain, Sludge Bomb, Sleep Powder |
| Charizard | 84 | Blaze | Blast Burn, Air Slash, Fire Blitz, Dragon Pulse |
| Blastoise | 84 | Torrent | Hydro Cannon, Blizzard, Flash Cannon, Focus Blast |
Before getting into Red’s team its important to know that Mt Silver is constantly under hail. Not only does this chip away at any Pokemon that aren’t Ice-types, but it removes any accuracy checks for the move Blizzard. As three of Red’s Pokemon know the move, it’s best to change the weather to either sunny or rainy for a few turns.
As for Red’s team, his ace Pikachu is holding a Light Ball, which gives it a boost to its offense. However, it remains frail and can be taken out with a neutral attack. His Lapras replaces his Espeon from Gold and Silver, and can be defeated similarly to his Blastoise. The remaining four members of Red’s team each have a move that needs a turn to recharge after using it. So always be ready to exploit those turns.
Best Team To Defeat Red in Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver
| Pokemon | Recommended Moves | Best Ability | Held Item | Nature(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typhlosion | Flamethrower, Focus Blast, Eruption, Solar Beam | Blaze | Choice Specs | Modest (+SpA, -Atk) |
| Gyarados | Dragon Dance, Waterfall, Ice Fang, Earthquake | Intimidate | – | Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) or Jolly (+Spe, -SpA) |
| Ampharos | Thunderbolt, Power Gem, Signal Beam, Rock Climb | Static | Shell Bell | Modest (+SpA, -Atk) |
| Heracross | Close Combat, Megahorn, Brick Break, Night Slash | Guts | Choice Scarf | Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) or Jolly (+Spe, -SpA) |
| Mamoswine | Earthquake, Ice Fang, Stealth Rock, Rock Slide | Snow Cloak | Leftovers | Jolly (+Spe, -SpA) |
| Snorlax | Return, Yawn, Rain Dance, Crunch | Thick Fat | – | Impish (+Def,-SpA) |
How To Use The Best Team To Defeat Red in Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver
- Typhlosion: At full health Typhlosion’s Eruption will destroy Red’s Venusaur. It can also use Choice Specs boosted Focus Blast against his Snorlax and Lapras, though there is a significant risk with the latter.
- Gyarados: Gyarados can destroy Charizard with a Dragon Dance boosted Waterfall.
- Ampharos: Ampharos takes on both Red’s Lapras and Blastoise with Thunderbolt. It can also deal with his Charizard with Power Gem.
- Heracross: Heracross uses Close Combat to deal with Red’s Lapras and Snorlox. Its holding a Choice Scarf to outspeed them both.
- Mamoswine: Mamoswine is the lead, setting up Stealth Rock and OHKOing Pikachu with an Earthquake.
- Snorlax: Snorlax is here to remove the hail by setting up Rain Dance and putting Red’s Pokemon to sleep with Yawn.
Best IVs and EVs To Train For This Team
You would want as high IVs as possible for each of your Pokemon as there is no downside. As for EVs, all of your Pokemon except for Snorlax need high Speed EVs. Typhlosion and Ampharos should have a decent investment in Special Attack, while the rest should have some Attack EVs.
Tips and Tricks To Defeat Red in Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver
- One of your Pokemon needs to use Rock Climb to get to Red. So Ampharos has Rock Climb instead of Thunder Wave or Discharge.
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