How To Defeat AI Professor Sada in Pokemon Scarlet

Learn which Pokemon you can use in order to defeat AI Professor Sada, the final boss of Pokemon Scarlet in your fight with her in Area Zero.

AI Sada and the player before their battle (Image via TPC)
AI Sada and the player before their battle (Image via TPC)

In Pokemon Scarlet, the main game doesn’t end after defeating the Elite Four and the Champion. Instead, after completing all the sub-plots, you have to fight an AI version of the Pokemon Professor Sada, who uses exclusively past Paradox Pokemon. This can make her very difficult to defeat. So in this guide, we will look at the best Pokemon to take her team down.

Guide To Defeat AI Professor Sada in Pokemon Scarlet Overview

AI Sada sending out her first Pokemon (Image via TPC)
AI Sada sending out her first Pokemon (Image via TPC)
PokemonLevelAbilityMoves
Slither Wing66ProtosynthesisLunge, Leech Life, Low Sweep, Zen Headbutt
Scream Tail66ProtosynthesisPlay Rough, Ice Punch, Drain Punch, Zen Headbutt
Brute Bonnet66ProtosynthesisEarth Power, Giga Drain, Payback, Sucker Punch
Flutter Mane66ProtosynthesisPower Gem, Mystical Fire, Shadow Ball, Thunderbolt
Sandy Shocks66ProtosynthesisDischarge, Earth Power, Flash Cannon, Power Gem
Roaring Moon67ProtosynthesisDragon Claw, Night Slash, Earthquake, Stone Edge

AI Sada has a team of past Paradox Pokemon, with her ace Roaring Moon having a Booster Energy that gives it a one-time boost to one of its stats. All of these Pokemon have high stats and can be difficult to take out without proper preparation. However, several of her Pokemon share common weaknesses. For instance, Sada’s Slither Wing, Brute Bonnet, and Roaring Moon are all weak to Fairy-type attacks. Similarly, her Scream Tail and Flutter Mane struggle against Ghost-type moves.

Best Team To Defeat AI Professor Sada in Pokemon Scarlet

Skeledirge is the best starter in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Image via TPC)
Skeledirge is the best starter in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Image via TPC)
PokemonRecommended MovesBest AbilityHeld ItemNature(s)
SkeledirgeTorch Song, Shadow Ball, Flamethrower, Earth PowerBlazeLeftoversModest (+SpA, -Atk)
HattereneCalm Mind, Draining Kiss, Psychic, Shadow BallMagic BounceRocky HelmetBold (+Def, -Atk)
MimikyuShadow Claw, Shadow Sneak, Play Rough, Swords DanceDisguiseLife OrbAdamant (+Atk,-SpA)
WeavileIce Spinner, Throat Chop, Ice Shard, Swords DancePressureNever Melt IceAdamant (+Atk, -SpA) or Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
LucarioAura Sphere, Flash Cannon, Vacuum Wave, Calm MindSteadfastExpert BeltTimid (+Spe,-Atk)
ToedscruelSpore, Giga Drain, Earth Power, HexMycelium MightMiracle SeedModest (+SpA, -Atk)

How To Use The Best Team To Defeat AI Professor Sada in Pokemon Scarlet

  • Skeledirge: Skeledirge has a fantastic lead matchup against AI Sada’s team. It can use Torch Song to KO Slither Wing, and then hit Scream Tail and Brute Bonnet with a boosted Shadow Ball and Flamethrower, respectively.
  • Hatterene: Hatterene has a bit of bulk, which lets it take any of Roaring Moon’s attacks, set up with Calm Mind, and OHKO it with Draining Kiss. It can also help with Flutter Mane, Brute Bonnet, and Scream Tail as well.
  • Mimikyu: Mimikyu may have a type overlap but its main role is to use Disguise to take one attack from Flutter Mane and hit back with Shadow Claw. If that isn’t enough for a KO, use Shadow Sneak next turn to finish it off.
  • Weavile: Fast Ice-type to deal with Brute Bonnet and Sandy Shocks.
  • Lucario: Secondary attacker to help out with Flutter Mane, Scream Tail, and Roaring Moon. It will need healing as it takes super effective damage in return from their coverage moves.
  • Toedscruel: This mon is here to check Sandy Shocks and maybe put something to sleep with Spore.

Best IVs and EVs To Train For This Team

You would want your Pokemon to have as close to 31 IVs in all stats if possible. As for EVs, Skeledirge, Hatterene, and Toedscruel benefit from investment in their bulk. Mimikyu wants Attack EVs as does Weavile. Lucario and Weavile need to invest in Speed.

Tips and Tricks To Defeat AI Professor Sada in Pokemon Scarlet

Mimikyu (Image via TPC)
Mimikyu (Image via TPC)
  • Mimikyu can help out against other Pokemon like Roaring Moon if it survives the battle against Flutter Mane.
  • The Koraidon battle after this is scripted and thus there’s nothing to prepare for.
  • Hatterene has a Defense boosting Nature over a Special Attack boosted one just to increase its durability. It will have to take several attacks so having a bit of bulk helps it.

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