Much like in all of the previousPokemongames,Pokemon Scarlet & Violetallow players to rematch all eight Gym Leaders after completing the main story. Players won’t have to retake the gym tests upon returning to each gym, though they will find that the Gym Leaders are all considerably stronger than they were the first time around, with each one now boasting four level 65 Pokemon as well as a level 66 Tera Type. With this in mind, there is nooptimal gym orderwhen it comes to Gym Leader rematches.
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The good news is that although each gym leader’s rematch team is considerably stronger, they all still suffer from the same weaknesses. As a result, those with a good grasp oftype effectivenessshould have very little trouble taking them down even if their Pokemon are a little under-leveled. It’s well worth doing so too, as beating all eight gym leaders' rematch teams inPokemon Scarlet & Violetwill unlock the Academy Ace tournament: a special post-game event that players can repeat as many times as they like in order to farm money and XP.
Just like in their initial battles, each gym leader will use their Tera Type Pokemon last when challenged to a rematch. Their Tera Type will always match the main type used by the gym leader.
