Rival

Silver

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Rival (originally ???), an NPC, is the archenemy of the player. Rival's goal is to become the greatest Pokémon trainer in the world. Rival is first seen looking into Elm's Lab, where he is plotting to steal a Pokémon. Upon being noticed by the player, Rival kicks him/her away. Later, on the way back from Mr. Pokémon's House, the player runs into, and battles him. After returning to Elm's Lab, the player can re-name Rival to any name they please. After getting to the top of Sprout Tower, the player learns that Rival has easily defeated Elder Li, and claims that he only cares for strong Pokémon.

Rival always steals the Pokémon who's type is strong against the player's.

Battles

First Battle (Cherrygrove City):

If the player chose Chikorita:
Cyndaquil	-	-	-	-	-
LVL 5	-	-	-	-	-

If the player chose Cyndaquil:
Totodile	-	-	-	-	-
LVL 5	-	-	-	-	-

If the player chose Totodile:
Chikorita	-	-	-	-	-
LVL 5	-	-	-	-	-

Second Battle (Azalea Town):

If the player chose Chikorita:
Gastly	Zubat	Quilava	-	-	-
LVL 12	LVL 12	LVL 16	-	-	-

If the player chose Cyndaquil:
Gastly	Zubat	Croconaw	-	-	-
LVL 12	LVL 12	LVL 16	-	-	-

If the player chose Totodile:
Gastly	Zubat	Bayleef	-	-	-
LVL 12	LVL 12	LVL 16	-	-	-

Third Battle (Burned Tower):

If the player chose Chikorita:
Gastly	Magnemite	-	Quilava	-	-
LVL 20	LVL 18	-	LVL 22	-	-

If the player chose Cyndaquil:
Gastly	Magnemite	-	Croconaw	-	-
LVL 20	LVL 18	-	LVL 22	-	-

If the player chose Totodile:
Gastly	Magnemite	-	Bayleef	-	-
LVL 20	LVL 18	-	LVL 22	-	-

Gallery

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  Talking to Rival on Test.

Version history

Version	Changes
0.05a	Implemented in New Bark Town.
0.18	Rival battle Name Rival
0.19	Changed his Pokémon to match their correct region. Seen battling Elder Li.
0.21	Second battle implemented.
0.29	Third battle
0.31	Encounter in Olivine City
0.32	Encounter at the Team Rocket HQ