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	Zubat	Magnemite	Quilava	-	-
LVL 20	LVL 20	LVL 18	LVL 22	-	-

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

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

Fourth Battle (Underground Path):

If the player chose Chikorita:
Haunter	Golbat	Magnemite	Sneasel	Quilava	-
LVL 30	LVL 30	LVL 28	LVL 32	LVL 32	-

If the player chose Cyndaquil:
Haunter	Golbat	Magnemite	Sneasel	Feraligatr	-
LVL 30	LVL 30	LVL 28	LVL 32	LVL 32	-

If the player chose Totodile:
Haunter	Golbat	Magnemite	Sneasel	Meganium	-
LVL 30	LVL 30	LVL 28	LVL 32	LVL 32	-

Fifth Battle (Victory Road):

If the player chose Chikorita:
Haunter	Golbat	Magneton	Sneasel	Kadabra	Typhlosion
LVL 35	LVL 36	LVL 35	LVL 34	LVL 35	LVL 38

If the player chose Cyndaquil:
Haunter	Golbat	Magneton	Sneasel	Kadabra	Feraligatr
LVL 35	LVL 36	LVL 35	LVL 34	LVL 35	LVL 38

If the player chose Totodile:
Haunter	Golbat	Magneton	Sneasel	Kadabra	Meganium
LVL 35	LVL 36	LVL 35	LVL 34	LVL 35	LVL 38

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 and Name Rival.
0.19	Changed his Pokémon to match their correct region. Seen battling Elder Li.
0.21	Battle in Azalea Town
0.29	Battle at the Burned Tower
0.31	Encounter in Olivine City.
0.32	Encounter at the Team Rocket HQ.
0.33	Battle at the Underground Path.
0.36	Battle in Victory Road.
0.47	Encounter at Memorial Pillar.