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Bruno

Bruno character artwork
Elite Four 3 · Fighting-type specialist · Indigo Plateau

He continues his pursuit of strength alongside his trained Pokémon.

  • Story: The third Elite Four battle comes before the final challenge against Champion Lance.
  • In the game: Bring healing and PP recovery items for the full League sequence. Account for each Pokémon’s typing and moves, and use Generation IV’s move-based physical and special categories.

Story spoilers.

Pokémon HeartGold / SoulSilver · Nintendo DS · 2009 · Nintendo DS remakes; version-exclusive encounters differ between HeartGold and SoulSilver. · Picture: Nintendo DS-era HeartGold and SoulSilver trainer sprite.

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Bruno trainer sprite

Bruno

Indigo Plateau · Pokémon League · Battle 3 of 4

Fighting

Elite Four battle 3 of 4. The order is fixed: Will, Koga, Bruno, then Karen.

First challenge5 Pokémon

Hitmontop battle sprite

Hitmontop

Lv. 42
Fighting
Ability
Technician
Held item
None
  • Counter
  • Quick Attack
  • Dig
  • Triple Kick
Hitmonlee battle sprite

Hitmonlee

Lv. 42
Fighting
Ability
Reckless
Held item
None
  • Swagger
  • Focus Energy
  • Hi Jump Kick
  • Blaze Kick
Hitmonchan battle sprite

Hitmonchan

Lv. 42
Fighting
Ability
Iron Fist
Held item
None
  • ThunderPunch
  • Ice Punch
  • Fire Punch
  • Bullet Punch
Onix battle sprite

Onix

Lv. 43
RockGround
Ability
Sturdy
Held item
None
  • DragonBreath
  • Earthquake
  • Sandstorm
  • Rock Slide
Machamp battle sprite

Machamp

Lv. 46Ace
Fighting
Ability
No Guard
Held item
Sitrus Berry
  • Rock Slide
  • Foresight
  • Revenge
  • Cross Chop

Postgame rematch6 Pokémon

Hitmontop battle sprite

Hitmontop

Lv. 62
Fighting
Ability
Technician
Held item
None
  • Counter
  • Quick Attack
  • Close Combat
  • Earthquake
Hitmonlee battle sprite

Hitmonlee

Lv. 61
Fighting
Ability
Reckless
Held item
None
  • Swagger
  • Close Combat
  • Reversal
  • Blaze Kick
Hitmonchan battle sprite

Hitmonchan

Lv. 61
Fighting
Ability
Iron Fist
Held item
None
  • Substitute
  • Drain Punch
  • Close Combat
  • Bullet Punch
Hariyama battle sprite

Hariyama

Lv. 62
Fighting
Ability
Guts
Held item
Sitrus Berry
  • Low Kick
  • Payback
  • Bullet Punch
  • Bulk Up
Machamp battle sprite

Machamp

Lv. 64
Fighting
Ability
No Guard
Held item
None
  • Bullet Punch
  • Foresight
  • Stone Edge
  • DynamicPunch
Lucario battle sprite

Lucario

Lv. 64Ace
FightingSteel
Ability
Inner Focus
Held item
None
  • ExtremeSpeed
  • Close Combat
  • Counter
  • Iron Tail

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