Pokémon Platinum / Gym 7 · Ice-type Gym Leader

Candice

Gym 7 · Ice-type Gym Leader · Snowpoint City

Candice leads Sinnoh’s northern Ice Gym and is a friend of Maylene. Her approach emphasises focus and determination.

Story: Her seventh badge enables Rock Climb. The nearby Lake Acuity story continues the conflict with Team Galactic.
In the game: First Gym battle in Platinum: Sneasel Lv. 40; Piloswine Lv. 40; Abomasnow Lv. 42; Froslass Lv. 44. Fire is especially effective against Abomasnow.
Gym puzzle: Build momentum on the icy slopes to break snowballs and clear a straight route to the leader.
Rewards: Win the Icicle Badge and TM72 Avalanche. The badge allows Rock Climb outside battle once you have the HM. These are the first Gym teams, not the later Battleground rematches.

Story spoilers.

Pokémon Platinum · Nintendo DS · 2008 · Original Nintendo DS release; not Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl. · Picture: Original Nintendo DS-era Sinnoh Gym Leader sprite.