How to Beat Iono: Levincia Electric Gym Leader Guide | Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)｜Game8 (2024)

The Levincia Gym Leader, Iono, is the best Gym Leader to challenge third in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). She specializes in Electric-type Pokemon and is also a popular streamer! Read on to learn about Iono's Pokemon team, Iono's type specialty, best Pokemon to use against Iono, and how to beat the Levincia Electric Gym.

Iono's Appearance in the Pokemon Horizons Anime

Iono first appears on the 15th episode of the anime along with her signature Pokemon, Bellibolt. She is revealed to be the friend of the recurring character Dot, also known through their liver name Gurumin.
All Pokemon Horizons Anime Leaks and Spoilers for the DLC

Iono's Pokemon Team and Types

Type and Suggested Level

▲Levincia Gym Leader Iono		Type Specialty
		Best Team Level
		Lv. 25 ~ Lv. 28

Iono's Pokemon

Best Team to Beat Iono

Best Pokemon to Beat Iono

When Starting with Sprigatito

Since Iono's Pokemon are mostly Electric types, Floragato with its Grass Typing (resists Electric) is the best starter Pokemon for this battle. Clodsire is also an excellent choice thanks to its Ground typing giving it an immunity to Electric moves, while also being the only Type that is able to hit Electric Types for weakness. It is worth noting however that Wattrel's part flying Type gives it an edge over both Clodsire and Floragato thanks to its Ground immunity and Type advantage over Floragato.

When Starting with Fuecoco

As Crocalor has a neutral matchup for the most part in this battle, it should do fine on its own against most of Iono's team if it is levelled up enough. Watch out for Bellibolt though, as it can hit both Crocalor and Clodsire for super effective damage with its Water Gun attack. Utilizing Cyclizar for that matchup is best, as it resists both of Bellibolt's moves.

When Starting with Quaxly

Quaxwell should just sit this one out. It is hit for super effective damage by all of Iono's Pokemon and can only hit back for neutral at best. Use Clodsire for the Luxio matchup and Cyclizar to deal with the rest of the team.

How to Beat Iono

First You Must Pass the Find Mister Walksabout Challenge

Before you have the chance to face Iono, you must first pass the Find Mister Walksabout Test. In this test, you need to locate Director Clavell, aka Mister Walksabout, via camera footage. Once you successfully clear the test, you may challenge Iono.
Clavell Locations: Electric Gym Challenge Walkthrough

Use Cyclizar Against Iono's Ace, Mismagius

Iono's ace Pokemon Mismagius also Terastallizes into an Electric Type. Thanks to its Ability Levitate it is completely immune to Ground Type attacks and as an Electric Type, is left with no weaknesses! Cyclizar comes in handy for this match up, as its Part Dragon Typing gives it a resistance to Mismagius' Electric Type Charge Beam attack, while its part Normal Typing makes it immune to Mismagius' Ghost Type Hex attack! It can also completely disrupt Iono's strategy of confusing and then attacking, with its Taunt move, preventing Mismagius from using Confuse Ray.

Level Up to Lv. 26

Since many of Iono's Pokemon are difficult, or in Mismagius' case, impossible to hit for weakness, make sure your Pokemon are a high enough level to deal decent neutral damage.

Terastallize at the Start of Battle

Players can Terastallize their Pokemon at the very start of Gym Battes. We recommend you take advantage of Ground Tera Types, as it gives you immunity to Iono's Teams Electric attacks and is the Electric type's only weakness.

All Terastal Forms and Tera Types

Rewards for Beating Iono

Reward	Effect
Electric Badge	・Pokemon of Lv. 35 or lower that you've caught will not disobey your commands in battle. ・Pokemon that are up to Lv. 35 are easier to catch. ▶︎ Obedience Guide
TM048 Volt Switch	Type: Category: Power: 70 Accuracy: 100

List of TMs and Locations

Iono's Rematch Team

Iono's Pokemon

Gym Leader Rematches: All Rematch Teams Guide

Best Team to Beat Iono (Rematch Team)

Best Counters

Tips and Strategy to Beat Iono's Rematch Team

There is a very high chance that Iono's first Pokemon, Kilowattrel will use the move Tailwind, an attack which doubles the speed of Iono's team for 4 turns. This will result in Iono's team outspeeding most Pokemon, so instead of trying to outspeed Iono's team, use the first turn of the match to use a move like Amnesia and boost your Special Defense.
Post Game Content: What to Do After the Story

Iono Character Background

A Popular Streaming Idol

Iono, the Supercharged Streamer, is a popular influencer in the Paldea region. She has her own special streams known as the Iono Zone in which she is known to interact with her viewers with various activities.

Name Translation: Iono

Iono's name could stem from the word ion, which are molecules that carry either positive or negative charges, which is in itself a connection to her role as Paldea's Electric-type Gym Leader.

This is also further reinforced by the Magnemite-like hair clips on her head which bear similar designs to molecules.

It also seems to be a play on the phrase I don't know, given to the nature of her wanting her viewers to guess her partner Pokemon.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Related Guides

Story Walkthrough

Victory Road Walkthroughs

Starfall Street Walkthroughs

Path of Legends Walkthroughs

The Way Home Walkthrough

Post Game Content: What to Do After the Story

DLC Story Walkthroughs