This is a guide for defeating Grusha, the Ice Gym Leader, during his rematch in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

How to Rematch Grusha¶

You can rematch Grusha after completing the Area Zero story (after seeing the credits roll) and visiting the Director’s Office at Naranja/Uva Academy. Geeta will ask you to visit the eight gyms of Paldea in her place, as part of an inspection. During this time, you can challenge the gym leaders at their full power!

Recommended Pokémon for Grusha During His Rematch¶

Grusha still favors Ice types, so we recommend bringing some Fire, Rock, Fighting and Steel types.

His Pokémon are all Level 65-66, so your Pokémon should be Level 65+ to match.

Here are some suggestions:

• The Tera Lucario at Dalizapa Passage. It’s both Fighting and Steel, on top of being super strong.
• If playing Scarlet, this is a great opportunity to unleash your Koraidon.
• Chi-Yu, a powerful Dark and Fire Legendary, found in a sealed shrine.
• Tinkaton, a Fairy and Steel type with a powerful Gigaton Hammer. You can catch a Tinkatuff from North Province Area One and evolve it.
• If playing Violet, Iron Valiant, a Fighting and Fairy Paradox found in caves in upper Area Zero.
• Garganacl, a common Rock type in the lower part of Area Zero.
• Volcarona, a Bug and Fire type found in Area Zero.

What Pokémon does Grusha Use During His Rematch?¶

Frosmoth¶

Like your first fight with him, Grusha leads with his Frosmoth. Its move set is oddly unchanged: Blizzard and Bug Buzz for STAB, plus Tailwind to temporarily boost its party’s Speed.

Rock types are a sure win, since they deal quadruple damage. Fire and Steel types are also good.

Beartic¶

It’s the polar bear again. Its move set is also exactly the same: Icicle Crash for STAB, Earthquake to annoy Fire, Rock and Steel types, and Aqua Jet to get the last laugh.

Like before, Fighting types will make it wince.

Cetitan¶

Cetitan is back for another round. It still has Ice Spinner for STAB and to eliminate terrain effects, Ice Shard to try and go first, and Liquidation to pester Fire and Rock types. In addition, it can use Bounce to leap into the air and deter Fighting types.

Send it spinning with a strong Steel type.

Weavile¶

Weavile is a new addition to Grusha’s team. It can use Night Slash and Ice Punch for STAB, plus Shadow Claw and X-Scissor for extra coverage.

Fighting types are its bane. Fire, Rock and Steel types should also do fine.

Terastallized Altaria¶

To finish off, Grusha will Terastallize his Altaria, changing it into a pure Ice type. However, it’ll retain its Dragon and Flying STAB.

For attacks, it has Ice Beam, Dragon Pulse and Hurricane for STAB, plus Moonblast to scare Fighting types.

This calls for a reliable Fire, Rock or Steel type.