For those seeking a guide to navigating this updated world, these are the essential early to mid-game stages: Key Event / Leader Aspertia City Choice of Starter You receive an Alolan starter ( First Badge Aspertia City Level cap for challenge mode is approximately Second Badge Virbank City Roxie / Brookie A Poison-type gym. You can catch a Opelucid City

Based on community nuzlocke data, the approximate level caps for major battles are: Level 15 Gym 2: Level 20 Gym 3: Level 27 Gym 4: Level 36 Gym 5: Level 42 Gym 6: Level 49 Gym 7: Level 56 Gym 8: Level 62 Elite Four: Level 72 (Aces at 74) Champion: Level 73–75 Critical Story Beats