What are the Elite Four and Champion teams in Pokémon Renegade Platinum?
The Pokémon Renegade Platinum Elite Four are Aaron, Bertha, Flint, and Lucian, followed by Champion Cynthia. The important twist is that the first League run does not use one fixed team per trainer. In round one, each Elite Four member and Cynthia randomly chooses one of four possible teams when you battle them. The Platinum Renegade Wiki specifically notes that each first-round Elite Four member uses a random team from the four listed.
This guide focuses on Pokémon Renegade Platinum v1.3.0, the latest version listed in Drayano’s official Project Pokémon post. Renegade Platinum is marked completed there and described as an enhancement hack of Pokémon Platinum.
Quick Answer: Pokémon Renegade Platinum Elite Four Teams
| Fight | Trainer | Specialty | Round 1 Levels | Main Threats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-League | Barry | Mixed | 70–71 | Staraptor, Heracross, Snorlax, starter |
| Elite Four 1 | Aaron | Bug | 71–72 | Scizor, Heracross, Drapion, Flygon variant |
| Elite Four 2 | Bertha | Ground | 72–73 | Hippowdon, Tyranitar, Gliscor, Rhyperior |
| Elite Four 3 | Flint | Fire / mixed Fire theme | 73–74 | Ninetales sun, Infernape, Magmortar |
| Elite Four 4 | Lucian | Psychic | 74–75 | Alakazam, Starmie, Metagross, Gallade |
| Champion | Cynthia | Mixed | 77–78 | Garchomp, Milotic, Lucario, Togekiss, Spiritomb |
Renegade Platinum makes the League much harder than normal Platinum. Drayano’s official post says Gym Leaders and Elite Four members now use six Pokémon, high IVs, custom movesets, held items, and sometimes ideal natures. It also says the first-round Elite Four and Champion randomly pick from four teams, so you cannot know their lead in advance.
Boss Rules
The Renegade Platinum League is a full gauntlet. You fight Barry before the Elite Four, then Aaron, Bertha, Flint, Lucian, and Cynthia. Since the first League clear uses random team variants, you should prepare for a team pool, not just one exact lineup.
The biggest rule is this: do not build a team that only beats one version of each trainer. Aaron can bring different Bug cores. Bertha can bring sand, Water/Ground Pokémon, or more aggressive Ground teams. Flint can be pure Fire-heavy or mixed with Pokémon like Lopunny, Drifblim, and Steelix. Lucian can bring several different Psychic cores. Cynthia always ends with Garchomp, but the rest of her team changes too.
Renegade Platinum also adds the Fairy type, updates Pokémon typings and abilities to later-generation standards, and includes custom Pokémon changes. Drayano’s official post specifically notes that Fairy type was added and that some Pokémon gained custom changes, such as Flygon becoming Bug/Dragon and Mismagius becoming Ghost/Fairy.
Level Caps
For the first Pokémon League clear, use these practical level caps:
| Fight | Highest Listed Level |
|---|---|
| Barry | 71 |
| Aaron | 72 |
| Bertha | 73 |
| Flint | 74 |
| Lucian | 75 |
| Champion Cynthia | 78 |
The Renegade Platinum documentation says trainer levels are higher than normal Platinum and that players can expect Pokémon to reach the 70s by the Elite Four instead of the 50s. The League page lists Barry around level 70–71, Aaron’s ace at 72, Bertha’s ace at 73, Flint’s ace at 74, Lucian’s ace at 75, and Cynthia’s Garchomp at 78.
Pre-League Barry Team
Before entering the Elite Four, Barry challenges you at the Pokémon League. His team changes depending on your starter path, but the common core includes Staraptor, Heracross, Snorlax, and other high-level threats around level 70, with his starter reaching level 71.
| Pokémon | Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Staraptor | 70 | Choice Scarf, Intimidate, Brave Bird, Close Combat, U-turn |
| Heracross | 70 | Toxic Orb, Guts, Megahorn, Close Combat |
| Snorlax | 70 | Leftovers, Curse, Slack Off |
| Breloom / Azumarill / Arcanine slot | 70 | Depends on starter path |
| Starter | 71 | Infernape, Empoleon, or Torterra depending on your starter |
Do not enter the League with your team already half-dead from Barry. His Staraptor and Heracross can easily force bad trades before the Elite Four even start. Heal fully after this fight before committing to the gauntlet.
Elite Four Aaron Team
Aaron is the Bug-type Elite Four member. In round one, he can use one of four teams. His ace is always Drapion at level 72, but the rest of the team changes.
| Variant | Team |
|---|---|
| A1 | Yanmega Lv. 71, Scizor Lv. 71, Heracross Lv. 71, Vespiquen Lv. 71, Armaldo Lv. 71, Drapion Lv. 72 |
| A2 | Venomoth Lv. 71, Scyther Lv. 71, Pinsir Lv. 71, Forretress Lv. 71, Armaldo Lv. 71, Drapion Lv. 72 |
| A3 | Masquerain Lv. 71, Beautifly Lv. 71, Heracross Lv. 71, Scizor Lv. 71, Dustox Lv. 71, Drapion Lv. 72 |
| A4 | Scyther Lv. 71, Yanmega Lv. 71, Pinsir Lv. 71, Scizor Lv. 71, Flygon Lv. 71, Drapion Lv. 72 |
Fire coverage is excellent into Scizor and Forretress, but Aaron is not free for Fire-types. Armaldo can threaten with Rock coverage, Drapion is not weak to Fire, and Flygon’s Renegade Platinum typing can change the matchup. Rock, Flying, Fire, Ice, and Electric coverage all help depending on the variant.
Drapion is the key constant. Because Drapion is Poison/Dark, Ground is your cleanest super-effective answer. Do not reach Aaron’s ace with no Ground coverage unless you have a strong neutral attacker ready.
Elite Four Bertha Team
Bertha is the Ground-type Elite Four member. Her first-round teams are all Ground-heavy, but several variants include sand support and Pokémon that punish simple Water or Grass plans. Her ace is always Rhyperior at level 73.
| Variant | Team |
|---|---|
| B1 | Hippowdon Lv. 72, Whiscash Lv. 72, Gliscor Lv. 72, Golem Lv. 72, Donphan Lv. 72, Rhyperior Lv. 73 |
| B2 | Hippowdon Lv. 72, Sudowoodo Lv. 72, Gliscor Lv. 72, Torterra Lv. 72, Camerupt Lv. 72, Rhyperior Lv. 73 |
| B3 | Tyranitar Lv. 72, Swampert Lv. 72, Dugtrio Lv. 72, Mamoswine Lv. 72, Claydol Lv. 72, Rhyperior Lv. 73 |
| B4 | Tyranitar Lv. 72, Quagsire Lv. 72, Mamoswine Lv. 72, Dugtrio Lv. 72, Torterra Lv. 72, Rhyperior Lv. 73 |
Water and Grass coverage are both important, but neither is enough by itself. Grass destroys Whiscash, Quagsire, Swampert, and Rhyperior, but Torterra and Mamoswine can punish careless Grass-types. Water is strong into Golem, Camerupt, Mamoswine, and Rhyperior, but Water-types need to watch for Thunder Punch, Wood Hammer, and other coverage moves depending on the variant.
Ice coverage is very useful for Gliscor, Torterra, and Flygon-like matchups elsewhere in the League. A bulky Water with Ice coverage is one of the safest Bertha answers, but make sure you also have a plan for sand chip and Rhyperior’s bulk.
Elite Four Flint Team
Flint is the Fire-type Elite Four member, though some of his Renegade Platinum variants include non-Fire Pokémon like Lopunny, Drifblim, and Steelix. His ace is always Magmortar at level 74.
| Variant | Team |
|---|---|
| F1 | Ninetales Lv. 73, Houndoom Lv. 73, Flareon Lv. 73, Rapidash Lv. 73, Infernape Lv. 73, Magmortar Lv. 74 |
| F2 | Rapidash Lv. 73, Lopunny Lv. 73, Drifblim Lv. 73, Steelix Lv. 73, Infernape Lv. 73, Magmortar Lv. 74 |
| F3 | Ninetales Lv. 73, Arcanine Lv. 73, Magcargo Lv. 73, Lopunny Lv. 73, Charizard Lv. 73, Magmortar Lv. 74 |
| F4 | Torkoal Lv. 73, Houndoom Lv. 73, Arcanine Lv. 73, Drifblim Lv. 73, Typhlosion Lv. 73, Magmortar Lv. 74 |
Water, Ground, and Rock coverage all help, but Flint’s teams are built to punish the obvious answers. Ninetales and Torkoal can enable sun. Houndoom and Magmortar can carry coverage for Water-types. Infernape can threaten Rock, Dark, Ice, and Steel Pokémon with Fighting coverage.
The safest approach is to bring more than one Fire answer. A bulky Water is good, but a Ground-type, Rock-type, Dragon-type, or Flash Fire pivot can make the fight much safer. Do not rely on one Water Pokémon to sweep every Flint variant.
Elite Four Lucian Team
Lucian is the Psychic-type Elite Four member. His first-round teams vary a lot, but Gallade is always his level 75 ace. The League page lists four Lucian variants with different Psychic cores, including combinations of Mr. Mime, Espeon, Bronzong, Alakazam, Metagross, Starmie, Gardevoir, Jynx, and Exeggutor.
| Variant | Team |
|---|---|
| L1 | Mr. Mime Lv. 74, Espeon Lv. 74, Bronzong Lv. 74, Alakazam Lv. 74, Metagross Lv. 74, Gallade Lv. 75 |
| L2 | Espeon Lv. 74, Girafarig Lv. 74, Medicham Lv. 74, Starmie Lv. 74, Exeggutor Lv. 74, Gallade Lv. 75 |
| L3 | Hypno Lv. 74, Slowbro Lv. 74, Gardevoir Lv. 74, Jynx Lv. 74, Bronzong Lv. 74, Gallade Lv. 75 |
| L4 | Alakazam Lv. 74, Gardevoir Lv. 74, Exeggutor Lv. 74, Starmie Lv. 74, Metagross Lv. 74, Gallade Lv. 75 |
Dark and Ghost coverage are your main tools, but Lucian’s team has plenty of ways to fight back. Gallade can hit Dark-types with Fighting moves. Metagross and Bronzong can punish frail attackers. Starmie can hit a wide range of targets with coverage.
Bring a Dark-type if you have one, but do not make it your only Lucian plan. A strong Ghost move, Bug coverage, Steel-resistant pivot, or bulky special wall can help keep this fight from falling apart.
Champion Cynthia Team
Cynthia is the Champion and uses one of four first-round teams. Her Garchomp is always level 78 and always the final problem you should plan around.
| Variant | Team |
|---|---|
| C1 | Spiritomb Lv. 77, Roserade Lv. 77, Togekiss Lv. 77, Lucario Lv. 77, Milotic Lv. 77, Garchomp Lv. 78 |
| C2 | Milotic Lv. 77, Spiritomb Lv. 77, Ampharos Lv. 77, Staraptor Lv. 77, Lucario Lv. 77, Garchomp Lv. 78 |
| C3 | Togekiss Lv. 77, Milotic Lv. 77, Spiritomb Lv. 77, Lucario Lv. 77, Glaceon Lv. 77, Garchomp Lv. 78 |
| C4 | Clefable Lv. 77, Roserade Lv. 77, Mismagius Lv. 77, Lopunny Lv. 77, Milotic Lv. 77, Garchomp Lv. 78 |
Cynthia is hard because you cannot build for only one type. Garchomp wants Ice or Fairy coverage, Milotic wants Electric or Grass pressure, Lucario wants Ground, Fire, or Fighting coverage, Togekiss and Clefable want Steel or Poison, Roserade wants Fire, Ice, Flying, or Psychic, and Spiritomb becomes much easier to pressure now that Fairy exists in Renegade Platinum.
Garchomp is the most important threat. The documentation lists Cynthia’s Garchomp with Yache Berry, Rough Skin, Earthquake, Outrage, Stone Edge, and Swords Dance. That means a single Ice move may not be enough if it fails to KO through Yache Berry. Try to have a backup plan such as Fairy coverage, priority, Intimidate, burn, Reflect, or a second Ice user.
Round 2 Rematch Teams
After the first League clear, the rematch teams become fixed and much stronger. The Round 2 League page lists Aaron at levels 83–84, Bertha at 84–85, Flint at 85–86, Lucian at 86–87, and Cynthia at 88–89.
| Fight | Round 2 Team |
|---|---|
| Aaron | Yanmega Lv. 83, Scizor Lv. 83, Heracross Lv. 83, Scyther Lv. 83, Armaldo Lv. 83, Drapion Lv. 84 |
| Bertha | Hippowdon Lv. 84, Swampert Lv. 84, Gliscor Lv. 84, Tyranitar Lv. 84, Dugtrio Lv. 84, Rhyperior Lv. 85 |
| Flint | Ninetales Lv. 85, Houndoom Lv. 85, Magmortar Lv. 85, Infernape Lv. 85, Rapidash Lv. 85, Moltres Lv. 86 |
| Lucian | Mr. Mime Lv. 86, Espeon Lv. 86, Gallade Lv. 86, Metagross Lv. 86, Alakazam Lv. 86, Latios Lv. 87 |
| Cynthia | Spiritomb Lv. 88, Togekiss Lv. 88, Lucario Lv. 88, Garchomp Lv. 88, Milotic Lv. 88, Rayquaza Lv. 89 |
The rematch is a different kind of challenge. It removes the four-team uncertainty but raises the levels dramatically and adds threats like Moltres, Latios, and Rayquaza. If you are writing or planning a separate rematch guide, treat Round 2 as its own article.
Best Counters for the Pokémon Renegade Platinum Elite Four
| Fight | Best Counters |
|---|---|
| Barry | Rock, Electric, Flying, Fairy, Fighting, Intimidate, bulky pivots |
| Aaron | Fire, Rock, Flying, Electric, Ice, Ground for Drapion |
| Bertha | Water, Grass, Ice, bulky Water-types, Levitate/Flying pivots |
| Flint | Water, Ground, Rock, Dragon, Flash Fire, weather control |
| Lucian | Dark, Ghost, Bug, Steel answers, bulky special walls |
| Cynthia | Ice, Fairy, Electric/Grass for Milotic, Ground/Fire for Lucario, Steel/Poison for Fairy-types |
The best overall coverage types for the League are Ice, Fairy, Fire, Ground, Water, Grass, Dark, Ghost, Rock, and Electric. You do not need all of these as separate Pokémon, but your final six should cover most of those jobs somewhere.
Strategy Tips
Do not enter with a team that only beats the vanilla Platinum League. Renegade Platinum gives bosses six Pokémon, stronger movesets, better items, and more advanced team construction than the original game.
Build for all four variants. Since the first-round Elite Four and Cynthia randomly select from four teams, your team needs flexible coverage instead of a narrow plan for one known lineup.
Bring more than one answer to Garchomp. Cynthia’s Garchomp has Yache Berry, so one Ice attack may not be enough. A Fairy-type, second Ice move, bulky pivot, priority user, or status plan can save the run.
Do not waste your Fire answer early. Fire coverage is huge into Aaron’s Scizor and Forretress, Lucian’s Bronzong and Metagross, and Cynthia’s Lucario if you are positioned safely.
Respect status and setup. Cynthia’s Spiritomb can use Will-O-Wisp, Milotic can use Hypnosis or Recover, Lucian can use screens or Thunder Wave, and Bertha can use Stealth Rock and sand chip depending on the variant.
Keep PP in mind. The League is long, and the random teams mean you may need the same coverage move in multiple fights. Save your best Ice, Fire, Ground, and Dark/Ghost moves for the fights where they matter most.
Use Renegade Platinum’s availability. Drayano’s post notes that all 493 Pokémon are available and that most can be caught or obtained before the Elite Four, meaning you have room to build a real League team instead of forcing a weak story party through the gauntlet.
Recommended Team
A safe Pokémon Renegade Platinum Elite Four team should cover roles, not just types.
| Team Slot | Role | Why It Helps |
|---|---|---|
| Fire attacker | Handles Aaron’s Steel/Bug Pokémon and Lucian’s Steel-types | Essential into Scizor, Forretress, Bronzong, Metagross |
| Water or Grass attacker | Handles Bertha and parts of Flint/Cynthia | Useful into Ground, Rock, and Milotic matchups |
| Ice or Fairy attacker | Handles Garchomp, Flygon, Gliscor, Torterra, and Dragons | Critical for Cynthia |
| Ground attacker | Handles Drapion, Fire-types, Lucario, Ampharos, and Steel-types | One of the best League coverage types |
| Dark or Ghost attacker | Handles Lucian and parts of Cynthia | Important into Psychic and Ghost matchups |
| Bulky pivot or speed control | Absorbs hits, spreads status, uses screens, or revenge kills | Keeps the random variants from snowballing |
A practical team should have at least one reliable Ice move, one Fire move, one Ground move, one Dark or Ghost move, one Water or Grass move, and one way to control speed or survive setup. Choice Scarf users, priority moves, Intimidate, Reflect, Light Screen, Thunder Wave, bulky walls, and strong revenge killers are all useful.
You can win with many different teams because Renegade Platinum gives you broad Pokémon availability. The key is not finding one perfect six. The key is building a team that does not instantly lose to one random Aaron, Bertha, Flint, Lucian, or Cynthia variant.
FAQ
Who are the Elite Four in Pokémon Renegade Platinum?
The Elite Four are Aaron, Bertha, Flint, and Lucian. Aaron uses Bug-types, Bertha uses Ground-types, Flint uses Fire-themed teams, and Lucian uses Psychic-types. Cynthia is the Champion.
Does the Renegade Platinum Elite Four have random teams?
Yes. In the first round, each Elite Four member and Cynthia randomly chooses one of four listed teams when challenged.
What level should I be for the Renegade Platinum Elite Four?
For the first League clear, prepare for levels 71–78. Aaron starts at level 71, and Cynthia’s Garchomp is level 78.
What is Aaron’s team in Renegade Platinum?
Aaron has four possible first-round teams. His team can include Pokémon such as Yanmega, Scizor, Heracross, Vespiquen, Venomoth, Scyther, Pinsir, Forretress, Masquerain, Beautifly, Dustox, Flygon, Armaldo, and Drapion. Drapion is always his level 72 ace.
What is Bertha’s team in Renegade Platinum?
Bertha has four possible first-round teams. Her possible Pokémon include Hippowdon, Whiscash, Gliscor, Golem, Donphan, Sudowoodo, Torterra, Camerupt, Tyranitar, Swampert, Dugtrio, Mamoswine, Claydol, Quagsire, and Rhyperior. Rhyperior is always her level 73 ace.
What is Flint’s team in Renegade Platinum?
Flint has four possible first-round teams. His possible Pokémon include Ninetales, Houndoom, Flareon, Rapidash, Infernape, Magmortar, Lopunny, Drifblim, Steelix, Arcanine, Magcargo, Charizard, Torkoal, and Typhlosion. Magmortar is always his level 74 ace.
What is Lucian’s team in Renegade Platinum?
Lucian has four possible first-round teams. His possible Pokémon include Mr. Mime, Espeon, Bronzong, Alakazam, Metagross, Girafarig, Medicham, Starmie, Exeggutor, Hypno, Slowbro, Gardevoir, Jynx, and Gallade. Gallade is always his level 75 ace.
What is Cynthia’s team in Renegade Platinum?
Cynthia has four possible first-round teams. Every version includes Garchomp at level 78, but the rest can include Spiritomb, Roserade, Togekiss, Lucario, Milotic, Ampharos, Staraptor, Glaceon, Clefable, Mismagius, or Lopunny depending on the random variant.
What is the best type for the Renegade Platinum Elite Four?
There is no single best type because the League has random variants. Ice and Fairy are extremely important for Cynthia’s Garchomp, Fire is excellent against Aaron and Lucian’s Steel-types, Ground is useful across the League, and Dark or Ghost coverage helps against Lucian.
Does this guide cover Round 2?
This guide includes the Round 2 team summary, but the main strategy is focused on the first League clear. Round 2 has fixed teams at much higher levels, ending with Cynthia’s level 89 Rayquaza.
