The fourth promotional battle in *Pokémon Legends: Z-A* will be against Rintaro. When it comes to promotional battles, knowing exactly which Pokémon your opponent will use is the easiest way to ensure victory. Let’s take a closer look at the types of Pokémon Rintaro will bring to the battle.
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### Rintaro’s Team Composition and Weaknesses
Rintaro will have the following three Pokémon on his team, so it’s important to prepare counters accordingly:
– **Simisage** (Level 24, Grass-type)
Weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug moves
Resistant to Ground, Rock, and Water attacks
– **Simipour** (Level 24, Water-type)
Weak to Grass and Electric moves
Resistant to Fire, Ground, and Rock attacks
– **Simisear** (Level 24, Fire-type)
Weak to Water, Ground, and Rock moves
Resistant to Bug, Grass, Ice, and Steel attacks
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### How to Defeat Rintaro: Suggested Counters
If you started your journey with Tepig, by this point you should have evolved it into Pignite. This makes Pignite an ideal choice to counter Simisage thanks to its effective moves. If Tepig wasn’t your starter, don’t worry—any Pokémon that isn’t a Ground, Rock, or Water type with access to the move Ember will do just fine, provided it is leveled adequately.
For example, Fletchling, which can be caught early in the game at Wild Zone 1, learns Ember and is a reliable option against Simisage. You can check the exact Fletchling location on our interactive map.
A particularly strong hard counter to Simisage is Houndour, which can easily withstand its attacks.
When facing Simipour, a Flaaffy evolved from Mareep works exceptionally well. If you’re interested in finding a shiny Mareep, you can encounter one in Wild Zone 1 by completing a specific side mission.
Finally, against Simisear, Wartortle is a solid choice. Alternatively, if you have caught a Binacle by now and leveled it appropriately, it can also be a great option for this matchup.
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Prepare your team with these counters in mind, and you’ll have a much easier time defeating Rintaro in *Pokémon Legends: Z-A*!
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**Pro Tip:** Don’t forget to use our [Pokémon Legends: Z-A Interactive Map](#) to find the locations of various Pokémon, including key counters like Fletchling and Mareep. Good luck!
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