Training Hotspots/Roria (2024)

These Training Hotspots are only available to players who have reached Roria League and beyond, training for upcoming big fights such as the Elite Four and Champion. View other tabs to the right for earlier hotspots.

Experience Points[]

A late addition of the game features the opening of Victory Road and introduces a new EXP training spot — the best trainer being Schoolgirl Joy, with her party providing a sum of 26718 EXP Points, landsliding Beach Bum Joe by about 3x the EXP to become the ideal EXP grinding place. At this point of the game, destructive attacks are expected and some of the Pokemon can deal damage, so ensure your Pokemon are prepared.

Image	Pokémon	Type	Level	Ability	Item	EXP	EV Yield
Trainer: Schoolgirl Joy (Victory Road) Reward: $2560 Available for rematches — EXP and HP hotspot
	Chansey	Normal	Lv. 77	Serene Grace	None	6517	2 HP
	Attacks: Double-Edge, Light Screen, Healing Wish, Egg Bomb
	Blissey	Normal	Lv. 77	Serene Grace	None	10032	3 HP
	Attacks: Light Screen, Healing Wish, Double-Edge, Egg Bomb
	Audino	Normal	Lv. 78	Healer	None	6518	2 HP
	Attacks: Last Resort, Double-Edge, Simple Beam, After You
	Clefable	Fairy	Lv. 80	Magic Guard	None	3651	3 HP
	Attacks: Double Slap, Minimize, Metronome, Sing
There was no change to the above matches between any of the updates. All information above only applies to the Normal Adventure Mode.

Money[]

As Victory Road and the Roria League introduce no better legitimate money hotspots, Rising Star Darren on Route 11 remains as the best Trainer for getting rich quickly with his reward of 2760 dollars upon victory. As always, be cautious with Krokorok's Foul Play inflicting massive damage, Trapinch's Ability Arena Trap preventing switching, and also the persistent sandstorm which can wear down any Pokémon that are not at least partially Ground, Rock or Steel.

Black Belt Hagar on Route 13 is a decent alternative for players who have teams vulnerable to sandstorms, Foul Play and Ground-type attacks. His money reward is almost 2600 dollars, only slightly lower than that of Darren.

Image	Pokémon	Type	Level	Ability	Item	EXP	EV Yield
Trainer: Rising Star Darren (Route 11) Reward: $2760 Available for rematches — Money and Physical Attack Hotspot
	Krokorok ×2	GroundDark	Lv. 46	Moxie	None	1212 ×2	2 Atk each
	Attacks: Foul Play, Dig, Sandstorm, Scary Face
	Trapinch	Ground	Lv. 45	Arena Trap	None	599	1 Atk
	Attacks: Hyper Beam, Superpower, Earthquake, Sandstorm
Trainer: Black Belt Hagar (Route 13) Reward: $2592 Available for rematches — Money Hotspot
	Scrafty	DarkFighting	Lv. 54	Moxie	None	1978	1 Def 1 Sp. Def
	Attacks: Rock Climb, Facade, Scary Face, Crunch
	Poliwrath	WaterFighting	Lv. 54	Water Absorb	None	2603	3 Def
	Attacks: Mind Reader, Double Slap, Circle Throw, Dynamic Punch
There was no change to the above matches between any of the updates. All information above only applies to the Normal Adventure Mode.

Effort Values[]

HP[]

Until the new updates, Mountaineer Tawnya on Route 15 was the only Trainer in Roria to qualify as HP Training Hotspot, her party gave 4 HP EVs in total. However, Schoolgirl Joy (which is also the Money hotspot) provides a total of 10 HP EVs per battle!

Image	Pokémon	Type	Level	Ability	Item	EXP	EV Yield
Trainer: Schoolgirl Joy (Victory Road) Reward: $2560 Available for rematches — EXP and HP hotspot
	Chansey	Normal	Lv. 77	Serene Grace	None	6517	2 HP
	Attacks: Double-Edge, Light Screen, Healing Wish, Egg Bomb
	Blissey	Normal	Lv. 77	Serene Grace	None	10032	3 HP
	Attacks: Light Screen, Healing Wish, Double-Edge, Egg Bomb
	Audino	Normal	Lv. 78	Healer	None	6518	2 HP
	Attacks: Last Resort, Double-Edge, Simple Beam, After You
	Clefable	Fairy	Lv. 80	Magic Guard	None	3651	3 HP
	Attacks: Double Slap, Minimize, Metronome, Sing
There was no change to the above matches between any of the updates. All information above only applies to the Normal Adventure Mode.

Physical Attack[]

In addition to the money he gives, Rising Star Darren on Route 11 is excellent as always when it comes to Physical Attack EVs. His team grants 5 Attack EVs — one less than other hotspots players may recognize, but he does not provide any unwanted EVs. Be on the alert for the afore-mentioned threats, namely Krokorok's Foul Play, Trapinch's Ability Arena Trap and also the constant sandstorm.

Adventurer Tanner on Route 15 can also be used to train in Physical Attack EVs. His party provides a total of 6 Physical Attack EVs, one more than Darren's team in fact. Unfortunately, there is an unwanted EV stashed in, so similar to the drill on Mountaineer Tawnya's Piloswine, players may need to bring some other Pokémon that also needs Sp. Def EVs to defeat Tanner's Beedrill, or purchase Sp. Def Reset items.

Image	Pokémon	Type	Level	Ability	Item	EXP	EV Yield
Trainer: Rising Star Darren (Route 11) Reward: $2760 Available for rematches — Money and Physical Attack Hotspot
	Krokorok ×2	GroundDark	Lv. 46	Moxie	None	1212 ×2	2 Atk each
	Attacks: Foul Play, Dig, Sandstorm, Scary Face
	Trapinch	Ground	Lv. 45	Arena Trap	None	599	1 Atk
	Attacks: Hyper Beam, Superpower, Earthquake, Sandstorm
There was no change to the above matches between any of the updates. All information above only applies to the Normal Adventure Mode.

Trainer: Adventurer Tanner (Route 15) Reward: $880 Available for rematches — EXP and Attack Hotspot
	Toxicroak♂	PoisonFighting	Lv. 55	Anticipation	None	2027	2 Atk
	Attacks: Sludge Bomb, Poison Jab, Venoshock, Nasty Plot
	Carnivine	Grass	Lv. 55	Levitate	None	1873	2 Atk
	Attacks: Power Whip, Wring Out, Crunch, Swallow
	Beedrill	BugPoison	Lv. 55	Swarm	None	2038	2 Atk 1 Sp. Def
	Attacks: Poison Jab, Fell Stinger, Agility, Endeavor
Some of the rewards, Pokémon Levels and EXP Points in the above matches have been modified during certain updates. Please check the corresponding location page for details. All information above only applies to the Normal Adventure Mode.

Physical Defense[]

No new Trainer has ever threatened the position of Hiker Jackson, located on Cragonos Cliffs, being the ideal Trainer for Physical Defense EVs. His squad of Kantonian Geodude family offers 6 Defense EVs upon defeat. Be wary of the devastating attack Self-Destruct and the Ability Sturdy preventing instant knockout.

Image	Pokémon	Type	Level	Ability	Item	EXP	EV Yield
Trainer: Hiker Jackson (Cragonos Cliffs) Reward: $1152 Available for rematches — Physical Defense Hotspot
	GeodudeKanto Form	RockGround	Lv. 32	Sturdy	None	411	1 Def
	Attacks: Self-Destruct, Bulldoze, Rock Blast, Stealth Rock
	GravelerKanto Form	RockGround	Lv. 34	Rock Head	None	998	2 Def
	Attacks: Self-Destruct, Bulldoze, Rock Blast, Stealth Rock
	GolemKanto Form	RockGround	Lv. 36	Sturdy	None	1681	3 Def
	Attacks: Self-Destruct, Bulldoze, Rock Blast, Stealth Rock
There was no change to the above matches between any of the updates. All information above only applies to the Normal Adventure Mode.

Special Attack[]

In addition to a decent amount of EXP points, Beach Bum Joe — the only Trainer on Decca Beach, happens to completely outclass Igneus Depths and becomes the greatest Sp. Atk training ground as well. His 3 powerful Pokémon offer a total of 7 Sp. Atk EVs when defeated. Players are warned again that Joe's Pokémon hit extremely hard with their attacks like Petal Dance, Hydro Pump and Leaf Storm.

Image	Pokémon	Type	Level	Ability	Item	EXP	EV Yield
Trainer: Beach Bum Joe (Decca Beach) Reward: $992 Available for rematches — EXP and Special Attack Hotspot
	Vileplume♂	GrassPoison	Lv. 61	Chlorophyll	None	2823	3 Sp. Atk
	Attacks: Petal Dance, Petal Blizzard, Stun Spore, Poison Powder
	Golduck	Water	Lv. 61	Cloud Nine	None	2287	2 Sp. Atk
	Attacks: Hydro Pump, Psych Up, Amnesia, Wonder Room
	ExeggutorKanto Form	GrassPsychic	Lv. 62	Chlorophyll	None	2823	2 Sp. Atk
	Attacks: Leaf Storm, Wood Hammer, Psyshock, Egg Bomb
There was no change to the above matches between any of the updates. All information above only applies to the Normal Adventure Mode.

Special Defense[]

HP isn't the only hotspot that the Roria League update brought, it also gave an amazing Special Defense hotspot, the first in the game, Fisherman Sebastian. He gives a total of 10 Sp. Def EVs. Again, these Pokemon are high level and can deal damage, so ensure your team is strong enough. His Blastoise can be tanky with Iron Defense, plus it has its Hidden Ability Rain Dish which allows it to recover HP in rain.

Image	Pokémon	Type	Level	Ability	Item	EXP	EV Yield
Trainer: Fisherman Sebastian (Victory Road) Reward: $2656 Available for rematches — Sp. Def hotspot
	Politoed	Water	Lv. 81	Water Absorb	None	3905	3 Sp. Def
	Attacks: Bounce, Swagger, Hyper Voice, Perish Song
	Blastoise	Water	Lv. 81	Rain Dish	None	4148	3 Sp. Def
	Attacks: Iron Defense, Skull Bash, Hydro Pump, Rain Dance
	Jellicent ♂	WaterGhost	Lv. 83	Water Absorb	None	2988	2 Sp. Def
	Attacks: Wring Out, Hex, Hydro Pump, Water Spout
	Tentacruel	WaterPoison	Lv. 83	Clear Body	None	3201	2 Sp. Def
	Attacks: Sludge Wave, Hex, Hydro Pump, Wring Out
There was no change to the above matches between any of the updates. All information above only applies to the Normal Adventure Mode.

Speed[]

There is a Trainer that poses great potential to be the Speed hotspot in Cosmeos Valley, only to refuse any rematches. Therefore, Camper Pal on Route 9 continues living up to his name and holds the record to be the optimal Trainer for players to earn Speed EVs, as he gives 5 Speed EVs in total. Just watch out for his Grovyle's Pursuit plus the threat of paralysis induced by his Pichu.

Image	Pokémon	Type	Level	Ability	Item	EXP	EV Yield
Trainer: Camper Pal (Route 9) Reward: $744 Available for rematches — Speed Hotspot
	Pichu	Electric	Lv. 29	Static	None	251	1 Speed
	Attacks: Thunder Wave, Nasty Plot, Charm, Sweet Kiss
	Grovyle	Grass	Lv. 30	Overgrow	None	912	2 Speed
	Attacks: Leaf Blade, Mega Drain, Pursuit, Agility
	Linoone	Normal	Lv. 31	Unknown	None	976	2 Speed
	Attacks: Covet, Fury Swipes, Bestow, Mud Sport
There was no change to the above matches between any of the updates. All information above only applies to the Normal Adventure Mode.

Mints[]

By the time you have reached the Roria League, the best location to farm mints is still Anthian Park. It has 4 mints, tied with multiple accessible areas including Cosmeos Valley or Lagoona Lake - however, Anthian Park is the most efficient as the mints are closer together, making them quicker to check and reset.