How to Beat Tulip In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Gym battles are part and parcel of every mainline Pokémon game, and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are no different. Of the 8 total Gym Leaders you will face, Tulip is the Gym Leader of Alfornada Gym and uses Psychic-type Pokémon. She will be one of the final and naturally most difficult Gym-leaders to beat.

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This guide will explain everything you need to know about beating Alfornada Gym, Tulip’s team, weaknesses, and rewards.

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Tulip’s Gym Test (Psychic Gym)

As is the case with most Gyms, unlocking the Gym Leader’s battle requires players to complete the Gym challenge.

Button Press Minigame

Luckily, Alfornada Gym’s challenge is relatively simple, and all you need to do is press the button that matches the color shown by Medicham and Dendra’s emotions. 

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You will have a reasonably lengthy 3-second window to press the button, so there is no need to rush or panic, and you can calmly choose the right button.

After the minigame, you will have to deal with 2 Gym Trainer battles.

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Gym Trainer Emily

Emily will use a Gothorita and a Kirlia, both weak to Ghost-type moves.

Gothorita

• Level 43
• Type: Psychic
• Weaknesses: Ghost, Bug, Dark

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Kirlia

• Level 43
• Type: 
• Weaknesses: Ghost, Poison, Steel

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Gym Trainer Rafael

Rafael will be using a Grumpig, Medicham, and Indeedee.

Grumpig

• Level 43
• Type: Psychic
• Weaknesses: Ghost, Bug, Dark

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Medicham

• Level 43
• Type: Psychic, Fighting
• Weaknesses: Ghost, Flying, Fairy

Indeedee

• Level 43
• Type: Psychic, Normal
• Weaknesses: Bug, Dark

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Tulip Team

Farigiraf

• Level 44
• Type: Psychic, Normal
• Weaknesses: Bug, Dark

Gardevoir

• Level 44
• Type: Psychic, Fairy
• Weaknesses: Poison, Ghost, Steel

Espathra

• Level 44
• Type: Psychic, Normal
• Weaknesses: Bug, Dark

Florges

• Level 44
• Type: Fairy
• Tera Type: Psychic
• Weaknesses: Ghost, Bug, Dark

How To Beat Tulip 5 Tips

Below are some pointers that will help you easily deal with Tulip’s lineup of Psychic Pokémon:

• Ghost, Bug and Dark-type Pokémon are strong against Psychic-type Pokémon.
• Avoid bringing Fighting or Poison-type Pokémon.
• We suggest bringing Ghost and Dark-type Pokémon such as Meowscarda, Sableye, Krookodile, Sneasel, and Skeledirge.
• Gardevoir is a Fairy-type that can really hurt your Dark-types, so be careful against it.
• Tulip will Terastalize her Florges into a Psychic-type, so be sure to deal with it before it can damage your team.

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Tulip Rewards

Once you beat Tulip, you will receive the Alfornada gym badge. If this is your 7th badge, you can tame Pokémon up to level 55.

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You will also receive TM 120 Psychic, a very powerful Psychic-type attack move that also has a 10% chance to lower your opponent’s Special Attack.

Final Thoughts

Tulip is one of the final Gym Leaders you will be facing, and her lineup of Pokémon will be challenging accordingly. Regardless as long as you follow our tips and make good use of Ghost and Dark-type Pokémon, you will be able to clear Alfornada gym and be one step closer to Victory Road.