What Pokémon does Gym Leader Opal have?

Gym Leader Opal has four fairy-type Pokémon, with most of them having some kind of dual typing, including Weezing, Togekiss, Mawile, and Alcremie, with Alcremie being her final Pokémon that she will Gigantamax. Opal’s Pokémon are diverse, with Weezing being a poison/fairy type, Togekiss a fairy/flying type, Mawile a fairy/steel type, and Alcremie a pure fairy type, making her team a formidable opponent in the Fairy-type Gym.

Related FAQs

About Opal and Her Successor

1. Who replaces Opal as gym leader?: Bede is selected to succeed Opal as the Fairy-type Gym Leader of Ballonlea Stadium, bringing a new dynamic to the role with his Psychic-type background.
2. What is Opal’s highest level Pokémon?: Opal’s highest level Pokémon is Alcremie, which is at level 38 and is a pure fairy type, making it a powerful opponent on the battlefield.
3. What is Opal’s final Pokémon?: Opal’s final Pokémon is Alcremie, which she will Gigantamax, giving it a significant boost in power and making it a challenging foe to defeat.

Pokémon Types and Weaknesses

4. What is a fairy gym weakness?: Fairy-types are weak against steel- and poison-types, but this weakness can be negated by dual typing, such as in the case of Mawile, which is fairy/steel.
5. Is Fairy weak to Ghost?: Pure Fairy Type Pokémon have weaknesses, but they are not typically weak against Ghost types unless they have a dual type that includes Psychic.
6. Why does fire resist Fairy?: Fire resists Fairy types likely due to folklore where fae are traditionally said to be weak towards iron and fire, making Fire types effective against Fairy types.

Other Gym Leaders and Pokémon

7. What Pokémon does Kabu have?: Kabu uses three fire-type Pokémon, with his Centiskorch also having a dual bug-typing, and he will Gigantamax his Centiskorch.
8. What Pokémon does Milo have?: Milo has two Pokémon, a Gossifluer (Grass) and an Eldegoss (Grass), with the latter being Dynamaxed immediately in battle.
9. Who is the 6th Gym Leader in Pokémon Sword?: The sixth gym in Pokémon Sword is against Gordie, a rock-type specialist in Circhester, who poses a different challenge compared to Opal’s Fairy types.

Character Information

10. What gender is Opal?: Opal is a primarily feminine given name, derived from the name of the gemstone opal, and is rarely used as a masculine name.
11. Is Opal a real name?: Yes, Opal is a real name that originated from the Sanskrit word for jewel and came into use during the late Victorian era.
12. How old is Gym Leader Opal?: Opal is 88 years old, making her the oldest Gym Leader in the series, with a wealth of experience and a unique approach to battling.

Gym Leader Succession and Roles

13. Who replaces Opal as Fairy-type Gym Leader?: Bede replaces Opal as the Fairy-type Gym Leader of Ballonlea Stadium, marking a transition in leadership and potentially in battling style.
14. Is Misty still a Gym Leader?: Misty, known for her Stubborn personality and Water-type Pokémon, has left her Gym to her sisters but still retains the title of Gym Leader.
15. What Gym Leader is Allister?: Allister is Pokémon Shield’s fourth Gym Leader, specializing in Ghost-type Pokémon, and can be a challenging opponent due to the nature of Ghost-types and their typical weaknesses.