The Redwood Village Gym is the 8th gym you’ll encounter in Pokémon Unbound. The Gym Leader, Benjamin, specializes in Bug-type Pokémon.
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| Pokemon | Araquanid Lv. 59 | Drapion Lv. 61 | (Mega) Scizor Lv. 60 | Butterfree Lv. 60 |
| Type | Bug / Water | Poison / Dark | Bug / Steel | Bug / Flying |
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| Held Item | None | None | Scizorite | Bug Gem |
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| Pokemon | Araquanid Lv. 61 | Forretress Lv. 62 | Drapion Lv. 61 | Butterfree Lv. 62 | Scizor (Mega) Lv. 62 |
| Type | Water / Bug | Bug / Steel | Poison / Dark | Bug / Flying | Bug / Steel |
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| Held Item | None | Eviolite | Bug Gem | None | Scizorite |
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| Pokemon | Araquanid Lv. 61 | Forretress Lv. 61 | Drapion Lv. 61 | Volcarona Lv. 62 | Scizor (Mega) Lv. 62 | Flygon Lv. 62 |
| Type | Water / Bug | Bug / Steel | Poison / Dark | Bug / Fire | Bug / Steel | Ground / Dragon |
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| Held Item | Focus Sash | Light Clay | Eviolite | Bug Gem | Scizorite | Eviolite |
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| Pokemon | Araquanid Lv. 61 | Magnezone Lv. 62 | Rhyperior Lv. 62 | Volcarona Lv. 61 | Scizor (Mega) Lv. 62 | Flygon Lv. 62 |
| Type | Water / Bug | Electric / Steel | Ground / Rock | Bug / Fire | Bug / Steel | Ground / Dragon |
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| Held Item | Sitrus Berry | Eviolite | Eviolite | Eviolite | Scizorite | Life Orb |
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The Redwood Village Gym features special conditions based on the story of Benjamin Butterfree: when a Pokémon’s HP bar is depleted in battle, it devolves instead of fainting as normal.
When a Pokemon reaches its base stage and cannot devolve any further, it faints. Once devolved, Pokemon will be unable to use any moves from their set which require evolution. Mega Evolutions in this Gym do not count as an additional evolution and will be treated as the normal evolved form of a Pokemon.
Redwood Gym Puzzle (Step-by-Step)
The Redwood Gym features a relatively straightforward puzzle. At the entrance, you’ll find 4 separate rooms, each hosting a rock with a button. The goal here is to figure out the correct sequence in which the buttons must be pressed.
Doing this successfully reveals a hidden room leading to the Gym Leader. Here’s how you can solve the puzzle quickly.
Step 1: From the entrance, head into the third room from the left (pictured below)
A Trainer hides behind this door and will trigger a battle as soon as you enter.
| Expert Tizzy | |
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| Pokemon | Yanmega Lv. 58 |
| Type | Bug / Flying |
Afterward, press the button on the rock directly next to the Trainer and make your way back to the entrance.
Step 2: Now, head into the room on the far-left.
You’ll have to go through another Trainer battle here.
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| Pokemon | Accelgor Lv. 58 | Scolipede Lv. 58 |
| Type | Bug | Bug / Poison |
Once that’s done, activate the button on the rock and head back to the entrance.
Step 3: Enter the room on the far-right.
Complete the Trainer battle in this room.
| Bug Catcher Curtis | |
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| Pokemon | Beedrill Lv. 58 |
| Type | Bug / Flying |
After the fight, press the button situated on the rock and head back outside.
Step 4: Lastly, go into the final room you haven’t entered yet (second from the left).
Battle your last Trainer here.
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| Pokemon | Ariados Lv. 58 |
| Type | Bug / Poison |
Then press the button on the rock and go back to the entrance.
Step 5: The hidden room leading to Benjamin will now be revealed.
Tips for Defeating Benjamin
Use a Diverse Team: Benjamin is a surprisingly easy Gym Leader with multiple countering strategies and minimal restrictions. However, it’s important to use a well-rounded team that features multiple types of Pokemon so you can effectively counter him.
The ideal strategy is to include at least 1 strong Pokemon of each of the following types: Fire, Rock, Ground, and Electric. This team composition ensures perfect offense and defense against Benjamin.
Focus on Scizor: The only real danger posed by Benjamin is his Mega Scizor. It has both offensive and defensive moves in its arsenal and can pack a huge punch if given the opportunity. Additionally, Benjamin is highly likely to use a Max Potion on Scizor when its HP falls below the 50% mark.
Since Scizor is a Bug / Steel-type, it’s super weak to Fire-type moves (4x). Considering this, any strong Fire-type Pokemon (e.g Emboar) should be more than enough to handle it. If you don’t plan on using a Fire-type, plan your strategy accordingly because Mega Scizor will surely pose a challenge.
Pokemon Team Suggestions
If you want to catch a couple of Pokemon that can be effective against Benjamin, here are some recommendations that can be found on nearby routes:
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| Pokemon | Mudsdale | Tranquill |
| Type | Ground | Normal / Flying |
| Location | Magnolia Field | Magnolia Field |
Rewards
Defeating Benjamin rewards you with the following:
- ₽ 9,600
- TM49 Leech Fang
- Time Badge – Makes all Pokemon obey your commands. It also allows the use of HM05 Dive outside of battle, allowing you to go underwater in suitable locations.
