**How to Defeat Rintaro in Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Weaknesses and Counters**
The fourth promotional battle in *Pokémon Legends: Z-A* will be against Rintaro. When it comes to promotional battles, knowing what your opponent will bring to the field is the easiest way to ensure victory. Let’s take a closer look at the types of Pokémon Rintaro will use and the best counters to defeat him.
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### Rintaro’s Team and Their Weaknesses
Rintaro’s team consists of three Pokémon, all at level 24:
– **Simisage (Grass-type)**
*Weaknesses:* Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug
*Resistances:* Ground, Rock, Water
– **Simipour (Water-type)**
*Weaknesses:* Grass, Electric
*Resistances:* Fire, Ground, Rock
– **Simisear (Fire-type)**
*Weaknesses:* Water, Ground, Rock
*Resistances:* Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
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### Recommended Counters and Strategies
If you started your journey with Tepig, you should now have a Pignite, which is perfect to take on Rintaro’s Simisage. If not, any Pokémon that is not a Ground, Rock, or Water type and can use Ember will do well against Simisage, provided they are leveled adequately.
For example:
– **Fletchling**
Early in the game, Fletchling can be found in Wild Zone 1 and comes with Ember, making it a solid option. You can check the exact location on our [interactive map](#).
– **Houndour**
A great hard counter to Simisage, Houndour can easily withstand its attacks and deliver solid damage in return.
Against Simipour, consider using a Pokémon that resists Water and can deal super effective damage.
– **Flaaffy**
Evolved from Mareep, Flaaffy handles Simipour with ease. If you’re on the hunt for a shiny Mareep, you can find one in Wild Zone 1 by completing a specific side mission.
For Simisear, Water-type counters work best.
– **Wartortle**
If you have a Wartortle, it’s an excellent choice to counter Simisear efficiently.
– **Binacle**
By this point in the game, you might have a Binacle. Once properly leveled, it’s another great option for this battle.
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With these counters in your team, you should have no trouble defeating Rintaro in your fourth promotional battle. For additional help and locations, don’t forget to check out our [Pokémon Legends: Z-A Interactive Map](#).
Good luck, and happy battling!
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