Pokemon Scarlet/Violet: Gym Leader Kofu Rematch Guide

The player is the only person who can choose what to do in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Options include disbanding the evil Team Star, catching every Pokemon to fill out the Pokedex, learning about the new Titan Pokemon, or taking down every Pokemon Gym to be the Champion and the very best like no one ever was.

After all that has been done, the player can still complete many tasks in the post-game. One of them is to request a rematch at each Pokemon Gym!

This guide will teach you everything you need to know for your rematch against Kofu, Cascarrafa’s Gym Leader! Consider this your spoiler alert for the game’s main story ending!

The Beginning of the Post Game

The player will be returned to their dorm room and summoned to Director Clavell’s office after completing the game’s final main quest, “The Way Home,” and the credit roll. Exit the dorm room and choose “Director’s Office” from the prompt.

Director Clavell will address Penny, Nemona, Arven, and the player, stating that he is not angry but would like to discuss their accomplishment in shutting down the time machine, which prevented the ancient/future Pokemon from destroying the Paldea region’s ecosystem. Director Clavell will also say that he is willing to overlook that they were forced to enter a restricted area. Director Clavell will then give the player a Master Ball.

After a few exchanges, Nemona will suggest holding a Pokemon battle at the academy to commemorate the player becoming a Champion.

Then, Top Champion Geeta will enter the room and say that the Pokemon League would be delighted to assist with the organization of this contest before proposing that both students and faculty compete for the title of strongest trainer at the academy, as everyone has the potential to be the best.

Then, Top Champion Geeta will decline to participate unless the player assists her with her work. Select “I’d be delighted to assist!” on the prompt, and Top Champion Geeta will request that the player inspect the various Pokemon Gyms in the Paldea region on her behalf to ensure that they continue to serve as beacons of strength and inspiration for all those aspiring to the Champion Rank.

She then explains that the player can achieve this by bringing their full force as Champion and challenging each Pokemon Gym Leader to a battle. Next, Top Champion Geeta and Penny will depart to complete some tasks.

Shortly after that, the player can now challenge the Pokemon Gym Leaders to a rematch!

Cascarrafa Gym: Rematch!

Gym Leader Kofu can be found inside the Cascarrafa Gym located in the southeastern part of the city of Cascarrafa, which is directly west of the Great Crater of Paldea (southwest of Medali or east of Asado Desert) and can be reached by following the main path of the west of Cortondo through West Province (Area One).

Upon entering the Cascarrafa Gym building, approach Gym Leader Kofu near the receptionist, and Gym Leader Kofu will welcome the player even though he was expecting somebody else.

Select any of the responses from the prompt, and Gym Leader Kofu will realize that the player is here on behalf of Top Champion Geeta.

Gym Leader Kofu will then compare the player to one of those fish Pokemon that completely changes shape and name as it evolves.

Next, as the player is here to test the Gym Leader’s abilities, select “Yes” on the prompt when Gym Leader Kofu asks if the player is ready to battle and see if he is still fit to be called a Gym Leader, then the player will be brought to the battle court of the city!

Kofu, The Surging Chef: Rematch!

On the battle court, Gym Leader Kofu will say that he is not like older people who settle down like a calm lake as he finds that a bit dull and that he is Kofu the Torrent as he is ever changing just like water. Then, a battle against Gym Leader Kofu will commence!

Gym Leader Kofu will use five Water-type Pokemon: a Level 65 Veluza, a Level 65 Wugtrio, a Level 65 Pelipper, a Level 65 Clawitzer, and a Level 30 Crabominable that has a Water Tera type. 

With that in mind, it is important to note that Veluza is a Water and Psychic-type Pokemon. Hence, it has a weakness to the Bug-type, Dark-type, Electric-type, Ghost-type, and Grass-type moves (super effective) and resistance to Fighting-type, Fire-type, Ice-type, Psychic-type, Steel type, and Water-type moves (not very effective).

Kofu’s Veluza will use the following moves:

• Aqua Jet, which is a physical Water-type move with 40 Power and 100 Accuracy that has an increased Speed priority of 1 that allows it to move faster than most moves.
• Aqua Cutter, a physical Water-type move with 70 Power and 100 Accuracy, also has an increased Critical Hit ratio.
• Psycho Cut, which is a physical Psychic type move with 70 Power and 100 Accuracy that has a 1-stage increased Critical Hit ratio.
• Night Slash, a physical Dark type move with 70 Power and 100 Accuracy that, aside from dealing damage, also has a 1-stage increased Critical Hit ratio.

Kofu’s Veluza has the Ability Mold Breaker, which allows Kofu’s Veluza to use moves without being affected by the Abilities of the opposing Pokemon.

Wugtrio is a Water-type Pokemon, so it has a weakness to Electric-type and Grass-type moves (super effective) and a resistance to Fire-type, Ice-type, Steel-type, and Water-type moves (not very effective). 

Kofu’s Wugtrio will use the following moves:

• Triple Dive, which is a physical Water-type move with 30 Power and 95 Accuracy, where the Pokemon who used the move will attack three times in a row.
• Throat Chop, which is a physical Dark-type move with 80 Power and 100 Accuracy that stops the opposing Pokemon from using any Sound-based moves for two turns.
• Sucker Punch, which is a physical Dark-type move with 70 Power and 100 Accuracy that will only deal damage to the opposing Pokemon if it is about to use a damaging move and will fail otherwise.
• Stomping Tantrum, a physical Ground-type move with 75 Power and 100 Accuracy that, aside from dealing damage, will also double the damage if the Pokemon who used the movement’s previous attack failed.

Aside from its moves, Gym Leader Kofu’s Wugtrio has the Ability called Gooey, which will lower the Speed stat of the opposing Pokemon by one stage if it makes physical contact with the Pokemon with the Ability.

Pelipper is a Water and Flying-type Pokemon, which means it has a weakness to Rock-type and especially Electric-type moves (super effective), a resistance to the Bug-type, Fighting-type, Fire-type, Steel-type, and Water-type moves (not very effective), and an immunity to Ground-type moves (no effect).

Gym Leader, Kofu’s will use the following moves:

• Hurricane, a special Flying-type move with 110 Power and 70 Accuracy, also has a 30% chance of confusing the opposing Pokemon and will still damage opposing Pokemon that used Fly, Bounce, or Sky Drop.
• Blizzard, a special Ice-type move with 110 Power and ​​70 Accuracy, also has a 10% chance to freeze the opposing Pokemon and an increased accuracy if used during a Snowstorm.
• Surf, which is a special Water-type move with 90 Power and 100 Accuracy that, aside from dealing damage, will also deal damage to Pokemon who are currently using the move Dive.
• Quick Attack, which is a physical Normal-type move with 40 Power and 100 Accuracy that has an increased Speed priority of 1, which makes it go faster than most moves.

Aside from its moves, Gym Leader Kofu’s Pelipper has the Ability called Drizzle, which makes the Pokemon that has the ability to change the weather to Rain for five turns.

Clawitzer is also a Water-type Pokemon, so it has a weakness to Electric-type and Grass-type moves (super effective) and resistance to Fire-type, Ice-type, Steel-type, and Water-type moves (not very effective).

Gym Leader, Kofu’s Clawitzer will use the following moves:

• Water Pulse, a special Water-type move with 60 Power and 100 Accuracy, also has a 20% chance of confusing the opposing Pokemon.
• Dark Pulse, which is a special Dark type move with 80 Power and 100 Accuracy that, aside from dealing damage, also has a 20% chance of causing the opposing Pokemon to flinch.
• Dragon Pulse, which is a special Dragon-type move with 85 Power and 100 Accuracy.
• Focus Blast, which is a special Fighting type move with 120 Power and 70 Accuracy that, aside from dealing damage, also has a 10% chance of lowering the Special Defense stat of the opposing Pokemon by one stage.

Aside from its moves, Gym Leader Kofu’s Clawitzer has the Ability called Mega Launcher that will increase the damage of the Pokemon using the move’s Pulse and Aura moves by 50%.

Crabominable is a Fighting and Ice-type Pokemon, but as Gym Leader Kofu will Terastallize his Crabominable, it will become a Water-type because of its Tera Type, which means it also now has a weakness to Electric-type and Grass-type moves (super effective) and resistance to Fire-type, Ice-type, Steel type, and Water-type moves (not very effective). 

Kofu’s Crabominable may use the following moves:

• Crabhammer is a physical Water-type move with 100 Power and 90 Accuracy that also has a 1-stage increased Critical Hit ratio.
• Ice Hammer, a physical Ice type move with 100 Power and 90 Accuracy, besides dealing damage, also lowers the Speed stat of the Pokemon using the move by one stage.
• Zen Headbutt, a physical Psychic type move with 80 Power and 90 Accuracy, also has a 20% chance of causing the opposing Pokemon to flinch.
• Close Combat, which is a physical Fighting type move with 120 Power and 100 Accuracy that also lowers the Defense and Sp. Defense stat of the Pokemon using the move by one stage.

As Gym Leader Kofu’s Pokemon are Level 65 and 66, it is recommended that the player use Pokemon that are Level 67 and above with Electric-type moves as these types of moves will deal super effective damage to all of Gym Leader Kofu’s Pokemon, especially Pelipper.

Also, watch out for the Ability of Gym Leader Kofu’s Pelipper, Drizzle, as changing the weather to Rain will boost Water-type moves by 50% as long as it is active. The player can counter this by using Pokemon that are resistant to Water type moves. 

After winning the battle, Gym Leader Kofu will say that he did not expect any less from someone who has Top Champion Geeta’s seal of approval, and the player’s youthful vigor got his motivation flowing up like a rising tide. Finally, he will tell the player to tell Top Champion Geeta that Gym Leader Kofu is flowing and crashing more than ever.

The player can proceed to challenge other Gym Leaders in rematches and other post-game quests after defeating Gym Leader Kofu in the rematch!