Team: Spinarak, Ledyba, , Yanma (Speed Boost + Air Cutter) . Brutal.
: Many players recommend evolving your gift Eevee into Glaceon specifically for Bugsy. It can single-handedly handle his Scyther, which is a notorious run-killer.
: On the route before Azalea Town, use a Level 16 Repel manipulation to guarantee a Rhyhorn . Trade this Rhyhorn in Violet City for a Gligar . This Gligar is a top-tier encounter for Bugsy, but keep it at Level 20—at Level 21, it will stop obeying.
(via Trade) : In the route before Azalea Town, you can catch a (level 16 repel manipulation) and trade it for a . Once evolved into
, its high defense and access to and Swords Dance can sweep entire mid-game gyms like Whitney and Chuck. 2. Gym-Specific Strategies (Updated for 2026 Meta)