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Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire Phase 5: Gym Strategy - Norman, The Normal Leader
Balance Badge Norman uses Slaking Lv. 28, Vigoroth Lv. 30, and Slaking Lv. 31. His reward is the Balance Badge and TM42 Facade.
Phase 5 Balance Badge Petalburg Gym, Norman, Surf, Route 118, Weather Institute, and Fortree setup. 05 / 10 
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Norman uses Slaking Lv. 28, Vigoroth Lv. 30, and Slaking Lv. 31. His reward is the Balance Badge and TM42 Facade.
Gym Strategy - Norman, The Normal Leader
Norman uses Slaking Lv. 28, Vigoroth Lv. 30, and Slaking Lv. 31. His reward is the Balance Badge and TM42 Facade. After the battle, Wally’s father gives you HM03 Surf.
Gym Leader
Norman, Petalburg Gym
Truant is your opening. Waste Slaking's active turns with Protect, Dig, switching, or healing, then punish the loafing turns.
The first Slaking teaches you the rhythm. Do not panic if it hits hard; use the loafing turn to recover or attack. Vigoroth in the middle is sneaky because it does not have Truant. It attacks every turn and can punish players who assume the same pattern continues.
The second Slaking is the ace. Save your best Fighting damage, status, or Protect plan for it. If you brought Dig, use Dig on Slaking’s attacking turn and land damage on the loafing turn. If you brought Breloom or Hariyama, keep them healthy enough to survive a mistake.
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