All data is up-to-date as of the August 2018 Update. I will update accordingly if/when nerfs or buffs happen.
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Welcome! This is that guide where everytime the devs change the payouts I want to die a little as I have to rebattle HUNDREDS of NPC trainers for the nth time. Originally I made this guide when it was extremely profitable to rematch NPCs for cash but nerfs have happened so that's unfortunate, but it's still a decent income.
Data Collected
This is EVERY re-matchable NPC in the entire game across 3 regions. (minus the Elite Fours)
Swimmers and tubers are NOT included though because they're poor and not worth it.
Payouts differ slightly each time you re-battle an NPC. Example: Might pay 3,700 one time, but 3,820 another.
These totals were gotten while using the AMULET COIN while REMATCHING after defeating all E4s. These are NOT the totals you'll get from battling 1st time or early game rematching.
KANTO TOTAL CASH = $ 341,744
SEVII ISLES TOTAL CASH = $ 93,580
HOENN TOTAL CASH = $ 229,265
UNOVA TOTAL CASH = $ 681,390
But, obviously, not all trainers are worth battling. So I made this custom money run in the section below to help players efficiently farm money from trainer rematches in a reasonable amount of time. Money totals have been rounded up/down for a cleaner look and easier maths. Hope you enjoy!
Custom Money Run
The most profitable trainers to hit for the time spent! This run makes 420k in 2-3 hours. It's basically just the trainers that give 3.2k or more (and aren't too outta the way), plus the gyms. Notes:
Tips & Preparations
KANTO Total Cash: $ 120,000 Battles: 19 [12 Trainers, 7 Gyms] Time: 45-50 minutes Walkthroughs: Trainers (6 hour cooldown)
Gyms (18 hour cooldown - Post E4)
Check out this guide by @RedactedColour for gym leader's possible teams: Kanto Gym Leader Rematches
HOENN Total Cash: $ 130,000 Battles: 19 [11 Trainers, 8 Gyms] Time: 45-50 minutes Walkthroughs: Trainers (6 hour cooldown)
Gyms (18 hour cooldown - Post E4)
Check out this guide by @RedactedColour for gym leader's possible teams: Hoenn Gym Leader Rematches
All EVs mentioned are without Macho Brace.
It is recommended that you have full access in all regions.
Best spot for EVs:
HP: 5 x Marill (10 EVs), Route 114, Surf, Hoenn, 100% HP EV Encounter
Atk: 5 x Rhydon (10 EVs), Victory Road, Sinnoh 100% Atk EV Encounter
Def: 5 x Pelipper (10 EVs), Surf, Undella Bay, Unova, 100% Def EV Encounter
Sp Atk: 5 x Golduck (10 EVs), Cape Brink, Surf, Two Island, Kanto, 100% Sp Atk EV Encounter
Sp Def: 5 x Tentacruel (10 EVs), Surf, Seven Island, Kanto, 100% Sp Def EV Encounter
Speed: 5 x Rapidash (10 EVs), Grass, Route 12, Unova, 100% Speed EV Encounter
Highest Exp. spot for Leveling:
5 x Golduck, Surf, Cerulean Cave, Kanto, 6k Exp. per horde
5 x Poliwhirl, Surf, Mt. Silver, Johto, 6k Exp. per horde
5 x Tentacruel, Surf, Battle Frontier, Hoenn, 6k Exp. per horde
5 x Camerupt, Grass, Stark Mountain, Sinnoh, 6k Exp. per horde
5 x Piloswine, Dark Grass, Giant Chasm, Other Side of Cave, Unova, 6k Exp. per horde
Alternative spot for EVs:
HP: 5 x Dunsparce (5 EVs), Three Isle Port, Grass, Three Island, Kanto, 100% HP EV Encounter
HP: 5 x Wobbuffet (10 EVs), 5 x Lickitung (10 EVs), Cerulean Cave Entrance, Kanto, 100% HP EV Encounter
HP: 5 x Lickitung (10 EVs), Grass, Route 44, Johto, 100% HP EV Encounter
HP: 5 x Loudred (10 EVs), Desert Underpass, Hoenn, 100% HP EV Encounter
HP: 5 x Hariyama (10 EVs), Victory Road, Hoenn, 100% HP EV Encounter
HP: 5 x Sealeo (10 EVs), Surf, Route 230, Sinnoh, 100% HP EV Encounter
HP: 5 x Stunfisk (10 EVs), Icirrus City, Surf in Pond, Unova, 100% HP EV Encounter
HP: 5 x Amoonguss (10 EVs), Dark Grass, Route 10, Unova, 100% HP EV Encounter
Atk: 3 x Paras (3 EVs), Mt. Moon, Cave, B1F, Kanto, 100% Atk EV Encounter
Atk: 5 x Nidorino (10 EVs), Grass, Route 15, Kanto, 100% Atk EV Encounter
Atk: 5 x Primeape (10 EVs), 5 x Arbok (10 EVs), Grass, Route 23, Kanto, 100% Atk EV Encounter
Atk: 5 x Kingler (10 EVs), 5 x Machoke (10 EVs), Cave, Cliff Cave, Johto, 100% Atk EV Encounter
Atk: 5 x Ariados (10 EVs), 5 x Banette (10 EVs), Sky Pillar, Cave, Hoenn, 100% Atk EV Encounter
Atk: 5 x Bouffalant (10 EVs), Grass, Route 10, Unova, 100% Atk EV Encounter
Atk: 5 x Tranquill (10 EVs), Dark Grass, Route 12, Unova, 100% Atk EV Encounter
Atk: 5 x Bibarel (10 EVs), Grass, Sendoff Spring, Sinnoh, 100% Atk EV Encounter
Atk: 5 x Machoke (10 EVs), Grass, Route 211, Sinnoh, 100% Atk EV Encounter
Def: 5 x Sandslash (10 EVs), 5 x Marowak (10 EVs), Victory Road, Kanto, 100% Def EV Encounter
Def: 5 x Tangela (5 EVs), Route 21, Grass, Kanto, 100% Def EV Encounter
Def: 5 x Slowbro (10 EVs), Cape Brink, Grass, Two Island, Kanto, 100% Def EV Encounter
Def: 5 x Metapod (10 EVs), Kakuna (10 EVs), Pattern Bush, Grass, Six Island, Kanto, 100% Def EV Encounter
Def: 5 x Pelipper (10 EVs), Surf, Ever Grande City Entrance, Hoenn, 100% Def EV Encounter
Def: 5 x Pelipper (10 EVs), Surf, Route 222, Sinnoh, 100% Def EV Encounter
Sp Atk: 5 x Flaaffy (10 EVs), 5 x Girafarig (10 EVs), Grass, Route 43, Johto, 100% Sp Atk EV Encounter
Sp Atk: 5 x Gloom (10 EVs), Grass, Route 119, Hoenn, 100% Sp Atk EV Encounter
Sp Atk: 5 x Golduck (10 EVs), Surf, Resort Area, Sinnoh, 100% Sp Atk EV Encounter
Sp Atk: 5 x Duosion (10 EVs), Grass, Route 9, Unova, 100% Sp Atk EV Encounter
Sp Atk: 5 x Heatmor (10 EVs), Victory Road, Outside Grass, Unova, 100% Sp Atk EV Encounter
Sp Atk: 5 x Litwick (5 EVs), Celestial Tower, Unova, 100% Sp Atk EV Encounter
Sp Atk: 5 x Golduck (10 EVs), Grass, Route 11, Unova, 100% Sp Atk EV Encounter
Sp Def: 5 x Dewgong (10 EVs), Icefall Cave, Four Island, Kanto, 100% Sp Def EV Encounter
Sp Def: 5 x Tentacruel (10 EVs), Surf, Battle Frontier, Hoenn, 100% Sp Def EV Encounter
Sp Def: 5 x Tentacruel (10 EVs), Surf, Victory Road, Sinnoh, 100% Sp Def EV Encounter
Sp Def: 5 x Gothorita (10 EVs), Dark Grass, Route 9, Unova, 100% Sp Def EV Encounter
Sp Def: 5 x Mantine (10 EVs), Surf, Undella Town, Unova, 100% Sp Def EV Encounter
Speed: 5 x Pigeotto (10 EVs), Grass, Five Isle Meadow, Kanto, 100% Speed EV Encounter
Speed: 5 x Poliwhirl (10 EVs), Surf, Blackthorn City, Johto, 100% Speed EV Encounter
Speed: 5 x Poliwhirl (10 EVs), Surf, Mt. Silver, Johto, 100% Speed EV Encounter
Speed: 5 x Linoone (10 EVs), Grass, Route 121, Hoenn, 100% Speed EV Encounter
Speed: 5 x Raticate (10 EVs), Dreamyard Basement, Unova, 100% Speed EV Encounter
Speed: 5 x Basculin (10 EVs), 5 x Buizel (5 EVs), Surf, Route 11, Unova, 100% Speed EV Encounter
Speed: 5 x Liepard (10 EVs), Dreamyard, Dark Grass, Unova, 100% Speed EV Encounter
Speed: 5 x Floatzel (10 EVs), 5 x Electabuzz (10 EVs), Grass, Route 222, Sinnoh, 100% Speed EV Encounter
