Completing the Medali Gym challenge in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet requires players to solve a unique local culinary puzzle rather than simply taking on a series of standard trainer battles. To challenge the Normal-type Gym Leader Larry, trainers must correctly order a secret menu item at the local Treasure Eatery. Understanding how to find the clues around town or simply knowing the correct order allows players to pass this test quickly.
How the Medali Gym Test Works
The Medali Gym Test tasks players with discovering the four specific components of a secret dish served at the Treasure Eatery. While players can explore the city and battle three local students to gather hints, doing so is entirely optional. Anyone who already knows the correct order can walk directly into the restaurant and place the order immediately to complete the challenge.
For those who choose to investigate, each defeated student offers a riddle pointing to a hidden detail around Medali. These clues lead players to inspect an ice cream stand menu, listen to a blue bird Pokemon, and read subtle writing near the amphitheater stairs. Gathering these details adds extra experience and prize money from the trainer battles along the way.
Exact Secret Menu Item Answers
When speaking with the waiter at the entrance of the Treasure Eatery, players will be prompted to make four specific selections. Selecting the correct combination triggers a special cutscene that transforms the dining area into an official battle ring.
The correct choices for ordering the secret menu item are Grilled Rice Balls, a Medium serving, Extra crispy Fire Blast style, and Lemon. Inputting these options in sequence satisfies the gym test requirements instantly. Once the order is placed, speaking to the server again will initiate the gym battle against Larry.
Clue Locations Around Medali
If you prefer to collect all clues organically, start by speaking with the regular customer seated at the bar inside the restaurant. He reveals that the dish should always be seasoned with a squeeze of fresh lemon. Next, battle the student near the food stalls to unlock the clue pointing toward the ice cream vendor.
Checking the bottom of the ice cream stand menu reveals Grilled Rice Balls as the obvious odd item out. Finding the student near the street leads you to a blue Squawkabilly shouting the word medium. Finally, defeating the trainer near the amphitheater allows you to inspect the dark gate at the bottom of the stairs to discover the Fire Blast instruction.
Preparing for the Battle Against Larry
After successfully passing the gym test, players must prepare their team to face Larry and his Normal-type Pokemon. Normal-type Pokemon are only weak against Fighting-type moves, making powerful Fighting types essential for a swift victory.
Larry utilizes a level 34 Komala, a level 34 Komala-type or Dundunsparce, and a level 35 Staraptor that Terastallizes into a pure Normal type. Bringing fighting specialists like Pawmo, Lucario, or Breloom ensures an advantage throughout the battle. Winning the match earns players the Normal Gym Badge and advances their Victory Road journey.
