>>32490685to be fair challenge mode was designed, fairly successfully if I may add, as a new game+ deal (still don't get why the bloody easy mode needed to be unlocked) and honestly should have been added to every game from that point onwards
every gym battle feels like a proper boss
her original team is less dangerous though I'd still rate it among the better E4 teams. The lack of items makes a big deal (flying gem acrobatics is downright evil if you're not expecting it)