>>51343784You have to fight the four trainers in Unova that eventually come assist you, but you have opportunities to heal between each.
Malva just wants to test you, and her team now includes Charizard because fucking of course. Her Talonflame has an the old version of Gale Wings, so just play around that.
Steven is also just testing you, though he's vocal about bringing you along regardless. He's running Mega Metagross and will use 2 Full Restores.
Guzma is actually trying to make you go away because he wants to sit this out, but is convinced to step up when you beat him. His Golisopod comes out last and loses Emergency Exit in favour of Resolve, which boosts it's attack when under half HP.
Lt Surge says he wants to make sure you understand and are ready for how edgy Xavion and his lackeys will be. This is the hardest fight because he's playing dirty with Explosion + 2 turnless Max Revives, administered by a lackey.
After that you have to fight the guy Xavion sends to stop Looker. It would be a tough fight, but he cuts it short when he runs at you with a knife. Your ace hyper beams him, knocking him out and ending the battle.