Elite Pokemon

After the Kanto Elite Four has been defeated, all pokemon will have a chance to spawn as an "Elite", excluding Legendaries.You can tell a pokemon is elite, by the [E] in front of it's name and the message 'An Elite Pokemon has appeared'. The encounter rate for Elite Pokemon is 1/200, and is not affected by Gold Membership.

Elite Pokemon are stronger versions of wild pokemon. They have much higher HP, higher stats (1.3x), double move PP, IVs between 10 and 31, and are harder to catch. Additionally, Elites have held items that help them in battle, but can not be stolen or knocked off. If the pokemon is caught, it loses all stat boosts and held items.

Some moves and strategies will not work in Elite battles, as per the Elite & World Boss Battle Rules

Fainting an elite gives a guaranteed item drop (list below), significantly more money, and more experience (as well as increased mining/fishing experience just for encountering them).

Elite Pokemon will not have their stats boosted (except for HP) if they spawn in an area that already boosts stats, such as the Battle Zone or Ancient Dungeon.

Elite Item Drops

 * Elite Tokens (20% drop rate, redeemed in the Elite Shop)
 * Rare Candy
 * Vitamins (can be bought from Celadon Market for 10k)
 * Dive Ball
 * Fast Ball
 * Level Ball
 * Lure Ball
 * Moon Ball
 * Nest Ball
 * Net Ball
 * Quick Ball
 * Repeat Ball