Exploring the Paldea region in Pokemon Violet brings trainers face-to-face with creative challenges, including a memorable puzzle centered around local cuisine. During the Medali Gym test, players must order a specific menu item at the Treasure Eatery to challenge the Gym Leader, Larry. Uncovering the exact ingredients for this secret dish requires gathering clues from other trainers throughout the town.
Understanding the Medali Gym Test Challenge
The Medali Gym test asks players to figure out how regular customers order their food at the Treasure Eatery. Unlike standard battles, this quest tests your observation and deduction skills in an open-world setting. Solving the riddle opens the door to battling Larry and earning the Normal-type Gym Badge.
Gathering the Clues Around Medali
To identify the correct menu items, you must defeat local trainers stationed across Medali. Each defeated trainer provides a subtle hint regarding one component of the order. These hints range from listening to a student's rumor to checking the menu at a nearby food stand.
The Components of the Secret Menu Item
The secret menu item consists of four specific choices that must be selected in order. When speaking to the eatery waiter, you must select Grilled Rice Balls as the main order. You then specify the Medium serving size, choose Fire Blast style as the extra preparation, and top it off with Lemon as the seasoning.
Ordering the Dish and Unlocking the Gym Battle
Once you speak to the server at the front of the restaurant, inputting all four answers correctly completes the Gym test. The room will transform into an official battle arena shortly after the order is confirmed. Defeating Larry afterwards advances your progress along the Victory Road storyline.
