In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, you can repeatedly re-battle your rival once you’ve defeated the Elite Four in Johto and gained access to the Kanto region. You’ll be able to initiate rematches with your rival at the Pokémon League just by completing a short post-game side-quest.
The side-quest involves two main things:
- You’ll need to defeat your Rival in Mt. Moon in Kanto
- Then you’ll need to team up with your Rival in a double battle in the Dragon’s Den, located behind the Blackthorn City Gym
Completing this side-quest will then spawn your rival at the Pokémon League to challenge you every Monday and Wednesday for rematch battles.
Step #1: Your Rival at Mt. Moon
If you haven’t fought your rival since Victory Road, then you’ll need to head to Mt. Moon in Kanto.
You can get here by Flying to Pewter City and then walking east across Route 3.
Once you enter Mt. Moon for the first time, you’ll be stopped by your rival. He’s busy training his Pokémon in the region, and he’ll challenge you to a battle.
His party will consist of the following Pokémon:
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| Rival’s Team at Mt. Moon | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sneasel Lv. 46 |
 Golbat Lv. 47 |
 Magneton Lv. 46 |
 Alakazam Lv. 48 |
 Gengar Lv. 48 |
| One of the following: | ||||
 Meganium Lv. 50 |
 Typhlosion Lv. 50 |
 Feraligatr Lv. 50 |
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After you defeat him at Mt. Moon, he’ll mention that he’s going to take his Pokémon to the Dragon’s Den for training.
The Dragon’s Den can be found in Blackthorn City in Johto, specifically by surfing behind the Blackthorn Gym.
This will be your next stop.
Step #2: Your Rival at the Dragon’s Den
Once you’ve battled your rival at Mt. Moon, you should be able to find him again at the Shrine in the Dragon’s Den.
The entrance to the Dragon’s Den is located behind the Blackthorn City Pokémon Gym.
To reach it, you’ll need to surf on the body of water directly behind the structure.
Once you enter the Dragon’s Den and make your way to the lowest level, you’ll need to use Surf and Whirlpool again to reach the Shrine.
At the Shrine, you’ll find your rival training his partner Pokémon.
If you approach him then he’ll dive into a brief dialogue about his training. Then Lance and Clair will appear and suggest a Double Battle.
You’ll team up with your rival to defeat them.
His team will consist of the following Pokémon:
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| Rival’s Team at Dragon’s Den | ||
|---|---|---|
 Crobat Lv. 58 |
 Gengar Lv. 56 |
|
| One of the following: | ||
 Meganium Lv. 60 |
 Typhlosion Lv. 60 |
 Feraligatr Lv. 60 |
After you win this battle, you’ll now be able to challenge your rival at the Pokémon League on Mondays and Wednesdays.
If you just want to talk with him though, he can be found at the Dragon’s Den on Tuesdays and Thursdays. (Do keep in mind that he won’t initiate a battle while he’s here).
Rival Rematches at the Pokémon League
After you’ve teamed up for a Double Battle with your rival at the Dragon’s Den, you’ll be able to initiate a rematch with him every Monday and Wednesday in the Pokémon League at the Indigo Plateau.
When you enter the Pokémon League on these particular days, he’ll stop you and challenge you to a battle.
His team will consist of the following Pokémon:
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| Rival’s Team at the Pokémon League | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crobat Lv. 58 |
 Magneton Lv. 55 |
 Gengar Lv. 58 |
 Sneasel Lv. 55 |
 Alakazam Lv. 56 |
| One of the following: | ||||
 Meganium Lv. 60 |
 Typhlosion Lv. 60 |
 Feraligatr Lv. 60 |
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