Quote Originally Posted by KillinSpoon View Post
I think they're just tough because you don't expect it.
Fighting fire with fire it is pretty simple.
Partially. I found the elite four to be stronger and smarter than I expected, mostly because none of the gym leaders were all that tough or battled too intelligently (using ineffective moves etc).

The types used in the elite 4 in B&W was not the best selection, I think Pearl and Diamond had a better mix, especially the second time through.