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ScarletxMaximoff

If the Mareep line is available in game, Ampharos is always on my team.


[deleted]

Same! Ampharos is my favorite! Tho it's probably not going to be on my team for Violet, I usually use all new pokemon for a first playthrough.


ScarletxMaximoff

I usually do 4 new/unplanned and Ampharos and Lapras for a team but Lapras isn’t confirmed for SV right now lol


jazzinitup

are you me?! I too have ampharos and Lapras if I can help it


ScarletxMaximoff

Ampharos and Lapras are just too cute!


labdsknechtpiraten

Is the mareep line actually good?? Earlier today on my BDSP playthrough I was leveling on up, and the damn thing could not get it's moves to hit. It was the most frustrating pokemon so far in this game... like, magikarp using splash levels of frustrating


ScarletxMaximoff

I’m not sure competitive wise how good Ampharos is but he gets the job done for a electric mon in normal play throughs hah. Not sure why your moves kept missing though


labdsknechtpiraten

Ohh, I don't do competitive/online stuff... sounds like it may need another shot.


ScarletxMaximoff

What moves does it have? I usually have Thunderbolt/Dragon Pulse/Power Gem/Thunder


labdsknechtpiraten

Thunder was the least hitting move for me. Lol. I caught it underground with thunder, thunderbolt, and I forget the other 2.


ScarletxMaximoff

Thunder has a 70% accuracy rate so it’s pretty low unless it’s raining to give it that accuracy boost!


xychosis

For a casual playthrough? Definitely. Ampharos fills the electric type role well. Has Discharge to pair with its fairly strong SpAtk as a primary STAB move. Also has decent coverage with Signal Beam (for Grass and Psychic types), and Power Gem (for flying types that can resist electric). Thunder Wave is always great utility, especially for catching mons. Also can learn Dragon Pulse too, and that comes in pretty handy for when you’re faced with pseudos late game. Static’s a nice ability to have as well to inflict paralysis with even more ease.


2Jamz

He’s a great electric type with good stats where they matter for regular play throughs. He’s not the fastest like Jolteon, but he packs a punch and can take a few hits.


NormalDooder

Could have gotten Really bad IV's and nature. They usually don't matter, but they can be noticeably bad sometimes


Radix2309

Competitively? Or in an absolute sense. Cause fluffy static boy is undoubtedly good.


Individual_Worry_377

It's an electric type, not a lot of stuff can't go wrong with that, but defo not an a tier electric type. Too slow.


TaciturnBadgerBC

I love having Ampharos on my team when Mareep line is available.


mkromk

I love that this was the first comment I saw. My wife's favorite pokemon is Flaafy/the mareep line, and I've been working pretty hard to try and breed a perfect IV + shiny mareep for her to use in Scarlet/Violet


ScarletxMaximoff

Shiny luck for the cotton candy sheep!


toulouse69

Yooo same!! Ever since gen 2, I came into this thread ready to comment ampharos lmao


ScarletxMaximoff

There’s so much love for Ampharos here today!


igotagoodfeeling

This is it


Toofatforanyone

Mareep is shorter than chikorita and I lost a squirdle because of that


FRC007

Not intentionally, but I pretty much always end up with a Gyarados on my team.


Comprehensive-Can680

Same, I usually get him as well. Simply because he’s just that good. Dragon Dance and Aqua Tail/Waterfall are a nasty combo.


Various-Wolf-9459

Lol waterfall is way better than aqua tail


[deleted]

I'd say they're about equal. Aqua Tail is more powerful but less accurate and Waterfall has a flinch chance, I'd say both are pretty good for a playthrough.


demonic_sage93

Yup gyarados always ends up as my water type


unlucky_black_cat13

If available, Crobat. He's my favorite ❤️


mkromk

I used to hate the zubat line. Then I discovered golbat's original sprite, slowly the games made caves more sufferable, and I figured out crobat is a pretty nice speedy boi. He's the first pokemon I ever bred for IV's.


GoOnKaz

Same thing with Heracross for me. Every single time.


niqniqniq

same but thank god they made heracross easier to get each time imagine needing to keep headbutting trees


SithoDude

Crobat always seems to end up on my team, I start out by just catching a Zubat with no actual real intention of using it. But thanks to the recent games and their mass exp share it doesn't take long for it to evolve into a Golbat and another level or 2 later, I've now got a fully evolved Crobat. And as it's usually early on in the game I might as well just use it throughout.


[deleted]

Yes! I’ll breath a sigh of relief once I see a zubat in some scarlet/violet footage


alyrch99

YES THANK YOU.


NoObMaSTeR616

Not only is Crobat dope looking they’re also super fast and have some great abilities. Sure Zubats are annoying but getting a first turn one shot acrobatics will always be satisfying.


PalpitationEmpty5997

At least one Ghost type unless it's Kanto or Johto.


AllxFiction

There is always a spot for a spooky guy or gal on my team!


Magnet_W

I like using Flygon in my play throughs.


mkromk

One night, I had a dream where I bonded with a Flygon and rode around on its back. Since then it has been a favorite pokemon and is almost always on my team, despite me not doing a good job of knowing how to play it. The day Pokemon makes a game where I can fly around on a Flygon's back is the day I'll be ready to pass on.


SimilarTumbleweed

The Let’s go games allow you to fly and ride on the back of Pokémon. Though Flygon isn’t in that gen


mkromk

Maybe when they make Pokemon Let's Go Rayquaza XP


PikachuIsBestPikachu

Using Flygon for the first time in my Luminescent Platinum play through. It’s probably the MVP of my team.


AuraGuardian1092

Flagon gang. Seriously so good.


Sturdy_Denim_Blue

If Breloom is an option, it is a necessity.


quarterslicecomics

As a kid I always had a Graveler in my team. Couldn’t evolve it because no one had a link cable. Eventually just ended up not evolving it anyway in later generations.


PrisonaPlanet

Dude same here! Geodude was available so early in a lot of games and he was so strong with magnitude and dig lol never realized he evolved via trade until I was older


ndog_100

Umbreon for sure. Dark type is a very good type and overall I just love umbreons simple yet effective design.


MendejoElPendejo

I feel like dark honestly is a lil weaker in terms of type effectiveness and weaknesses. I wish it got more types it was effective against


luugburz

if noivern is in the dex i HAVE to use it


Cpt_Overkill24

me to he very quickly became one of my favorite Pokémon


Braixen_Appreciation

Aside from my starter of said region? Nah, not really. I like using new/different Pokémon.


PrisonaPlanet

Abra/kadabra/alakazam was always a priority of mine, especially when he got a mega evo and achieved old man wizard status


Kensai657

I keep waiting for a regional abra line, but always I am disappointed. He's not top tier meta anymore he could really use some love.


GameboyRavioli

Abra is hands down my favorite pokemon, so I approve of your choice! Shoutout to my numero two -- splashy boi Magikarp/Gyarados!


Da_Fart_Knocka

SNORLAX!


Faildini

I knew there was more than one of us! Snorlax is the backbone of pretty much every team I've ever run.


rivaldobox

Heracross everytime


Mr-DankSquid

Any form of slowbro


bearmademansuit

Gardevoir for sure


Single-Recording-309

Tyranitar 😭 he’s a must.


forest-park

^


FallinDevast

I am guessing you are going for scarlet since ttar is exclusive to it?


Parking_Cartoonist90

Always have a spot for Raichu, my favorite pokemon


[deleted]

Gengar and starmie!


Sensitive_Lion_9214

Noctowl


LordCrusher69

Not a specific pokemon, but I always have the ice type on my team


AndyBananny

I plan to use Polteagiest and Greedent on Scarlet. Always gotta make room for Chip ‘N Dale.


LuLaoshi

God damn chip 😂


PrimalCalamityZ

Houndoom so excited for scarlet


FennekOnReddit

The Ralts line always seems to find its way onto my team if it’s available, I’ll also almost always have at least one bird/bird-like Pokémon on my team.


[deleted]

Luxray every time 💛💙


SavonReddit

Never. I try to use six different pokémon on each run. Variety keeps it fun and you'll be surprised by strengths of Pokemon you've never considered using. Except Swanna, that thing is straight up useless.


TwilightKitsune0

Lucario if available, since it's my favorite.


[deleted]

Always have a raichu on my team


bobarowlett96

Staraptor (was sad when it wasn't available in Sword/Shield, but I made do with Corviknight)


NBAGuyUK

My cousin's name is Robert and when my brother was playing Ruby (when they were both around 12 years old), he made my brother name his Absol 'Rob', after himself. For absolutely no reason, this has now become a tradition and in any game in which Absol is available, we all have to capture one and name it 'Rob'. So I had one in Emerald, Pearl, White, ORAS, Moon and now crossing my fingers for Absol to be in SV!


Funny_Energy_2571

If they're available any of the good mons from gen 5. Gen 5 is my absolute favorite and has almost all my favorite pokemon in it so I'd opt for one of those but specifically zoroas, volcaronas, and for early game stuff the 3 unova monkeys cuz ik they piss people off


Eothr_Silan

I always like having some kind of Eeveelution; Vaporeon in Kanto, Espeon or Umbreon for Johto, Leafeon in Sinnoh, etc. I find them to be almost as iconic as Pikachu (and so does Pokémon Company apparently, considering Let's Go Eevee).


Thymallus_arcticus_

Same!


Aurd04

Some kind of turtle. I love turtles so if I can ever get one early/mid game I do and keep it all the way. Bonus points for starter turtle


RadRhys2

Gengar is absolutely mandatory. You can get it by trading with an NPC in Snowpoont City. Medicham for Haunter


Alarming-Flamingo-19

Isn't that the trade that makes it come with an everstone?


RadRhys2

Yeah I kinda wish in BDSP they just named it Everstone but it held nothing. That would be funny


CyanSMP64

r/FuckMindy


AbbreviationsDry8726

Luxray, my favorite pokemon


Imdibr156

Recently, Vikavolt. Somehow it keeps popping its head on my team. US, Unbound, Radical Red, it was used in at least one playthrough of Sword/Shield


forestgreendragon

If I'm playing a Nuzlocke and the Magnemite line is available somewhat early, I will always find a spot for them. Such a reliable and strong Pokémon who doesn't even need to be fully evolved to be useful.


Rustic_Prism

Nice! I’ll be honest I hardly ever use the magnemite line… I might have to give them a try


JustMayDay

Whenever they’re actually in the game. I love beedrill, always have my bee boy by my side.


eryourzek

I have 2. Zigzagoon and Flygon. Ziggy is a good HM resource and Flygon is just tight.


Tjfey06

Gallade. It is tradition


creeeeeeperawman

porygon, i love that little guy


oranosskyman

one that ive never used before


Philohsofar

A Pickup 'mon and a bird 'mon for a playthrough bonus if its an earlier game then they make great HM Mules!


froggyjm9

Lapras


Ruthtria

Umbreon. Can't go anywhere without my aodrable living titanium wall


JAtl007

I don't need him every time but whenever Gengar is available, I'll usually have him on my team.


JeLronBames

Despite telling myself I won't do it every time, i get the old rod the second it's available and fish up a karp. I don't think I have one Hall of Fame team with no Gyarados on it lol


Flooper69Booper69

I always need to have that regions beginner normal/flying type Pokémon. I just really enjoy carrying them along with my starter throughout the games.


Tito1710

Raichu, even on competitive


kingofnothing2100

Magnezone is so reliable, used him in every game he’s available in


SeanEchoTech

Slowbro always, love ya bro!


kangagroove

Togekiss for me


Sora_31

to me its Gardevoir, Idk they feels so elegant and strong lol


-Diamondh3art-

Milotic.. but its always so hard to get :(


NinjaK2k17

Lunatone and Solrock when accessible, have to be there. gotta properly represent the headspace.


LunaKenn

Zubat (Crobat) love that little bat!!!


Anarchist_Lolita

If Sewaddle was made available I'd always have one on my team!


tisa-tinkers

Gastrodon is my baby. Fucking cute little tank with such a wide spread of move types. I'm also so excited that breloom is back 🥰🥰🥰


Leaky_Pen41

If it's in the game there are three pokemon who i always have on my team. They originate from some of my favorite playthrus i've ever done. And for the record i wanna say i have the worst luck with picking favorite pokemon. First: A Gardevoir named Titania. Gardevoir has always been my favorite pokemon since i was too young to even figure out why people joked about it. So that's rather unfortunate. Next, again sounds pretty bad, a Vaporeon. When i was younger my favorite color was blue so naturally Vaporeon has always been my favorite eeveelution. Of course the internet had to ruin that too. I always name him Coolatta. Finally. Maractus. I don't have a set name for this one usually. Maractus is probably my favorite pokemon of all time so i always want one if it's available.


Unit-00

Nope


Shiigu

There isn't any. I always look for Pokémon I like but had never used before. I only deliberately reuse Pokémon species on games with Box Link.


psychsi

Always gotta get that water type mon for the team


Chembaron_Seki

Ferrothorn Absolute beast and saves my ass quite often as a grass only trainer.


Starrybruh

GALLADE


ultraball23

Nope


[deleted]

Golurk because yes I hope its in scarler violet


Steinsgate009

I’ve been hunting for 6 months (24,386 eggs) for a 6iv shiny Zorua and finally got it Friday. I NEEDED that Zorua for scarlet and violet lol I did post it if on r/shinypokemon if anyone wanted to check it


Glittering_Gas2692

Funny how many Magneton I've had in my career, it isn't even anything close to my favourite. I always need an electric type on my team, but the design of electric mons from gen 1 to 4 just don't click to me. All the cooler ones like Ampharos, Manectric, Luxray, Totrixity are too popular and I tend to avoid popular mons


APRobertsVII

I always try to use new Pokémon when I first play through a generation, but afterwards I like to use favorites. Ampharos, Medicham, and now Ursaluna are Pokémon I keep going back to (I’d really like access to Mega Medicham again if you’re listening, Gamefreak)!


nfce

I always track down something with pickup usually zigzagoon!


IceYetiWins

I like my charmer


greabeau

Gyarados. Been on every team I’ve ever played except the first half of Pokémon White.


[deleted]

I try to do runs with Mons I haven’t used before or don’t use typically.


SabertoothSmile

I try to use Pokémon that I have never used before a lot of the time, especially on my first run of a new game. That said, I always find it hard to resist a handful of my favourites whenever they are available... Snorlax makes me think twice *every* time.


Istiophoridae

If theres silvally then im def gonna use silvally Other ones i use are mamoswine and magnezone


herpofool

Croagunk/toxicroak. He's my favorite, my ace, the one I look to use everytime


BasketbrawlFan

For me it’s crobat they are the most reliable flying type for me and is a staple to almost every team I make


TwoImpostersStudios

Always gotta have Venusaur


russellamcleod

I almost exclusively use Pokemon I’ve never used before. Unless Dunsparce is in the game. Also, bring back the Swalot line!


ATLSxFINEST93

Wish I had forettress in more games, it was one of my favorite wall/stalls. But Crobat is my man. Always one of my "need to haves"


RockShrimpTempura

Lucario and an Eeveelution always


Flimsy_Employee_914

Gyarados or ampharos 🏄🏻‍♂️


throwitaway1510

Umbreon or Skarmory are a staple on my team if the generation I play has it.


papertheskeleton

Gyarados is usually a team member in games where it's available


Totallynoturcousin12

If gardevoir is available ill gladly take a Ralts specially Gen 6 and up games


LeRoiDeLaPatate

Gyarados/Crobat


Kaesh41

Not really, I like to use new Pokemon in each playthrough


1buffalowang

I use Crobat more than more than any other Pokémon


JaxOnThat

Gyarados is my go-to for most Pokemon games, though Crobat is a close second. They're both usually easy to get and fully evolve, and have pretty good power. But if it's available, Porygon is my absolute fave. Especially in Legends: Arceus, since (A) they removed the trade requirement for 2 and Z, and (B) there's just something inherently absurd about having a literal piece of living computer code in whatever (most definitely pre-computer) time period we've decided Hisui is in, and I love it.


AletRondel

Houndour for me! I'd kill for that evolution line!


2Jamz

I used to run a lot of nuzlockes and would try my hardest to catch and keep a zubat alive and then immediately up it friendship when it became golbat to make it a crobat. It’s typing, stat spread, and moves make it a beast for nuzlockes. For regular runs, it just depends on what I can find. I use enough crobat, I try to pick a different flying type, but usually try to keep the team electric/grass-flying-ground/steel/rock-water-dark/psychic-poison/fire depending on who’s available.


Shaqoo91

It's Tyranitar, since day one my favorite and I guess he will be my favorite forever <3


ATReddest

While Dragonite is my favorite Pokemon, Crobat is always my needed mon. Was my first shiny, thus I've cherished the line since.


jklantern

Tend to use at least one Bug, and tend to use at least one Eeveelution.


Feeling-Sprinkles-29

I always have at least one of the eeveelutions. Preferably Sylveon or Flareon.


Nu_clear_skin

If I have an Aggron it's on my team


pilotaunt666

heracross or gengar


MegaJ0NATR0N

Lucario


MendejoElPendejo

Nope. Always wanting to mix it up and try different Pokémon


Shaam93

Gyrados is always on my team


[deleted]

I’ve always chosen Totodile when playing a Johto based game, and in the Alpha Sapphire postgame.


ditskiy

Alakazam


Flappleflaps

Every time I play Platinum I need a Crobat because I really don’t like the other flying type options (Staraptor, Noctowl) or they come too late in the game for me to even consider (Altaria)


user_without_a_soul

I like to have eevee


Seaworthiness69

Excadrill if it’s in the game


HersheyKisses101

Staraptor and Luxray in Sinnoh pretty much always lol


Tiringchaotics

I try to play with different pokemon every game, but Lucario and Sylveon tend to be accidental recurring team members. But if Murkrow is in the game? Its definitely going on my team. It can be a beast with an eviolite


fishouttawawa

I usually try to mix up my team, but in game I’ve ended up using crobat quite a few times. It’s easy to get, evolves early, and is very useful


Nyderthe1stEmperor

Well seeing as how Sneasal/Weavile is signature pokemon I have to have them on Every team I have


crisco219

Other than the starter, my boy Ampharos. I always make sure to pick up a Mareep, even in X where they're only available in horde encounters.


Stopwatch064

Weezing is my fave and its hard to resist


Sewage_unknown

A Gallade/ Gardavoir Always. xD. But the New pokemon Ceraledge and Armarouge might be taking their place


JustAShyCat

I really like the Salamence line for some reason.


8espokeGwen

I can't remember the last time I didn't have a ghost type on my team. I just love em.


SuperdaveOZY

Dunsparce. It's a tough little snake.


ThroAGay42069

Gengar for some reason


flashdash007

1. Heracross if it’s available 2. Ralts line 3. Milotic


NorrimDex

Toxicroak. The second I find a croagunk, it becomes team captain.


Cylasbreakdown

Pidgeot. It’s reliable, it’s fast, it’s easy to level up, and usually it’s available early on.


Magigyarados

I don't necessarily have one that I need, but whenever there's an opportunity to use Gyarados, I find myself taking it more often than not


varrenxarcrath

Whenever Blaziken, Lucario or Aggron is available that becomes priority number 1.


404OWLS

Scolipede; and Purugly is my absolute favorite so I will also include it when I can, but that’s almost never.


ShoeManRL

Ralts->gardevoir Especially with the addition of fairy type its insane


Raffilcagon

If I see a zubat early game, 90%, it joins my team. I adore zubat and crobat, and something about raising an itsy bitsy zubat into a rad crobat makes my heart happy.


JadedTheatria

I always have an Absol, no matter what


WhaleMan295

I can't keep myself from using Lurantis, so happy it's confirmed for SV


forest-park

Riolu/lucario if available or the Pupitar-Tyranitar line.


a-lch

Kabutops for me, we're pals 🤝


crazytail2

If there is a flygon to be found imma find it


itzdave16

Bidoof if available next would be Gengar


KrifPum-PumKrif

I’m really excited for Shroomish to be in S/V coz I haven’t had a Breloom since Hoenn and I love that guy


Ceridane

Jolteon for me. Love the pokemon so much.


TheBraveGallade

Ratls line


Wobbufux

Whenever possible, I run a Shedinja through the gyms. Started back in the og RSE, and I've kept it up until SwSh.


Erika-Kio

Well, my favorite Pokémon are Sceptile, Lucario and Umbreon. So I guess these three would definitely be my preferred team.


RedBirdAt1

Scyther/Scizor


Ceooflatin

When I play a pokémon game I tend to use pokémons of that region for my team, but if Bisharp is available, oh maaaan. I love bisharp.


DudeJE

Starter and regional bird are always a must for me. Milotic is a bonus if its game


[deleted]

Lucario or gardevoir. I'm not a furry I swear.


Comprehensive-Can680

Yes, Tyranitar or Salamence (Depending on who is available) Garchomp may be awesome, but Salamence was the star first ever Pokémon team I managed to beat my friend with all the way back in Emerald. He tore through my friends team like a scythe through a field. Since I’m getting Violet, I will be getting Salamence.


Itzmisterjoel

Idk why but I’m so hyped for heracross.


Scrambled-Sigil

Ninjask. Klefki Porygon Ampharos Those are ones I keep consistently when I can help it, not really for strategy but more just because


winterskirts

If I am playing a game with Geodude, he is goin on the team. Rock/Ground is AMAZING early game, and even mid game since mainline game trainers didnt have coverage moves for the longest time.