Any team suggestions heading into the sixth Gym Onwards?

[Gham]

Have swept through Julia through Shade but know it only gets tougher from here and want to know if anyone has team suggestions to make my team better! This could be a Pokemon you think I should go, find, and catch or one that I have that Im not utilizing.

 

My team currently, post Shade, is 

 

Blaziken 

Seaking 

Meowstic

Usaring

Kricketot

Chansey

 

If you think there is a Pokemon coming up that I should wait and add lmk as well. Thanks for your time.

 

(Note: They all have desired abilities such as Speed boost Blaziken and lighting rod Seaking, but if you are curious about specific information then ill give it but at this stage in the game I think its safe to say im not worrying about EV's until late game when you can reset them and grind.)

[Gentleman Jaggi]

I very strongly recommend Flygon; it has a great natural movepool against many of the upcoming leaders and can make use of quite a number of TMs as well. You can get one once you get to Spinel Town by trading a Mothim for a Trapinch. Archeops is one Pokémon that works very similarly but I forgot if the fossil for it is still available at that point.

Scolipede would be a strong upgrade to Kricketot available from Byxbysion that can also serve as a Batton Pass Support. Alternatively you could get a Yanma from Azurine Island.

 

Also sidenote: you can actually already EV train pretty easily at this point. You only need I think two or three stickers for the "Power" items to become available at the Dept. Store and the lv.5 Woobats in the first accessible part of the railnet make great grinding targets for anything that wants Speed. Fishing for Grimers at Coral Ward is similarly effective for HP EVs. (If your game tends to lag in outdoor areas you can fish in the building that has Amaria's boat in it once that's open.)

[Alejandro]

2 hours ago, Gentleman Jaggi said:

I very strongly recommend Flygon; it has a great natural movepool against many of the upcoming leaders and can make use of quite a number of TMs as well. You can get one once you get to Spinel Town by trading a Mothim for a Trapinch. Archeops is one Pokémon that works very similarly but I forgot if the fossil for it is still available at that point.

Scolipede would be a strong upgrade to Kricketot available from Byxbysion that can also serve as a Batton Pass Support. Alternatively you could get a Yanma from Azurine Island.

 

Also sidenote: you can actually already EV train pretty easily at this point. You only need I think two or three stickers for the "Power" items to become available at the Dept. Store and the lv.5 Woobats in the first accessible part of the railnet make great grinding targets for anything that wants Speed. Fishing for Grimers at Coral Ward is similarly effective for HP EVs. (If your game tends to lag in outdoor areas you can fish in the building that has Amaria's boat in it once that's open.)

The Plume fossil isn't obtained until you get to Agate Circus which is little bit later into the game. 

[Gentleman Jaggi]

13 hours ago, Alejandro said:

The Plume fossil isn't obtained until you get to Agate Circus which is little bit later into the game. 

Ah so it is. It used to be available earlier but I couldn't remember how exactly.

[Ainz Ooal Gown]

13 hours ago, Alejandro said:

The Plume fossil isn't obtained until you get to Agate Circus which is little bit later into the game. 

He could get Trapinch earlier via Trade in Chrysolia Forest ( i think if he does have Mothim(?) ).

[jbastian1]

Honestly, I would recommend getting rid of your Seaking. My first playthrough I used one and while its Lightning Rod can be great, its overall stats just dont compare with SO MANY of the gym leaders and Meteor bosses that you face throughout the game. I'd recommend picking up either one of the starter water types if available through events (I know you can get Piplup, Oshawott, Popplio, and I think Mudkip from events, I just don't remember when in the game).

[Alejandro]

7 hours ago, jbastian1 said:

Honestly, I would recommend getting rid of your Seaking. My first playthrough I used one and while its Lightning Rod can be great, its overall stats just dont compare with SO MANY of the gym leaders and Meteor bosses that you face throughout the game. I'd recommend picking up either one of the starter water types if available through events (I know you can get Piplup, Oshawott, Popplio, and I think Mudkip from events, I just don't remember when in the game).

You don't any of them until super super late in the game when all your Pokemon are Lvl.80 and above.

[Gham]

On 9/22/2019 at 4:55 PM, Gentleman Jaggi said:

I very strongly recommend Flygon; it has a great natural movepool against many of the upcoming leaders and can make use of quite a number of TMs as well. You can get one once you get to Spinel Town by trading a Mothim for a Trapinch. Archeops is one Pokémon that works very similarly but I forgot if the fossil for it is still available at that point.

Scolipede would be a strong upgrade to Kricketot available from Byxbysion that can also serve as a Batton Pass Support. Alternatively you could get a Yanma from Azurine Island.

 

Also sidenote: you can actually already EV train pretty easily at this point. You only need I think two or three stickers for the "Power" items to become available at the Dept. Store and the lv.5 Woobats in the first accessible part of the railnet make great grinding targets for anything that wants Speed. Fishing for Grimers at Coral Ward is similarly effective for HP EVs. (If your game tends to lag in outdoor areas you can fish in the building that has Amaria's boat in it once that's open.)

My Scolipede is killing it! Got maxed out EV's and is a button pass god with Jolly Nature+Speed boost. 

[Gham]

I think the earliest one you can get is Totodile but then again that's only after you get the badge for waterfall which, like you said, is around levels 70's or low 80's. Will probably go for Squirtle once I get late game cause I think its mega stone is simple to get. 

 

 

Edited September 24, 2019 by hamfam000
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[Gham]

10 hours ago, jbastian1 said:

Honestly, I would recommend getting rid of your Seaking. My first playthrough I used one and while its Lightning Rod can be great, its overall stats just dont compare with SO MANY of the gym leaders and Meteor bosses that you face throughout the game. I'd recommend picking up either one of the starter water types if available through events (I know you can get Piplup, Oshawott, Popplio, and I think Mudkip from events, I just don't remember when in the game).

***SPOILERS***

 

During my last play through (which was also my first) I didn't do the side quest which involved you paying $500 for the "legendary Pokemon". I thought I was going to get a free magikarp/Gyarados before the first gym but obviously now the goosechase has lead me to having to wait until the 7th street is unlocked. If you've done that quest do you know if it is a Magikarp or something water type? If so I can replace Seaking then. Not in love  with it but its been great defensively so far. Plus Seaking  learns waterfall on its own early.

Edited September 24, 2019 by hamfam000

[Gentleman Jaggi]

1 hour ago, hamfam000 said:

If you've done that quest do you know if it is a Magikarp or something water type? If so I can replace Seaking then.

It's a Magikarp but you don't actually get it until waaay later, around Lv. 80-85 iirc.

You can get a Squirtle from Byxbision after the gym there; a cave in Chrysola forest has an Eevee that you could evolve to Vaporeon; If you allied with Team Aqua you should be able to get a Carvanha by now (it's notable for having Destiny Bond as a possible Egg move); Azurine Island has Shellos.

If you can wait a bit longer North Aventurine Forest has Dewpider and 7th Street has Piplup.

[Gham]

20 hours ago, Gentleman Jaggi said:

It's a Magikarp but you don't actually get it until waaay later, around Lv. 80-85 iirc.

You can get a Squirtle from Byxbision after the gym there; a cave in Chrysola forest has an Eevee that you could evolve to Vaporeon; If you allied with Team Aqua you should be able to get a Carvanha by now (it's notable for having Destiny Bond as a possible Egg move); Azurine Island has Shellos.

If you can wait a bit longer North Aventurine Forest has Dewpider and 7th Street has Piplup.

OK: Seaking has been pretty good to me thus far, but in your opinion what should I do: I have shellos (and can always catch one with a better nature) and have a water stone from mining. Should I make a change?

 

Also: for squirtle I beat the gym there and talked to the squirtle guy while it was raining and after using strength went to where the thing was during a clear sky but it waste there. can you not get him until late game?

[Alazir]

16 minutes ago, hamfam000 said:

OK: Seaking has been pretty good to me thus far, but in your opinion what should I do: I have shellos (and can always catch one with a better nature) and have a water stone from mining. Should I make a change?

 

Also: for squirtle I beat the gym there and talked to the squirtle guy while it was raining and after using strength went to where the thing was during a clear sky but it waste there. can you not get him until late game?

In my experience Squirtle has shown up there while it was raining.

[Gham]

7 minutes ago, Alazir said:

In my experience Squirtle has shown up there while it was raining.

Bruh when I get a chance ill check but for real saw a youtube video when it was clear and they person got it lmao. Guess well find out

[Gentleman Jaggi]

4 hours ago, hamfam000 said:

OK: Seaking has been pretty good to me thus far, but in your opinion what should I do: I have shellos (and can always catch one with a better nature) and have a water stone from mining. Should I make a change?

 

Also: for squirtle I beat the gym there and talked to the squirtle guy while it was raining and after using strength went to where the thing was during a clear sky but it waste there. can you not get him until late game?

Seaking is just kind of really bad so replacing it would be the efficient thing to do. There's nothing wrong with keeping it if you're particularly attached but sooner or later you'll notice that it won't be able to keep up. If none of the current options really appeal to you could just wait until something else shows up.

Here's a handy thread for checking which Pokémon of each Type become available with each Gym:

 

Squirtle should definitely be available at this point. I remember the event was pretty inconsistent at some point but I've never done it myself so I don't know if it's been fixed by now.

[Gham]

17 hours ago, Gentleman Jaggi said:

Seaking is just kind of really bad so replacing it would be the efficient thing to do. There's nothing wrong with keeping it if you're particularly attached but sooner or later you'll notice that it won't be able to keep up. If none of the current options really appeal to you could just wait until something else shows up.

Here's a handy thread for checking which Pokémon of each Type become available with each Gym:

 

Squirtle should definitely be available at this point. I remember the event was pretty inconsistent at some point but I've never done it myself so I don't know if it's been fixed by now.

Thanks for the link!!! Also: While there is nothing wrong with liking a weaker Pokemon, I myself am not attached to Seaking. Definitely want to make a switch just haven't had any luck finding squirtle during rain or shine at this stage (checked for squirtle during the rain the other day to no avail). I'll check a guide to see if im missing something----- EDIT!: found him. came back and for whatever reason squirtle is here now. Arceus just trying to humble me or something. 

Edited September 25, 2019 by hamfam000

[Gham]

23 hours ago, Gentleman Jaggi said:

Seaking is just kind of really bad so replacing it would be the efficient thing to do. There's nothing wrong with keeping it if you're particularly attached but sooner or later you'll notice that it won't be able to keep up. If none of the current options really appeal to you could just wait until something else shows up.

Here's a handy thread for checking which Pokémon of each Type become available with each Gym:

 

Squirtle should definitely be available at this point. I remember the event was pretty inconsistent at some point but I've never done it myself so I don't know if it's been fixed by now.

Hey Jaggi! Sorry to bother you once more, you've been helpful thus far, if I could get your opinion again: 

I just got to Agate circus and have access to Clefairy/Clefable. Should I change out a mon' for her? Clearly there is some personal preference that is to be at play here but I just want your opinion. 

 

Now my team is currently 

 

Blaziken

Blastoise 

Blissey

Scolipede 

Flygon

Meostic

 

 

[Gentleman Jaggi]

10 hours ago, hamfam000 said:

Hey Jaggi! Sorry to bother you once more, you've been helpful thus far, if I could get your opinion again: 

I just got to Agate circus and have access to Clefairy/Clefable. Should I change out a mon' for her? Clearly there is some personal preference that is to be at play here but I just want your opinion. 

 

Now my team is currently 

 

Blaziken

Blastoise 

Blissey

Scolipede 

Flygon

Meostic

 

 

I don't usually play defensive mons so take what I say with a grain of salt, but I'd say it depends on what you want out of it.

Clefable is a defensive mon with a special focus so it plays a similar role to the Blissey you already have on your team. Blissey has unparalleled special bulk with the trade-off of being made out of paper on the physical side and having very little offensive capability. Besides stalling it can play a healer role with moves like Wish and Heal Bell, at least if those moves are currently obtainable on it. For actually defeating enemies I think it mostly relies on Toxic since it can't deal much damage itself.

Clefable is a mixed bulky mon with a Special leaning. I think its biggest draw is that it has Magic Guard to protect itself from status and hazards which makes it harder to cut through its bulk. Compared to Blissey it has significantly less special bulk but in exchange can also take a hit on the physical side and can do some damage with STAB Moonblast. Because of these last two points I think it's better suited to general gameplay while Blissey is more of a specialist for cases like Dittoceus. Clefable would also be pretty well covered in your team since you have counters to Poison, Steel and Fire Types while Blissey is under constant threat by any physical attacks.

 

As I said I don't usually play defensive mons but this is what I gathered from checking into their respecive playstyles for a bit. Their performance will obviously vary depending on which of their staple options are actually currently available in Reborn. TM Toxic for instance won't be available until quite a while later.