Pokémon Best team for Pokemon Pearl?

[Disneyfangirl23]

I’ve just bought Pokemon Pearl ds game which is Gen 4 and I would like to know what you think is the best team to go with in the game if anyone has played it before.

 

[Hikari]

Any team works for Pokemon Pearl, imo! However, Pokemon Pearl has a major fire-type issue, with only Chimchar and Ponyta being available before the Elite 4, so you may want to consider that if you were planning to use a fire-type.

Otherwise, I would recommend using Shinx, as his line is pretty good, imo. (Staraptor is also pretty great, always use him when playing Gen 4!)

 

[Khaelis]

If you want pure coverage, the best possible team is:

1. Infernape
2. Staraptor
3. Gyarados
4. Bronzong
5. Garchomp
6. Roserade

 

[Miss Misty]

I agree Infernape is almost required in Diamond and Pearl due to the pathetic fire options (seriously, fire has never been a common typing but Infernape and Rapidash alone is a major low). On my team when I first played through, I also used a Roserade, Luxray, Gastrodon, Staraptor and Weavile. Really, aside from fire, there are a lot of interesting choices for any type and combo of typings you could want to use.

 

[Vonny]

I just beat Pokémon Diamond and Electivire pretty much carried me. It’s almost impossible to obtain though unless someone can trade you an egg.

 

[tumut]

use whatever you want

you don't "need" a fire type, you can easily make do with a fighting type (gallade, machamp, lucario, medicham)

and a flying type if you're having trouble with grass/bug types (togekiss, staraptor, crobat, honchkrow)

the game has plenty of options

 

[Khaelis]

use whatever you want

you don't "need" a fire type, you can easily make do with a fighting type (gallade, machamp, lucario, medicham)

and a flying type if you're having trouble with grass/bug types (togekiss, staraptor, crobat, honchkrow)

the game has plenty of options

Except for fire types /s

 

[Neb]

Gastrodon is a great pick if you need a good water type. It can hit hard with surf and ice beam and defend with recover. Also catch a Bidoof if you don't want give your team a bunch of HMs.

 

[tumut]

Except for fire types /s

Obviously theyre pretty limited but theres definitely plenty of alternatives and id say theyre far from "required".

 

[N e s s]

If you want to add some spice to your run, try using a Pachirisu as your electric type instead of a Luxray. It has some surprisingly decent stats.

 

[Khaelis]

Obviously theyre pretty limited but theres definitely plenty of alternatives and id say theyre far from "required".

Yeah, but the problem is having a Fire-type is incredibly useful. They kinda just tear through half the game with minimal effort.

 

[Matt0106]

I know everyone swears by Infernape, but personally I prefer Rapidash since its one off my favourite Pokemon. Torterra was a great starter and I have no regrets.

 

[MysticFlame]

If you want pure coverage, the best possible team is:

1. Infernape
2. Staraptor
3. Gyarados
4. Bronzong
5. Garchomp
6. Roserade

I'd argue instead of Bronzong and Roserade, Alakazam/Kadabra and Magnezone could be used instead.
Roserade has a weakness to Fire, Ice, Flying and Psychic whereas Magnezone is only weak against Ground. Alakazam/Kadabra is a solid psychic type, balances out the weakness in special attack on the team and outspeeds most Pokemon. Can't argue against the rest because they're solid.

 

[Luker]

I think it is good to use your favorite pokémon. but I don't recommend you have same type. For example, all your pokémon is Ground type. it is better to bring various type pokémon in your team.

 

[Alienfish]

I picked Piplup as a starter as I did in at least one of the OG games since it learns both water, and flying moves. I also suggest going Underground if you want rarer/stronger Pokémons that can carry as well.