Top 10 Pokémon YOU SHOULD USE in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

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  • @coryhorton4188
    @coryhorton4188 2 года назад +458

    Crobat should get an honorable mention. The speed is insane and it’s type coverage is incredible.

    • @neoandroid8586
      @neoandroid8586 2 года назад +13

      First time using him and I love it

    • @soappacket2342
      @soappacket2342 2 года назад +16

      I have used Crobat in every Pokemon game 😍 My absolutelt favorite Pokemon. It's Let's Go, I was so sad I only could have a Golbat lmfai

    • @dope1258
      @dope1258 2 года назад +10

      Hell yeah. Cross poison, absorb, air cutter, and bite so good in game..

    • @dope1258
      @dope1258 2 года назад +3

      @@soappacket2342 I always hated him in the first gen because of how annoying his encounters would be, but I realized in fire red how badass he is. Especially if you catch a zubat early on. Having crobat at level 23 rules!

    • @flareyt4477
      @flareyt4477 2 года назад

      O V E R U S E D

  • @salitz91
    @salitz91 2 года назад +806

    My daughter already wanted to use Clefable because, well, pink and fairy. But good to know I can make sure it provides good coverage for her team as I help her out!

    • @randompasserby6948
      @randompasserby6948 2 года назад +121

      such a great dad

    • @kuthrunimasow892
      @kuthrunimasow892 2 года назад +30

      @@randompasserby6948 agreed

    • @RoseGarden17
      @RoseGarden17 2 года назад +45

      This is such a cute comment :)

    • @clashlabs8580
      @clashlabs8580 2 года назад +35

      I cant wait until i can teach my son about pokemon. I hope hell love it as much as i do :)

    • @salitz91
      @salitz91 2 года назад +36

      @@clashlabs8580 Yeah! We started her last year at 3, but probably a little early for games, but she loved the characters, especially Eevee. But now at 4, she really loves Let's Go Eevee and collecting Pokemon cards as well.

  • @JoouiMusic
    @JoouiMusic 2 года назад +117

    About Toxicroak, you can find it pretty early: just before gym 2. When you’re going underground you can find it in some areas.

  • @TheChaster123
    @TheChaster123 2 года назад +316

    I never realized Clefable was such a beast. I've never used it before but I think I will this time the stats and coverage are insane.

    • @vaporterra
      @vaporterra 2 года назад +14

      Clefable is quite the Swiss Army knife so versatile

    • @LordHazanko666
      @LordHazanko666 2 года назад +1

      Op so good in a play through

    • @kman215
      @kman215 2 года назад +3

      It's bulky as hell

    • @kamentrainerhorn2073
      @kamentrainerhorn2073 2 года назад +2

      Between this video and Pedro Araujo's Pokémon fan videos, I've been starting to develop an interest in Clefable.

    • @willem_marcial
      @willem_marcial 2 года назад +1

      sameee I have one in Let's Go Pikachu and it's great

  • @mileshaltersguitarandmusic1931
    @mileshaltersguitarandmusic1931 2 года назад +56

    Hey, Mystic Umbreon! Thanks for the video!!
    Regarding Toxicroak, it is actually quite easy to find Croagunk in the Grand Underground, so you don't have to deal with the Great Marsh. Hope this helps!

  • @Grimlock2012
    @Grimlock2012 2 года назад +44

    Croagunk is in the Grand Underground and found very commonly. I was able to catch and use one after the second gym.

  • @matthewdarrow5124
    @matthewdarrow5124 2 года назад +14

    You can actually catch Croagunk in the Grand Underground of Sinnoh. So if you're willing to venture throughout the underground, you can find Croagunk down there, cause some battle damage to it, and have a much easier time capturing it.

  • @HyperionRed
    @HyperionRed 2 года назад +188

    Truth be told, Chimchar is the only starter in gen 4 I'd ever pick (not that the others are bad by any means). Apart from Infernape being my favorite, it's so strong in the playthrough and I've got so much nostalgia from the original gen 4 games...happy times once Monferno reaches lvl 36 :D

    • @Bald_Guy021
      @Bald_Guy021 2 года назад +7

      Infernape is my favourite of the final evolutions but piplup and turtwig are the better first stage (in my opinion of course)

    • @Lo-fi_cory
      @Lo-fi_cory 2 года назад +4

      And there is barely any fire tiles in gen 4

    • @garybevans6988
      @garybevans6988 2 года назад +3

      I just feel like the other two starters doesn’t offer half as much as infernape 😅

    • @saltytilt
      @saltytilt 2 года назад +1

      For some reason I picked turtwig back then so I guess I’m going round 2 with him for nostalgia

    • @snotset2165
      @snotset2165 2 года назад +1

      Guess that depends what you compare them with. I'm leaning towards turtwig as a favourite between the 3. Flame/fighting is just more rare early in pokemon games and therefore remains the only reason I choose flame starters.

  • @masonlancaster838
    @masonlancaster838 2 года назад +17

    I am so much more hype for BDSP now that I’m hearing I’ll get my favorite Pokémon through mystery gift! Brings by so much nostalgia from my childhood when my friend put a Jirachi on my Ruby from his GCN!

  • @thenerdbeast7375
    @thenerdbeast7375 2 года назад +343

    I feel Floatzel deserves a mention, there is a reason why it is one of the Big Five that is on almost everybody's teams. Its fast, has good mixed offensive stats, decent coverage and just looks cool!

    • @boxofturtles761
      @boxofturtles761 2 года назад +24

      I used it, it’s main issue is moveset, it’s best physical water move is aqua jet until waterfall after volkner

    • @juanca2567
      @juanca2567 2 года назад +12

      What’s the big five?

    • @thenerdbeast7375
      @thenerdbeast7375 2 года назад +4

      @@boxofturtles761 Yes but its special attack is also good, so you would probably do more damage with Hydro Pump anyway and even then it should learn Aqua Tail before you get Waterfall if you want it to be dedicated to physical. It is a great mixed attacker than can take advantage of almost any move you can teach it.

    • @thenerdbeast7375
      @thenerdbeast7375 2 года назад +24

      @@juanca2567 Staraptor, Luxray, Floatzel, Garchomp and Roserade. These five are used on Sinnoh teams more than another even more than the individual starters. Floatzel and Roserade are especially boosted because of Infernape's popularity.

    • @juanca2567
      @juanca2567 2 года назад +7

      @@thenerdbeast7375 Ah, yes. AKA, my least favorite Sinnoh Pokémon. My team will be
      1. Turtwig -> Grotle -> Torterra
      2. Manaphy
      3. Bidoof -> Bibarel or Ditto
      4. Pachirisu or Mime jr -> Mr. Mime -> Mr. Rime
      5. Happiny -> Chansey -> Blissey or Phione
      Before legendary 6. Ponyta -> Rapidash, Nosepass -> Probopass, Aipom -> Ambipom, Drifloon -> Drifblim, Kricketot -> Kricketune, or Shieldon -> Bastiodon
      6. Palkia

  • @latiosfreak2000
    @latiosfreak2000 2 года назад +102

    By the way- getting a roselia in the grand underground is possible and sometimes they have egg moves my has extrasensory

    • @notpaimon4356
      @notpaimon4356 2 года назад +5

      mine from grand underground has extrasensory too

    • @megamadplays2831
      @megamadplays2831 2 года назад +2

      @@notpaimon4356 mine too

    • @romeonantenaina2067
      @romeonantenaina2067 2 года назад

      My togetic has extrasensory
      My team rn
      Torterra
      Luxray
      Croagunk
      Togetic
      Buneary
      And my last pokemon is either froslass or weavile, never used them and I still wouldn't if I had access to gliscor

  • @misterdragzon
    @misterdragzon 2 года назад +5

    Coming back to Pokémon (and Nintendo) for the first time since middle school. Just bought a Switch OLED and picking up Diamond tomorrow, so hyped.

  • @shinigamirikko3507
    @shinigamirikko3507 2 года назад +43

    Here are the Top 5 Pokemon some I use in my SP run:
    - Crobat: easy to find and you can have a Golbat when you arrive in Eterna
    - Magnezone: Underground you can find Magnemite before 2nd Gym, and due to Mount Coronet you can get a Magnezone at lvl 31 around the time for the Water Gym.
    - Gastrodon: If you need a good tank with good coverage this is one of the better choices and also easy to find both in the overworld and underground
    - Scizor: (Diamond exclusive) You can find Scyther in the Underground before 2nd Gym, Metalcoat you can get from Bronzor around the Cycle Path and Mt Coronet.
    - (Pearl exclusive) Misdreavus/Mismagius: You can find them Underground, getting the Dusk stone is more difficult compared to the rest of my list but having a decent movepool and base stat total of 435 makes them equal to most midtier Pokemon until you evolve.

    • @jrvjn
      @jrvjn 2 года назад

      do you mind trading me a misdreavus ?

    • @shinigamirikko3507
      @shinigamirikko3507 2 года назад

      @@jrvjn Sure. If you are playing Diamond can you trade me one of the version exclusives. Ex: Stunky, Scyther, Murkrow, Cranidos.

    • @jrvjn
      @jrvjn 2 года назад +1

      @@shinigamirikko3507 awesome when do you wanna do it ? i’ll trade u murkrow for a female misdreavus :) if that’s okay

    • @shinigamirikko3507
      @shinigamirikko3507 2 года назад

      @@jrvjn Sure, join the room 42420964 when you have time. I will be there for about 1 hour.

    • @jrvjn
      @jrvjn 2 года назад +1

      @@shinigamirikko3507 thanks dude !

  • @FormerRuling
    @FormerRuling 2 года назад +82

    Roserade is so smooth in this gen. Really good special attackers aren't super super common either. Tip: Vielstone dept store now sales the good TMs, including the new Dazzling Gleam which gives rose here perfect coverage. You get this right before the fighting gym too lol.

    • @liltimtam6034
      @liltimtam6034 2 года назад

      Which do I use scyther or rosella

    • @FormerRuling
      @FormerRuling 2 года назад

      @@liltimtam6034 Scizor is more difficult to obtain during a playthrough than Roserade since you need a trade partner and have to Thief farm the Metal Coat (otherwise cannot get it until post game). They are both really good mon in this gen though.

    • @conotorious8545
      @conotorious8545 2 года назад

      @@FormerRuling i found it underground

    • @user-kl5wk4kd1k
      @user-kl5wk4kd1k 2 года назад

      @@liltimtam6034 scyther is better for PVP dual & battle tower, rose is mostly PVC

  • @MiguelSanchez947
    @MiguelSanchez947 2 года назад +6

    Actually for croagunk (Toxicroak) it is very east to obtain before the 2nd gym leader, just go to the underground lair. And if you want a dragon type, then you can actually get a swablu earlier than gible, in the underground as well.

  • @calvin.g.wolfes12
    @calvin.g.wolfes12 2 года назад +127

    I'm really excited to use Mew and Jirachi. I've never gotten either pokemon and have obviously never used them in a playthrough. They should be really fun! I'm excited to bond with them over the playthrough

    • @Mitrogi
      @Mitrogi 2 года назад +5

      It's so easy to get a mew in red/blue... try it out I think a gameboy and the game itself will run you less than 40 bucks.

    • @Hollobaby1231
      @Hollobaby1231 2 года назад

      @@Mitrogi i was gonna say them red and blue days back in the 90s were flashing back to me when i read the original post lol

    • @atte9702
      @atte9702 2 года назад

      I have a mew in lets go and sword and shield from pokeball plus

    • @justinjustice5525
      @justinjustice5525 2 года назад +1

      Yes and using them in online battles versus people who dont have them

    • @justinjustice5525
      @justinjustice5525 2 года назад +1

      @@atte9702 you basically bought mew

  • @pablomonre2030
    @pablomonre2030 2 года назад +30

    when it comes to the flying type, I’ve always been a huge Chatot fan and it’s actually really OP once you try it.
    If you wanna innovate with a Sinnoh Pokemon, I’d say Lumineon is a great choice :)

    • @squirtleturtle6256
      @squirtleturtle6256 2 года назад +3

      I like Chatot because unlike the other flying types it’s strength is Special Attack instead of Physical Attack….PLUS just look at it! How could you not love it? Lol

  • @virtualcolt
    @virtualcolt 2 года назад +124

    Something that makes Bibarel even more insane for the postgame is that you can now buy the Ability Path for 200 BP. So you can give it the Moody ability to make it a beast

    • @lukecoan8448
      @lukecoan8448 2 года назад +1

      that’s dope lol the ability capsule costed 200 bp in gen 6 and now the ability patch costs that much that shows how much better pokémon has become

    • @dodsonbe360
      @dodsonbe360 2 года назад

      Is this in bdsp?

    • @lukecoan8448
      @lukecoan8448 2 года назад

      @@dodsonbe360 yes i believe so

    • @cheyenne1188
      @cheyenne1188 2 года назад

      Imagine me coming to fight with a bossed out Bibarel

  • @SirNilooo
    @SirNilooo 2 года назад +44

    It definitely caught me off guard when I came across the NPC’s who give you Mew and Jirachi. Having played the old versions of the games, this moment in the game had me reading the dialogue box word for word very carefully! 😅😅

    • @ascendednightingale2456
      @ascendednightingale2456 2 года назад

      Do you have to have BOTH shield and sword to get Jirachi? Or either one? I was confused by Mystic’s wording, and haven’t played the new release yet.

    • @princethesaiyan
      @princethesaiyan 2 года назад +1

      @@ascendednightingale2456 you just need to have one of the games to get jirachi

    • @Celeste-jh2lj
      @Celeste-jh2lj 2 года назад

      It through me off too but i was very happy bc i got them practically at the beginning of the game

  • @ReferenceGetter
    @ReferenceGetter 2 года назад +32

    Flying types after HM's were removed come in very stiff competition.
    but the thing is, Gyarados and Staraptor both lack one big thing, they don't get Drizzle Hurricane like the Chad Pelliper

    • @jojoiskindasus
      @jojoiskindasus 2 года назад +1

      No matter how good they are, I will never forgive pelliper
      For the torture they put me through during my Sun and Moon play throughs

    • @dope1258
      @dope1258 2 года назад +1

      Pelliper was underrated in gen 3 fosho.

  • @evanmcdaniel8341
    @evanmcdaniel8341 2 года назад +5

    Great recommendations. 4/6 members of my planned team are on that list including both infernape and clefable.

  • @drakemyers4444
    @drakemyers4444 2 года назад +21

    I'd like to comment as well as throw in some well deserved honorable mentions.
    First, thanks to the grand underground we have access to alot of pokemon which were otherwise hard to come by. For example as you said with toxicroak being in the marsh, he can be found in the underground as early as veil stone when obtaining the gear. Gible can also be found in a hidden cave under the cycling path as early as the sixth badge having strength. Will it be rough to catch up a pokemon level 15 with your team, yes. Worth it, also yes. Dont believe me, ask cynthia.
    While I do agree with most of these, I still feel some pokemon deserve mentions.
    Empoleon. Its steel typing makes it valuable with the inclusion of the fairy typing. While there is many other steel types, this one resists fire and can counter ground and fighting types making it only really weak to electric. It's only drawback is you'll have bubble beam and or brine for awhile.
    Gliscor. While it is rare and you come across it quite late unless your lucky in the swamp areas in the underground, its essentially the landorus of this gen. Flying and ground is 2 immunities and with access to earthquake on level up now and reintroducing roost, why wouldn't you use it? Plus hidden ability toxic heal makes it a wall, especially to garchomp
    Gardevoir. I'm a little annoyed you went with clefable over it despite it being good competitively, in game gardevoirs fairy typing makes it a monster. Coupled with its psychic typing, it reduces alot of threats, and team galactic...pfft, not a chance.
    The last one id like to mention is Honchcrow. Its typing is great, though not as tanky as mandibuzz, more of a glass cannon, anyway, this guy hits hard. I didn't hesitate when I found my first dusk stone in the underground to evolve mine and its carried me. I caught a few murkrow early on and bred them with the moves I wanted(bravebird, haze) and hes been very reliable in my first playthrough. Also dark is my favorite typing so, gotta stick to it.

    • @Pundae
      @Pundae 2 года назад +1

      I found croagunk straight out of eterna lol

    • @chloesmith7188
      @chloesmith7188 2 года назад +1

      Empoleon is dope

  • @johnwheeks8117
    @johnwheeks8117 2 года назад

    Thanks bro,really enjoy the video. Got some early tips for the upcoming game 😃

  • @Mendejito
    @Mendejito 2 года назад +2

    The fact that I’ve played platinum so many times that I’ll MAYBE use one of these I wanna try stuff like Skunktank or Bronzong, something I haven’t used

  • @dmansfile
    @dmansfile 2 года назад +4

    After getting the game, I've been having fun with Absol with the higher crit chance ability, night slash, with focus energy and/or swords dance to really do some damage. It's a bit frail, but it's very satisfying one shotting Pokemon that have boosted defense! If you haven't tried it, give it a shot I'd say! You can catch them easily underground at a decent level so there's little investment:)

    • @romeonantenaina2067
      @romeonantenaina2067 2 года назад +1

      Been using that for ages, especially in ORAS, only drawback a certain Steven stone

  • @mgt199213
    @mgt199213 2 года назад +13

    In my platinum playthrough, I never used Infernape. I'm gonna use it this time around. Staraptor will always be my flyer. Not sure if I'm gonna have Luxray on my team. One of my favorite electric types but also overly used. Not sure what my other team members will be.

    • @cystyx4392
      @cystyx4392 2 года назад +1

      Gastrodon is always a fun water type, but it's part ground and can have the ability storm drain

    • @mgt199213
      @mgt199213 2 года назад

      @@cystyx4392 oooooooo, I completely forgot about Gastrodon. Solid member to have. Definitely my 3rd member. Thanks. I have to look to see who else to add. I want something different instead of using the same old team over and over again.

    • @bobbyheffley4955
      @bobbyheffley4955 2 года назад +1

      @@cystyx4392 only one weakness against Grass

    • @coqui9879
      @coqui9879 2 года назад +1

      Unfortunately you probably will have luxray on your team because your only other options for an electric type during the main game are pikachu and pachirisu. For other members of your team if you want less “popular” choices maybe consider cherrim, mismagius, bastiodon or purugly. Roserade and medicham are also good options.

    • @prestostorm2876
      @prestostorm2876 2 года назад

      @@coqui9879 electivire is also an option if you have brilliant diamond or can get someone to trade you one.

  • @KopaXTani
    @KopaXTani 2 года назад

    Can’t wait for your BDSP best team video! I have a team for SP in mind, but I’m kind of iffy on BD. I’m currently using my first Diamond team, but the moveset for some of those mons leaves something to be desired. Current team: Empoleon, Staraptor, Luxray, Roserade, Lucario, Rapidash. Any ideas?

  • @Pedro-sv6hj
    @Pedro-sv6hj 2 года назад +1

    I have just decided that I will be using the top 6 as my team! haha. Thanks Mystic :P

  • @matthewmoseman8962
    @matthewmoseman8962 2 года назад +32

    I have no idea what my team is going to be. I've used infernape and empoleon, but never started with turtwig. This'll be a fun playthrough with Turtwig I think.

    • @LongHaulRob
      @LongHaulRob 2 года назад

      I used him in Platinum long ago, he's very tanky and packs plenty punch. Decent move pool, just watch out for Ice Attacks lol

    • @JonathanVanSmith
      @JonathanVanSmith 2 года назад +1

      Pair Torterra with Staraptor and then maybe a strong Psychic type and that will be all you need for the entire game. Those typings destroy a majority of the game.

    • @d0ct0rhu11
      @d0ct0rhu11 2 года назад +2

      Torterra can be super fun for people who've never experienced him. I love the tanky stealth rock build with roar.

    • @SilentDeku
      @SilentDeku 2 года назад

      I remember destroying every Pokemon with Power-up punch and Crunch XD

  • @koolnomi95
    @koolnomi95 2 года назад +51

    I’ve decided I want to try: Garchomp, Arcanine, and (if it’s in the game) Sylveon on my team

    • @Brelicity
      @Brelicity 2 года назад +19

      Unfortunately sylveon didn't make it to the Gen 4 big leagues ;(

    • @PRDGL_WindyBW
      @PRDGL_WindyBW 2 года назад +6

      Eevee is post-game only.

    • @politelydecline
      @politelydecline 2 года назад +9

      i caught a zubat for fun and like 1 level after it turned into a golbat i got a crobat

    • @goowy1256
      @goowy1256 2 года назад +3

      Arcanine has always been good. Pseudo legendary

    • @SigmaGod1217
      @SigmaGod1217 2 года назад +1

      Sylveon didn’t make it

  • @mcctyl
    @mcctyl 2 года назад +2

    Forgot about the grand underground? A lot of these are easily accessible way earlier than in original D&P. Some good choices here nonetheless 👌🏽

  • @marynsmith1422
    @marynsmith1422 2 года назад +1

    I'm trying a different team this time around. I always used Torterra as my starter, sometimes Empoleon. So my team for BD is gonna be Infernape, Raichu, Staraptor (I normally used murkrow), Quagsire, Gardevoir, and Magnezone

  • @sabrinahanson2301
    @sabrinahanson2301 2 года назад +5

    Funny I was already planning on using clefable because I want to see how well a fairy type would work in shino

  • @mitchaga7010
    @mitchaga7010 2 года назад +3

    2:23 where the ranking starts, wow that's a long advertisement hahahahhaa

  • @srscandalous
    @srscandalous 2 года назад +7

    For your water type you could actually use Manaphy, from the mystery gift distribution right now. Manaphy is the same as Jirachi and Mew stats-wise. It is really good and having Tail Glow as an egg move you are in for the win, it can destroy foes in a sec. Yes it's mythical but a really great option for different water type for people who don't like rough looking Pkmn like Gyarados.

    • @cheyenne1188
      @cheyenne1188 2 года назад +1

      How do you get Manaphy?

    • @srscandalous
      @srscandalous 2 года назад

      @@cheyenne1188 as a Mystery Gift! Here's a video of how to access to the function and how to get the egg ruclips.net/video/3XhRzujk0r4/видео.html&ab_channel=GamerGuru

    • @londonchoi9115
      @londonchoi9115 2 года назад

      what's wrong with mythical?

  • @StyleZz670
    @StyleZz670 2 года назад +7

    Just finished my nuzlocke on shining pearl with Torterra, Staraptor, Crobat, Gastrodon, Luxray, Roserade. This was a challenge and a half.

  • @TexasBestGamer
    @TexasBestGamer 2 года назад +5

    When you said Garchomp was a dragon and dark type, I spit my drink out

  • @feedraaaaa
    @feedraaaaa 2 года назад +9

    Infernape will definitely be my starter because he's damn awesome but so will Luxray. Idk why, but Luxray is almost as amazing as Infernape imo

  • @souleblade32790
    @souleblade32790 2 года назад +1

    Three of the Pokémon on the list are ones I used in my playthrough of Platinum and plan to use in BDSP.

  • @noahgalzerano4915
    @noahgalzerano4915 2 года назад

    I plan on using Empoleon, Roserade (always used whenever I played gen 4), clefable, garchomp, lophunny, and honchkrow cuz I’ve never used one before

  • @Feesh6
    @Feesh6 2 года назад +14

    Honestly I’m surprised you didn’t mention the raltz line especially with how early the dawn stones placement is in this game And how strong both gardivoir and gallade are hell I’m using both on my diamond and pearl team

    • @rafafc4127
      @rafafc4127 2 года назад +1

      I'm surprised too. Roserade and Gardevoir were the MVP of my group

  • @JoseGutierrez-jd8ss
    @JoseGutierrez-jd8ss 2 года назад +3

    So happy to be able to use mew. It's my favorite pokemon, and its pretty useful

  • @monkeyhighRTD
    @monkeyhighRTD 2 года назад

    saw a random driftloon outside valleywindworks while i played through, caught it and its a beast with my empoleon. the early shadowball access got me to the first 3 gyms easily. still hunting for a heracross for my 3rd mon

  • @Dinobolt1
    @Dinobolt1 Год назад

    Thank you so much for these recommendations. I just won a bid for a like new copy of Brilliant Diamond on ebay and wanted to go for Piplup as my starter, but on second thought I'll go with Chimchar knowing that it's the best fire type of its generation.

  • @DDKoD
    @DDKoD 2 года назад +5

    Pretty Great list. Surprised that Luxray is absent.

    • @ToxicFlame100
      @ToxicFlame100 2 года назад

      I was thinking the same! that thing is a beast

  • @BrandonClaridge
    @BrandonClaridge 2 года назад +10

    I'm having a tough call between using Manaphy or Gyarados for my Shining Pearl playthrough. Gyarados gets Dragon Dance, and the Speed boost can be very useful, but Manaphy gets Tail Glow (which is once again usable in BDSP). Tail Glow is apparently known from the start, so Manaphy will be able to sweep as soon as its level catches up to the rest of the team. The only downside is that Manaphy can't boost its Speed like Gyarados can, although Tail Glow's dramatic SpA boost (and Manaphy's natural bulk) should make up for this.
    I've already decided to start with Chimchar, mainly because I did plan to use Manaphy for my Water-type, but Gyarados also seems to have its merits just because Dragon Dance is so good. I'll probably go with Manaphy just because the Manaphy Egg is a time-limited event, so if I were to ever restart my save, I wouldn't get this opportunity. My only concern is having such a powerful Pokémon so early on, but I could also argue that Gyarados is pretty powerful even with its level only in the early 20s (it learns Waterfall at Lv. 21).
    I also want to use a pseudo-legendary for my SP team, and I'm a little divided on whether to use Garchomp or Salamence here. That said, I think the decision is easy: Gabite is pretty useful even in its middle-stage, whereas Shelgon is lackluster until it evolves into Salamence at Lv. 50. Technically, Shelgon has a higher Attack stat (base 95) and a good Defense stat (base 100), but it only has base 50 Speed. Gabite, on the other hand, has base 82 Speed (which is good enough), base 90 Attack, and most importantly, dual Dragon/Ground STAB. Unfortunately, the level at which the Gible line learns Dig and Dragon Claw has increased considerably since the original DPPt, although if the Earthquake TM can be taught soon after obtaining Gible, things might be okay.

    • @sebsterfromwebster9026
      @sebsterfromwebster9026 2 года назад

      I went through the same thing but I went with gyarados with jolly nature.

  • @frog6262
    @frog6262 2 года назад +1

    When I got manaphy it was a beast it carried in grass gym , ice gym and many others

  • @realrealwarpet
    @realrealwarpet 2 года назад

    I decided to use cherrim and chimecho.
    Cherrim can surprisingly tank some hits, and outspeeds a lot. Granted, your primarily going for sunny day, so theres that

  • @800Frozone
    @800Frozone 2 года назад +5

    I look forward to your best team with Chimchar

  • @Blue-db7pm
    @Blue-db7pm 2 года назад +12

    Honestly, you can get crogunk really early if you are willing to explore the underground

  • @thenerdbeast7375
    @thenerdbeast7375 2 года назад +1

    How can you make Bibarel relearn Aqua Jet right away isn't the move relearner in Pastoria city? If following the level curve Bidoof should evolve around the time of the Windworks event but Pastoria city is the location of the fourth gym, almost mid-way through the game.

  • @xSkadush
    @xSkadush 2 года назад

    Quick claw Azumarill, had it in Inclement Emerald and was one of the MVPs / fun pokemons to use

  • @Daniel-Proctologist
    @Daniel-Proctologist 2 года назад +9

    It’s strange but when I played first time Pokémon diamond I’ve got Toxiccroak and I didn’t know that he is rare
    P.S. WHERE IS MY LUXRAY!!!
    Changed: by the way, I played with Toxiccroak (and LUXRAY) till the very end

  • @christianthomey7352
    @christianthomey7352 2 года назад +57

    I'm going for a hard one boys and girls:
    Infernape
    togekiss
    electivire
    dusknoir
    milotic
    drapion

    • @Max-gi2ef
      @Max-gi2ef 2 года назад +7

      getting that milotic gonna take ages

    • @saab35draken39
      @saab35draken39 2 года назад +1

      Fire team dawg but u gotta use some other water pokemon up until milotic

    • @jakob8363
      @jakob8363 2 года назад +1

      Nice. I’m going for:
      Infernape
      Togekiss
      Garchomp
      Magnezone
      Milotic
      Weavile

    • @eddiecraig8684
      @eddiecraig8684 2 года назад

      I want milotic too

    • @christianthomey7352
      @christianthomey7352 2 года назад +8

      @@Max-gi2ef I actually learned how to get one quickly. feed your feebas 8 dry sweet poffins you buy in the basement of the department because those rapidly increase beauty. level up the feebas once and you have a milotic

  • @cobyr.stroud9941
    @cobyr.stroud9941 2 года назад +1

    My favorite Pokémon on my team currently is Mismagius! Thing is an absolute monster with ridiculous special attack and defense :)

  • @trytoo5167
    @trytoo5167 2 года назад

    Im doing a challenge run and its to use only unique pokemon ie not on gym leaders/galaxy admins/rivals teams and I was sighing that I'd have to use a bibarel and a clefable but this video made me pretty hyped to use them now.

  • @IcyMisty20
    @IcyMisty20 2 года назад +8

    Sixth maybe… I don’t know.
    Love you mystic ❤️
    My team:
    Infernape
    Togekiss
    Roserade
    Weavile
    Gastrodon
    Scizor

  • @futurenurseshadow4283
    @futurenurseshadow4283 2 года назад +8

    When I get shining pearl I’m gonna start it off as a water nuzlock

    • @Circle2763
      @Circle2763 2 года назад +5

      Personally I'd play through the game first then do special runs on a alt account after

  • @WilsonCo.
    @WilsonCo. 2 года назад

    oh yea now i remember why i skipped the video a few weeks ago was that super long ad for audible lol

  • @PapaSmurfJuju
    @PapaSmurfJuju 2 года назад +1

    Just beat the game a few hours ago with a total of 49 hours of playing time. Feel like that’s a lot but the battle with Cynthia had me puzzled my first run at the elite four.

  • @Link_NA
    @Link_NA 2 года назад +12

    There are more fire types available in the underground before the second gym, chimchar is no longer needed to have a good fire type.

  • @GioGio7209
    @GioGio7209 2 года назад +5

    i'm planning on not using the same 3 pokemon thats on everyone's team back then so my teams gonna be:
    Empoleon, Gliscor
    Weavile, Gallade
    Magnezone, Roserade

    • @xubject8618
      @xubject8618 2 года назад +4

      Weavile is pretty common unfortunately if that's what you're trying to avoid

    • @misterpayne8368
      @misterpayne8368 2 года назад

      A solid line up

    • @lukecheng2334
      @lukecheng2334 2 года назад

      @@xubject8618 he’s trying to avoid: luxray, garchomp and staraptor

  • @SmilezBG10
    @SmilezBG10 2 года назад +2

    I’ve definitely used Toxicroak in sword and shield so I know how awesome it is

  • @lvoedeluxe
    @lvoedeluxe 2 года назад

    yk i was on and off with roserade but think i’m gonna continue my roselia hunt, and now i’ll put clefairy/clefable on the team :) i’ve always wanted a garchomp since cynthia kicked my ass w hers, so now i’m set on having it on my team!!

  • @TylerChou230
    @TylerChou230 2 года назад +5

    I am not going to use bibarel. My team for Brilliant Diamond
    Empoleon
    Luxray
    Houndoom
    Gardevoir
    Mamoswine
    Roserade

  • @lllCTHULHUlll
    @lllCTHULHUlll 2 года назад +53

    Glad to see Clefable getting some love. She's all ready on my pre-built team.

    • @kamentrainerhorn2073
      @kamentrainerhorn2073 2 года назад +8

      I'm still more set on Togekiss. But, I'll just save that one for Brilliant Diamond and experiment with Clefable in Shining Pearl. I'll give Clefable this much; Mystic called it with the wider move pool.

    • @Crush1
      @Crush1 2 года назад

      Cthulhu is also the kraken right?

    • @nikaoharbour6962
      @nikaoharbour6962 2 года назад

      When I soloed fire red with
      Clefairy way easier than with nidoking.... I became a believer

    • @lllCTHULHUlll
      @lllCTHULHUlll 2 года назад

      @@Crush1 yes, it is.

    • @Jranthony04
      @Jranthony04 2 года назад

      @@kamentrainerhorn2073 Im literally getting like half of dawns team because I’m already dressed as her and have her name so i was like why not 😂

  • @grantbower8369
    @grantbower8369 2 года назад

    This was great. I stayed through the whole video and don’t even have a switch for the new games 😅😅

  • @Cayla0012
    @Cayla0012 2 года назад

    start my first ever nuzlocke on christmas! super excited

  • @airenscott
    @airenscott 2 года назад +14

    Feels like you made this video a dozen times already

  • @oliverorchard6774
    @oliverorchard6774 2 года назад +8

    I would honestly argue that togekiss is better than clefable, considering it gets air slash as it evolves and you can teach it dazzling gleam and flamethrower immediately due to those tms being available to buy in Velistone City. It also just has slightly better offensive stats to clefable. While I agree Togepi to Togetic is a grind, you can get togekiss before the 6th gym, which is pretty good.

  • @joerexhausen8897
    @joerexhausen8897 2 года назад

    My Roserade was very useful at the E4, dealt the final blow to Cynthia's Garchomp and taking final damage thanks to rough skin leaving my Luxray as the only surviving member. I don't use Zubat a lot cause it's a pain in every cave in nearly all generations but i have gotten a shiny of it a few times and being a Crobat i was able to outspeed a lot of other pokemon, also was able to take more than one thunder punch from Flint's Infernape so i was just spamming potions until it couldn't t-punch anymore.

  • @d00p58
    @d00p58 2 года назад +1

    Trying to stay away from the big 5 but I also wanna use Luxray since it’s one of my favorite

  • @johncorry617
    @johncorry617 2 года назад +5

    Since when do we have to have a fire type on the team? Idk why people make such a big deal out of it, just teach a pokemon fire fang/punch and your fine

  • @gonefing1234
    @gonefing1234 2 года назад +25

    I used the team I used in my platinum playthrough:
    Infernape
    Staraptor
    Luxray
    Gastrodon
    Gardevoir
    Garchomp
    The nostalgia was real.

    • @Supersteam09
      @Supersteam09 2 года назад

      What’s funny is that was partially my team in platinum. Infernape, Luxray, Staraptor, and Gastrodon. I forgot my other 2. These 4 pokemon are basically the stars of Sinnoh.

    • @JFkendama
      @JFkendama 2 года назад +1

      infernape luxray roserade is an op trio

    • @stjarnar
      @stjarnar 2 года назад +1

      modest empoleon...

    • @thatcoolbee1948
      @thatcoolbee1948 2 года назад

      my team is prtty similar,
      Infernape
      Luxray
      Starraptor
      Gastrodon (moving onto gyrados soon)
      Riolu
      Roserade
      Clefable

  • @enzono5267
    @enzono5267 2 года назад +1

    I was going to get a buizel or shellos as my water Pokémon but I got manaphy and I never had the opportunity of running the game with a legendary/mythical so I'm not losing that opportunity lol

  • @switch2gaming4free8
    @switch2gaming4free8 2 года назад

    Wow. Another great top 10! A few Pokémon I see you all picking on almost all the top 10 list. Geese! Lol 😆

  • @1Katakana
    @1Katakana 2 года назад +12

    My team will be:
    Infernape, Staraptor, Roserade, Luxray, Lucario and Gardevoir. With Garchomp and Absol standing on the side line to switch in with every now and then when their typing is needed.

    • @coqui9879
      @coqui9879 2 года назад +1

      My team is the same as your but with bronzong and gyarados instead of Lucario and gardevoir

    • @Roddy425
      @Roddy425 2 года назад

      I have the same team as you except I switched out lucario and gardevoir with garchomp and gastrodon

    • @1Katakana
      @1Katakana 2 года назад

      @@Roddy425 I did debate if I should include Garchomp in the main team, but I found out that its typing wasn't needed as often as Lucario's steel type and Gardevoir's typing.

    • @1Katakana
      @1Katakana 2 года назад

      @@coqui9879 I did originally have Gyarados on the list of pokemon I considered including, because I thought he was water/dragon first. But when I saw it was water/flying he got booted as Staraptor fills in the flying type and water isn't needed as much as Lucario's steel type and Gardevoir's typing. He probably would have been booted even if he was water/dragon once I saw that Garchomp was dragon/ground, as ground is also one of the typings that comes into play more often than water.

  • @anthonyanglemyer
    @anthonyanglemyer 2 года назад +9

    So, why is Candice's face covered and 'name redacted'? Some context would be nice (Please answer if you see this!).
    Also a mistake: you listed Staraptor's placement at number 8, too, when it should be number 7.
    This listing was nice. I cannot wait to see what you do once the new games come out. I get the feeling you'll do best teams for them soon enough. (Please say you will!)

    • @errorbirdesther
      @errorbirdesther 2 года назад +3

      It's due to a stupid joke that if I hear or see one more time I will put my head between a shark's jaw

    • @Circle2763
      @Circle2763 2 года назад +1

      The name is because of this format:
      "Hey have you heard of candice?"
      "Who's candice?"
      "CANDICE BALLS FIT IN YO MOUTH!"
      I don't find it funny btw

  • @misterassasblack9350
    @misterassasblack9350 Год назад +1

    About a few days to start another sinnoh journey and im really going to enjoy using mightyena as a dark trainer

  • @tristanmays9918
    @tristanmays9918 2 года назад +2

    Still haven't decided what starter but I'm gonna use the event Manaphy, I know that for a fact.

  • @AmigiiRS
    @AmigiiRS 2 года назад +34

    Empoleon
    Luxray
    Mismagius/Tangrowth
    Clefable
    Froslass
    Magmortar
    New to Sinnoh, I think these mons look great

    • @Nalucha
      @Nalucha 2 года назад +3

      That’s a really solid team. I wouldn’t go for Mismagius, as you already have a ghost type in Froslass. I’d recommend going with Tangrowth, or maybe even Roserade, as it’s the best grass type option imo. Aside from that, the only thing I feel a need to mention is that Froslass (which I love and plan to use) can’t be obtained until quite late, you catch its pre-evolution around the 7th gym. And if my memory serves is correct, in the original games the item that you need for Magmortar was post-game, but it may be easier to get now. I also don’t like Empoleon, but that’s a personal thing with a whole backstory. Objectively it’s a very good mon. Overall, I think it’s a great team with a lot of cool mons.

    • @HydroWave
      @HydroWave 2 года назад +1

      New to sinnoh in games
      Torterra
      Bibarel
      Lucario
      Garchomp
      Quagsire
      ........
      I have one last place. I actually thought of Infernape and go for two starters and choose Turtwig. And get chimchar later. That will be the first time i use two starters in a game. Or i just go for Croagunk Toxicroak

    • @Nalucha
      @Nalucha 2 года назад

      @@HydroWave that’s a ton of type overlap on your team. Three ground types, two water types, and it seems like with your last Pokémon you’ll add a second fighting type. You can play Pokémon however you’d like, but I’d suggest maybe using a bit more type variety

    • @HydroWave
      @HydroWave 2 года назад +1

      I have never played a Sinnoh game before and i want to use my favoritt Pokemon.

    • @Nalucha
      @Nalucha 2 года назад

      @@HydroWave go for it! It was just a suggestion. Play however you’d like

  • @Sindren2
    @Sindren2 2 года назад +3

    Duuude, Gardevoir isnt even on the list??? You can get a Ralts in level 29 after the second gym, it evolves into Gardevoir in level 34 and when u reach the city with the 3rd gym, u can buy TMs for Psychic, Dazzling Gleam and Thunderbolt easy mode onward

  • @melvinoverall8838
    @melvinoverall8838 2 года назад +1

    omg theres soooo many cool and strong pokemon i want to use. im surprised manaphy didnt get a mention but i guess because its an event pokemon

  • @collinrasmussen5630
    @collinrasmussen5630 2 года назад

    Toxicroak is one of my faves was on my team on ss before I started farming for every shiny dragon type

  • @justanidiot1025
    @justanidiot1025 2 года назад +3

    My planned team is Infernape, Feraligatr, Lucario, Togekiss, Roserade, and Mew

    • @calebg6587
      @calebg6587 2 года назад

      Fyi you can only get Feraligatr post game.

    • @justanidiot1025
      @justanidiot1025 2 года назад

      @@calebg6587 I was planning on transferring a todoile I have in from home

  • @kamentrainerhorn2073
    @kamentrainerhorn2073 2 года назад +8

    I just need early access to either Growlithe or Houndour. (Them, or Meditite.) That will make my non-Infernape team a little easier.

    • @Divatox240
      @Divatox240 2 года назад +1

      That's why I'm excited for the underground! So many possibilities!

    • @kamentrainerhorn2073
      @kamentrainerhorn2073 2 года назад +1

      @@Divatox240
      I need those possibilities, friend. As hyped as I am for the Underground, I don't wanna be disappointed (especially since I'm 98% set on not starting with Chimchar this time).

    • @dse763
      @dse763 2 года назад

      Good news : Houndoom is available right after accessing the Grand Underground. Search for a fire biome.

    • @kamentrainerhorn2073
      @kamentrainerhorn2073 2 года назад

      @@dse763
      Yeah, but it doesn't have any Fire moves and won't until level 30. And, Flamethrower in Veilstone City is still a ways off.

    • @kamentrainerhorn2073
      @kamentrainerhorn2073 2 года назад

      @@dse763
      That said, since Maylene is the next Gym Leader you face and Veilstone City has Flamethrower, I guess that Houndoom will be useful soon enough. I'll think about it for my next team.

  • @BlitzVS1
    @BlitzVS1 2 года назад

    Hello! just want to ask if there will be items that can change the natures of the pokemon? like the mints in swsh?

  • @arcadia4691
    @arcadia4691 2 года назад +1

    Granite is a very quick learner on BD. I knew it would take a while, but before I knew it, it was 10 levels short of evolution.

  • @alexr.1152
    @alexr.1152 2 года назад +3

    My Shining Pearl Team (comment opinions!)
    - Empoleon
    - Gardevoir
    - Luxray
    - Crobat
    - Heracross
    - Mismagius

  • @rainbowazumarill787
    @rainbowazumarill787 2 года назад +8

    I was conflicted between Roserade and Luxray, but I think this convinced me to pick Roserade! I'm also really hyped to play with Houndoom again!

  • @havif1071
    @havif1071 2 года назад +1

    Fun fact: you can obtain croagunk from underground as early as the time you hit second gym

  • @reaperofthings
    @reaperofthings Год назад

    Roserade was so good for my BDSP playthrough. I hadn’t seen this video before I went through the game, but I had decided to use a bunch of Pokémon I’d never used before, and since Roserade was on that list and filled the role I wanted, she was chosen for the team. I never would have expected that she’d be such a hard carry for me though, but she carried my entire team on her back through Sinnoh until the Elite Four, where she passed the torch to my Mismagius, who soloed Cynthia after my back was pushed to the wall. This is what I play Pokémon for. Pamela the Roserade will forever be one of my absolute favourite Pokémon I’ve used in any Pokémon game to date.

  • @seanwilliams823
    @seanwilliams823 2 года назад +7

    I plan on using Garchomp as he is my favorite dragon. All the others I will not.
    My team is going to be Empoleon, Houndoom, Togekiss, Magnezone, Garchomp, and either Mamoswine or Froslass

    • @taylorstephens3529
      @taylorstephens3529 2 года назад +2

      Omg, that is literally the exact team I planned on using

  • @noahvoris3637
    @noahvoris3637 2 года назад +5

    I want to try and use Pokémon I don’t usually run while playing a Sinnoh play through! I can’t decide if I want Infernape or Empoleon.
    I’m going to try and avoid using Luxray, Garchomp or a HM slave.
    I’m thinking of using: Staraptor, Roserade and Clefable and possibly Jirachi. Gyarados if I choose Infernape. I don’t know what other fire types are confirmed yet but I’d love to have a Ninetails or Arcanine if they are available.

    • @nicholascahill7751
      @nicholascahill7751 2 года назад

      You can get Houndour/Houndoom underground 👍

    • @noahvoris3637
      @noahvoris3637 2 года назад

      @@nicholascahill7751 I’m thinking of either getting a houndoom or Ninetails.

    • @errorbirdesther
      @errorbirdesther 2 года назад

      Here is a way to decide on either infernape or empoleon
      Take a coin and flip it
      If it lands on heads then it's infernape
      If it lands on tails then it's empoleon

  • @pinkprincess6136
    @pinkprincess6136 2 года назад +1

    I really want to use Mew and Jirachi as soon as I play one of those games because I never caught a Mew before and I wanted one for a long time and because really love Jirachi but I'm thinking I'll use Mew more.

  • @howardclemetson640
    @howardclemetson640 2 года назад +1

    Gyarados now learns Waterfall at lvl 21. An absolute must have Pokemon on any team

  • @AiMusic9232
    @AiMusic9232 2 года назад +6

    Oh I waited for this since I need some recommendations
    My team is:
    Torterra
    Weavile
    Bibarel
    Bronzong
    Houndoom
    Gengar

    • @kettlemypedals
      @kettlemypedals 2 года назад +3

      Make sure gengar has a poison type move so you don’t get washed by fairies, wait there’s bronzong you could be okay

    • @eddiecraig8684
      @eddiecraig8684 2 года назад

      Torterra
      Alakazam
      Elevire
      Milotic
      Magmotar
      Honcrow

  • @NoBuddy89
    @NoBuddy89 2 года назад +3

    No offense but basing these videos on gen 7 movesets when they got updated makes it abit moot. Also Bibarel struggles hard due to lack of physical move coverage since his spec attack is hot garbage.
    Otherwise its a great mon, but thats banking on them finally giving him access toThunder Fang (since they can learn thunderbolt) Ice Fang (since they can learn ice beam), Liquidation and maybe Iron Head(since he learns headbutt), now they get Crunch already so Iron head is just added bonus.
    But yeah, in a generation with floatzel, who is a monster of a water type, Bibarel doesnt really have room to shine.

    • @sparkypikachu7776
      @sparkypikachu7776 2 года назад

      In all fairness he dosen't exactly have a whole lot more to go off of as far as movesets goes. I agree though it does make the movesets preety moot for the time being.

  • @testudinate4591
    @testudinate4591 2 года назад

    Great video!

  • @amhpokemon7156
    @amhpokemon7156 2 года назад +1

    It’s past 1 am and today is the day the games are out. Hopefully in the next two weeks we get the best teams for these games.