Best team for Black and White

The main story uses only new Unova Pokémon, so classic teams do not apply here.

A balanced option is Escavalier, Seismitoad, Emolga, Ferrothorn, Scrafty, Haxorus. The one stacked weakness is Ice and Fighting. It hits 17 of 17 types super effectively with STAB attacks.

  1. Escavalier BugSteel
  2. Seismitoad WaterGround
  3. Emolga ElectricFlying
  4. Ferrothorn GrassSteel
  5. Scrafty DarkFighting
  6. Haxorus Dragon

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Do not like a pick? These are the best replacements for each slot, scored against the other five.

ReplaceWith
EscavalierDurant, Cofagrigus, Eelektross
SeismitoadSamurott, Simipour, Swanna
EmolgaSwanna, Braviary, Unfezant
FerrothornDurant, Klinklang, Eelektross
ScraftyCofagrigus, Zoroark, Liepard
HaxorusDruddigon, Eelektross, Zebstrika

FAQ

What is the best team for Pokémon Black and White?

A balanced option is Escavalier, Seismitoad, Emolga, Ferrothorn, Scrafty, Haxorus. The one stacked weakness is Ice and Fighting. It hits 17 of 17 types super effectively with STAB attacks.

How many Pokémon can I choose from in Pokémon Black and White?

156 species are in the regional Pokédex we use for this page, and 69 of them are fully evolved and non-legendary.

Teams are generated from the Unova Pokédex using the generation 5 type chart. Availability inside the game can differ by version.