Best team for Emerald
Hoenn is heavy on Water and has no Fairy type yet, so Dragon-type bosses are a real threat.
A balanced option is Skarmory, Swampert, Sableye, Magneton, Kingdra, Medicham. No type threatens more than one team member without a resist behind it. It hits 17 of 17 types super effectively with STAB attacks.
- Skarmory SteelFlying
- Swampert WaterGround
- Sableye DarkGhost
- Magneton ElectricSteel
- Kingdra WaterDragon
- Medicham FightingPsychic
How this team handles the gyms
Each row is a gym type in Pokémon Emerald. “Hits it” lists who on the team has a STAB type that is super effective against it. “At risk” lists who is weak to it.
| Gym type | Hits it | At risk |
|---|---|---|
| Rock | Skarmory, Swampert, Magneton, Kingdra, Medicham | None |
| Fighting | Skarmory, Medicham | Magneton |
| Electric | Swampert | Skarmory |
| Fire | Swampert, Kingdra | Skarmory, Magneton |
| Normal | Medicham | None |
| Flying | Magneton | Medicham |
| Psychic | Sableye | None |
| Water | Magneton | None |
Swap options
Do not like a pick? These are the best replacements for each slot, scored against the other five.
| Replace | With |
|---|---|
| Skarmory | Aggron, Mawile, Gyarados |
| Swampert | Whiscash, Flygon, Camerupt |
| Sableye | Banette, Dusclops, Absol |
| Magneton | Electrode, Raichu, Manectric |
| Kingdra | Whiscash, Slaking, Salamence |
| Medicham | Machamp, Hariyama, Slaking |
FAQ
What is the best team for Pokémon Emerald?
A balanced option is Skarmory, Swampert, Sableye, Magneton, Kingdra, Medicham. No type threatens more than one team member without a resist behind it. It hits 17 of 17 types super effectively with STAB attacks.
How many Pokémon can I choose from in Pokémon Emerald?
202 species are in the regional Pokédex we use for this page, and 99 of them are fully evolved and non-legendary.
Teams are generated from the Hoenn Pokédex using the generation 3 type chart. Availability inside the game can differ by version.