Best team for FireRed
Only the original 151 Pokémon are catchable until the post-game, so most teams are built from the Kanto dex.
A balanced option is Poliwrath, Magneton, Dragonite, Sandslash, Gengar, Snorlax. The one stacked weakness is Ground and Psychic. It hits 17 of 17 types super effectively with STAB attacks.
- Poliwrath WaterFighting
- Magneton ElectricSteel
- Dragonite DragonFlying
- Sandslash Ground
- Gengar GhostPoison
- Snorlax Normal
How this team handles the gyms
Each row is a gym type in Pokémon FireRed. “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 | Poliwrath, Magneton, Sandslash | Dragonite |
| Water | Magneton | Sandslash |
| Electric | Sandslash | Poliwrath |
| Grass | Dragonite, Gengar | Poliwrath, Sandslash |
| Poison | Sandslash | None |
| Psychic | Gengar | Poliwrath, Gengar |
| Fire | Poliwrath, Sandslash | Magneton |
| Ground | Poliwrath | Magneton, Gengar |
Swap options
Do not like a pick? These are the best replacements for each slot, scored against the other five.
| Replace | With |
|---|---|
| Poliwrath | Gyarados, Blastoise, Vaporeon |
| Magneton | Jolteon, Electrode, Electabuzz |
| Dragonite | Gyarados, Pidgeot, Dodrio |
| Sandslash | Dugtrio, Marowak, Alakazam |
| Gengar | Jolteon, Electrode, Electabuzz |
| Snorlax | Kangaskhan, Tauros, Clefable |
FAQ
What is the best team for Pokémon FireRed?
A balanced option is Poliwrath, Magneton, Dragonite, Sandslash, Gengar, Snorlax. The one stacked weakness is Ground and Psychic. It hits 17 of 17 types super effectively with STAB attacks.
How many Pokémon can I choose from in Pokémon FireRed?
151 species are in the regional Pokédex we use for this page, and 76 of them are fully evolved and non-legendary.
Teams are generated from the Kanto Pokédex using the generation 3 type chart. Availability inside the game can differ by version.