Best team for HeartGold and SoulSilver
Johto and Kanto share one adventure, so you can field two regions of Pokémon across 16 gyms.
A balanced option is Skarmory, Quagsire, Scizor, Jolteon, Kingdra, Misdreavus. No type threatens more than one team member without a resist behind it. It hits 16 of 17 types super effectively with STAB attacks.
- Skarmory SteelFlying
- Quagsire WaterGround
- Scizor BugSteel
- Jolteon Electric
- Kingdra WaterDragon
- Misdreavus Ghost
How this team handles the gyms
Each row is a gym type in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. “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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flying | Jolteon | None |
| Bug | Skarmory | None |
| Normal | No STAB answer, use a coverage move | None |
| Ghost | Misdreavus | Misdreavus |
| Fighting | Skarmory | None |
| Steel | Quagsire | None |
| Ice | Skarmory, Scizor | None |
| Dragon | Kingdra | Kingdra |
Swap options
Do not like a pick? These are the best replacements for each slot, scored against the other five.
| Replace | With |
|---|---|
| Skarmory | Forretress, Murkrow, Magneton |
| Quagsire | Gligar, Donphan, Sandslash |
| Scizor | Forretress, Magneton, Machamp |
| Jolteon | Ampharos, Electrode, Electabuzz |
| Kingdra | Dragonite, Blissey, Snorlax |
| Misdreavus | Umbreon, Blissey, Snorlax |
FAQ
What is the best team for Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver?
A balanced option is Skarmory, Quagsire, Scizor, Jolteon, Kingdra, Misdreavus. No type threatens more than one team member without a resist behind it. It hits 16 of 17 types super effectively with STAB attacks.
How many Pokémon can I choose from in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver?
256 species are in the regional Pokédex we use for this page, and 127 of them are fully evolved and non-legendary.
Teams are generated from the Johto and Kanto Pokédex using the generation 4 type chart. Availability inside the game can differ by version.