Best team for Platinum
The Sinnoh dex is the biggest early-generation pool, which makes Platinum teams easier to balance.
A balanced option is Gliscor, Scizor, Magnezone, Spiritomb, Gastrodon, Garchomp. No type threatens more than one team member without a resist behind it. It hits 16 of 17 types super effectively with STAB attacks.
- Gliscor GroundFlying
- Scizor BugSteel
- Magnezone ElectricSteel
- Spiritomb GhostDark
- Gastrodon WaterGround
- Garchomp DragonGround
How this team handles the gyms
Each row is a gym type in Pokémon Platinum. “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 | Gliscor, Scizor, Magnezone, Gastrodon, Garchomp | None |
| Grass | Gliscor, Scizor | Gastrodon |
| Fighting | Gliscor | Magnezone |
| Water | Magnezone | Gliscor |
| Ghost | Spiritomb | None |
| Steel | Gliscor, Gastrodon, Garchomp | None |
| Ice | Scizor, Magnezone | Gliscor, Garchomp |
| Electric | Gliscor, Gastrodon, Garchomp | None |
Swap options
Do not like a pick? These are the best replacements for each slot, scored against the other five.
| Replace | With |
|---|---|
| Gliscor | Gyarados, Mantine, Pelipper |
| Scizor | Lucario, Empoleon, Bronzong |
| Magnezone | Electivire, Jolteon, Luxray |
| Spiritomb | Drapion, Skuntank, Dusknoir |
| Gastrodon | Gyarados, Mantine, Whiscash |
| Garchomp | Altaria, Whiscash, Quagsire |
FAQ
What is the best team for Pokémon Platinum?
A balanced option is Gliscor, Scizor, Magnezone, Spiritomb, Gastrodon, Garchomp. 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 Platinum?
210 species are in the regional Pokédex we use for this page, and 98 of them are fully evolved and non-legendary.
Teams are generated from the Sinnoh Pokédex using the generation 4 type chart. Availability inside the game can differ by version.