Best team for Scarlet and Violet
You can take the gyms in any order, so a balanced team beats a team built for one route.
A balanced option is Tinkaton, Camerupt, Spiritomb, Kilowattrel, Azumarill, Sableye. The one stacked weakness is Ground. It hits 17 of 18 types super effectively with STAB attacks.
- Tinkaton FairySteel
- Camerupt FireGround
- Spiritomb GhostDark
- Kilowattrel ElectricFlying
- Azumarill WaterFairy
- Sableye DarkGhost
How this team handles the gyms
Each row is a gym type in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. “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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bug | Camerupt, Kilowattrel | None |
| Grass | Camerupt, Kilowattrel | Azumarill |
| Electric | Camerupt | Azumarill |
| Water | Kilowattrel | Camerupt |
| Normal | No STAB answer, use a coverage move | None |
| Ghost | Spiritomb, Sableye | None |
| Psychic | Spiritomb, Sableye | None |
| Ice | Tinkaton, Camerupt | Kilowattrel |
Swap options
Do not like a pick? These are the best replacements for each slot, scored against the other five.
| Replace | With |
|---|---|
| Tinkaton | Klefki, Corviknight, Scizor |
| Camerupt | Gastrodon, Whiscash, Iron Treads |
| Spiritomb | Corviknight, Scizor, Forretress |
| Kilowattrel | Corviknight, Scizor, Forretress |
| Azumarill | Gastrodon, Whiscash, Scizor |
| Sableye | Corviknight, Scizor, Forretress |
FAQ
What is the best team for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?
A balanced option is Tinkaton, Camerupt, Spiritomb, Kilowattrel, Azumarill, Sableye. The one stacked weakness is Ground. It hits 17 of 18 types super effectively with STAB attacks.
How many Pokémon can I choose from in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?
400 species are in the regional Pokédex we use for this page, and 210 of them are fully evolved and non-legendary.
Teams are generated from the Paldea Pokédex using the generation 9 type chart. Availability inside the game can differ by version.