Best team for X and Y
Fairy debuts here, so Dragon is no longer the problem it was in earlier games.
A balanced option is Klefki, Gliscor, Rotom, Ferrothorn, Sableye, Azumarill. The one stacked weakness is Fire and Ground. It hits 17 of 18 types super effectively with STAB attacks.
- Klefki SteelFairy
- Gliscor GroundFlying
- Rotom ElectricGhost
- Ferrothorn GrassSteel
- Sableye DarkGhost
- Azumarill WaterFairy
How this team handles the gyms
Each row is a gym type in Pokémon X and Y. “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 | Gliscor | None |
| Rock | Klefki, Gliscor, Ferrothorn, Azumarill | None |
| Fighting | Klefki, Gliscor, Azumarill | Ferrothorn |
| Grass | Gliscor | Azumarill |
| Electric | Gliscor | Azumarill |
| Fairy | Klefki, Ferrothorn | Sableye |
| Psychic | Rotom, Sableye | None |
| Ice | Klefki, Ferrothorn | Gliscor |
Swap options
Do not like a pick? These are the best replacements for each slot, scored against the other five.
| Replace | With |
|---|---|
| Klefki | Mawile, Scizor, Escavalier |
| Gliscor | Whiscash, Quagsire, Charizard |
| Rotom | Jolteon, Ampharos, Electrode |
| Ferrothorn | Skarmory, Scizor, Escavalier |
| Sableye | Snorlax, Lickilicky, Ursaring |
| Azumarill | Wigglytuff, Florges, Snorlax |
FAQ
What is the best team for Pokémon X and Y?
A balanced option is Klefki, Gliscor, Rotom, Ferrothorn, Sableye, Azumarill. The one stacked weakness is Fire and Ground. It hits 17 of 18 types super effectively with STAB attacks.
How many Pokémon can I choose from in Pokémon X and Y?
457 species are in the regional Pokédex we use for this page, and 230 of them are fully evolved and non-legendary.
Teams are generated from the Kalos Pokédex using the generation 6 type chart. Availability inside the game can differ by version.