2nd Gen RBY/GSC Team Help Thread

[Sydian]

I told someone to come to this thread for help with his team, only to realize it didn't exist. I'd hate to add another sticky to the already large number, but hey. Even the old games could use one of these, too. So, if you need help with a team on the classics, post here and someone will help you out. Just remember to follow all PC rules and stuff. Yes yes.

Remember, this is for Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, and Crystal. None of that new fangled stuff. :P

 

[Zirkle38]

I guess I'm the only one who's playing the old (and best) games that isn't already a pro? Anyways, I'm playing Crystal right now and I can't really decide on a water pokemon. I was thinking Quagsire, but I don't know when one of those will show up, and I don't want to be so far into the game where it'd be difficult parting with my second-rate water pokemon, because of nostalgia or all the work I've put into him. Right now I have a psyduck, because of Golduck's beasty-ness and psychic attacks without having to get rid of one of one of my main's for a psychic less than Mewtwo, or someone else uber. I'd happily take suggestions on any other water pokemon. And psychic pokemon. Well, my party in general, thanks (:​

 

[jujuju]

Personally, I like Lapras as a water pokemon as it can learn many different moves and has very strong statistics. Also, remember that you will be given the opportunity to catch a Suicune so, if you want, you can wait and use that as your water pokemon.

 

[Sydian]

You can get Wooper just before entering Union Cave. I'm raising one on Crystal right now. But if you want to wait til Lapras is available, that's another good Pokemon to have. Vaporeon ain't too shabby either, and there's always Lanturn and Octillery. Many options for water Pokemon.

 

[Zirkle38]

Oh yeah, duh. I was mainly just concerned about the when, and I totally forgot wooper evolved into Quagsire. Thanks!
Oh, but what do you think about Poliwag, after it's been evolved and beefed up? It doesn't have the ground type advantage quagsire has, but probably a better offense pokemon then defense, which is what I've always thought of Quagsire.

 

[Hyashi_san]

Personally, I like Slowbro :3 But since you have a psyduck you don't need another water/psychic pokemon. Poliwag is ok if you want a fighting pokemon, but he is more weak to alot of other types. Quagsire on the other hand has decent stats. The only thing you have to worry 'bout him is his 4x weakness to grass types. :)

 

[Zirkle38]

Ahhh, thanks. A bunch. Not very many gyms/elite four members use very many grass types, so I'm good with a Quagsire and Typhlosion (:
And I perfer Slowbro to to Psyduck, actually. But I manage to get an Espeon, so I'm good with Psychics. Thanks again!

 

[Hyashi_san]

Sweet. So I was wondering if I should keep training my Zuzu(zubat) until he turns into a crobat. But Iunno what moves I should train him... I've always used a pidgey before, but I wanted to try zubat this time. any suggestions? (I have silver, no trading)

 

[Dempa]

I'm thinking of doing a run on Pokemon Yellow with just one Pokemon. I want the Pokemon to be obtainable before Pewter City.

I was just wondering what you guys think would be a good Pokemon and moveset to complete the game?

I know it's gonna be difficult but that's how I want it :).

 

[Tox]

I'm thinking of doing a run on Pokemon Yellow with just one Pokemon. I want the Pokemon to be obtainable before Pewter City.

I was just wondering what you guys think would be a good Pokemon and moveset to complete the game?

I know it's gonna be difficult but that's how I want it :).

Well, I think it could be a lot of fun to use a Mankey or possibly a Nidoran. They're both really cool Pokémon. I'm not really sure on movesets yet. Are you going to have HM Slaves or use your main Pokémon? You'll need Cut, Surf and Strength. You could get away without Flash and Fly though.

 

[Dempa]

Well, I think it could be a lot of fun to use a Mankey or possibly a Nidoran. They're both really cool Pokémon. I'm not really sure on movesets yet. Are you going to have HM Slaves or use your main Pokémon? You'll need Cut, Surf and Strength. You could get away without Flash and Fly though.

Yes I'll be having some HM Slaves in my party, however many I need.
I was actually thinking of doing a run with Nidoran (Male) or Mankey.
If someone could provide me with a decent moveset on either of them I'll get started straight away.

I'm still open to more suggestions but :)

EDIT: I plan on evolving the pokemon to the final evolution, not just keeping it at the first.

 

[jujuju]

I would definitely choose Nidoking. It learns many more moves and I personally think that it is a much stronger Pokemon.
My preferred moveset would be:
Nidoking:
Surf
Ice Beam/Blizzard
Fire Blast
Earthquake

Sweet. So I was wondering if I should keep training my Zuzu(zubat) until he turns into a crobat. But Iunno what moves I should train him... I've always used a pidgey before, but I wanted to try zubat this time. any suggestions? (I have silver, no trading)

A Crobat can be a very good Pokemon if raised properly.
IMO The best Crobat moveset:
Bite
Fly/Wing Attack
Steel Wing
Confuse Ray/Toxic

 

[Zirkle38]

Hyashi_san - I'd use Zubat over Pidgey. Not that I don't absolutely love my Pidgeot, I just think that a flying/steel or dark or poison or whatever crobat is, would be better than a flying/normal. Not that I'm bashing normals, either, I luffs them, but you can always incorporate that somewhere else in your team ;)

 

[Sydian]

Anyone know a good set for Nidorina for Crystal? No, I'm not evolving it either. Right now, she has Poison Sting, Tackle, Growl (ugh), and Scratch.

 

[Fire Wolf]

Sydian, how about trying something like this?:
- Thunderbolt / Thunder
- Ice Beam / Blizzard
- Return / Headbutt / Take Down
- Toxic / Hidden Power (if you can get a decent type and a good powered one)

 

[PokeProud]

(Ruby) Vital Question about a TM

I earned 'Dig' already, and for some dumb reason, deleted it. I guess I figured I only needed it for the desert and so when my bag got full, I got rid of it. Now I'm trying to get through the underwater portion of the game. As you can imagine, it is difficult to get treasures on the ocean floor without dig. (At least I'm guessing that's how you do it!) And since I need to figure out how to open the gym doors for my badges in the Fortree City, Lilycove City, and Sootopolis City, I'm thinking I may need to get this TM back somehow. I already checked the Department store and they don't sell it there. Is there anyway to get this back? Please assist! Thanks so much. :-)

 

[Sydian]

This is the Metal/Color generation team help thread. You should be asking this in the RSE/FRLG simple Q&A. Either way, we're here now so I might as well answer. No, you can't get Dig back as a TM. If I recall, Sandshrew learns Dig at level 21 (might be 25, I haven't raised on in a long time). You'll have to go catch one of them and train it up. And you don't necessarily need Dig to complete the game; it wouldn't be just a TM if that were the case.

Sydian, how about trying something like this?:
- Thunderbolt / Thunder
- Ice Beam / Blizzard
- Return / Headbutt / Take Down
- Toxic / Hidden Power (if you can get a decent type and a good powered one)

Sounds good to me. :P Thanks! Even though that's not the best Rina set, just for the nostalgia of everyone loading their Pokemon with crazy attacks like that, I think I will try this set, or something similar.

 

[Sydian]

lol double post

But this thread has met its maker. As if anyone really used it. There's a new section for in-game team help, so this thread is dead now.

Locked.

Here's the link for the new section.