Playthru, usually I carry my starter (in this case, Oshawott) .. and the team usually forms itself along the way. Currently, Stoutland and Krookadile are main stays, the other 3 spots usually rotate depending on what gym I'm facing and if I need to train someone as a back up. Gym encounters, kinda have more than one ideal poke to run through there. I usually end up over compensating, but it does give me a chance to learn another poke's strengths in the process.