Btw, I'm contemplating buying a Switch this November for Xmas to indoctrinate my twin nieces who turn 5 next February into the world of Pokémon. Outside of me, no one in my family knows about, much less plays Pokémon so it'd be a learning experience for everyone. If I do buy a Switch, I still haven't decided on what game/version to get since the Version exclusives are pretty good. My teams, or should I say our teams if I hope to indoctrinate my nieces will be the following:
Pikachu Version:
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Pikachu is the starter so he stays throughout the journey. Plus with special exclusive moves, including HM's, he can't be replaced. Due to the gym requirements for Brock, I'm opting to go with Squirtle and hence Blastoise(who can Mega Evolve). Sandslash is exclusive to Pikachu Version and is my favorite Ground Type. As a bonus, I grab it's Alolan variant who happens to be a Swiss Army knife by countering so many opponents. He alone defeats half of the Elite Four along with Erika and Koga(immune). Alolan Raticate is my Psychic/Ghost Specialist, hence countering Sabrina and Agatha respectively while Clefable is my counter against Fighting, Dark and Dragon Types. Ideally I'd use Alolan Ninetales but she's only on Eevee version. Team above counters everything but Normal and Bug Types(Alolan Sandslash resists both).
If I opted to do Eevee version, Team would be the following:
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Eevee, like with Pikachu, is the starter and must be available 24/7 for exclusive moves and HM abilities(plus handles Ghosts and Agatha in a pinch). Venusaur is my Brock and Misty counter that also Mega Evolves. Golem counters Lt.Surge and Blaine quite easily while Alolan Ninetales puts Erika, Bruno and Lance on Ice. Alolan Muk can single handedly drop Koga and Sabrina while Ninetales(Kanto variant and Eevee version exclusive) covers any potential Ice, Grass, Bug and Steel problems that may arise. I have no counter for Normal Types but I think a Golem does a pretty good job no? May need a Water Type to transverse the Sea routes though.