What are you planning for your team?

[HeroLinik]

Not sure if I'll be getting it at launch but I have a better idea of what my team might be now that the full Alola dex has leaked.

Spoiler:

Primarina (Used Decidueye last time, don't care too much for Incineroar)

Hawlucha (was originally going to go for Mienshao but it isn't available until Poni island and really I've been more interested in using Hawlucha since last gen)

Dhelmise (This one is kinda iffy since I'll have to breed it early on for my team since it doesn't show up until Poni island but I really want to try using this pokemon)

Naganadel (Maybe, it depends on when you get Poipole as a gift, hopefully it's during the main story)

Beeheeyem (I hadn't really thought about using this guy but Elygem appears on Mount Hokulani so it won't be too late to pick them up for my team. It's neat that this Pokemon is getting more love.)

??? (Not sure, maybe a fire type like Arcanine since I've never used on before)

The three non-spoilery ones are Primarina, Hawlucha and Dhelmise.

Another pretty solid team, but if you don't want to wait until Poni Island for Dhelmise, you could quite possibly get an egg in SM, get it to the point where it's just about to hatch, and then trade it over to USUM so you get it under your OT.

Spoiler:

Also, how will you go about it if you don't get Poipole until the postgame though? You'll end up having a blank space. And yeah, a Fire would do quite well in your team, as it's backed by all your other teammates.

 

[Pyrax]

Even with the new additions, there's still not much in the dex I like or haven't already used multiple times.
Ideally, I'd like to use mons I've never used. This is what I've come up with so far:

Spoiler:

• Primarina
• Mudsdale
• Pangoro
• Aegislash
• Talonflame
• Alolan Exeggutor

I was actually planning on using Pangoro in Moon, but ultimately never did.

 

[Sabrewulf238]

Another pretty solid team, but if you don't want to wait until Poni Island for Dhelmise, you could quite possibly get an egg in SM, get it to the point where it's just about to hatch, and then trade it over to USUM so you get it under your OT.

Spoiler:

Also, how will you go about it if you don't get Poipole until the postgame though? You'll end up having a blank space. And yeah, a Fire would do quite well in your team, as it's backed by all your other teammates.

Spoiler:

Not sure what I'll do in the case that Poipole is postgame. I guess I'll just have to wing it. Pawniard/Bisharp is in this pokedex so that could be an interesting Pokemon to use.

I noticed that Pyroar is in this pokedex as well, so I could go for that or Arcanine for a fire type.

 

[clbgolden]

After seeing the leaks, I think I?ll be going with this team (no spoilers, don?t worry):

Swampert
Decidueye
Salazzle
Kommo-o
Minior/Dusk Lycanroc
A-Ninetails/Ribombee

 

[Hikamaru]

Based on the Dex leaks and availability of Pokemon, I'm going with this:

Primarina
Lycanroc (Dusk)
Lopunny
Hawlucha
Tsareena
Ampharos

Yeah, breaking tradition by skipping a Fire-type this time around. Tsareena was something I already used in Moon but it's only because I wasn't interested in the other Grass-type options. Lycanroc was something I also used but I want to give the new form a shot.

Hawlucha was something I never used in an in-game run before, so I'll be looking forward to trying it since it'll be an early-game encounter. I did use Lopunny in Diamond (before my brother stole it) but since Ambipom is locked to postgame and Buneary is on the very first route I figured I'd give Lopunny a shot again. I did consider Manectric, but it's not available until the third island so I decided to give up on that for Ampharos.

I may replace Ampharos with an Alolan Marowak to still use a Fire-type, but only if they fix Shadow Bone by making the Move Relearner earlier (or have it learn the move upon evolution instead) but if not the case I'll go with Ampharos.

 

[Iceshadow3317]

Now that we know everything that will be in the game, I will be using the following.

Incenaroar
Lycanroc (Dusk)
Zoroark
Alolan Ninetails
Leafeon
Silvally (Psychic)

So yeah, kinda dog/cat/fox theme. Obviously this will probably change. But this is my ideal team. I will also have to look at Z Movies, to see if there is something better I want. If we get Nebby, I will obviously end up using Nebby some.

I would also like to see which starters I can get early on.

Didn't realize that Lucario wasn't available. I thought I saw it, but didn't.

 

[Sabrewulf238]

There was a team planner people were using for Sun & Moon that just got updated.

Keep in mind that it has spoilers for the full USUM pokedex.

https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemon/co...medium=hot&utm_source=reddit&utm_name=pokemon

 

[OwenDOG]

Oh, Shoot

 

[cprmauldin]

No idea!

I like to decide on a whim!

 

[smocks]

For once, I don't really have an idea what I want on my team. I want to delve into USUM with a clear, spoiler-free mind in an effort to be more "wowed".

But I know for sure I'm going to choose Rowlet as my starter from not properly using the Rowlet-line (ik, I'm probably one of the very few who hasn't oops) and already trying out Litten & Popplio

 

[Miss Wendighost]

I haven't really planned that out yet, but I know I'll pick Rowlet this time around and have the Dusk Lycanroc.

 

[Flare.]

Currently I planned for...

- Decidueye
- Dusk Form Lycanroc
- Ninetales-Alola
- Mimikyu

I'm not sure about who to put for the last 2 spots. :/

 

[Lrachelr5]

I'm planning on using a Ralts as my starter to become a Gallade, Dusk Lycanroc, Zoroark, an Eeveelution, Alolan Ninetales and maybe Alolan Muk

 

[Bellsprout]

I'm thinking of ditching the starter once I have a decent core set up. I like them all, but I don't have much of a desire to use them again. Otherwise I may stick with Rowlet

 

[thedestinedblade]

Well, I know I'm going with the starter (still unsure who though) and Mime Jr. Other than that, I think I'll just play the rest by ear. Seel is supposedly available on the first island and I don't think I've ever used one, so that's an option. I'd use Rufflet if it didn't evolve so late!

 

[Arcanine is best doggo]

Right now I'm planning on using Decidueye, Dusk Lycanroc, Houndoom, Furfrou, Zygarde 10% and I'll breed a Riolu to send over. I used a dog themed party in Sun, and since this is an alternate universe retelling, why not use an alternate team with the same theme?

 

[Somewhere_]

I used Decidueye before, so I want to diversify my team. But I'm not sure if I want to use the Litten line and I also want to use other grass types.

Here's what I'm considering:

-Yangoos
-Pikipek
-Fomantis
-Sandygast
-Jangmo-o
-Litten or Rowlet
-Shellos
-Alolan Vulpix

 

[Star Arcana]

Alright, so now that Oddish is out of the picture entirely, I think I'll give Rowlet another go. I've already used Litten (in Sun) and Popplio (in Rejuvenation, a fangame), so I won't be missing out on experiencing them. It seems moons and owls are going to be my thing, haha.

As for other team members, I know I'll be trying Dusk Lycanroc. Seel is looking more appealing, and as is Vikavolt (assuming the rumours of an earlier evo point is true). I'm still unsure what my team will look like in the end...

 

[janejane6178]

How do I get the special Rockruff???? =]

 

[HeroLinik]

How do I get the special Rockruff???? =]

After you get the game and have reached the first Pokemon Center, you'll need to go into Mystery Gift and obtain the Rockruff over Wi-Fi. The rules are similar to other events.