Firstly, I have no idea what the natures do because I never bother with them.
Secondly, this is my team for Fire Red. I have already beaten the Elite Four once, but I'm making a better team.
Blaziken @ Leftovers (Lv 49)
Hasty Nature (+Spd, -Def)
- Swords Dance
- Rock Slide
- Sky Uppercut
Blaze Kick
Fire Blast
Slash
Peck
A hold item is just as important as a good nature. Leftovers are always a great item, but sometimes it is not feasible. Hasty on Blaziken because speed is important since its defenses suck. A Blaziken without a Fighting is a sad Blaziken. Peck is a weak move. Use Rock Slide to help cover its big Flying weakness. Swords Dance makes it hit much harder physically. Don't use two attacking moves of the same type (Blaze Kick AND Fire Blast). It is redundant and prevents your Poke from being more versatile. Drop the weaker BK.
Metagross @ Choice Band/Shell Bell (Lv 50)
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Meteor Mash
- Earthquake
- Explosion
- Rock Slide/Shadow Ball/Agility
Metagross is a great physical sweeper. You can use the CB version, or the Agility version. Agility makes Metagross faster than a lot of things in-game. Adamant makes it hit harder. You don't need Psychic here since a buffed MM is just as effective. Earthquake is a no-brainer. Explosion is used when you need to take out an especially tough opponent. Rock Slide or Shadow Ball are preference, but only if not using Agility.
Salamence @ Choice Band/Shell Bell/Leftovers (Lv 52)
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Aerial Ace
- Earthquake
- Fire Blast/Brick Break
- Rock Slide
Salamence is a much better physical attacker and makes your Blaziken basically useless. This should also be your lead Poke. It can damage many different types. Getting two Earthquakes though might be hard or easy, depending on your resources. Never use HM moves not called Surf on your team. That is what crappy Pokes like Tropius are for.
Swampert @ Leftovers/Chesto Berry (Lv 45)
Relaxed Nature (+Def, -Spd)
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Rest
Swampert's typing makes it a strong addition to any team. It has solid defenses and is only weak to Grass moves, which it has a great counter in Ice Beam. It learns Earthquake at Lv52. Rest allows it to absorb statuses and last longer. Chesto Berry even gives you a free Rest turn.
I plan on replacing Salamence with Dragonite, and Swampert with Starmie, but I still need two more decent Pokemon.
Does anybody have any recommendations?
