They can be dual-typed, but at least one of those has to match the type you choose. What type are you choosing, and what’s your team look like?

I would have to choose Bug-type, of course. Team composition would be Galvantula, Yanmega, Heracross, Centiskorch, Genesect, and Rabsca. As to why… I just like 'em, lol. I’m not much of a competitive player. What would your team/type be?

  • paper@lemmy.world
    3·
    2 years ago

    I like grass types, I’d go

    • Meowscarada for special coverage (protean is still really good)
    • Gogoat for physical coverage (thing gets a few ground/rock moves)
    • Leavanny for X-Scissor crits and Sticky Web
    • Leafeon for Leaf Blade + Swords Dance sweeps (best eeveelution)
    • Cradily for some serious bulk
    • Lurantis for contrary shenanigans
    • cujo@sh.itjust.works
      2·
      2 years ago

      Meowscarada is probably my favorite of the new starters.

      I’m still more than a little disappointed that Lurantis isn’t a bug type. Praying mantises are my favorite IRL bugs, and bug type is my favorite pokemon type… And pink is my favorite color! 🥲 I mean, we have Scyther. But Lurantis…

      That’s a killer team, though. And grass is a close second for favorite types, personally.

      • paper@lemmy.world
        1·
        2 years ago

        I was initially disappointed that Sprigatito stood up, but I actually fell in love with the design lol Lurantis is one of my favorite pokemon, I always thought it was weird that it was pure grass type

        • cujo@sh.itjust.works
          2·
          2 years ago

          I was, too. I saw Meowscarada and it was like, “ugh, ANOTHER bipedal final stage starter?” But… It grew on me. I like it even more than Fuecoco and co., and that was going to be my first pick for starter at the start of the new gen. I STILL have not played the game… 😅

          But when I do get around to finally buying it, Sprigatito will be my bff.

      • CoderKat@kbin.social
        1·
        2 years ago

        I love the design of meowscarada the best, but where the signature moves are concerned, torch song is miles ahead of the other starters and made me glad I picked the fire starter. I mean, it’s an already strong move that makes you considerably stronger each time you use it. After a couple of uses, you’ll sweep basically anything. Feels overpowered, honestly. Usually you only have a chance of raising an offensive stat or the attack is really weak (like power up punch).

        • cujo@sh.itjust.works
          1·
          2 years ago

          See, I’m the worst about picking Pokémon team comp. I do… Pretty basic coverage in my teams, but I’ve never concerned myself much with squeezing out the most power I can from my team. Not that that’s a bad thing! I’m envious of people who do, lol. But I’m a “fashion over function” kinda guy so most of my 'mons end up getting picked mostly out of design aesthetic… 😅

          I have removed overwhelmingly weak options from my teams in favor of stronger Pokémon, but for the most part… It’s like, “oooh, I like that! You’re on my team now,” lol.

          Even with my bug team comp, Rabsca only made the cut over Ribombee because I like having a psychic type on my team. I’ve always had a psychic type on my team.