Here's an age old question that all Pokemon fans must answer: If you were going to go on a pokemon journey, who would be on your team? This is different from other teams lists. It's not just a top tier team, or a list of your favorite designs. These are the pokemon that are closest and dearest to you, and that would be able to support you on your adventure.
EDIT: Stuck on your Surf/Flier because you don't want a water/flying type? No fear: http://www.smogon.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4680881&postcount=39
Spirit
(Original was male, but I'd pick Female now)~Quirky
The "elemental spirit of the desert." Flygon has been my homie since Coliseum(essentially gen 3 for me). He killed everything with a combination of speed and power. Also I like sand powers. Also I like dragonflies. Also I like green. ... It's a culmination of so many things to me. He's my go to Pokemon... my "Ash's Pikachu." Without a doubt it would have to be my first pokemon, starting as a Trapinch that I had since childhood. We're best friends.
-Sand Storm
-Earthquake
-Fire Punch
-Outrage
Emperor
(Male)~Brave
Empoleon is the only starter that I've ever really taken to, and I'll need something for water transport. "It swims as fast as a jet boat." Something about it's bulk and regal air. It's also no sloucher when the going gets tough. I like the idea of it using it's wings to dice up ice and foes alike. I'd have to catch it as a Piplup or Prinplup early on, and train it to its full glory. Emperor treats others with a kind of respect, almost like chivalry.
-Metal Claw
-Surf
-Ice Beam
-Iron Defense
Dusk
(Male)~Hardy
In Gold version, I gave my Golbat a haircut every day to make sure it hit maximum happiness. It's also my flier, and with its speed I'll be getting places fast. Speaking of speed, that is one fast hypnosis. I don't really like Poison types, so I think it's purely the aerodynamic shape and blistering speed that continue drawing me to him. It's always in the air, and always fast. I'd probably get him from the first cave I walk into... and give him lots of haircuts.
-Fly
-Cross Poison
-X-Scissor
-Hypnosis
Plasma
(Male)~Relaxed
Fire... is not my element by any means. I prefer less volatile things, but little Rotom is different. It doesn't feel like a fire type, yet it carries the benefits of the typing. Rotom grew on me after Wash's OU status got me to try out a few forms. I fell in love with its play style and variety of forms, but if I had to keep one it would be Heat form. We caught it to help out an electric appliance store. It was a hassle, but by the time it settles on the little oven I had it. I told the store catching Rotom was thanks enough.
-Overheat
-Discharge
-Thunderwave
-Confuseray
Jacqueline
(Female)~Impish
What can I say? I actually find it cute, and I see value in bringing around a pokemon for that simple reason. Something about its face and maw delight me... that dual nature. I like to imagine that Mawile would insert itself in the team, insisting that I let it tag along. To this day I still don't know why it latched on to me like that.
-Sweet Scent
-Crunch
-Foul Play
-Snatch
Others-The above Pokemon are my top buds. The other spot is left open to whomever I may meet, or filled with one of these from the PC according to what the adventure demands next.
EDIT: Stuck on your Surf/Flier because you don't want a water/flying type? No fear: http://www.smogon.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4680881&postcount=39
Spirit
The "elemental spirit of the desert." Flygon has been my homie since Coliseum(essentially gen 3 for me). He killed everything with a combination of speed and power. Also I like sand powers. Also I like dragonflies. Also I like green. ... It's a culmination of so many things to me. He's my go to Pokemon... my "Ash's Pikachu." Without a doubt it would have to be my first pokemon, starting as a Trapinch that I had since childhood. We're best friends.
-Sand Storm
-Earthquake
-Fire Punch
-Outrage
Emperor
Empoleon is the only starter that I've ever really taken to, and I'll need something for water transport. "It swims as fast as a jet boat." Something about it's bulk and regal air. It's also no sloucher when the going gets tough. I like the idea of it using it's wings to dice up ice and foes alike. I'd have to catch it as a Piplup or Prinplup early on, and train it to its full glory. Emperor treats others with a kind of respect, almost like chivalry.
-Metal Claw
-Surf
-Ice Beam
-Iron Defense
Dusk
In Gold version, I gave my Golbat a haircut every day to make sure it hit maximum happiness. It's also my flier, and with its speed I'll be getting places fast. Speaking of speed, that is one fast hypnosis. I don't really like Poison types, so I think it's purely the aerodynamic shape and blistering speed that continue drawing me to him. It's always in the air, and always fast. I'd probably get him from the first cave I walk into... and give him lots of haircuts.
-Fly
-Cross Poison
-X-Scissor
-Hypnosis
Plasma
Fire... is not my element by any means. I prefer less volatile things, but little Rotom is different. It doesn't feel like a fire type, yet it carries the benefits of the typing. Rotom grew on me after Wash's OU status got me to try out a few forms. I fell in love with its play style and variety of forms, but if I had to keep one it would be Heat form. We caught it to help out an electric appliance store. It was a hassle, but by the time it settles on the little oven I had it. I told the store catching Rotom was thanks enough.
-Overheat
-Discharge
-Thunderwave
-Confuseray
Jacqueline
What can I say? I actually find it cute, and I see value in bringing around a pokemon for that simple reason. Something about its face and maw delight me... that dual nature. I like to imagine that Mawile would insert itself in the team, insisting that I let it tag along. To this day I still don't know why it latched on to me like that.
-Sweet Scent
-Crunch
-Foul Play
-Snatch
Others-The above Pokemon are my top buds. The other spot is left open to whomever I may meet, or filled with one of these from the PC according to what the adventure demands next.
April
(Female)~Calm
Gardevoir is just so elegant, so beautiful, but its also incredibly loyal. (black hole?) It acts as a team cleric, using Heal Pulse and heal bell.
Psychic, Magical Leaf, Heal Pulse, Heal Bell
Jelly
(Male)~Quirky
Yes, Reuniclus is adorable. I also need someone with the ability to move heavy obstacles, and I'd prefer a strong psychic type over brute force any day. Aaaand.... this way I can pet him. :3
Psychic, Focusblast, Recover, Trickroom
Amber
(Female)~Docile
I like feminine Pokemon, ok? When gen 5 rolled in Lilligant was the first Pokemon I latched on to. It's green, cute, pretty... :) Access to aromatherapy and own tempo Petal dance make it a welcome team member. Sometimes it lightly plays its Grasswhistle for us, and I whistle along.
Petal Dance, Grasswhistle, Quiver Dance, Aromatheraphy
Whisper
(Male)~Hasty
I don't like fighting types... except for Mienshao. It's so lithe, quick and powerful.
Hi Jump Kick, Poison Jab, Dual Chop, Meditate
Gardevoir is just so elegant, so beautiful, but its also incredibly loyal. (black hole?) It acts as a team cleric, using Heal Pulse and heal bell.
Psychic, Magical Leaf, Heal Pulse, Heal Bell
Jelly
Yes, Reuniclus is adorable. I also need someone with the ability to move heavy obstacles, and I'd prefer a strong psychic type over brute force any day. Aaaand.... this way I can pet him. :3
Psychic, Focusblast, Recover, Trickroom
Amber
I like feminine Pokemon, ok? When gen 5 rolled in Lilligant was the first Pokemon I latched on to. It's green, cute, pretty... :) Access to aromatherapy and own tempo Petal dance make it a welcome team member. Sometimes it lightly plays its Grasswhistle for us, and I whistle along.
Petal Dance, Grasswhistle, Quiver Dance, Aromatheraphy
Whisper
I don't like fighting types... except for Mienshao. It's so lithe, quick and powerful.
Hi Jump Kick, Poison Jab, Dual Chop, Meditate