Research Casual Team Appraisals

[IFBench]

Hi!

So, I had an Idea today.

I've been marathoning mainline Pokemon games for the past 2 years now. So far, I've finished Emerald, X, Firered, Black 1, Soulsilver, Shield, and Legends ZA.

And I thought it might be fun to ask for professional opinions on my finished playthrough teams as they were when I reached the credits. Appraising my teams, seeing how good my teambuilding and move choices were, what I did good, and what I could have done better.

I've been looking around for a place to ask for professional opinions on my teams, and I couldn't think of a better place than Smogon, so...here I am!

Would anyone be interested in appraising my finished playthrough teams?

(Note: I've lost my Emerald and Firered save files, so I'm going off of vague memories from over a year ago for those, and levels and move choices might not be fully accurate.)

(Also, sorry if this isn't the right place for this thread. I've looking around the forums for the best place to ask this, and this seemed best? But if it's not, I can ask somewhere else!)

 

[Altissimo]

Post them then

 

[IFBench]

Alright!

Emerald

Apoyime the Sceptile
- Lv58, Overgrow
- Absorb
- Leaf Blade
- Fury Cutter
- Slam
Mavy the Linoone
- Lv55, Pickup
- Strength
- Shock Wave
- Surf
- Belly Drum
Tilio the Swellow
- Lv55, Guts
- Fly
- Aerial Ace
- Quick Attack
- Endeavor
Serald the Aggron
- Lv55, Rock Head
- Iron Tail
- Metal Claw
- Iron Defense
- Headbutt
Raga the Flygon
- Lv55, Levitate
- Dragon Breath
- Crunch
- Faint Attack
- Earthquake
Marill, HM buddy

X

Mulbo the Delphox
- Lv69, Blaze, Serious, Rocky Helmet
- Return
- Psyshock
- Mystical Fire
- Psychic
Igailba the Talonflame
- Lv63, Flame Body, Brave, Sky Plate
- Steel Wing
- Roost
- Fly
- Flame Charge
Boler the Venusaur
- Lv63, Overgrow, Careful, Venusaurite
- Synthesis
- Toxic
- Strength
- Razor Leaf
Cossupa the Furfrou
- Lv63, Fur Coat, Adamant, Silk Scarf
- Headbutt
- Bite
- Thunder Wave
- Retaliate
Lurolin the Lucario
- Lv65, Steadfast, Hasty, Lucarionite
- Close Combat
- Dragon Pulse
- Aura Sphere
- Bone Rush
Hidlan the Lapras
- Lv66, Water Absorb, Docile, Lucky Egg
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Perish Song

Firered

Burhalla the Charizard
- Lv60, Blaze
- Metal Claw
- Flamethrower
- Wing Attack
- Strength
Linne the Pidgeot
- Lv60, Keen Eye
- Fly
- Wing Attack
- Quick Attack
- Gust
Dirir the Dugtrio
- Lv60, Arena Trap
- Fury Swipes
- Dig
- Earthquake
- Slash
Voivick the Vaporeon
- Lv60, Water Absorb
- Aurora Beam
- Surf
- Quick Attack
- Bite
Darnod the Dragonite
- Lv60, Inner Focus
- Dragon Claw
- Wing Attack
- Twister
- Thunder Wave
Jifa the Rattata, HM buddy

Black 1

Arbaquo the Samurott
- Lv61, Torrent, Docile, Mystic Water
- Return
- Razor Shell
- Surf
- X-Scissor
Poliner the Unfezant
- Lv60, Super Luck, Rash, Rocky Helmet
- Facade
- Roost
- Air Slash
- Fly
Minrir the Cinccino
- Lv60, Technician, Brave
- Sing
- Tail Slap
- Encore
- Swift
Daria the Sawsbuck
- Lv60, Sap Sipper, Quirky, Big Root
- Horn Leech
- Faint Attack
- Take Down
- Jump Kick
Rilia the Excadrill
- Lv60, Sand Force, Bold
- Earthquake
- Dig
- Swords Dance
- Rock Slide
Reshiram
- Lv60, Turboblaze, Naive
- Dragon Pulse
- Slash
- Extrasensory
- Fusion Flare
Bonus (up until the Reshiram battle): Minro the Simisear
- Lv60, Gluttony, Brave
- Bite
- Yawn
- Flame Burst
- Fire Blast

Soulsilver

Acacia the Meganium
- Lv48, Overgrow, Mild, Miracle Seed
- Reflect
- Body Slam
- Magical Leaf
- Petal Dance
Niko the Furret
- Lv45, Run Away, Bashful, Silk Scarf
- Strength
- Foresight
- Sucker Punch
- Surf
Marla the Ampharos
- Lv47, Static, Sassy, Shell Bell
- Signal Beam
- Thunder Punch
- Discharge
- Thunder Wave
Bagoli the Pidgeot
- Lv47, Tangled Feet, Relaxed
- Agility
- Twister
- Wing Attack
- Fly
Splind the Gyarados
- Lv47, Intimidate, Docile
- Bite
- Waterfall
- Dragon Dance
- Ice Fang
Lugia
- Lv45, Pressure, Hasty
- Extrasensory
- Rain Dance
- Hydro Pump
- Aeroblast

Shield

Davulo the Inteleon
- Lv68, Torrent, Careful, Mystic Water
- U-turn
- Liquidation
- Snipe Shot
- Rain Dance
Melva the Corviknight
- Lv68, Unnerve, Naughty, Sharp Beak
- Pluck
- Brave Bird
- Steel Wing
- Drill Peck
Swilno the Thievul
- Lv65, Unburden, Lax, Shell Bell
- Quick Attack
- Thief
- Foul Play
- Night Slash
Mintar the Cinccino
- Lv65, Cute Charm, Bashful, Silk Scarf
- Sing
- Swift
- Helping Hand
- Hyper Voice
Paliero the Galarian Rapidash
- Lv61, Run Away, Mild, Soothe Bell
- Agility
- Dazzling Gleam
- Psychic
- Heal Pulse
Kuufo the Kubfu
- Lv58, Inner Focus, Naughty, Expert Belt
- Close Combat
- Brick Break
- Iron Head
- Bulk Up

Legends ZA

Treami the Meganium
- Lv60, Timid, Meganiumite
- Body Slam
- Giga Drain
- Leaf Blade
- Disarming Voice
Abigo the Talonflame
- Lv60, Careful
- Flame Wheel
- Air Slash
- Brave Bird
- Steel Wing
Temsik the Absol
- Lv60, Jolly, Absolite
- Night Slash
- Quick Attack
- Slash
- Swords Dance
Maura the Ampharos
- Lv60, Gentle, Ampharosite
- Power Gem
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Punch
- Thunder Wave
Relfren the Gardevoir
- Lv60, Hardy, Gardevoirite
- Dazzling Gleam
- Psybeam
- Draining Kiss
- Swift
Bois the Heracross
- Lv60, Brave, Heracrossite
- Brick Break
- Rock Blast
- Aerial Ace
- Megahorn

 

[Volt-Ikazuchi]

Alright!

Emerald

Apoyime the Sceptile
- Lv58, Overgrow
- Absorb
- Leaf Blade
- Fury Cutter
- Slam
Mavy the Linoone
- Lv55, Pickup
- Strength
- Shock Wave
- Surf
- Belly Drum
Tilio the Swellow
- Lv55, Guts
- Fly
- Aerial Ace
- Quick Attack
- Endeavor
Serald the Aggron
- Lv55, Rock Head
- Iron Tail
- Metal Claw
- Iron Defense
- Headbutt
Raga the Flygon
- Lv55, Levitate
- Dragon Breath
- Crunch
- Faint Attack
- Earthquake
Marill, HM buddy

X

Mulbo the Delphox
- Lv69, Blaze, Serious, Rocky Helmet
- Return
- Psyshock
- Mystical Fire
- Psychic
Igailba the Talonflame
- Lv63, Flame Body, Brave, Sky Plate
- Steel Wing
- Roost
- Fly
- Flame Charge
Boler the Venusaur
- Lv63, Overgrow, Careful, Venusaurite
- Synthesis
- Toxic
- Strength
- Razor Leaf
Cossupa the Furfrou
- Lv63, Fur Coat, Adamant, Silk Scarf
- Headbutt
- Bite
- Thunder Wave
- Retaliate
Lurolin the Lucario
- Lv65, Steadfast, Hasty, Lucarionite
- Close Combat
- Dragon Pulse
- Aura Sphere
- Bone Rush
Hidlan the Lapras
- Lv66, Water Absorb, Docile, Lucky Egg
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Perish Song

Firered

Burhalla the Charizard
- Lv60, Blaze
- Metal Claw
- Flamethrower
- Wing Attack
- Strength
Linne the Pidgeot
- Lv60, Keen Eye
- Fly
- Wing Attack
- Quick Attack
- Gust
Dirir the Dugtrio
- Lv60, Arena Trap
- Fury Swipes
- Dig
- Earthquake
- Slash
Voivick the Vaporeon
- Lv60, Water Absorb
- Aurora Beam
- Surf
- Quick Attack
- Bite
Darnod the Dragonite
- Lv60, Inner Focus
- Dragon Claw
- Wing Attack
- Twister
- Thunder Wave
Jifa the Rattata, HM buddy

Black 1

Arbaquo the Samurott
- Lv61, Torrent, Docile, Mystic Water
- Return
- Razor Shell
- Surf
- X-Scissor
Poliner the Unfezant
- Lv60, Super Luck, Rash, Rocky Helmet
- Facade
- Roost
- Air Slash
- Fly
Minrir the Cinccino
- Lv60, Technician, Brave
- Sing
- Tail Slap
- Encore
- Swift
Daria the Sawsbuck
- Lv60, Sap Sipper, Quirky, Big Root
- Horn Leech
- Faint Attack
- Take Down
- Jump Kick
Rilia the Excadrill
- Lv60, Sand Force, Bold
- Earthquake
- Dig
- Swords Dance
- Rock Slide
Reshiram
- Lv60, Turboblaze, Naive
- Dragon Pulse
- Slash
- Extrasensory
- Fusion Flare
Bonus (up until the Reshiram battle): Minro the Simisear
- Lv60, Gluttony, Brave
- Bite
- Yawn
- Flame Burst
- Fire Blast

Soulsilver

Acacia the Meganium
- Lv48, Overgrow, Mild, Miracle Seed
- Reflect
- Body Slam
- Magical Leaf
- Petal Dance
Niko the Furret
- Lv45, Run Away, Bashful, Silk Scarf
- Strength
- Foresight
- Sucker Punch
- Surf
Marla the Ampharos
- Lv47, Static, Sassy, Shell Bell
- Signal Beam
- Thunder Punch
- Discharge
- Thunder Wave
Bagoli the Pidgeot
- Lv47, Tangled Feet, Relaxed
- Agility
- Twister
- Wing Attack
- Fly
Splind the Gyarados
- Lv47, Intimidate, Docile
- Bite
- Waterfall
- Dragon Dance
- Ice Fang
Lugia
- Lv45, Pressure, Hasty
- Extrasensory
- Rain Dance
- Hydro Pump
- Aeroblast

Shield

Davulo the Inteleon
- Lv68, Torrent, Careful, Mystic Water
- U-turn
- Liquidation
- Snipe Shot
- Rain Dance
Melva the Corviknight
- Lv68, Unnerve, Naughty, Sharp Beak
- Pluck
- Brave Bird
- Steel Wing
- Drill Peck
Swilno the Thievul
- Lv65, Unburden, Lax, Shell Bell
- Quick Attack
- Thief
- Foul Play
- Night Slash
Mintar the Cinccino
- Lv65, Cute Charm, Bashful, Silk Scarf
- Sing
- Swift
- Helping Hand
- Hyper Voice
Paliero the Galarian Rapidash
- Lv61, Run Away, Mild, Soothe Bell
- Agility
- Dazzling Gleam
- Psychic
- Heal Pulse
Kuufo the Kubfu
- Lv58, Inner Focus, Naughty, Expert Belt
- Close Combat
- Brick Break
- Iron Head
- Bulk Up

Legends ZA

Treami the Meganium
- Lv60, Timid, Meganiumite
- Body Slam
- Giga Drain
- Leaf Blade
- Disarming Voice
Abigo the Talonflame
- Lv60, Careful
- Flame Wheel
- Air Slash
- Brave Bird
- Steel Wing
Temsik the Absol
- Lv60, Jolly, Absolite
- Night Slash
- Quick Attack
- Slash
- Swords Dance
Maura the Ampharos
- Lv60, Gentle, Ampharosite
- Power Gem
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Punch
- Thunder Wave
Relfren the Gardevoir
- Lv60, Hardy, Gardevoirite
- Dazzling Gleam
- Psybeam
- Draining Kiss
- Swift
Bois the Heracross
- Lv60, Brave, Heracrossite
- Brick Break
- Rock Blast
- Aerial Ace
- Megahorn

Look, I'll be honest. You were able to beat the games, so these teams are functional.

With that said, good is another ballpark entirely.

I'll point you in the right direction so that you can start making better decisions.
Linne the Pidgeot
- Lv60, Keen Eye
- Fly
- Wing Attack
- Quick Attack
- Gust

At what point is Gust remotely useful if you already have Wing Attack?

 

[IFBench]

I'll point you in the right direction so that you can start making better decisions.
Linne the Pidgeot
- Lv60, Keen Eye
- Fly
- Wing Attack
- Quick Attack
- Gust

At what point is Gust remotely useful if you already have Wing Attack?

Thank you for the feedback!

I don't entirely remember why I had Gust on Linne? I think it might have just been because I had no other good level-up moves I wanted at the time, and I was allergic to using TMs due to how they worked in early gens.