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This page is intended to be a source of information about low-[[Base stats|base stat]] total (referred to as BST) challenge runs. The idea or "spirit" of the challenge is to prove the usefulness of very weak fully [[Evolution|evolved]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Game Freak|GAME FREAK]] took a good look at and said "Yeah, that's good." While playing through and beating games with these Pokémon, the player may gain an insight into why these species were designed to be they way they are, and gain a greater appreciation for them as a whole.

Information that can be found here includes:
* Which Pokémon are available to use, when they can be obtained, and the versions they appear in
* Recommended versions to play
* Tips and strategies
* Sample teams

Pokémon that become available after first watching the [[game credits|credits]] roll are not listed. The sole exception to this is {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, which have the entire [[Kanto]] region and the {{pkmn|battle}} with {{ga|Red}} atop [[Mt. Silver]].

=Ruleset=
The maximum BST per Pokémon is generally 400, but in games where less than 6 unique Pokémon are available, the limit is adjusted to allow for a full [[party]].

Non-fully evolved Pokémon (referred to as NFEs) are banned from the challenge starting in [[Generation V]] due to the [[held item]] [[Eviolite]], which causes them to be much bulkier than other Pokémon with similar BSTs. In earlier [[generation]]s, the usage of NFEs is up to the the player, though discouraged (and not covered on this page). Allowing NFEs widens the pool of available Pokémon by a large margin. Some Pokémon (such as {{p|Kadabra}}) have proven to be extremely powerful despite their low BSTs. Others, such as [[first partner Pokémon|starter Pokémon]], are only available to be used in their first stage, making them an [[experience]] sink that will fall off in the mid-to-late game. Additionally, [[Everstone]] usage and canceling evolution on every level up is an annoyance factor. Eviolite itself is also banned from use on earlier evolutions of eligible Pokémon, mostly for simplicity's sake.

Other Pokémon that are banned from the challenge include {{p|Ditto}} and {{p|Smeargle}} due to their [[move]]s {{m|Transform}} and {{m|Sketch}}, as well as {{p|Shedinja}} and {{p|Wishiwashi}} due to their [[Ability|Abilities]] {{a|Wonder Guard}} and {{a|Schooling}}. Additionally, forms of {{p|Pikachu}} that are unaffected by Eviolite are banned due to the held item [[Light Ball]], which effectively makes their BST 523.

The Abilities {{a|Huge Power}} and {{a|Pure Power}} are banned, due to increasing all applicable Pokémon's BSTs. If the Pokémon in question has a second and/or [[Hidden Ability]], then that species may be used with that Ability.

[[Mega Stone]]s are banned, due to [[Mega Evolution]] increasing all applicable Pokémon's BSTs well above the maximum.

Additional rules, such as [[item]] restrictions and [[level]] caps (often seen in [[Nuzlocke Challenge|Nuzlocke]]s), can be applied to this challenge as well. If items are allowed, {{p|Wobbuffet}} is banworthy due to HP-restoring items enabling it to counterattack repeatedly.

As with any challenge, it is also recommended that the game be played in Set mode.

=Generation I=
BSTs in this generation are calculated on the modern scale by doubling the {{stat|Special}} stat.

'''{{color|{{blue color}}|Blue}}''' in this section refers to the [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Japanese Blue Version]], which differs from the [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|international release]] that was based on '''{{color|{{green color}}|Green}}'''.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
!Pokémon
!BST
!Availability
!colspan="4" | Game(s)
|-
|{{MSP/3|083|Farfetch'd}}
|348
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{red color}};" | R
|style="background: #{{green color}};" | G
|style="background: #{{blue color}};" | {{color|FFF|B}}
|style="background: #{{yellow color}};" | Y
|-
|{{MSP/3|015|Beedrill}}
|350
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{red color}};" | R
|style="background: #{{green color}};" | G
|style="background: #{{blue color}};" | {{color|FFF|B}}
|{{color|{{yellow color}}|Y}}
|-
|{{MSP/3|095|Onix}}
|370
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{red color}};" | R
|style="background: #{{green color}};" | G
|style="background: #{{blue color}};" | {{color|FFF|B}}
|style="background: #{{yellow color}};" | Y
|-
|{{MSP/3|108|Lickitung}}
|370
|2 Badges{{sup/1|JB}}<br>3 Badges{{sup/1|RG}}
|style="background: #{{red color}};" | R
|style="background: #{{green color}};" | G
|style="background: #{{blue color}};" | {{color|FFF|B}}
|{{color|{{yellow color}}|Y}}
|-
|{{MSP/3|106|Hitmonlee}}
|375
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{red color}};" | R
|style="background: #{{green color}};" | G
|style="background: #{{blue color}};" | {{color|FFF|B}}
|style="background: #{{yellow color}};" | Y
|-
|{{MSP/3|107|Hitmonchan}}
|375
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{red color}};" | R
|style="background: #{{green color}};" | G
|style="background: #{{blue color}};" | {{color|FFF|B}}
|style="background: #{{yellow color}};" | Y
|-
|{{MSP/3|012|Butterfree}}
|385
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{red color}};" | R
|style="background: #{{green color}};" | G
|style="background: #{{blue color}};" | {{color|FFF|B}}
|style="background: #{{yellow color}};" | Y
|-
|{{MSP/3|137|Porygon}}
|385
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{red color}};" | R
|style="background: #{{green color}};" | G
|style="background: #{{blue color}};" | {{color|FFF|B}}
|style="background: #{{yellow color}};" | Y
|-
|{{MSP/3|020|Raticate}}
|393
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{red color}};" | R
|style="background: #{{green color}};" | G
|style="background: #{{blue color}};" | {{color|FFF|B}}
|style="background: #{{yellow color}};" | Y
|-
|{{MSP/3|105|Marowak}}
|395
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{red color}};" | R
|style="background: #{{green color}};" | G
|style="background: #{{blue color}};" | {{color|FFF|B}}
|style="background: #{{yellow color}};" | Y
|-
|{{MSP/3|040|Wigglytuff}}
|400
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{red color}};" | R
|style="background: #{{green color}};" | G
|style="background: #{{blue color}};" | {{color|FFF|B}}
|style="background: #{{yellow color}};" | Y
|}

The recommended game for this set is '''{{color|{{green color}}|Green}}''' (English '''{{color|{{blue color}}|Blue}}'''). The reasoning is as follows:
* Beedrill and Lickitung are available
* Porygon only costs 6,500 {{OBP|Coin|Game Corner}}s, as opposed to 9,999{{sup/1|R}}{{sup/1|Y}}/8,300{{sup/1|JB}}
* {{p|Caterpie}} is more common in the wild than in Red, and can be found at a higher level
** Butterfree's {{m|Confusion}} is more useful against [[Brock]] than Beedrill's {{m|Poison Sting}}

Tips and strategies:
* Lickitung is the only available Pokémon capable of learning {{m|Surf}}
* If planning on playing {{pkmn|Stadium}}, try not to level up past Lv50
* Choose {{p|Squirtle}} as a starter Pokémon in order to make battles with {{ga|Blue}} easier
* In [[Mt. Moon]], pick up {{TM|12|Water Gun}} on 1F
* On {{rt|24|Kanto}}, pick up {{TM|45|Thunder Wave}}
* On the [[S.S. Anne]], pick up {{TM|08|Body Slam}} on 1F
* At the [[Celadon Department Store]], purchase a [[Fresh Water]] and give it to the girl on the roof to receive {{TM|13|Ice Beam}}
** If using Onix, purchase and give her a [[Soda Pop]] to receive {{TM|48|Rock Slide}}
** If using Hitmonchan, purchase {{TM|17|Submission}} on 2F
* In the [[Team Rocket Hideout|Rocket Hideout]], pick up {{TM|10|Double-Edge}} on B3F
* In [[Saffron City]], speak to Mr. Psychic to receive {{TM|29|Psychic}}
* In [[Silph Co.]], pick up {{TM|26|Earthquake}} on 10F
** If using Lickitung, pick up {{TM|03|Swords Dance}} on 7F
* In the {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}, pick up {{TM|14|Blizzard}} on B1F
* [[Lorelei]] is difficult, but can be brought down by a combination of a {{m|Thunderbolt}} user, Hitmonlee/Hitmonchan, and a {{m|Mega Drain}} user for cleanup
* [[Bruno]] and [[Agatha]] are completely swept by {{m|Psychic}}, though {{m|Earthquake}} may come in handy for the latter
* [[Lance]] folds to a BoltBeam user, with Onix's {{m|Rock Slide}} being useful for revenge kills
** Lance's {{p|Dragonite}} will spam {{m|Agility}} and {{m|Barrier}} against Beedrill, Hitmonlee, and Hitmonchan, allowing it to be defeated with ease


{{Party/Single
|color={{green color}}
|headcolor={{green color light}}
|bordercolor={{green color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RG Red 1.png
|prize=none
|name=Sample Team
|location=Viridian City
|game=RG
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Blue
|ndex=020
|pokemon=Raticate
|level=46
|type1=Normal
|move1=Hyper Fang|move1type=Normal
|move2=Thunderbolt|move2type=Electric
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal
|move4=BubbleBeam|move4type=Water}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Blue
|ndex=012
|pokemon=Butterfree
|level=48
|type1=Bug|type2=Flying
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Sleep Powder|move2type=Grass
|move3=Psybeam|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Mega Drain|move4type=Grass}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Blue
|ndex=040
|pokemon=Wigglytuff
|level=42
|type1=Normal
|move1=Mega Kick|move1type=Normal
|move2=Ice Beam|move2type=Ice
|move3=Thunder Wave|move3type=Electric
|move4=Fire Blast|move4type=Fire}}
{{Party/Div|color={{green color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Blue
|ndex=095
|pokemon=Onix
|level=43
|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|move1=Dig|move1type=Ground
|move2=Bind|move2type=Normal
|move3=Screech|move3type=Normal
|move4=Rock Slide|move4type=Rock}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Blue
|ndex=105
|pokemon=Marowak
|level=44
|type1=Ground
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground
|move2=Strength|move2type=Normal
|move3=Thrash|move3type=Normal
|move4=Blizzard|move4type=Ice}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Blue
|ndex=106
|pokemon=Hitmonlee
|level=44
|type1=Fighting
|move1=Rolling Kick|move1type=Fighting
|move2=Meditate|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Double Kick|move3type=Fighting
|move4=Body Slam|move4type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=Generation II=
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
!Pokémon
!BST
!Availability
!colspan="3" | Game(s)
|-
|{{MSP/3|225|Delibird}}
|330
|7 Badges
|{{color|{{gold color}}|G}}
|style="background: #{{silver color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{crystal color}};" | C
|-
|{{MSP/3|201|Unown}}
|336
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{gold color}};" | G
|style="background: #{{silver color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{crystal color}};" | C
|-
|{{MSP/3|083|Farfetch'd}}
|352
|3 Badges
|style="background: #{{gold color}};" | G
|style="background: #{{silver color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{crystal color}};" | C
|-
|{{MSP/3|190|Aipom}}
|360
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{gold color}};" | G
|style="background: #{{silver color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{crystal color}};" | C
|-
|{{MSP/3|222|Corsola}}
|380
|3 Badges
|style="background: #{{gold color}};" | G
|style="background: #{{silver color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{crystal color}};" | C
|-
|{{MSP/3|012|Butterfree}}
|385
|0 Badges{{sup/2|G}}{{sup/2|C}}<br>2 Badges{{sup/2|S}}
|style="background: #{{gold color}};" | G
|style="background: #{{silver color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{crystal color}};" | C
|-
|{{MSP/3|015|Beedrill}}
|385
|0 Badges{{sup/2|S}}{{sup/2|C}}<br>2 Badges{{sup/2|G}}
|style="background: #{{gold color}};" | G
|style="background: #{{silver color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{crystal color}};" | C
|-
|{{MSP/3|108|Lickitung}}
|385
|7 Badges
|style="background: #{{gold color}};" | G
|style="background: #{{silver color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{crystal color}};" | C
|-
|{{MSP/3|166|Ledian}}
|390
|0 Badges
|{{color|{{gold color}}|G}}
|style="background: #{{silver color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{crystal color}};" | C
|-
|{{MSP/3|168|Ariados}}
|390
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{gold color}};" | G
|{{color|{{silver color}}|S}}
|style="background: #{{crystal color}};" | C
|-
|{{MSP/3|193|Yanma}}
|390
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{gold color}};" | G
|style="background: #{{silver color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{crystal color}};" | C
|}

The recommended game for this set is '''{{color|{{crystal color}}|Crystal}}'''. The reasoning is as follows:
* The most Pokémon are available
* Both Caterpie and {{p|Weedle}} are available early

Tips and strategies:
* An [[HM]] slave is required to use {{m|Waterfall}}
* If planning on playing {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}, register Pokémon before taking on Kanto and Red, as Lv50 will most certainly be exceeded
* Begin the game on a Thursday to receive a [[Hard Stone]] from [[Week Siblings|Arthur]] on {{rt|36|Johto}}
* Choose {{p|Totodile}} as a starter Pokémon in order to make battles with {{ga|Silver}} easier
* Catch an Unown with {{type|Rock}} {{m|Hidden Power}}, and use it with the aforementioned Hard Stone to defeat [[Falkner]]
* On Friday, speak to Frieda on {{rt|32|Johto}} to receive a [[Poison Barb]]
* Skip past the two {{tc|Hiker}}s in [[Union Cave]], as well as the one on {{rt|33|Johto}}
* Teach {{p|Ledyba}}/Ledian {{m|Thunder Punch|ThunderPunch}} and {{m|Ice Punch}} via [[TM]]s purchased at the [[Goldenrod Department Store]]
* If planning on using Corsola, pick up {{TM|04|Rollout}} on {{rt|35|Johto}}
* In the [[National Park]], speak to the {{tc|Teacher}} to receive a [[Quick Claw]], and also pick up {{TM|28|Dig}}
* On Sunday, obtain {{TM|27|Return}} from a woman on 5F of the Goldenrod Department Store, as well as a [[Magnet]] from Sunny on {{rt|37|Johto}}
* [[Morty]]'s Pokémon (except {{p|Gengar}}) can only damage Aipom with {{m|Curse}} or a move copied by {{m|Mimic}}
* At the [[Lake of Rage]], speak to the man in the northwestern house to receive {{TM|10|Hidden Power}}
* After clearing out [[Team Rocket HQ|Team Rocket's Hideout]], speak to the guard in the [[gate]] on {{rt|43|Johto}} to receive {{TM|36|Sludge Bomb}}
* After defeating [[Team Rocket]] at the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]], speak to [[DJ Mary]] on 4F to receive a [[Pink Bow]]
* [[Will]]'s Pokémon can easily be defeated by Ledian, with the exception of his {{p|Jynx}}
* Most of [[Koga]]'s Pokémon are weak to Butterfree's {{m|Psybeam}}, but {{p|Crobat}}'s {{m|Wing Attack}} will quickly take it out
* [[Bruno]]'s Pokémon are also defeated by Butterfree, but {{p|Machamp}}'s Rock Slide will OHKO if it hits
* [[Karen]]'s Gengar can only damage Aipom and Lickitung with Curse
* Before battling [[Lance]], have Ledian hold a [[PRZCureBerry]] in order to to heal the {{status|paralysis}} caused by his Dragonite's {{m|Thunder Wave}}


{{Party/Single
|color={{crystal color}}
|headcolor={{crystal color light}}
|bordercolor={{crystal color dark}}
|sprite=Spr C Kris.png
|prize=none
|name=Sample Team
|location=Mt. Silver Cave
|locationname=Silver Cave
|game=C
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|ndex=168
|pokemon=Ariados
|gender=male
|level=50
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
|held=Berserk Gene
|move1=Sludge Bomb|move1type=Poison
|move2=Night Shade|move2type=Ghost
|move3=Leech Life|move3type=Bug
|move4=Dig|move4type=Ground}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|ndex=166
|pokemon=Ledian
|gender=male
|level=53
|type1=Bug|type2=Flying
|held=Leftovers
|move1=ThunderPunch|move1type=Electric
|move2=Reflect|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Light Screen|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Ice Punch|move4type=Ice}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|ndex=012
|pokemon=Butterfree
|gender=male
|level=51
|type1=Bug|type2=Flying
|held=Focus Band
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Giga Drain|move2type=Grass
|move3=Flash|move3type=Normal
|move4=Sleep Powder|move4type=Grass}}
{{Party/Div|color={{crystal color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|ndex=190
|pokemon=Aipom
|gender=male
|level=51
|type1=Normal
|held=Pink Bow
|move1=Return|move1type=Normal
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost
|move3=Rock Smash|move3type=Fighting
|move4=Mud-Slap|move4type=Ground}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|ndex=222
|pokemon=Corsola
|gender=female
|level=50
|type1=Water|type2=Rock
|held=Leftovers
|move1=AncientPower|move1type=Rock
|move2=Recover|move2type=Normal
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground
|move4=Curse|move4type=???}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|ndex=225
|pokemon=Delibird
|gender=male
|level=26
|type1=Ice|type2=Flying
|held=Quick Claw
|move1=Icy Wind|move1type=Ice
|move2=Fly|move2type=Flying
|move3=Present|move3type=Normal
|move4=Thief|move4type=Dark}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=Generation III=
==[[Hoenn]]-based games==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
!Pokémon
!BST
!Availability
!colspan="3" | Game(s)
|-
|{{MSP/3|370|Luvdisc}}
|330
|5 Badges
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|R}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|S}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|FFF|E}}
|-
|{{MSP/3|327|Spinda}}
|360
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|R}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|S}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|FFF|E}}
|-
|{{MSP/3|299|Nosepass}}
|375
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|R}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|S}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|FFF|E}}
|-
|{{MSP/3|222|Corsola}}
|380
|5 Badges
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|R}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|S}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|FFF|E}}
|-
|{{MSP/3|301|Delcatty}}
|380
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|R}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|S}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|FFF|E}}
|-
|{{MSP/3|302|Sableye}}
|380
|1 Badge
|{{color|{{ruby color}}|R}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|S}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|FFF|E}}
|-
|{{MSP/3|303|Mawile}}
|380
|1 Badge{{sup/3|R}}<br>7 Badges{{sup/3|E}}
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|R}}
|{{color|{{sapphire color}}|S}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|FFF|E}}
|-
|{{MSP/3|267|Beautifly}}
|385
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|R}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|S}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|FFF|E}}
|-
|{{MSP/3|269|Dustox}}
|385
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|R}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|S}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|FFF|E}}
|-
|{{MSP/3|313|Volbeat}}
|400
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|R}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|S}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|FFF|E}}
|-
|{{MSP/3|314|Illumise}}
|400
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|R}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|S}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|FFF|E}}
|-
|{{MSP/3|315|Roselia}}
|400
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|R}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|S}}
|{{color|{{emerald color}}|E}}
|}

The recommended game for this set is '''{{color|{{ruby color}}|Ruby}}'''. The reasoning is as follows:
* Both Roselia and Mawile are available
** While Sableye has no weakness in this generation, Mawile's {{a|Intimidate}} is more useful

Tips and strategies:
* Luvdisc is the only available Pokémon capable of learning {{m|Dive}} and Waterfall

=={{pkmn|Colosseum}}==
The maximum BST for this game is 405.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
!Pokémon
!BST
!Location
!Trainer
|-
|{{MSP/Colo|193|Yanma}}
|390
|[[Pyrite Bldg]]
|{{tc|Cipher Peon}}{{male}}<br>Nore
|-
|{{MSP/Colo|311|Plusle}}
|405
|[[Pyrite Town]]<br>(Post-[[Pyrite Cave]])
|[[Duking]]<br>(Gift)
|-
|{{MSP/Colo|166|Ledian}}
|390
|[[The Under]]
|{{tc|Cipher Peon}}{{female}}<br>Kloak
|-
|{{MSP/Colo|190|Aipom}}
|360
|[[Cipher Lab|Shadow PKMN Lab]]
|{{tc|Cipher Peon}}{{male}}<br>Cole
|-
|{{MSP/Colo|198|Murkrow}}
|405
|[[Cipher Lab|Shadow PKMN Lab]]
|{{tc|Cipher Peon}}{{female}}<br>Lare
|-
|{{MSP/Colo|168|Ariados}}
|390
|[[Cipher Lab|Shadow PKMN Lab]]
|{{tc|Cipher Peon}}{{male}}<br>Lesar
|-
|{{MSP/Colo|225|Delibird}}
|330
|[[Realgam Tower]]
|{{tc|Cipher Peon}}{{male}}<br>Arton
|}

Due to the late availability of most Pokémon in this game, it is permissable to use unpurified [[Shadow Pokémon]] from the following list:
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
!Shadow Pokémon
!Level
!BST
!Location
!Trainer
|-
|{{MSP/Colo|296|Makuhita}}
|Lv30
|237
|{{DL|Phenac City|Mayor's House}}
|{{tc|Miror B.Peon}}<br>[[Trudly]]
|-
|{{MSP/Colo|153|Bayleef}}{{MSP/Colo|156|Quilava}}{{MSP/Colo|159|Croconaw}}
|Lv30
|405
|[[Phenac City]]
|{{tc|Spy|Mystery Troop}}<br>[[Verde]]/[[Rosso]]/[[Bluno]]
|-
|{{MSP/Colo|218|Slugma}}
|Lv30
|250
|[[Pyrite Town]]
|{{tc|Roller Boy}}<br>Lon
|-
|{{MSP/Colo|188|Skiploom}}
|Lv30
|340
|[[Pyrite Town]]
|{{tc|Rider}}{{female}}<br>Leba
|-
|{{MSP/Colo|180|Flaaffy}}
|Lv30
|365
|[[Pyrite Town]]
|{{tc|St.Performer}}<br>Diogo
|-
|{{MSP/Colo|223|Remoraid}}
|Lv20
|300
|[[Pyrite Bldg]]
|{{tc|Miror B.Peon}}<br>[[Reath]]
|-
|{{MSP/Colo|307|Meditite}}
|Lv33
|280
|[[Pyrite Cave]]
|{{tc|Rider}}{{male}}<br>Twan
|-
|{{MSP/Colo|333|Swablu}}
|Lv33
|310
|[[Pyrite Cave]]
|{{tc|Hunter}}{{male}}<br>Zalo
|-
|{{MSP/Colo|329|Vibrava}}
|Lv43
|340
|[[Cipher Lab|Shadow PKMN Lab]]
|{{tc|Cipher Peon}}{{female}}<br>Remil
|}


{{Party/Single
|color={{colo color}}
|headcolor={{colo color light}}
|bordercolor={{colo color dark}}
|sprite=Colo Wes.png
|size=80px
|prize=none
|name=Sample Team
|location=Outskirt Stand
|game=Colo
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Colo
|ndex=198
|pokemon=Murkrow
|gender=female
|level=59
|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|ability=Insomnia
|held=BlackGlasses
|move1=Faint Attack|move1type=Dark
|move2=Steel Wing|move2type=Steel
|move3=Hidden Power|move3type=Fighting
|move4=Fly|move4type=Flying}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Colo
|ndex=166
|pokemon=Ledian
|gender=male
|level=53
|type1=Bug|type2=Flying
|ability=Swarm
|held=Dragon Fang
|move1=Hidden Power|move1type=Dragon
|move2=Light Screen|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Protect|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Colo
|ndex=190
|pokemon=Aipom
|gender=female
|level=61
|type1=Normal
|ability=Pickup
|held=Silk Scarf
|move1=Return|move1type=Normal
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost
|move3=Brick Break|move3type=Fighting
|move4=Focus Punch|move4type=Fighting}}
{{Party/Div|color={{colo color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Colo
|ndex=168
|pokemon=Ariados
|gender=female
|level=60
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
|ability=Swarm
|held=Quick Claw
|move1=Sludge Bomb|move1type=Poison
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic
|move3=SolarBeam|move3type=Grass
|move4=Scary Face|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Colo
|ndex=193
|pokemon=Yanma
|gender=male
|level=58
|type1=Bug|type2=Flying
|ability=Speed Boost
|held=Sharp Beak
|move1=Wing Attack|move1type=Flying
|move2=Giga Drain|move2type=Grass
|move3=Hidden Power|move3type=Rock
|move4=Detect|move4type=Fighting}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Colo
|ndex=311
|pokemon=Plusle
|gender=female
|level=60
|type1=Electric
|ability=Plus
|move1=Thunder|move1type=Electric
|move2=Thunder Wave|move2type=Electric
|move3=Helping Hand|move3type=Normal
|move4=Encore|move4type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}

==Kanto-based games==
The maximum BST for these games is 405.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
!Pokémon
!BST
!Availability
!colspan="2" | Game(s)
|-
|{{MSP/3|083|Farfetch'd}}
|352
|1 Badges
|style="background: #{{FireRed color}};" | FR
|style="background: #{{LeafGreen color}};" | LG
|-
|{{MSP/3|012|Butterfree}}
|385
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{FireRed color}};" | FR
|style="background: #{{LeafGreen color}};" | LG
|-
|{{MSP/3|015|Beedrill}}
|385
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{FireRed color}};" | FR
|style="background: #{{LeafGreen color}};" | LG
|-
|{{MSP/3|108|Lickitung}}
|385
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{FireRed color}};" | FR
|style="background: #{{LeafGreen color}};" | LG
|-
|{{MSP/3|047|Parasect}}
|405
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{FireRed color}};" | FR
|style="background: #{{LeafGreen color}};" | LG
|-
|{{MSP/3|051|Dugtrio}}
|405
|1 Badges
|style="background: #{{FireRed color}};" | FR
|style="background: #{{LeafGreen color}};" | LG
|}

The recommended game for this set is '''{{color|{{FireRed color}}|FireRed}}'''. The reasoning is as follows:
* Lickitung can be obtained by trading a {{p|Golduck}} rather than a {{p|Slowbro}}
** Psyduck requires less grinding and/or [[Rare Candy|Rare Candies]] to evolve than {{p|Slowpoke}}
** Trading a level 33 Golduck is the only way to obtain a Lickitung with {{m|Defense Curl}} before defeating [[Koga]]

Tips and strategies:
* Lickitung is the only available Pokémon capable of learning Surf
* Choose Squirtle as a starter Pokémon in order to make battles with Blue easier


{{Party/Single
|color={{FireRed color}}
|headcolor={{FireRed color light}}
|bordercolor={{FireRed color dark}}
|sprite=Spr FRLG Leaf.png
|prize=none
|name=Sample Team
|location=Pallet Town
|game=FRLG
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=051
|pokemon=Dugtrio
|gender=female
|level=53
|type1=Ground
|ability=Arena Trap
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground
|move2=Rock Slide|move2type=Rock
|move3=Slash|move3type=Normal
|move4=Rock Tomb|move4type=Rock}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=047
|pokemon=Parasect
|gender=female
|level=49
|type1=Bug|type2=Grass
|ability=Effect Spore
|held=Quick Claw
|move1=Bullet Seed|move1type=Grass
|move2=Spore|move2type=Grass
|move3=Slash|move3type=Normal
|move4=Thief|move4type=Dark}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=012
|pokemon=Butterfree
|gender=male
|level=52
|type1=Bug|type2=Flying
|ability=Compoundeyes
|held=Miracle Seed
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Sleep Powder|move2type=Grass
|move3=Giga Drain|move3type=Grass
|move4=Stun Spore|move4type=Grass}}
{{Party/Div|color={{FireRed color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=015
|pokemon=Beedrill
|gender=male
|level=52
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
|ability=Swarm
|held=Leftovers
|move1=Twineedle|move1type=Bug
|move2=Secret Power|move2type=Normal
|move3=Brick Break|move3type=Fighting
|move4=Endeavor|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=083
|pokemon=Farfetch'd
|nickname=CH'DING
|gender=male
|level=52
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|ability=Keen Eye
|held=Stick
|move1=Slash|move1type=Normal
|move2=Aerial Ace|move2type=Flying
|move3=Swords Dance|move3type=Normal
|move4=Fly|move4type=Flying}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=108
|pokemon=Lickitung
|nickname=MARC
|gender=male
|level=51
|type1=Normal
|ability=Own Tempo
|held=Leftovers
|move1=Strength|move1type=Normal
|move2=Surf|move2type=Water
|move3=Mega Kick|move3type=Normal
|move4=Rock Smash|move4type=Fighting}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=={{pkmn|XD: Gale of Darkness}}==
Due to XD consisting of mostly [[Double Battle]]s, it is permissable to use an unevolved {{p|Eevee}} alongside Ledyba until {{p|Spinarak}} is caught. 
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
!Pokémon
!BST
!First available
!Trainer
|-
|{{MSP/XD|166|Ledian}}
|390
|[[Gateon Port]]<br>(as Ledyba)
|{{tc|Casual Guy}}<br>Cyle
|-
|{{MSP/XD|168|Ariados}}
|390
|[[Cipher Lab]]<br>(as Spinarak)
|{{tc|Cipher Peon}}{{female}}<br>Nexir
|-
|{{MSP/XD|301|Delcatty}}
|380
|[[Cipher Lab]]
|{{tc|Cipher Admin}}<br>[[Lovrina]]
|-
|{{MSP/XD|303|Mawile}}
|380
|[[ONBS]]
|Cipher Cmdr<br>[[Exol]]
|-
|{{MSP/XD|315|Roselia}}
|400
|[[Prestige Precept Center|Pre Gym]]
|{{tc|Cipher Peon}}{{female}}<br>Fasin
|-
|{{MSP/XD|299|Nosepass}}
|375
|Post-[[Snagem Hideout]]
|Wanderer<br>[[Miror B.]]
|-
|{{MSP/XD|015|Beedrill}}
|385
|[[Cipher Key Lair]]<br>(second visit)
|{{tc|Cipher Peon}}{{male}}<br>Lok
|-
|{{MSP/XD|012|Butterfree}}
|385
|[[Cipher Key Lair]]<br>(second visit)
|{{tc|Cipher Peon}}{{female}}<br>Targ
|-
|{{MSP/XD|302|Sableye}}
|380
|[[Citadark Isle]]
|{{tc|Navigator}}<br>Abson
|-
|{{MSP/XD|083|Farfetch'd}}
|352
|[[Citadark Isle]]
|{{tc|Cipher Admin}}<br>[[Lovrina]]
|-
|{{MSP/XD|108|Lickitung}}
|385
|[[Citadark Isle]]
|{{tc|Cipher Peon}}{{male}}<br>Geftal
|}

=Generation IV=
==[[Sinnoh]]-based games==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
!Pokémon
!BST
!Availability
!colspan="3" | Game(s)
|-
|{{MSP/3|201|Unown}}
|336
|2 Badges{{sup/4|DP}}<br>3 Badges{{sup/4|Pt}}
|style="background: #{{diamond color}};" | D
|style="background: #{{pearl color}};" | P
|style="background: #{{platinum color}};" | Pt
|-
|{{MSP/3|402|Kricketune}}
|384
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{diamond color}};" | D
|style="background: #{{pearl color}};" | P
|style="background: #{{platinum color}};" | Pt
|-
|{{MSP/3|267|Beautifly}}
|385
|0 Badges{{sup/4|Pt}}<br>1 Badge{{sup/4|DP}}
|style="background: #{{diamond color}};" | D
|style="background: #{{pearl color}};" | P
|style="background: #{{platinum color}};" | Pt
|-
|{{MSP/3|269|Dustox}}
|385
|0 Badges{{sup/4|Pt}}<br>1 Badge{{sup/4|DP}}
|style="background: #{{diamond color}};" | D
|style="background: #{{pearl color}};" | P
|style="background: #{{platinum color}};" | Pt
|-
|{{MSP/3|417|Pachirisu}}
|405
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{diamond color}};" | D
|style="background: #{{pearl color}};" | P
|style="background: #{{platinum color}};" | Pt
|-
|{{MSP/3|184|Azumarill}}
|410
|2 Badges{{sup/4|DP}}<br>3 Badges{{sup/4|Pt}}
|style="background: #{{diamond color}};" | D
|style="background: #{{pearl color}};" | P
|style="background: #{{platinum color}};" | Pt
|-
|{{MSP/3|185|Sudowoodo}}
|410
|2 Badges{{sup/4|P}}<br>5 Badges{{sup/4|Pt}}
|{{color|{{diamond color}}|D}}
|style="background: #{{pearl color}};" | P
|style="background: #{{platinum color}};" | Pt
|-
|{{MSP/3|400|Bibarel}}
|410
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{diamond color}};" | D
|style="background: #{{pearl color}};" | P
|style="background: #{{platinum color}};" | Pt
|-
|{{MSP/3|441|Chatot}}
|411
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{diamond color}};" | D
|style="background: #{{pearl color}};" | P
|style="background: #{{platinum color}};" | Pt
|}

The recommended game for this set is '''{{color|{{platinum color dark}}|Platinum}}'''. The reasoning is as follows:
* Move Tutors are available
* {{p|Wurmple}} is available earlier and learns {{m|Bug Bite}}, though it must be kept from evolving until level 15
* {{p|Kricketot}} learns Bug Bite, though it must be kept from evolving until level 16
* Kricketune learns {{m|Slash}} and {{m|Night Slash}}
* Bibarel learns Curse
* The availability of some TMs and [[HM]]s was changed:
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2" colspan="2" | TM / HM
!colspan="2" | Availability
|-
!{{gameabbrev4|DP}}
!{{gameabbrev4|Pt}}
|-
|[[File:Bag TM Ice Sprite.png]]
|{{TM|07|Hail}}
|2 Badges
|6 Badges
|-
|[[File:Bag TM Normal Sprite.png]]
|{{TM|10|Hidden Power}}
|0 Badges
|3 Badges
|-
|[[File:Bag TM Water Sprite.png]]
|{{TM|18|Rain Dance}}
|2 Badges
|7 Badges
|-
|[[File:Bag TM Ground Sprite.png]]
|{{TM|26|Earthquake}}
|6 Badges
|2 Badges
|-
|[[File:Bag TM Normal Sprite.png]]
|{{TM|27|Return}}
|2 Badges
|0 Badges
|-
|[[File:Bag TM Rock Sprite.png]]
|{{TM|37|Sandstorm}}
|2 Badges
|Postgame
|-
|[[File:Bag HM Normal Sprite.png]]
|{{HM|04|Strength}}
|2 Badges
|5 Badges
|-
|[[File:Bag HM Flying Sprite.png]]
|{{HM|05|Defog}}
|2 Badges
|3 Badges
|}

Tips and strategies:
* Bibarel is the only available Pokémon capable of learning Surf, {{m|Rock Climb}}, and Waterfall

==[[Johto]]-based games==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
!Pokémon
!BST
!Availability
!colspan="3" | Game(s)
|-
|{{MSP/3|225|Delibird}}
|330
|7 Badges
|{{color|{{HeartGold color}}|HG}}
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|{{color|{{red color}}|Pokéwalker}}
|-
|{{MSP/3|201|Unown}}
|336
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{HeartGold color}};" | HG
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|{{color|{{red color}}|Pokéwalker}}
|-
|{{MSP/3|083|Farfetch'd}}
|352
|3 Badges
|style="background: #{{HeartGold color}};" | HG
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|{{color|{{red color}}|Pokéwalker}}
|-
|{{MSP/3|222|Corsola}}
|380
|3 Badges
|style="background: #{{HeartGold color}};" | HG
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|style="background: #{{red color}};" | Pokéwalker{{tt|*|Requires obtaining a foreign Pokémon over the GTS}}
|-
|{{MSP/3|012|Butterfree}}
|385
|0 Badges{{sup/4|HG}}<br>2 Badges{{sup/4|SS}}
|style="background: #{{HeartGold color}};" | HG
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|{{color|{{red color}}|Pokéwalker}}
|-
|{{MSP/3|015|Beedrill}}
|385
|0 Badges{{sup/4|SS}}<br>2 Badges{{sup/4|HG}}
|style="background: #{{HeartGold color}};" | HG
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|{{color|{{red color}}|Pokéwalker}}
|-
|{{MSP/3|166|Ledian}}
|390
|0 Badges
|{{color|{{HeartGold color}}|HG}}
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|{{color|{{red color}}|Pokéwalker}}
|-
|{{MSP/3|168|Ariados}}
|390
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{HeartGold color}};" | HG
|{{color|{{SoulSilver color}}|SS}}
|{{color|{{red color}}|Pokéwalker}}
|}

The following Pokémon are available after entering the [[Hall of Fame]]:
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
!Pokémon
!BST
!Availability
!colspan="3" | Game(s)
|-
|{{MSP/3|370|Luvdisc}}
|330
|8 Badges
|style="background: #{{HeartGold color}};" | HG
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|{{color|{{red color}}|Pokéwalker}}
|-
|{{MSP/3|327|Spinda}}
|360
|8 Badges
|style="background: #{{HeartGold color}};" | HG
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|{{color|{{red color}}|Pokéwalker}}
|-
|{{MSP/3|301|Delcatty}}
|380
|8 Badges
|{{color|{{HeartGold color}}|HG}}
|{{color|{{SoulSilver color}}|SS}}
|style="background: #{{red color}};" | Pokéwalker
|-
|{{MSP/3|302|Sableye}}
|380
|8 Badges
|style="background: #{{HeartGold color}};" | HG
|{{color|{{SoulSilver color}}|SS}}
|style="background: #{{red color}};" | Pokéwalker{{tt|*|Japanese event only}}
|-
|{{MSP/3|303|Mawile}}
|380
|8 Badges
|{{color|{{HeartGold color}}|HG}}
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|{{color|{{red color}}|Pokéwalker}}
|-
|{{MSP/3|402|Kricketune}}
|384
|8 Badges
|style="background: #{{HeartGold color}};" | HG
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|style="background: #{{red color}};" | Pokéwalker
|-
|{{MSP/3|267|Beautifly}}
|385
|8 Badges
|style="background: #{{HeartGold color}};" | HG
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|style="background: #{{red color}};" | Pokéwalker
|-
|{{MSP/3|269|Dustox}}
|385
|8 Badges
|style="background: #{{HeartGold color}};" | HG
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|style="background: #{{red color}};" | Pokéwalker
|-
|{{MSP/3|313|Volbeat}}
|400
|8 Badges
|style="background: #{{HeartGold color}};" | HG
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|style="background: #{{red color}};" | Pokéwalker
|-
|{{MSP/3|314|Illumise}}
|400
|8 Badges
|style="background: #{{HeartGold color}};" | HG
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|style="background: #{{red color}};" | Pokéwalker
|}

The recommended game for this set is '''{{color|{{HeartGold color}}|HeartGold}}'''. The reasoning is as follows:
* Ariados is available
** While Ledian can potentially abuse {{m|Baton Pass}}, Ariados has access to {{m|Night Shade}} and [[priority]] moves
* Caterpie is available earlier
** Butterfree's Confusion is helpful against [[Proton]], [[Bugsy]], and Silver in [[Azalea Town]]

Tips and strategies:
* Luvdisc is the only available Pokémon capable of learning Waterfall
* An HM slave is required to use Rock Climb, meaning only 5 party members can be used to fight Red
* Choose Totodile as a starter Pokémon in order to make battles with Silver easier

=Generation V=
=={{2v2|Black|White}}==
The maximum BST for these games is 461.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
!Pokémon
!BST
!Availability
!colspan="2" | Game(s)
|-
|{{MSP/3|505|Watchog}}
|420
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{black color}};" | {{color|FFF|B}}
|style="background: #{{white color}};" | W
|-
|{{MSP/3|528|Swoobat}}
|425
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{black color}};" | {{color|FFF|B}}
|style="background: #{{white color}};" | W
|-
|{{MSP/3|587|Emolga}}
|428
|3 Badges
|style="background: #{{black color}};" | {{color|FFF|B}}
|style="background: #{{white color}};" | W
|-
|{{MSP/3|531|Audino}}
|445
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{black color}};" | {{color|FFF|B}}
|style="background: #{{white color}};" | W
|-
|{{MSP/3|510|Liepard}}
|446
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{black color}};" | {{color|FFF|B}}
|style="background: #{{white color}};" | W
|-
|{{MSP/3|550|Basculin}}{{MSP/3|550B|Basculin}}
|460
|4 Badges
|style="background: #{{black color}};" | {{color|FFF|B}}
|style="background: #{{white color}};" | W
|-
|{{MSP/3|556|Maractus}}
|461
|3 Badges
|style="background: #{{black color}};" | {{color|FFF|B}}
|style="background: #{{white color}};" | W
|}

The recommended game for this set is '''{{color|{{black color}}|Black}}'''. The reasoning is as follows:
* The Basculin obtained from the [[in-game trade]] in [[Driftveil City]] has {{a|Reckless}} rather than {{a|Rock Head}}
** Since Basculin has low defenses, avoiding [[recoil]] damage is less useful than the boost in power {{m|Take Down}} and {{m|Double-Edge}} receive

=={{pkmn|Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
!Pokémon
!BST
!Availability
!colspan="2" | Game(s)
|-
|{{MSP/3|225|Delibird}}
|330
|7 Badges
|style="background: #{{black 2 color}};" | {{color|FFF|B2}}
|style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | W2
|-
|{{MSP/3|222|Corsola}}
|380
|7 Badges
|style="background: #{{black 2 color}};" | {{color|FFF|B2}}
|style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | W2
|-
|{{MSP/3|301|Delcatty}}
|380
|2 Badges
|{{color|{{black 2 color}}|B2}}
|style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | W2
|-
|{{MSP/3|184|Azumarill}}
|410
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{black 2 color}};" | {{color|FFF|B2}}
|style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | W2
|-
|{{MSP/3|020|Raticate}}
|413
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{black 2 color}};" | {{color|FFF|B2}}
|style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | W2
|-
|{{MSP/3|206|Dunsparce}}
|415
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{black 2 color}};" | {{color|FFF|B2}}
|style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | W2
|-
|{{MSP/3|351|Castform}}
|420
|4 Badges
|style="background: #{{black 2 color}};" | {{color|FFF|B2}}
|style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | W2
|-
|{{MSP/3|505|Watchog}}
|420
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{black 2 color}};" | {{color|FFF|B2}}
|style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | W2
|}

The recommended game for this set is '''{{color|{{white 2 color dark}}|White 2}}'''. The reasoning is as follows:
* More Pokémon are available
* A [[Flame Orb]] can be found in [[Reversal Mountain]] rather than a [[Toxic Orb]]
** {{a|Guts}} Raticate prefers this item, since {{status|burn}} deals less damage over time than bad {{status|poison}}

=Generation VI=
==[[Kalos]]-based games==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
!Pokémon
!BST
!Availability
!colspan="2" | Game(s)
|-
|{{MSP/6|225|Delibird}}
|330
|6 Badges
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|-
|{{MSP/6|370|Luvdisc}}
|330
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|-
|{{MSP/6|083|Farfetch'd}}
|352
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|-
|{{MSP/6|327|Spinda}}
|360
|7 Badges
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|-
|{{MSP/6|222|Corsola}}
|380
|6 Badges
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|-
|{{MSP/6|301|Delcatty}}
|380
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|-
|{{MSP/6|302|Sableye}}
|380
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|-
|{{MSP/6|303|Mawile}}
|380
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|-
|{{MSP/6|166|Ledian}}
|390
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|-
|{{MSP/6|168|Ariados}}
|390
|7 Badges
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|-
|{{MSP/6|012|Butterfree}}
|395
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|-
|{{MSP/6|015|Beedrill}}
|395
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|-
|{{MSP/6|313|Volbeat}}
|400
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|-
|{{MSP/6|314|Illumise}}
|400
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|}

The recommended game for this set is '''{{color|{{X color dark}}|X}}'''. The reasoning is as follows:
* Weedle can be found on {{rt|2|Kalos}} rather than Caterpie
** The first mandatory battle of the game, {{tc|Youngster}} Austin, blocks access to [[Santalune Forest]]. His level 5 {{p|Zigzagoon}} can only be overcome by {{status|Poison|poisoning}} it with Weedle, or evolving Caterpie into {{p|Metapod}}

Tips and strategies:
* Luvdisc is the only available Pokémon capable of learning Surf before it is required, and is also the only available Pokémon capable of learning {{m|Waterfall}}
* Choose {{p|Froakie}} as a starter Pokémon in order to make battles with {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} easier
** [[Shauna]] is only battled twice, and her starter only has a {{type|Fire}} move in the second battle, by which time the player has access to plenty of options to counter it
* All Balls thrown on {{rt|2|Kalos}} are a guaranteed capture
* Catch a {{p|Bunnelby}} on Route 2 to trade for Quacklin' the Farfetch'd in [[Santalune City]]. It has a Jolly [[nature]] and 31 {{IV}}s in Speed
* On {{rt|4|Kalos}}, pick up a Poison Barb
* On the first visit to [[Lumiose City]], purchase {{TM|28|Dig}}, {{TM|75|Swords Dance}}, and {{TM|76|Struggle Bug}}
** On [[South Boulevard]], speak to the female {{tc|Rising Star}} on 1F of the building across from Shutterbug Café to recieve a Quick Claw
* If planning on using Sableye, pick up {{TM|01|Hone Claws}} on {{rt|5|Kalos}}
* In [[Camphrier Town]], stop by [[Cassius]]' house and speak to the {{tc|Punk Girl}} to recieve {{TM|46|Thief}}
* On {{rt|6|Kalos}}, avoid battling the {{tc|Poké Fan Family}}, as their two {{p|Furfrou}} are very difficult to defeat at this point
* After obtaining {{HM|01|Cut}}, backtrack to Route 5 and pick up a [[Sharp Beak]]
* After dealing with {{p|Snorlax}}, pick up a [[Silver Powder]] on {{rt|7|Kalos}}
* Decline to battle every {{tc|Sky Trainer}} encountered, as Butterfree and Ledyba/Ledian are not equipped to handle the multitude of {{type|Flying}} moves these Trainers use
* In [[Ambrette Town]], speak to a girl outside of the Ambrette Aquarium to recieve {{TM|94|Rock Smash}}
** After visiting the Fossil Lab, speak to the {{tc|Beauty}} in the {{rt|9|Kalos}} [[gate]] to recieve a [[Rocky Helmet]]
* In [[Glittering Cave]], pick up a Hard Stone
** If planning on using Sableye, pick up {{TM|65|Shadow Claw}}
* On {{rt|10|Kalos}}, pick up a [[Mind Plate]] and {{TM|73|Thunder Wave}}
* After defeating [[Grant]], re-enter [[Connecting Cave]] to pick up {{TM|40|Aerial Ace}}
* In [[Geosenge Town]], pick up a [[Soft Sand]] and speak to the {{tc|Monsieur}} in the Pokémon Center to recieve {{TM|66|Payback}}
* In [[Reflection Cave]], pick up a [[Black Belt]] on 1F
** If using {{p|Skitty}}, pick up a [[Moon Stone]] on 1F
* In [[Shalour City]], purchase {{TM|84|Poison Jab}}
* In [[Korrina]]'s Gym battle, her Machoke's {{m|Rock Tomb}} is the only move that can damage Sableye
* After obtaining {{HM|03|Surf}}, backtrack to Route 8 and pick up {{TM|19|Roost}}
* On {{rt|12|Kalos}}, use {{m|Cut}} to obtain [[Leftovers]]
* In [[Azure Bay]], pick up a [[Splash Plate]]
** If planning on using Ariados, pick up {{TM|81|X-Scissor}}
* In [[Coumarine City]], speak to the Monsieur in the house next to the lighthouse to recieve a [[Silk Scarf]]
** Speak to the female {{tc|Veteran}} near Hotel Coumarine once a day until she hands out {{TM|62|Acrobatics}}
** Speak to the {{tc|Punk Guy}} in the {{rt|13|Kalos}} gate to recieve a [[Black Sludge]]
* On Route 13, pick up {{TM|57|Charge Beam}}
* In the [[Kalos Power Plant]], pick up a [[Zap Plate]]


{{Party/Single
|color={{x color}}
|headcolor={{x color light}}
|bordercolor={{x color dark}}
|sprite=XY Serena.png
|size=x80px
|prize=none
|name=Sample Team
|location=Vaniville Town
|game=X
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|img=HOME303
|pokemon=Mawile
|gender=female
|level=68
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Intimidate
|held=Rocky Helmet
|move1=Iron Head|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Play Rough|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Sucker Punch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Swords Dance|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=012
|img=HOME012
|pokemon=Butterfree
|gender=female
|level=55
|type1=Bug|type2=Flying
|ability=Compound Eyes
|held=Mind Plate
|move1=Bug Buzz|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Special
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sleep Powder|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Status
|move4=Quiver Dance|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=222
|img=HOME222 s
|pokemon=Corsola
|gender=female
|spritegender=shiny
|level=53
|type1=Water|type2=Rock
|ability=Natural Cure
|held=Leftovers
|move1=Scald|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Power Gem|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Special
|move3=Earth Power|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Calm Mind|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{x color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=302
|img=HOME302
|pokemon=Sableye
|gender=male
|level=54
|type1=Dark|type2=Ghost
|ability=Keen Eye
|held=Spell Tag
|move1=Shadow Claw|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Knock Off|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Shadow Sneak|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Foul Play|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=313
|img=HOME313
|pokemon=Volbeat
|gender=male
|level=52
|type1=Bug
|ability=Swarm
|held=Zap Plate
|move1=Bug Buzz|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Special
|move2=Thunderbolt|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Tail Glow|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Status
|move4=Roost|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=301
|img=HOME301
|pokemon=Delcatty
|gender=male
|level=50
|type1=Normal
|ability=Cute Charm
|held=Expert Belt
|move1=Play Rough|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Wake-Up Slap|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Feint Attack|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Heal Bell|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

==Hoenn-based games==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
!Pokémon
!BST
!Availability
!colspan="2" | Game(s)
|-
|{{MSP/6|225|Delibird}}
|330
|7 Badges
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|AS}}
|-
|{{MSP/6|370|Luvdisc}}
|330
|6 Badges
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|AS}}
|-
|{{MSP/6|201|Unown}}
|336
|7 Badges
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|AS}}
|-
|{{MSP/6|327|Spinda}}
|360
|3 Badges
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|AS}}
|-
|{{MSP/6|222|Corsola}}
|380
|6 Badges
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|AS}}
|-
|{{MSP/6|301|Delcatty}}
|380
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|AS}}
|-
|{{MSP/6|302|Sableye}}
|380
|2 Badges
|{{color|{{Omega Ruby color}}|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|AS}}
|-
|{{MSP/6|303|Mawile}}
|380
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|OR}}
|{{color|{{Alpha Sapphire color}}|AS}}
|-
|{{MSP/6|402|Kricketune}}
|384
|7 Badges
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|AS}}
|-
|{{MSP/6|269|Dustox}}
|385
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|AS}}
|-
|{{MSP/6|015|Beedrill}}
|395
|7 Badges
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|AS}}
|-
|{{MSP/6|267|Beautifly}}
|395
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|AS}}
|-
|{{MSP/6|313|Volbeat}}
|400
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|AS}}
|-
|{{MSP/6|314|Illumise}}
|400
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|AS}}
|}

The recommended game for this set is '''{{color|{{Omega Ruby color}}|Omega Ruby}}'''. The reasoning is as follows:
* Mawile is available
** Intimidate is more useful than Sableye's typing

Tips and strategies:
* Luvdisc is the only available Pokémon capable of learning Dive and Waterfall

=Generation VII=
==[[Alola]]-based games==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
!Pokémon
!BST
!Availability
!colspan="4" | Game(s)
|-
|{{MSP/6|225|Delibird}}
|330
|0 Stamps, 1 Trial
|style="background: #{{sun color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{moon color}};" | M
|style="background: #{{Ultra Sun color}};" | US
|style="background: #{{Ultra Moon color}};" | UM
|-
|{{MSP/6|370|Luvdisc}}
|330
|1 Stamp, 2 Trials
|style="background: #{{sun color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{moon color}};" | M
|style="background: #{{Ultra Sun color}};" | US
|style="background: #{{Ultra Moon color}};" | UM
|-
|{{MSP/6|327|Spinda}}
|360
|1 Stamp, 1 Trial
|style="background: #{{sun color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{moon color}};" | M
|style="background: #{{Ultra Sun color}};" | US
|style="background: #{{Ultra Moon color}};" | UM
|-
|{{MSP/6|302|Sableye}}
|380
|1 Stamp, 1 Trial
|style="background: #{{sun color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{moon color}};" | M
|style="background: #{{Ultra Sun color}};" | US
|style="background: #{{Ultra Moon color}};" | UM
|-
|{{MSP/6|303|Mawile}}
|380
|1 Stamp, 1 Trial
|{{color|{{sun color}}|S}}
|{{color|{{moon color}}|M}}
|style="background: #{{Ultra Sun color}};" | US
|style="background: #{{Ultra Moon color}};" | UM
|-
|{{MSP/6|166|Ledian}}
|390
|0 Stamps, 0 Trials
|style="background: #{{sun color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{moon color}};" | M
|style="background: #{{Ultra Sun color}};" | US
|style="background: #{{Ultra Moon color}};" | UM
|-
|{{MSP/6|012|Butterfree}}
|395
|0 Stamps, 0 Trials
|style="background: #{{sun color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{moon color}};" | M
|style="background: #{{Ultra Sun color}};" | US
|style="background: #{{Ultra Moon color}};" | UM
|-
|{{MSP/6|015|Butterfree}}
|395
|1 Stamp, 1 Trial
|{{color|{{sun color}}|S}}
|{{color|{{moon color}}|M}}
|style="background: #{{Ultra Sun color}};" | US
|style="background: #{{Ultra Moon color}};" | UM
|-
|{{MSP/6|168|Ariados}}
|400
|0 Stamps, 0 Trials
|style="background: #{{sun color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{moon color}};" | M
|style="background: #{{Ultra Sun color}};" | US
|style="background: #{{Ultra Moon color}};" | UM
|}

The recommended game for this set is '''{{color|{{Ultra Sun color}}|Ultra Sun}}'''. The reasoning is as follows:
* More Pokémon are available
* Move Tutors are available
* The availability of some TMs was changed:
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2" colspan="2" | TM
!colspan="2" | Availability
|-
!{{gameabbrev7|SM}}
!{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
|-
|[[File:Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png]]
|{{TM|08|Bulk Up}}
|1 Stamp, 4 Trials
|1 Stamp, 2 Trials
|-
|[[File:Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png]]
|{{TM|19|Roost}}
|2 Stamps, 4 Trials
|0 Stamps, 1 Trial
|-
|[[File:Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png]]
|{{TM|23|Smack Down}}
|2 Stamps, 4 Trials
|0 Stamps, 1 Trial
|-
|[[File:Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png]]
|{{TM|24|Thunderbolt}}
|Postgame
|3 Stamps, 6 Trials
|-
|[[File:Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png]]
|{{TM|32|Double Team}}
|1 Stamp, 4 Trials
|1 Stamp, 2 Trials
|-
|[[File:Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png]]
|{{TM|40|Aerial Ace}}
|2 Stamps, 4 Trials
|1 Stamp, 4 Trials
|-
|[[File:Bag TM Steel VI Sprite.png]]
|{{TM|51|Steel Wing}}
|2 Stamps, 4 Trials
|1 Stamp, 4 Trials
|-
|[[File:Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png]]
|{{TM|55|Scald}}
|1 Stamp, 1 Trial
|3 Stamps, 6 Trials
|-
|[[File:Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png]]
|{{TM|62|Acrobatics}}
|1 Stamp, 1 Trial
|2 Stamps, 6 Trials
|-
|[[File:Bag TM Ghost VI Sprite.png]]
|{{TM|65|Shadow Claw}}
|1 Stamp, 4 Trials
|2 Stamps, 4 Trials
|-
|[[File:Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png]]
|{{TM|73|Thunder Wave}}
|1 Stamp, 2 Trials
|2 Stamps, 4 Trials
|-
|[[File:Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png]]
|{{TM|75|Swords Dance}}
|2 Stamps, 4 Trials
|Postgame
|-
|[[File:Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png]]
|{{TM|77|Psych Up}}
|2 Stamps, 5 Trials
|2 Stamps, 4 Trials
|-
|[[File:Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.png]]
|{{TM|78|Bulldoze}}
|2 Stamps, 4 Trials
|1 Stamp, 4 Trials
|-
|[[File:Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png]]
|{{TM|79|Frost Breath}}
|3 Stamps, 6 Trials
|1 Stamp, 2 Trials
|-
|[[File:Bag TM Dragon VI Sprite.png]]
|{{TM|82|Dragon Tail}}
|1 Stamp, 4 Trials
|2 Stamps, 5 Trials
|-
|[[File:Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png]]
|{{TM|82|Poison Jab}}
|2 Stamps, 6 Trials
|4 Stamps, 8 Trials
|-
|[[File:Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png]]
|{{TM|93|Wild Charge}}
|2 Stamps, 6 Trials
|4 Stamps, 6 Trials
|}

Tips and strategies:
* [[Dexio]]'s Pokémon cannot damage Sableye, as they only know {{type|Psychic}} and {{type|Normal}} moves

==Kanto-based games==
The maximum BST for these games is 405.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
!Pokémon
!BST
!Availability
!colspan="2" | Game(s)
|-
|{{MSP/PE|083|Farfetch'd}}
|377
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color}};" | P
|style="background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color}};" | E
|-
|{{MSP/PE|095|Onix}}
|385
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color}};" | P
|style="background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color}};" | E
|-
|{{MSP/PE|012|Butterfree}}
|395
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color}};" | P
|style="background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color}};" | E
|-
|{{MSP/PE|015|Beedrill}}
|395
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color}};" | P
|style="background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color}};" | E
|-
|{{MSP/PE|137|Porygon}}
|395
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color}};" | P
|style="background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color}};" | E
|-
|{{MSP/PE|047|Parasect}}
|405
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color}};" | P
|style="background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color}};" | E
|}

The recommended game for this set is '''{{color|{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}|Let's Go, Eevee!}}''' The reasoning is as follows:
* {{ga|Trace}} uses the weaker {{p|Raichu}} rather than the stronger {{p|Jolteon}}

=Generation VIII=
==[[Galar]]-based games==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
!Pokémon
!BST
!Availability
!colspan="4" | Game(s)
|-
|{{MSP/8|052Gi|Meowth}}
|290
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{sword color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sw}}{{tt|*|Requires Max Soup from IoA}}
|style="background: #{{shield color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sh}}{{tt|*|Requires Max Soup from IoA}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|{{color|009D89|CT}}
|-
|{{MSP/8|133Gi|Eevee}}
|325
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{sword color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sw}}{{tt|*|Requires LGE save data or Max Soup from IoA}}
|style="background: #{{shield color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sh}}{{tt|*|Requires LGE save data or Max Soup from IoA}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|{{color|009D89|CT}}
|-
|{{MSP/8|225|Delibird}}
|330
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{sword color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sw}}
|style="background: #{{shield color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sh}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|style="background: #009D89;" | CT
|-
|{{MSP/8|083|Farfetch'd}}
|377
|0 Badges
|{{color|{{sword color}}|Sw}}
|{{color|{{shield color}}|Sh}}
|style="background: #F5DE32;" | IoA{{tt|*|Sword only}}
|{{color|009D89|CT}}
|-
|{{MSP/8|302|Sableye}}
|380
|5 Badges
|{{color|{{sword color}}|Sw}}
|style="background: #{{shield color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sh}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|style="background: #009D89;" | CT{{tt|*|Shield only}}
|-
|{{MSP/8|303|Mawile}}
|380
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{sword color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sw}}
|{{color|{{shield color}}|Sh}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|style="background: #009D89;" | CT{{tt|*|Sword only}}
|-
|{{MSP/8|012|Butterfree}}
|395
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{sword color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sw}}
|style="background: #{{shield color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sh}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|{{color|009D89|CT}}
|-
|{{MSP/8|202|Wobbuffet}}
|405
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{sword color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sw}}
|style="background: #{{shield color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sh}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|{{color|009D89|CT}}
|-
|{{MSP/8|756|Shiinotic}}
|405
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{sword color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sw}}
|style="background: #{{shield color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sh}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|{{color|009D89|CT}}
|-
|{{MSP/8|185|Sudowoodo}}
|410
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{sword color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sw}}
|style="background: #{{shield color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sh}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|{{color|009D89|CT}}
|-
|{{MSP/8|222|Corsola}}
|410
|2 Badges
|{{color|{{sword color}}|Sw}}
|{{color|{{shield color}}|Sh}}
|style="background: #F5DE32;" | IoA{{tt|*|Shield only}}
|{{color|009D89|CT}}
|-
|{{MSP/8|771|Pyukumuku}}
|410
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{sword color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sw}}
|style="background: #{{shield color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sh}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|{{color|009D89|CT}}
|}

The recommended game for this set is '''{{color|{{sword color}}|Sword}}'''. The reasoning is as follows:
* Mawile is available, and earlier than Sableye
** Intimidate is more useful than Sableye's typing
* The availability of some TMs is different:
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2" colspan="2" | TM
!colspan="2" | Availability
|-
!{{gameabbrev8|Sw}}
!{{gameabbrev8|Sh}}
|-
|[[File:Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png]]
|{{TM|27|Icy Wind}}
|5 Badges
|6 Badges
|-
|[[File:Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png]]
|{{TM|48|Rock Tomb}}
|6 Badges
|5 Badges
|}

==Sinnoh-based games==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
!Pokémon
!BST
!Availability
!colspan="2" | Game(s)
|-
|{{MSP/BDSP|201|Unown}}
|336
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{Brilliant Diamond color}};" | BD
|style="background: #{{Shining Pearl color}};" | SP
|-
|{{MSP/BDSP|402|Kricketune}}
|384
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{Brilliant Diamond color}};" | BD
|style="background: #{{Shining Pearl color}};" | SP
|-
|{{MSP/BDSP|269|Dustox}}
|385
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{Brilliant Diamond color}};" | BD
|style="background: #{{Shining Pearl color}};" | SP
|-
|{{MSP/BDSP|267|Beautifly}}
|395
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{Brilliant Diamond color}};" | BD
|style="background: #{{Shining Pearl color}};" | SP
|-
|{{MSP/BDSP|417|Pachirisu}}
|405
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{Brilliant Diamond color}};" | BD
|style="background: #{{Shining Pearl color}};" | SP
|-
|{{MSP/BDSP|185|Sudowoodo}}
|410
|2 Badges
|{{color|{{Brilliant Diamond color}}|BD}}
|style="background: #{{Shining Pearl color}};" | SP
|-
|{{MSP/BDSP|400|Bibarel}}
|410
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{Brilliant Diamond color}};" | BD
|style="background: #{{Shining Pearl color}};" | SP
|-
|{{MSP/BDSP|441|Chatot}}
|411
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{Brilliant Diamond color}};" | BD
|style="background: #{{Shining Pearl color}};" | SP
|}

The recommended game for this set is '''{{color|{{Shining Pearl color}}|Shining Pearl}}'''. The reasoning is as follows:
* More Pokémon are available

=={{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}}==
The maximum BST for this game is 411.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
!Pokémon
!BST
!Availability
|-
|{{MSP/LA|201|Unown}}
|336
|1 Noble
|-
|{{MSP/LA|402|Kricketune}}
|384
|0 Nobles
|-
|{{MSP/LA|269|Dustox}}
|385
|0 Nobles
|-
|{{MSP/LA|267|Beautifly}}
|395
|0 Nobles
|-
|{{MSP/LA|417|Pachirisu}}
|405
|1 Noble
|-
|{{MSP/LA|185|Sudowoodo}}
|410
|1 Noble
|-
|{{MSP/LA|400|Bibarel}}
|410
|0 Nobles
|-
|{{MSP/LA|441|Chatot}}
|411
|2 Nobles
|}

=Generation IX=
The maximum BST for these games is 405.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
!Pokémon
!BST
!Obedience
!colspan="4" | Game(s)
|-
|{{MSP/9|225|Delibird}}
|330
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{scarlet color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{violet color}};" | V
|{{color|{{castle color}}|TM}}
|{{color|{{factory color}}|ID}}
|-
|{{MSP/9|370|Luvdisc}}
|330
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{scarlet color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{violet color}};" | V
|{{color|{{castle color}}|TM}}
|style="background: #{{factory color}};" | ID
|-
|{{MSP/9|302|Sableye}}
|380
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{scarlet color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{violet color}};" | V
|{{color|{{castle color}}|TM}}
|{{color|{{factory color}}|ID}}
|-
|{{MSP/9|402|Kricketune}}
|384
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{scarlet color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{violet color}};" | V
|style="background: #{{castle color}};" | TM
|{{color|{{factory color}}|ID}}
|-
|{{MSP/9|0168|Ariados}}
|400
|0 Badges
|{{color|{{scarlet color}}|S}}
|{{color|{{violet color}}|V}}
|style="background: #{{castle color}};" | TM
|{{color|{{factory color}}|ID}}
|-
|{{MSP/9|918|Spidops}}
|404
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{scarlet color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{violet color}};" | V
|{{color|{{castle color}}|TM}}
|{{color|{{factory color}}|ID}}
|-
|{{MSP/9|0311|Plusle}}
|405
|8 Badges
|{{color|{{scarlet color}}|S}}
|{{color|{{violet color}}|V}}
|{{color|{{castle color}}|TM}}
|style="background: #{{factory color}};" | ID
|-
|{{MSP/9|0312|Minun}}
|405
|8 Badges
|{{color|{{scarlet color}}|S}}
|{{color|{{violet color}}|V}}
|{{color|{{castle color}}|TM}}
|style="background: #{{factory color}};" | ID
|-
|{{MSP/9|417|Pachirisu}}
|405
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{scarlet color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{violet color}};" | V
|style="background: #{{castle color}};" | TM
|{{color|{{factory color}}|ID}}
|}

The recommended game for this set is '''{{color|{{violet color}}|Violet}}'''. The reasoning is as follows:
* [[Professor Turo]] is easier to defeat than [[Professor Sada]], due to the latter using {{p|Flutter Mane}}

=Spin-off games=
{{incomplete|section|needs=Rulings and more research}}
=={{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}==
All of the following Pokémon have 30 HP.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
!Pokémon
!Weakness
!Resistance
!Retreat cost
|-
|[[File:TCG1 A17 Magikarp.png]]<br>{{TCG ID|Base Set|Magikarp|35}}
|{{e|Lightning}}×2
|—
|{{e|Colorless}}
|-
|[[File:TCG1 A25 Diglett.png]]<br>{{TCG ID|Base Set|Diglett|47}}
|{{e|Grass}}×2
|{{e|Lightning}}-30
|—
|-
|[[File:TCG1 A29 Abra.png]]<br>{{TCG ID|Base Set|Abra|43}}
|{{e|Psychic}}×2
|—
|—
|-
|[[File:TCG1 A31 Rattata.png]]<br>{{TCG ID|Base Set|Rattata|61}}
|{{e|Fighting}}×2
|{{e|Psychic}}-30
|—
|-
|[[File:TCG1 B34 Gastly.png]]<br>{{TCG ID|Base Set|Gastly|50}}
|—
|{{e|Fighting}}-30
|—
|-
|[[File:TCG1 C28 Mankey.png]]<br>{{TCG ID|Jungle|Mankey|55}}
|{{e|Psychic}}×2
|—
|—
|-
|[[File:TCG1 C32 Kabuto.png]]<br>{{TCG ID|Fossil|Kabuto|50}}
|{{e|Grass}}×2
|—
|{{e|Colorless}}
|-
|[[File:TCG1 D19 Tentacool.png]]<br>{{TCG ID|Fossil|Tentacool|56}}
|{{e|Lightning}}×2
|—
|—
|-
|[[File:TCG1 D43 Porygon.png]]<br>{{TCG ID|Base Set|Porygon|39}}
|{{e|Fighting}}×2
|{{e|Psychic}}-30
|{{e|Colorless}}
|}

=={{pkmn|Rumble Blast}}==
All of the following Pokémon have 1 Attack, 1 Defense, and 2 Speed.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
!Pokémon
!Location(s)
|-
|{{MSP/RRH|265|Wurmple}}
|1-3 [[Echo Valley]] (Forest)<br>1-4 [[Challenger's Ground]] (Forest)
|-
|{{MSP/RRH|039|Jigglypuff}}
|1-4 [[Challenger's Ground]] (Forest)
|-
|{{MSP/RRH|161|Sentret}}
|1-4 [[Challenger's Ground]] (Meadow)
|-
|{{MSP/RRH|174|Igglybuff}}
|1-4 [[Challenger's Ground]] (Forest)
|-
|{{MSP/RRH|266|Silcoon}}
|1-4 [[Challenger's Ground]] (Forest)
|-
|{{MSP/RRH|268|Cascoon}}
|1-4 [[Challenger's Ground]] (Forest)
|-
|{{MSP/RRH|194 m|Wooper}}
|2-1 [[Sun-Dappled Bank]] (Lake)
|-
|{{MSP/RRH|298|Azurill}}
|2-1 [[Sun-Dappled Bank]] (Lake)
|-
|{{MSP/RRH|401 m|Kricketot}}
|3-2 [[Volcanic Slope]] (Autumnwood)
|-
|{{MSP/RRH|173|Cleffa}}
|3-3 [[Firebreathing Mountain]] (Autumnwood)
|-
|{{MSP/RRH|296|Makuhita}}
|4-3 [[Sunny Seashore]] (Desert)
|}

=={{pkmn|Conquest}}==
{{incomplete|section|needs=Other stories}}
===Two Heroes of Ransei===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
!Pokémon
!Total stars
!Range
!Move Power
!First available
|-
|{{CSP|411|Bastiodon}}
|9
|2
|★★★★
|[[Cragspur]] Park (Level 3)
|-
|{{CSP|015|Beedrill}}
|10
|3
|★★
|[[Chrysalia]] Ravine/Sky Garden (Level 3)
|-
|{{CSP|040|Wigglytuff}}
|10
|3
|★★★★
|[[Aurora]] Farm (Level 2)
|-
|{{CSP|587|Emolga}}
|10
|4
|★★★★
|[[Violight]] (Swarm)
|-
|{{CSP|531|Audino}}
|11
|3
|★
|[[Aurora]] (Swarm)
|-
|{{CSP|455|Carnivine}}
|11
|3
|★★
|[[Greenleaf]] Farm (Level 1)
|-
|{{CSP|024|Arbok}}
|11
|3
|★★★
|[[Cragspur]] Cave (Level 1)
|-
|{{CSP|195|Quagsire}}
|11
|3
|★★★
|[[Aurora]] Ravine (Level 1)
|-
|{{CSP|400|Bibarel}}
|11
|3
|★★★★
|[[Aurora]] Farm (Level 1)
|-
|{{CSP|362|Glalie}}
|11
|3
|★★★★
|[[Nixtorm]] Snowy Mountain (Level 1)
|-
|{{CSP|026|Raichu}}
|11
|3
|★★★★★
|[[Violight]] Sky Garden (Level 1)
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
!Warrior
!Total Stats
!Capacity
!Default Pokémon
!Best link(s)
!Unobtainable link(s)
|-
|[[File:Conquest Warrior M 12 icon.png]]<br>[[Hideaki]]
|69
|3
|{{CSP|023|Ekans}}
|{{CSP|015|Beedrill}} (70%)
|{{CSP|195|Quagsire}}{{CSP|400|Bibarel}}
|-
|[[File:Conquest Warrior M 24 icon.png]]<br>[[Ujizane]]
|76
|1
|{{CSP|174|Igglybuff}}
|{{CSP|015|Beedrill}} (70%)
|—
|-
|[[File:Conquest Warrior F 02 icon.png]]<br>{{OBP|Kiyo|Conquest}}
|106
|3
|{{CSP|455|Carnivine}}
|{{CSP|026|Raichu}}{{CSP|587|Emolga}} (70%)
|{{CSP|195|Quagsire}}
|-
|[[File:Conquest Warrior M 06 icon.png]]<br>[[Hideyori]]
|114
|3
|{{CSP|559|Scraggy}}
|{{CSP|026|Raichu}}{{CSP|024|Arbok}} (60%)
|{{CSP|195|Quagsire}}{{CSP|400|Bibarel}}
|-
|[[File:Conquest Warrior M 12 icon.png]]<br>[[Tadasumi]]
|120
|3
|{{CSP|399|Bidoof}}
|{{CSP|026|Raichu}}{{CSP|195|Quagsire}}{{CSP|587|Emolga}} (70%)
|{{CSP|455|Carnivine}}
|-
|[[File:Conquest Warrior M 10 icon.png]]<br>[[Ujihiro]]
|133
|3
|{{CSP|513|Pansear}}
|{{CSP|015|Beedrill}} (70%)
|—
|}