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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.
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This page is meant as a source of information about low-[[Base stats|base stat]] total challenge runs.


Information that can be found here includes:
Information that can be found here includes:
* Which {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are available to use, when they can be obtained, and the versions they appear in
* Which Pokémon are available to use, when they can be obtained, and the versions they appear in
* Recommended versions to play
* Recommended versions to play
* Tips and strategies
* Tips and strategies
* More coming soon...
* 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 {{pkmn|battle}} with {{ga|Red}} atop [[Mt. Silver]].
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==
=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]].
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 [[Evolution|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. Some Pokémon, such as {{p|Kadabra}}, have proven to be extremely powerful despite their low BSTs. Others, such as [[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.
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 typically banned from the challenge include {{p|Shedinja}} and {{p|Wishiwashi}} due to their [[Ability|Abilities]] {{a|Wonder Guard}} and {{a|Schooling}}, as well as {{p|Ditto}} and {{p|Smeargle}} due to their [[move]]s {{m|Transform}} and {{m|Sketch}}.
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.
[[Mega Stone]]s are banned, due to [[Mega Evolution]] increasing all applicable Pokémon's BSTs well above the maximum.


Certain near-universal [[TM]]s and [[Move Tutor]] moves are potentially banworthy due to allowing any Pokémon to simply rely on luck or the strength of the opponent. Note that this does apply to Pokémon which learn these moves naturally. They are as follows:
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.
* {{m|Bide}}
* {{m|Double Team}}
* {{m|Mimic}}
* {{m|Swagger}}


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.


As with any challenge, it is also reccomended 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.


==[[Generation I]]==
'''{{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}}'''.
The following BSTs are calculated on the modern scale by doubling the {{stat|Special}} stat.
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The recommended game for this set is {{color|{{green color}}|Green}} (English {{color|{{blue color}}|Blue}}). The reasoning is as follows:
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
* 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}}
* 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}}
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Tips and strategies:
Tips and strategies:
* Lickitung is the only available Pokémon capable of learning {{m|Surf}}
* 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
* In [[Mt. Moon]], pick up {{TM|12|Water Gun}} on 1F
* On {{rt|24|Kanto}}, pick up {{TM|45|Thunder Wave}}
* On {{rt|24|Kanto}}, pick up {{TM|45|Thunder Wave}}
* On the [[S.S. Anne]], pick up {{TM|08|Body Slam}} on 1F
* On the [[S.S. Anne]], pick up {{TM|08|Body Slam}} on 1F
* Purchase a [[Fresh Water]] and give it to the girl on the [[Celadon Department Store]] roof to receive {{TM|13|Ice Beam}}
* 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 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 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 [[Saffron City]], speak to Mr. Psychic to receive {{TM|29|Psychic}}
* In [[Silph Co.]], pick up {{TM|26|Earthquake}} on 10F
* In [[Silph Co.]], pick up {{TM|26|Earthquake}} on 10F
** If using Lickitung, pick up {{TM|03|Swords Dance}} on 7F
** If using Lickitung, pick up {{TM|03|Swords Dance}} on 7F
* In the {{OBP|Pokémon Mansion|Kanto}}, pick up {{TM|14|Blizzard}} on B1F
* 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 or Hitmonchan, and Butterfree's {{m|Mega Drain}}
* [[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]] is completely swept by Butterfree's {{type|Psychic}} attacks, plus Mega Drain for both Onix
* [[Bruno]] and [[Agatha]] are completely swept by {{m|Psychic}}, though {{m|Earthquake}} may come in handy for the latter
* [[Agatha]] can be also defeated by Butterfree's Psychic-type attacks, as well as Marowak's {{m|Bonemerang}}
* [[Lance]] folds to a BoltBeam user, with Onix's {{m|Rock Slide}} being useful for revenge kills
* [[Lance]] folds to a BoltBeam user and Onix's Rock Slide
** Lance's {{p|Dragonite}} will spam {{m|Agility}} and {{m|Barrier}} against Beedrill, Hitmonlee, and Hitmonchan, allowing it to be defeated with ease
 


For convenience, these are the NFEs that are over the maximum BST:
{{Party/Single
* {{MSP/3|002|Ivysaur}} Ivysaur (405)
|color={{green color}}
* {{MSP/3|044|Gloom}} Gloom (405)
|headcolor={{green color light}}
* {{MSP/3|077|Ponyta}} Ponyta (410)
|bordercolor={{green color dark}}
* {{MSP/3|148|Dragonair}} Dragonair (420)
|sprite=Spr RG Red 1.png
* {{MSP/3|070|Weepinbell}} Weepinbell (430)
|prize=none
* {{MSP/3|064|Kadabra}} Kadabra (450)
|name=Sample Team
* {{MSP/3|093|Haunter}} Haunter (465)
|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]]==
=Generation II=
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The recommended game for this set is {{color|{{crystal color}}|Crystal}}. The reasoning is as follows:
The recommended game for this set is '''{{color|{{crystal color}}|Crystal}}'''. The reasoning is as follows:
* The most Pokémon are available
* The most Pokémon are available
* Both Caterpie and {{p|Weedle}} are available early
* Both Caterpie and {{p|Weedle}} are available early
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Tips and strategies:
Tips and strategies:
* An [[HM]] slave is required to use {{m|Waterfall}}
* 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}}
* 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]]
* 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]]
* On Friday, speak to Frieda on {{rt|32|Johto}} to receive a [[Poison Barb]]
* Teach {{p|Ledyba}}/Ledian {{m|Thunder Punch|ThunderPunch}} and {{m|Ice Punch}} via TMs purchased at the [[Goldenrod Department Store]]
* 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}}
* 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}}
* 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}}
* 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 with {{m|Mimic}}
* [[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}}
* 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 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}}
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* [[Bruno]]'s Pokémon are also defeated by Butterfree, but {{p|Machamp}}'s Rock Slide will OHKO if it hits
* [[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
* [[Karen]]'s Gengar can only damage Aipom and Lickitung with Curse
* Give Ledian a [[PRZCureBerry]] to hold when fighting [[Lance]] to heal from his {{p|Dragonite}}'s Thunder Wave
* Before battling [[Lance]], have Ledian hold a [[PRZCureBerry]] in order to to heal the {{status|paralysis}} caused by his Dragonite's {{m|Thunder Wave}}
 
 
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|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
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|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/2
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|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
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|ndex=166
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|gender=male
|level=53
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|held=Leftovers
|move1=ThunderPunch|move1type=Electric
|move2=Reflect|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Light Screen|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Ice Punch|move4type=Ice}}
|{{Pokémon/2
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|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]]==
=Generation III=
===[[Hoenn]]-based games===
==[[Hoenn]]-based games==
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|{{MSP/3|327|Spinda}}
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|{{MSP/3|299|Nosepass}}
|{{MSP/3|299|Nosepass}}
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|375
|2 Badges
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|fff|R}}
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|R}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|fff|S}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|S}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|fff|E}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|FFF|E}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|222|Corsola}}
|{{MSP/3|222|Corsola}}
|380
|380
|5 Badges
|5 Badges
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|fff|R}}
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|R}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|fff|S}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|S}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|fff|E}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|FFF|E}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|301|Delcatty}}
|{{MSP/3|301|Delcatty}}
|380
|380
|0 Badges
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|fff|R}}
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|R}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|fff|S}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|S}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|fff|E}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|FFF|E}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|302|Sableye}}
|{{MSP/3|302|Sableye}}
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|1 Badge
|1 Badge
|{{color|{{ruby color}}|R}}
|{{color|{{ruby color}}|R}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|fff|S}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|S}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|fff|E}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|FFF|E}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|303|Mawile}}
|{{MSP/3|303|Mawile}}
|380
|380
|1 Badge{{sup/3|R}}<br>7 Badges{{sup/3|E}}
|1 Badge{{sup/3|R}}<br>7 Badges{{sup/3|E}}
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|fff|R}}
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|R}}
|{{color|{{sapphire color}}|S}}
|{{color|{{sapphire color}}|S}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|fff|E}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|FFF|E}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|267|Beautifly}}
|{{MSP/3|267|Beautifly}}
|385
|385
|0 Badges
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|fff|R}}
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|R}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|fff|S}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|S}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|fff|E}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|FFF|E}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|269|Dustox}}
|{{MSP/3|269|Dustox}}
|385
|385
|0 Badges
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|fff|R}}
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|R}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|fff|S}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|S}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|fff|E}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|FFF|E}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|313|Volbeat}}
|{{MSP/3|313|Volbeat}}
|400
|400
|1 Badge
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|fff|R}}
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|R}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|fff|S}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|S}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|fff|E}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|FFF|E}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|314|Illumise}}
|{{MSP/3|314|Illumise}}
|400
|400
|1 Badge
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|fff|R}}
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|R}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|fff|S}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|S}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|fff|E}}
|style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color|FFF|E}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|315|Roselia}}
|{{MSP/3|315|Roselia}}
|400
|400
|1 Badge
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|fff|R}}
|style="background: #{{ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|R}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|fff|S}}
|style="background: #{{sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|S}}
|{{color|{{emerald color}}|E}}
|{{color|{{emerald color}}|E}}
|}
|}


The recommended game for this set is {{color|{{ruby color}}|Ruby}}. The reasoning is as follows:
The recommended game for this set is '''{{color|{{ruby color}}|Ruby}}'''. The reasoning is as follows:
* Mawile is available, and earlier than in Emerald
* Both Roselia and Mawile are available
** {{a|Intimidate}} is extremely useful, outweighing Sableye's excellent typing
** While Sableye has no weakness in this generation, Mawile's {{a|Intimidate}} is more useful
* [[Tate and Liza]] are near-insurmountable in Emerald due to their {{p|Claydol}}'s {{m|Earthquake}}
 
* [[Team Magma]] serves as a greater challenge than [[Team Aqua]]
Tips and strategies:
* Luvdisc is the only available Pokémon capable of learning {{m|Dive}} and Waterfall


==={{pkmn|Colosseum}}===
=={{pkmn|Colosseum}}==
The maximum BST for this game is 405.
The maximum BST for this game is 405.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
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!Pokémon
!Pokémon
!BST
!BST
!Location
!Trainer
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|225|Delibird}}
|{{MSP/Colo|193|Yanma}}
|330
|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/3|190|Aipom}}
|{{MSP/Colo|190|Aipom}}
|360
|360
|[[Cipher Lab|Shadow PKMN Lab]]
|{{tc|Cipher Peon}}{{male}}<br>Cole
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|166|Ledian}}
|{{MSP/Colo|198|Murkrow}}
|405
|[[Cipher Lab|Shadow PKMN Lab]]
|{{tc|Cipher Peon}}{{female}}<br>Lare
|-
|{{MSP/Colo|168|Ariados}}
|390
|390
|[[Cipher Lab|Shadow PKMN Lab]]
|{{tc|Cipher Peon}}{{male}}<br>Lesar
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|168|Ariados}}
|{{MSP/Colo|225|Delibird}}
|390
|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/3|193|Yanma}}
|{{MSP/Colo|296|Makuhita}}
|390
|Lv30
|237
|{{DL|Phenac City|Mayor's House}}
|{{tc|Miror B.Peon}}<br>[[Trudly]]
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|198|Murkrow}}
|{{MSP/Colo|153|Bayleef}}{{MSP/Colo|156|Quilava}}{{MSP/Colo|159|Croconaw}}
|Lv30
|405
|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/3|311|Plusle}}
|{{MSP/Colo|307|Meditite}}
|405
|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
|}
|}


===[[Kanto]]-based games===
 
{{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.
The maximum BST for these games is 405.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
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|{{MSP/3|083|Farfetch'd}}
|{{MSP/3|083|Farfetch'd}}
|352
|352
|2 Badges
|1 Badges
|style="background: #{{FireRed color}};" | FR
|style="background: #{{FireRed color}};" | FR
|style="background: #{{LeafGreen color}};" | LG
|style="background: #{{LeafGreen color}};" | LG
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|{{MSP/3|051|Dugtrio}}
|{{MSP/3|051|Dugtrio}}
|405
|405
|2 Badges
|1 Badges
|style="background: #{{FireRed color}};" | FR
|style="background: #{{FireRed color}};" | FR
|style="background: #{{LeafGreen color}};" | LG
|style="background: #{{LeafGreen color}};" | LG
|}
|}


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


==={{pkmn|XD: Gale of Darkness}}===
 
{{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}} or {{p|Teddiursa}} alongside Ledyba until {{p|Spinarak}} is caught.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
|-
!Pokémon
!Pokémon
!BST
!BST
!First available
!Trainer
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|083|Farfetch'd}}
|{{MSP/XD|166|Ledian}}
|352
|390
|[[Gateon Port]]<br>(as Ledyba)
|{{tc|Casual Guy}}<br>Cyle
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|299|Nosepass}}
|{{MSP/XD|168|Ariados}}
|375
|390
|[[Cipher Lab]]<br>(as Spinarak)
|{{tc|Cipher Peon}}{{female}}<br>Nexir
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|301|Delcatty}}
|{{MSP/XD|301|Delcatty}}
|380
|380
|[[Cipher Lab]]
|{{tc|Cipher Admin}}<br>[[Lovrina]]
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|302|Sableye}}
|{{MSP/XD|303|Mawile}}
|380
|380
|[[ONBS]]
|Cipher Cmdr<br>[[Exol]]
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|303|Mawile}}
|{{MSP/XD|315|Roselia}}
|380
|400
|[[Prestige Precept Center|Pre Gym]]
|{{tc|Cipher Peon}}{{female}}<br>Fasin
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|012|Butterfree}}
|{{MSP/XD|299|Nosepass}}
|385
|375
|Post-[[Snagem Hideout]]
|Wanderer<br>[[Miror B.]]
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|015|Beedrill}}
|{{MSP/XD|015|Beedrill}}
|385
|385
|[[Cipher Key Lair]]<br>(second visit)
|{{tc|Cipher Peon}}{{male}}<br>Lok
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|108|Lickitung}}
|{{MSP/XD|012|Butterfree}}
|385
|385
|[[Cipher Key Lair]]<br>(second visit)
|{{tc|Cipher Peon}}{{female}}<br>Targ
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|166|Ledian}}
|{{MSP/XD|302|Sableye}}
|390
|380
|[[Citadark Isle]]
|{{tc|Navigator}}<br>Abson
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|168|Ariados}}
|{{MSP/XD|083|Farfetch'd}}
|390
|352
|[[Citadark Isle]]
|{{tc|Cipher Admin}}<br>[[Lovrina]]
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|315|Roselia}}
|{{MSP/XD|108|Lickitung}}
|400
|385
|[[Citadark Isle]]
|{{tc|Cipher Peon}}{{male}}<br>Geftal
|}
|}


==[[Generation IV]]==
 
===[[Sinnoh]]-based games===
{{Party/Single
Although the maximum BST for these games is 411, {{p|Azumarill}} and {{p|Medicham}} are not listed due to their Abilities, {{a|Huge Power}} and {{a|Pure Power}}, which effectively make their BSTs 509 and 519, respectively.
|color={{XD color}}
|headcolor={{XD color light}}
|bordercolor={{XD color dark}}
|sprite=XD Michael head 2.png
|size=80px
|prize=none
|name=Sample Team
|location=Pokémon HQ Lab
|game=XD
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=XD
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|gender=male
|level=51
|type1=Steel
|ability=Intimidate
|held=Leftovers
|move1=Brick Break|move1type=Fighting
|move2=Sing|move2type=Normal
|move3=Rock Tomb|move3type=Rock
|move4=Protect|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=XD
|ndex=166
|pokemon=Ledian
|gender=female
|level=50
|type1=Bug|type2=Flying
|ability=Early Bird
|held=Sharp Beak
|move1=Aerial Ace|move1type=Flying
|move2=Reflect|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Psybeam|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=XD
|ndex=301
|pokemon=Delcatty
|gender=female
|level=50
|type1=Normal
|ability=Cute Charm
|held=NeverMeltIce
|move1=Body Slam|move1type=Normal
|move2=Thunderbolt|move2type=Electric
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice
|move4=Protect|move4type=Normal}}
{{Party/Div|color={{colo color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=XD
|ndex=168
|pokemon=Ariados
|gender=female
|level=50
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
|ability=Swarm
|held=Leftovers
|move1=Signal Beam|move1type=Bug
|move2=Night Shade|move2type=Ghost
|move3=Dig|move3type=Ground
|move4=Refresh|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=XD
|ndex=315
|pokemon=Roselia
|gender=male
|level=50
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|ability=Natural Cure
|held=Quick Claw
|move1=Giga Drain|move1type=Grass
|move2=Leech Seed|move2type=Grass
|move3=GrassWhistle|move3type=Grass
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=XD
|ndex=015
|pokemon=Beedrill
|gender=female
|level=50
|type1=Bug|type2=Poison
|ability=Swarm
|held=Poison Barb
|move1=Sludge Bomb|move1type=Poison
|move2=Swords Dance|move2type=Normal
|move3=Twineedle|move3type=Bug
|move4=Baton Pass|move4type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
=Generation IV=
==[[Sinnoh]]-based games==
The maximum BST for these games is 411.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
|-
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|405
|405
|1 Badge
|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: #{{diamond color}};" | D
|style="background: #{{pearl color}};" | P
|style="background: #{{pearl color}};" | P
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|{{MSP/3|185|Sudowoodo}}
|{{MSP/3|185|Sudowoodo}}
|410
|410
|2 Badges{{sup/4|P}}<br>4 Badges{{sup/4|Pt}}
|2 Badges{{sup/4|P}}<br>5 Badges{{sup/4|Pt}}
|{{color|{{diamond color}}|D}}
|{{color|{{diamond color}}|D}}
|style="background: #{{pearl color}};" | P
|style="background: #{{pearl color}};" | P
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|{{MSP/3|441|Chatot}}
|411
|411
|2 Badges
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{diamond color}};" | D
|style="background: #{{diamond color}};" | D
|style="background: #{{pearl color}};" | P
|style="background: #{{pearl color}};" | P
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|}


The recommended game for this set is {{color|{{platinum color}}|Platinum}}. The reasoning is as follows:
The recommended game for this set is '''{{color|{{platinum color dark}}|Platinum}}'''. The reasoning is as follows:
* {{p|Wurmple}} is available earlier
* Move Tutors are available
* {{p|Kricketot}} learns {{m|Bug Bite}}
* {{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===
==[[Johto]]-based games==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
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!BST
!Availability
!Availability
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!colspan="3" | Game(s)
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|225|Delibird}}
|{{MSP/3|225|Delibird}}
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|{{color|{{HeartGold color}}|HG}}
|{{color|{{HeartGold color}}|HG}}
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|{{color|{{red color}}|Pokéwalker}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|201|Unown}}
|{{MSP/3|201|Unown}}
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|style="background: #{{HeartGold color}};" | HG
|style="background: #{{HeartGold color}};" | HG
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|{{color|{{red color}}|Pokéwalker}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|083|Farfetch'd}}
|{{MSP/3|083|Farfetch'd}}
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|style="background: #{{HeartGold color}};" | HG
|style="background: #{{HeartGold color}};" | HG
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|{{color|{{red color}}|Pokéwalker}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|222|Corsola}}
|{{MSP/3|222|Corsola}}
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|style="background: #{{HeartGold color}};" | HG
|style="background: #{{HeartGold color}};" | HG
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|style="background: #{{red color}};" | Pokéwalker{{tt|*|Requires obtaining a foreign Pokémon over the GTS}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|012|Butterfree}}
|{{MSP/3|012|Butterfree}}
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|style="background: #{{HeartGold color}};" | HG
|style="background: #{{HeartGold color}};" | HG
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|{{color|{{red color}}|Pokéwalker}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|015|Beedrill}}
|{{MSP/3|015|Beedrill}}
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|style="background: #{{HeartGold color}};" | HG
|style="background: #{{HeartGold color}};" | HG
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|{{color|{{red color}}|Pokéwalker}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|166|Ledian}}
|{{MSP/3|166|Ledian}}
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|{{color|{{HeartGold color}}|HG}}
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|style="background: #{{SoulSilver color}};" | SS
|{{color|{{red color}}|Pokéwalker}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|168|Ariados}}
|{{MSP/3|168|Ariados}}
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|style="background: #{{HeartGold color}};" | HG
|{{color|{{SoulSilver color}}|SS}}
|{{color|{{SoulSilver color}}|SS}}
|{{color|{{red color}}|Pokéwalker}}
|}
|}
====After entering the [[Hall of Fame]]====
 
The following Pokémon are available after entering the [[Hall of Fame]]:
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
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|style="background: #{{HeartGold color}};" | HG
|{{color|{{SoulSilver color}}|SS}}
|{{color|{{SoulSilver color}}|SS}}
|style="background: #{{red color}};" | Pokéwalker
|style="background: #{{red color}};" | Pokéwalker{{tt|*|Japanese event only}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|303|Mawile}}
|{{MSP/3|303|Mawile}}
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|}
|}


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


==Generation V==
Tips and strategies:
==={{2v2|Black|White}}===
* 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.
The maximum BST for these games is 461.
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|420
|420
|0 Badges
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{black color}};" | {{color|fff|B}}
|style="background: #{{black color}};" | {{color|FFF|B}}
|style="background: #{{white color}};" | W
|style="background: #{{white color}};" | W
|-
|-
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|425
|425
|1 Badge
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{black color}};" | {{color|fff|B}}
|style="background: #{{black color}};" | {{color|FFF|B}}
|style="background: #{{white color}};" | W
|style="background: #{{white color}};" | W
|-
|-
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|428
|428
|3 Badges
|3 Badges
|style="background: #{{black color}};" | {{color|fff|B}}
|style="background: #{{black color}};" | {{color|FFF|B}}
|style="background: #{{white color}};" | W
|style="background: #{{white color}};" | W
|-
|-
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|445
|445
|1 Badge
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{black color}};" | {{color|fff|B}}
|style="background: #{{black color}};" | {{color|FFF|B}}
|style="background: #{{white color}};" | W
|style="background: #{{white color}};" | W
|-
|-
|{{MSP/3|510|Liepard}}
|{{MSP/3|510|Liepard}}
|446
|446
|0 Badge
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{black color}};" | {{color|fff|B}}
|style="background: #{{black color}};" | {{color|FFF|B}}
|style="background: #{{white color}};" | W
|style="background: #{{white color}};" | W
|-
|-
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|460
|4 Badges
|4 Badges
|style="background: #{{black color}};" | {{color|fff|B}}
|style="background: #{{black color}};" | {{color|FFF|B}}
|style="background: #{{white color}};" | W
|style="background: #{{white color}};" | W
|-
|-
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|461
|461
|3 Badges
|3 Badges
|style="background: #{{black color}};" | {{color|fff|B}}
|style="background: #{{black color}};" | {{color|FFF|B}}
|style="background: #{{white color}};" | W
|style="background: #{{white color}};" | W
|}
|}


The recommended game for this set is {{color|{{black color}}|Black}}. The reasoning is as follows:
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}}
* 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
** 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}}===
=={{pkmn|Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}==
Although the maximum BST for these games is 420, {{p|Azumarill}} is not listed due to its Ability, Huge Power, which effectively makes its BST 510.
The maximum BST for these games is 420.
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
|-
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|330
|330
|7 Badges
|7 Badges
|style="background: #{{black 2 color}};" | {{color|fff|B2}}
|style="background: #{{black 2 color}};" | {{color|FFF|B2}}
|style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | W2
|style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | W2
|-
|-
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|380
|380
|7 Badges
|7 Badges
|style="background: #{{black 2 color}};" | {{color|fff|B2}}
|style="background: #{{black 2 color}};" | {{color|FFF|B2}}
|style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | W2
|style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | W2
|-
|-
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|2 Badges
|2 Badges
|{{color|{{black 2 color}}|B2}}
|{{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
|style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | W2
|-
|-
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|413
|413
|2 Badges
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{black 2 color}};" | {{color|fff|B2}}
|style="background: #{{black 2 color}};" | {{color|FFF|B2}}
|style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | W2
|style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | W2
|-
|-
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|415
|415
|1 Badge
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{black 2 color}};" | {{color|fff|B2}}
|style="background: #{{black 2 color}};" | {{color|FFF|B2}}
|style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | W2
|style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | W2
|-
|-
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|420
|420
|4 Badges
|4 Badges
|style="background: #{{black 2 color}};" | {{color|fff|B2}}
|style="background: #{{black 2 color}};" | {{color|FFF|B2}}
|style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | W2
|style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | W2
|-
|-
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|420
|420
|0 Badges
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{black 2 color}};" | {{color|fff|B2}}
|style="background: #{{black 2 color}};" | {{color|FFF|B2}}
|style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | W2
|style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | W2
|}
|}


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


==[[Generation VI]]==
=Generation VI=
===[[Kalos]]-based games===
==[[Kalos]]-based games==
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
|-
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|330
|330
|6 Badges
|6 Badges
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|fff|X}}
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|-
|-
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|330
|330
|1 Badge
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|fff|X}}
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|-
|-
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|352
|352
|0 Badges
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|fff|X}}
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|-
|-
|{{MSP/6|327|Spinda}}
|{{MSP/6|327|Spinda}}
|360
|360
|8 Badges
|7 Badges
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|fff|X}}
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|-
|-
|{{MSP/6|222|Corsola}}
|{{MSP/6|222|Corsola}}
|380
|380
|5 Badges
|6 Badges
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|fff|X}}
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|-
|-
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|380
|380
|1 Badge
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|fff|X}}
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|-
|-
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|380
|380
|2 Badges
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|fff|X}}
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|-
|-
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|380
|380
|1 Badge
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|fff|X}}
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|-
|-
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|390
|390
|1 Badge
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|fff|X}}
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|-
|-
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|390
|390
|7 Badges
|7 Badges
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|fff|X}}
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|-
|-
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|395
|395
|0 Badges
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|fff|X}}
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|-
|-
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|395
|395
|0 Badges
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|fff|X}}
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|-
|-
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|400
|400
|1 Badge
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|fff|X}}
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|-
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|400
|400
|1 Badge
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|fff|X}}
|style="background: #{{x color}};" | {{color|FFF|X}}
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|style="background: #{{y color}};" | Y
|}
|}


===Hoenn-based games===
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]]
 
 
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|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"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
|-
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!Availability
!Availability
!colspan="2" | Game(s)
!colspan="2" | Game(s)
|-
|{{MSP/6|025Ro|Pikachu}}{{MSP/6|025Po|Pikachu}}
|320
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|fff|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|fff|AS}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/6|225|Delibird}}
|{{MSP/6|225|Delibird}}
|330
|330
|7 Badges
|7 Badges
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|fff|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|fff|AS}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|AS}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/6|370|Luvdisc}}
|{{MSP/6|370|Luvdisc}}
|330
|330
|6 Badges
|6 Badges
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|fff|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|fff|AS}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|AS}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/6|201|Unown}}
|{{MSP/6|201|Unown}}
|336
|336
|7 Badges
|7 Badges
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|fff|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|fff|AS}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|AS}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/6|327|Spinda}}
|{{MSP/6|327|Spinda}}
|360
|360
|3 Badges
|3 Badges
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|fff|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|fff|AS}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|AS}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/6|222|Corsola}}
|{{MSP/6|222|Corsola}}
|380
|380
|6 Badges
|6 Badges
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|fff|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|fff|AS}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|AS}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/6|301|Delcatty}}
|{{MSP/6|301|Delcatty}}
|380
|380
|0 Badges
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|fff|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|fff|AS}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|AS}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/6|302|Sableye}}
|{{MSP/6|302|Sableye}}
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|2 Badges
|2 Badges
|{{color|{{Omega Ruby color}}|OR}}
|{{color|{{Omega Ruby color}}|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|fff|AS}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|AS}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/6|303|Mawile}}
|{{MSP/6|303|Mawile}}
|380
|380
|2 Badges
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|fff|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|OR}}
|{{color|{{Alpha Sapphire color}}|AS}}
|{{color|{{Alpha Sapphire color}}|AS}}
|-
|-
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|384
|384
|7 Badges
|7 Badges
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|fff|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|fff|AS}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|AS}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/6|269|Dustox}}
|{{MSP/6|269|Dustox}}
|385
|385
|0 Badges
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|fff|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|fff|AS}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|AS}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/6|015|Beedrill}}
|{{MSP/6|015|Beedrill}}
|395
|395
|7 Badges
|7 Badges
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|fff|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|fff|AS}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|AS}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/6|267|Beautifly}}
|{{MSP/6|267|Beautifly}}
|395
|395
|0 Badges
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|fff|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|fff|AS}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|AS}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/6|313|Volbeat}}
|{{MSP/6|313|Volbeat}}
|400
|400
|2 Badges
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|fff|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|fff|AS}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|FFF|AS}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/6|314|Illumise}}
|{{MSP/6|314|Illumise}}
|400
|400
|2 Badges
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|fff|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Omega Ruby color}};" | {{color|FFF|OR}}
|style="background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}};" | {{color|fff|AS}}
|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:
The recommended game for this set is '''{{color|{{Omega Ruby color}}|Omega Ruby}}'''. The reasoning is as follows:
* Mawile is available
* Mawile is available
** {{a|Intimidate}} is more useful than Sableye's typing
** Intimidate is more useful than Sableye's typing
* [[Team Magma]] serves as a greater challenge than [[Team Aqua]]


==[[Generation VII]]==
Tips and strategies:
===[[Alola]]-based games===
* 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"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
|-
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!Availability
!Availability
!colspan="4" | Game(s)
!colspan="4" | Game(s)
|-
|{{MSP/6|025P|Pikachu}}
|320
|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|225|Delibird}}
|{{MSP/6|225|Delibird}}
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|}
|}


The recommended game for this set is a tie between {{color|{{Ultra Sun color}}|Ultra Sun}} and {{color|{{Ultra Moon color}}|Ultra Moon}}. The reasoning is as follows:
The recommended game for this set is '''{{color|{{Ultra Sun color}}|Ultra Sun}}'''. The reasoning is as follows:
* More Pokémon are available than in Sun and Moon
* More Pokémon are available
* In {{color|{{Ultra Sun color}}|Ultra Sun}}, {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Gumshoos}} serves as a greater challenge than Totem {{rf|Alolan}} Raticate
* Move Tutors are available
* In {{color|{{Ultra Moon color}}|Ultra Moon}}, [[Sina]] serves as a greater challenge than [[Dexio]] in [[Heahea City]]
* The availability of some TMs was changed:
* In {{color|{{Ultra Moon color}}|Ultra Moon}}, [[Lana]] serves as a greater challenge than [[Mallow]] during [[Mina]]'s trial
{| 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===
==Kanto-based games==
The maximum BST for these games is 405.
The maximum BST for these games is 405.
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|}


The recommended game for this set is {{color|{{Let's Go Pikachu color}}|Let's Go, Pikachu!}} The reasoning is as follows:
The recommended game for this set is '''{{color|{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}|Let's Go, Eevee!}}''' The reasoning is as follows:
* Caterpie is more common in the wild
* {{ga|Trace}} uses the weaker {{p|Raichu}} rather than the stronger {{p|Jolteon}}
** Butterfree's {{m|Poison Powder}} is more consistent against Brock than Beedrill's Poison Sting
* [[Trace]]'s {{p|Jolteon}} serves as a greater challenge than his {{p|Raichu}}


==[[Generation VIII]]==
=Generation VIII=
===[[Galar]]-based games===
==[[Galar]]-based games==
Although the maximum BST for these games is 410, Medicham is not listed due to its Ability, Pure Power, which effectively makes its BST 519.
The maximum BST for these games is 410.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
|-
|-
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|290
|290
|0 Badges
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{sword color}};" | {{color|fff|Sw}}{{tt|*|Requires Max Soup from IoA}}
|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}}
|style="background: #{{shield color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sh}}{{tt|*|Requires Max Soup from IoA}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|{{color|009D89|CT}}
|-
|{{MSP/8|025Gi|Pikachu}}
|320
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{sword color}};" | {{color|fff|Sw}}{{tt|*|Requires LGP save data or Max Soup from IoA}}
|style="background: #{{shield color}};" | {{color|fff|Sh}}{{tt|*|Requires LGP save data or Max Soup from IoA}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|{{color|009D89|CT}}
|{{color|009D89|CT}}
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|325
|325
|0 Badges
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{sword color}};" | {{color|fff|Sw}}{{tt|*|Requires LGE save data or Max Soup from IoA}}
|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}}
|style="background: #{{shield color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sh}}{{tt|*|Requires LGE save data or Max Soup from IoA}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|{{color|009D89|CT}}
|{{color|009D89|CT}}
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|330
|330
|0 Badges
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{sword color}};" | {{color|fff|Sw}}
|style="background: #{{sword color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sw}}
|style="background: #{{shield color}};" | {{color|fff|Sh}}
|style="background: #{{shield color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sh}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|style="background: #009D89;" | CT
|style="background: #009D89;" | CT
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|5 Badges
|5 Badges
|{{color|{{sword color}}|Sw}}
|{{color|{{sword color}}|Sw}}
|style="background: #{{shield color}};" | {{color|fff|Sh}}
|style="background: #{{shield color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sh}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|style="background: #009D89;" | CT{{tt|*|Shield only}}
|style="background: #009D89;" | CT{{tt|*|Shield only}}
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|{{MSP/8|303|Mawile}}
|{{MSP/8|303|Mawile}}
|380
|380
|2 Badges
|3 Badges
|style="background: #{{sword color}};" | {{color|fff|Sw}}
|style="background: #{{sword color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sw}}
|{{color|{{shield color}}|Sh}}
|{{color|{{shield color}}|Sh}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
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|395
|395
|0 Badges
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{sword color}};" | {{color|fff|Sw}}
|style="background: #{{sword color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sw}}
|style="background: #{{shield color}};" | {{color|fff|Sh}}
|style="background: #{{shield color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sh}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|{{color|009D89|CT}}
|{{color|009D89|CT}}
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|405
|405
|1 Badge
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{sword color}};" | {{color|fff|Sw}}
|style="background: #{{sword color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sw}}
|style="background: #{{shield color}};" | {{color|fff|Sh}}
|style="background: #{{shield color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sh}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|{{color|009D89|CT}}
|{{color|009D89|CT}}
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|405
|405
|2 Badges
|2 Badges
|style="background: #{{sword color}};" | {{color|fff|Sw}}
|style="background: #{{sword color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sw}}
|style="background: #{{shield color}};" | {{color|fff|Sh}}
|style="background: #{{shield color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sh}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|{{color|009D89|CT}}
|{{color|009D89|CT}}
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|410
|410
|0 Badges
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{sword color}};" | {{color|fff|Sw}}
|style="background: #{{sword color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sw}}
|style="background: #{{shield color}};" | {{color|fff|Sh}}
|style="background: #{{shield color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sh}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|{{color|009D89|CT}}
|{{color|009D89|CT}}
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|410
|410
|0 Badges
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{sword color}};" | {{color|fff|Sw}}
|style="background: #{{sword color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sw}}
|style="background: #{{shield color}};" | {{color|fff|Sh}}
|style="background: #{{shield color}};" | {{color|FFF|Sh}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|{{color|F5DE32|IoA}}
|{{color|009D89|CT}}
|{{color|009D89|CT}}
|}
|}


The reccomended game for this set is {{color|{{sword color}}|Sword}}. The reasoning is as follows:
The recommended game for this set is '''{{color|{{sword color}}|Sword}}'''. The reasoning is as follows:
* Mawile is available, and earlier than Sableye
* Mawile is available, and earlier than Sableye
** Intimidate is more useful than Sableye's typing
** 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===
==Sinnoh-based games==
Although the maximum BST for these games is 411, Medicham is not listed due to its Ability, Pure Power, which effectively makes its BST 519.
The maximum BST for these games is 411.
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|-
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The reccomended game for this set is {{color|{{Shining Pearl color}}|Shining Pearl}}. The reasoning is as follows:
The recommended game for this set is '''{{color|{{Shining Pearl color}}|Shining Pearl}}'''. The reasoning is as follows:
* More Pokémon are available
* More Pokémon are available


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


==[[Generation IX]]==
=Generation IX=
The maximum BST for these games is 405.
The maximum BST for these games is 405.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:left; text-align:center"
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!Pokémon
!Pokémon
!BST
!BST
!Obedience
!colspan="4" | Game(s)
!colspan="4" | Game(s)
|-
|-
|{{MSP/9|225|Delibird}}
|{{MSP/9|225|Delibird}}
|330
|330
|1 Badge
|style="background: #{{scarlet color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{scarlet color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{violet color}};" | V
|style="background: #{{violet color}};" | V
|{{color|00A29B|TM}}
|{{color|{{castle color}}|TM}}
|{{color|07445F|ID}}
|{{color|{{factory color}}|ID}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/9|370|Luvdisc}}
|{{MSP/9|370|Luvdisc}}
|330
|330
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{scarlet color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{scarlet color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{violet color}};" | V
|style="background: #{{violet color}};" | V
|{{color|00A29B|TM}}
|{{color|{{castle color}}|TM}}
|{{color|07445F|ID}}
|style="background: #{{factory color}};" | ID
|-
|-
|{{MSP/9|302|Sableye}}
|{{MSP/9|302|Sableye}}
|380
|380
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{scarlet color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{scarlet color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{violet color}};" | V
|style="background: #{{violet color}};" | V
|{{color|00A29B|TM}}
|{{color|{{castle color}}|TM}}
|{{color|07445F|ID}}
|{{color|{{factory color}}|ID}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/9|402|Kricketune}}
|{{MSP/9|402|Kricketune}}
|384
|384
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{scarlet color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{scarlet color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{violet color}};" | V
|style="background: #{{violet color}};" | V
|style="background: #00A29B;" | TM
|style="background: #{{castle color}};" | TM
|{{color|07445F|ID}}
|{{color|{{factory color}}|ID}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/BDSP|168|Ariados}}
|{{MSP/9|0168|Ariados}}
|400
|400
|0 Badges
|{{color|{{scarlet color}}|S}}
|{{color|{{scarlet color}}|S}}
|{{color|{{violet color}}|V}}
|{{color|{{violet color}}|V}}
|style="background: #00A29B;" | TM
|style="background: #{{castle color}};" | TM
|{{color|07445F|ID}}
|{{color|{{factory color}}|ID}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP/9|918|Spidops}}
|{{MSP/9|918|Spidops}}
|404
|404
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{scarlet color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{scarlet color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{violet color}};" | V
|style="background: #{{violet color}};" | V
|{{color|00A29B|TM}}
|{{color|{{castle color}}|TM}}
|{{color|07445F|ID}}
|{{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}}
|{{MSP/9|417|Pachirisu}}
|405
|405
|0 Badges
|style="background: #{{scarlet color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{scarlet color}};" | S
|style="background: #{{violet color}};" | V
|style="background: #{{violet color}};" | V
|style="background: #00A29B;" | TM
|style="background: #{{castle color}};" | TM
|{{color|07445F|ID}}
|{{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%)
|—
|}
|}

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This page is intended to be a source of information about low-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 evolved Pokémon that 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 credits roll are not listed. The sole exception to this is HeartGold and SoulSilver, which have the entire Kanto region and the battle with 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 generations, 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 Kadabra) have proven to be extremely powerful despite their low BSTs. Others, such as 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 Ditto and Smeargle due to their moves Transform and Sketch, as well as Shedinja and Wishiwashi due to their Abilities Wonder Guard and Schooling. Additionally, forms of Pikachu that are unaffected by Eviolite are banned due to the held item Light Ball, which effectively makes their BST 523.

The Abilities Huge Power and 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 Stones 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 Nuzlockes), can be applied to this challenge as well. If items are allowed, 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 Special stat.

Blue in this section refers to the Japanese Blue Version, which differs from the international release that was based on Green.

Pokémon BST Availability Game(s)
Farfetch'd 348 1 Badge R G B Y
Beedrill 350 0 Badges R G B Y
Onix 370 2 Badges R G B Y
Lickitung 370 2 BadgesJB
3 BadgesRG
R G B Y
Hitmonlee 375 2 Badges R G B Y
Hitmonchan 375 2 Badges R G B Y
Butterfree 385 0 Badges R G B Y
Porygon 385 2 Badges R G B Y
Raticate 393 0 Badges R G B Y
Marowak 395 2 Badges R G B Y
Wigglytuff 400 1 Badge R G B Y

The recommended game for this set is Green (English Blue). The reasoning is as follows:

  • Beedrill and Lickitung are available
  • Porygon only costs 6,500 Coins, as opposed to 9,999RY/8,300JB
  • Caterpie is more common in the wild than in Red, and can be found at a higher level

Tips and strategies:




Generation II

Pokémon BST Availability Game(s)
Delibird 330 7 Badges G S C
Unown 336 0 Badges G S C
Farfetch'd 352 3 Badges G S C
Aipom 360 2 Badges G S C
Corsola 380 3 Badges G S C
Butterfree 385 0 BadgesGC
2 BadgesS
G S C
Beedrill 385 0 BadgesSC
2 BadgesG
G S C
Lickitung 385 7 Badges G S C
Ledian 390 0 Badges G S C
Ariados 390 0 Badges G S C
Yanma 390 2 Badges G S C

The recommended game for this set is Crystal. The reasoning is as follows:

  • The most Pokémon are available
  • Both Caterpie and Weedle are available early

Tips and strategies:




Generation III

Hoenn-based games

Pokémon BST Availability Game(s)
Luvdisc 330 5 Badges R S E
Spinda 360 2 Badges R S E
Nosepass 375 2 Badges R S E
Corsola 380 5 Badges R S E
Delcatty 380 0 Badges R S E
Sableye 380 1 Badge R S E
Mawile 380 1 BadgeR
7 BadgesE
R S E
Beautifly 385 0 Badges R S E
Dustox 385 0 Badges R S E
Volbeat 400 1 Badge R S E
Illumise 400 1 Badge R S E
Roselia 400 1 Badge R S E

The recommended game for this set is Ruby. The reasoning is as follows:

  • Both Roselia and Mawile are available
    • While Sableye has no weakness in this generation, Mawile's Intimidate is more useful

Tips and strategies:

  • Luvdisc is the only available Pokémon capable of learning Dive and Waterfall

Colosseum

The maximum BST for this game is 405.

Pokémon BST Location Trainer
Yanma 390 Pyrite Bldg Cipher Peon
Nore
Plusle 405 Pyrite Town
(Post-Pyrite Cave)
Duking
(Gift)
Ledian 390 The Under Cipher Peon
Kloak
Aipom 360 Shadow PKMN Lab Cipher Peon
Cole
Murkrow 405 Shadow PKMN Lab Cipher Peon
Lare
Ariados 390 Shadow PKMN Lab Cipher Peon
Lesar
Delibird 330 Realgam Tower Cipher Peon
Arton

Due to the late availability of most Pokémon in this game, it is permissable to use unpurified Shadow Pokémon from the following list:

Shadow Pokémon Level BST Location Trainer
Makuhita Lv30 237 Mayor's House Miror B.Peon
Trudly
BayleefQuilavaCroconaw Lv30 405 Phenac City Mystery Troop
Verde/Rosso/Bluno
Slugma Lv30 250 Pyrite Town Roller Boy
Lon
Skiploom Lv30 340 Pyrite Town Rider
Leba
Flaaffy Lv30 365 Pyrite Town St.Performer
Diogo
Remoraid Lv20 300 Pyrite Bldg Miror B.Peon
Reath
Meditite Lv33 280 Pyrite Cave Rider
Twan
Swablu Lv33 310 Pyrite Cave Hunter
Zalo
Vibrava Lv43 340 Shadow PKMN Lab Cipher Peon
Remil




Kanto-based games

The maximum BST for these games is 405.

Pokémon BST Availability Game(s)
Farfetch'd 352 1 Badges FR LG
Butterfree 385 0 Badges FR LG
Beedrill 385 0 Badges FR LG
Lickitung 385 2 Badges FR LG
Parasect 405 1 Badge FR LG
Dugtrio 405 1 Badges FR LG

The recommended game for this set is FireRed. The reasoning is as follows:

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




XD: Gale of Darkness

Due to XD consisting of mostly Double Battles, it is permissable to use an unevolved Eevee or Teddiursa alongside Ledyba until Spinarak is caught.

Pokémon BST First available Trainer
Ledian 390 Gateon Port
(as Ledyba)
Casual Guy
Cyle
Ariados 390 Cipher Lab
(as Spinarak)
Cipher Peon
Nexir
Delcatty 380 Cipher Lab Cipher Admin
Lovrina
Mawile 380 ONBS Cipher Cmdr
Exol
Roselia 400 Pre Gym Cipher Peon
Fasin
Nosepass 375 Post-Snagem Hideout Wanderer
Miror B.
Beedrill 385 Cipher Key Lair
(second visit)
Cipher Peon
Lok
Butterfree 385 Cipher Key Lair
(second visit)
Cipher Peon
Targ
Sableye 380 Citadark Isle Navigator
Abson
Farfetch'd 352 Citadark Isle Cipher Admin
Lovrina
Lickitung 385 Citadark Isle Cipher Peon
Geftal




Generation IV

Sinnoh-based games

The maximum BST for these games is 411.

Pokémon BST Availability Game(s)
Unown 336 2 BadgesDP
3 BadgesPt
D P Pt
Kricketune 384 0 Badges D P Pt
Beautifly 385 0 BadgesPt
1 BadgeDP
D P Pt
Dustox 385 0 BadgesPt
1 BadgeDP
D P Pt
Pachirisu 405 1 Badge D P Pt
Azumarill 410 2 BadgesDP
3 BadgesPt
D P Pt
Sudowoodo 410 2 BadgesP
5 BadgesPt
D P Pt
Bibarel 410 0 Badges D P Pt
Chatot 411 1 Badge D P Pt

The recommended game for this set is Platinum. The reasoning is as follows:

  • Move Tutors are available
  • Wurmple is available earlier and learns Bug Bite, though it must be kept from evolving until level 15
  • Kricketot learns Bug Bite, though it must be kept from evolving until level 16
  • Kricketune learns Slash and Night Slash
  • Bibarel learns Curse
  • The availability of some TMs and HMs was changed:
TM / HM Availability
DP Pt
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM07 (Hail) 2 Badges 6 Badges
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 (Hidden Power) 0 Badges 3 Badges
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 (Rain Dance) 2 Badges 7 Badges
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM26 (Earthquake) 6 Badges 2 Badges
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 (Return) 2 Badges 0 Badges
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM37 (Sandstorm) 2 Badges Postgame
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 (Strength) 2 Badges 5 Badges
Bag HM Flying Sprite.png HM05 (Defog) 2 Badges 3 Badges

Tips and strategies:

  • Bibarel is the only available Pokémon capable of learning Surf, Rock Climb, and Waterfall

Johto-based games

Pokémon BST Availability Game(s)
Delibird 330 7 Badges HG SS Pokéwalker
Unown 336 0 Badges HG SS Pokéwalker
Farfetch'd 352 3 Badges HG SS Pokéwalker
Corsola 380 3 Badges HG SS Pokéwalker*
Butterfree 385 0 BadgesHG
2 BadgesSS
HG SS Pokéwalker
Beedrill 385 0 BadgesSS
2 BadgesHG
HG SS Pokéwalker
Ledian 390 0 Badges HG SS Pokéwalker
Ariados 390 0 Badges HG SS Pokéwalker

The following Pokémon are available after entering the Hall of Fame:

Pokémon BST Availability Game(s)
Luvdisc 330 8 Badges HG SS Pokéwalker
Spinda 360 8 Badges HG SS Pokéwalker
Delcatty 380 8 Badges HG SS Pokéwalker
Sableye 380 8 Badges HG SS Pokéwalker*
Mawile 380 8 Badges HG SS Pokéwalker
Kricketune 384 8 Badges HG SS Pokéwalker
Beautifly 385 8 Badges HG SS Pokéwalker
Dustox 385 8 Badges HG SS Pokéwalker
Volbeat 400 8 Badges HG SS Pokéwalker
Illumise 400 8 Badges HG SS Pokéwalker

The recommended game for this set is HeartGold. The reasoning is as follows:

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

Black and White

The maximum BST for these games is 461.

Pokémon BST Availability Game(s)
Watchog 420 0 Badges B W
Swoobat 425 1 Badge B W
Emolga 428 3 Badges B W
Audino 445 1 Badge B W
Liepard 446 0 Badges B W
BasculinBasculin 460 4 Badges B W
Maractus 461 3 Badges B W

The recommended game for this set is Black. The reasoning is as follows:

Black 2 and White 2

The maximum BST for these games is 420.

Pokémon BST Availability Game(s)
Delibird 330 7 Badges B2 W2
Corsola 380 7 Badges B2 W2
Delcatty 380 2 Badges B2 W2
Azumarill 410 0 Badges B2 W2
Raticate 413 2 Badges B2 W2
Dunsparce 415 1 Badge B2 W2
Castform 420 4 Badges B2 W2
Watchog 420 0 Badges B2 W2

The recommended game for this set is White 2. The reasoning is as follows:

Generation VI

Kalos-based games

Pokémon BST Availability Game(s)
Delibird 330 6 Badges X Y
Luvdisc 330 1 Badge X Y
Farfetch'd 352 0 Badges X Y
Spinda 360 7 Badges X Y
Corsola 380 6 Badges X Y
Delcatty 380 1 Badge X Y
Sableye 380 2 Badges X Y
Mawile 380 1 Badge X Y
Ledian 390 1 Badge X Y
Ariados 390 7 Badges X Y
Butterfree 395 0 Badges X Y
Beedrill 395 0 Badges X Y
Volbeat 400 1 Badge X Y
Illumise 400 1 Badge X Y

The recommended game for this set is X. The reasoning is as follows:

Tips and strategies:




Hoenn-based games

Pokémon BST Availability Game(s)
Delibird 330 7 Badges OR AS
Luvdisc 330 6 Badges OR AS
Unown 336 7 Badges OR AS
Spinda 360 3 Badges OR AS
Corsola 380 6 Badges OR AS
Delcatty 380 0 Badges OR AS
Sableye 380 2 Badges OR AS
Mawile 380 2 Badges OR AS
Kricketune 384 7 Badges OR AS
Dustox 385 0 Badges OR AS
Beedrill 395 7 Badges OR AS
Beautifly 395 0 Badges OR AS
Volbeat 400 2 Badges OR AS
Illumise 400 2 Badges OR AS

The recommended game for this set is 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

Pokémon BST Availability Game(s)
Delibird 330 0 Stamps, 1 Trial S M US UM
Luvdisc 330 1 Stamp, 2 Trials S M US UM
Spinda 360 1 Stamp, 1 Trial S M US UM
Sableye 380 1 Stamp, 1 Trial S M US UM
Mawile 380 1 Stamp, 1 Trial S M US UM
Ledian 390 0 Stamps, 0 Trials S M US UM
Butterfree 395 0 Stamps, 0 Trials S M US UM
Butterfree 395 1 Stamp, 1 Trial S M US UM
Ariados 400 0 Stamps, 0 Trials S M US UM

The recommended game for this set is Ultra Sun. The reasoning is as follows:

  • More Pokémon are available
  • Move Tutors are available
  • The availability of some TMs was changed:
TM Availability
SM USUM
Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png TM08 (Bulk Up) 1 Stamp, 4 Trials 1 Stamp, 2 Trials
Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM19 (Roost) 2 Stamps, 4 Trials 0 Stamps, 1 Trial
Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM23 (Smack Down) 2 Stamps, 4 Trials 0 Stamps, 1 Trial
Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM24 (Thunderbolt) Postgame 3 Stamps, 6 Trials
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 (Double Team) 1 Stamp, 4 Trials 1 Stamp, 2 Trials
Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM40 (Aerial Ace) 2 Stamps, 4 Trials 1 Stamp, 4 Trials
Bag TM Steel VI Sprite.png TM51 (Steel Wing) 2 Stamps, 4 Trials 1 Stamp, 4 Trials
Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM55 (Scald) 1 Stamp, 1 Trial 3 Stamps, 6 Trials
Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM62 (Acrobatics) 1 Stamp, 1 Trial 2 Stamps, 6 Trials
Bag TM Ghost VI Sprite.png TM65 (Shadow Claw) 1 Stamp, 4 Trials 2 Stamps, 4 Trials
Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM73 (Thunder Wave) 1 Stamp, 2 Trials 2 Stamps, 4 Trials
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM75 (Swords Dance) 2 Stamps, 4 Trials Postgame
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM77 (Psych Up) 2 Stamps, 5 Trials 2 Stamps, 4 Trials
Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.png TM78 (Bulldoze) 2 Stamps, 4 Trials 1 Stamp, 4 Trials
Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM79 (Frost Breath) 3 Stamps, 6 Trials 1 Stamp, 2 Trials
Bag TM Dragon VI Sprite.png TM82 (Dragon Tail) 1 Stamp, 4 Trials 2 Stamps, 5 Trials
Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM82 (Poison Jab) 2 Stamps, 6 Trials 4 Stamps, 8 Trials
Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM93 (Wild Charge) 2 Stamps, 6 Trials 4 Stamps, 6 Trials

Tips and strategies:

Kanto-based games

The maximum BST for these games is 405.

Pokémon BST Availability Game(s)
Farfetch'd 377 2 Badges P E
Onix 385 2 Badges P E
Butterfree 395 0 Badges P E
Beedrill 395 0 Badges P E
Porygon 395 2 Badges P E
Parasect 405 1 Badge P E

The recommended game for this set is Let's Go, Eevee! The reasoning is as follows:

Generation VIII

Galar-based games

The maximum BST for these games is 410.

Pokémon BST Availability Game(s)
Meowth 290 0 Badges Sw* Sh* IoA CT
Eevee 325 0 Badges Sw* Sh* IoA CT
Delibird 330 0 Badges Sw Sh IoA CT
Farfetch'd 377 0 Badges Sw Sh IoA* CT
Sableye 380 5 Badges Sw Sh IoA CT*
Mawile 380 3 Badges Sw Sh IoA CT*
Butterfree 395 0 Badges Sw Sh IoA CT
Wobbuffet 405 1 Badge Sw Sh IoA CT
Shiinotic 405 2 Badges Sw Sh IoA CT
Sudowoodo 410 0 Badges Sw Sh IoA CT
Corsola 410 2 Badges Sw Sh IoA* CT
Pyukumuku 410 0 Badges Sw Sh IoA CT

The recommended game for this set is 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:
TM Availability
Sw Sh
Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM27 (Icy Wind) 5 Badges 6 Badges
Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM48 (Rock Tomb) 6 Badges 5 Badges

Sinnoh-based games

The maximum BST for these games is 411.

Pokémon BST Availability Game(s)
Unown 336 2 Badges BD SP
Kricketune 384 0 Badges BD SP
Dustox 385 1 Badge BD SP
Beautifly 395 1 Badge BD SP
Pachirisu 405 1 Badge BD SP
Sudowoodo 410 2 Badges BD SP
Bibarel 410 0 Badges BD SP
Chatot 411 2 Badges BD SP

The recommended game for this set is Shining Pearl. The reasoning is as follows:

  • More Pokémon are available

Legends: Arceus

The maximum BST for this game is 411.

Pokémon BST Availability
Unown 336 1 Noble
Kricketune 384 0 Nobles
Dustox 385 0 Nobles
Beautifly 395 0 Nobles
Pachirisu 405 1 Noble
Sudowoodo 410 1 Noble
Bibarel 410 0 Nobles
Chatot 411 2 Nobles

Generation IX

The maximum BST for these games is 405.

Pokémon BST Obedience Game(s)
Delibird 330 1 Badge S V TM ID
Luvdisc 330 0 Badges S V TM ID
Sableye 380 0 Badges S V TM ID
Kricketune 384 0 Badges S V TM ID
Ariados 400 0 Badges S V TM ID
Spidops 404 0 Badges S V TM ID
Plusle 405 8 Badges S V TM ID
Minun 405 8 Badges S V TM ID
Pachirisu 405 0 Badges S V TM ID

The recommended game for this set is Violet. The reasoning is as follows:

Spin-off games

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Pokémon Trading Card Game

All of the following Pokémon have 30 HP.

Pokémon Weakness Resistance Retreat cost
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Magikarp
Lightning×2 Colorless
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Diglett
Grass×2 Lightning-30
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Abra
Psychic×2
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Rattata
Fighting×2 Psychic-30
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Gastly
Fighting-30
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Mankey
Psychic×2
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Kabuto
Grass×2 Colorless
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Tentacool
Lightning×2
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Porygon
Fighting×2 Psychic-30 Colorless

Rumble Blast

All of the following Pokémon have 1 Attack, 1 Defense, and 2 Speed.

Pokémon Location(s)
Wurmple 1-3 Echo Valley (Forest)
1-4 Challenger's Ground (Forest)
Jigglypuff 1-4 Challenger's Ground (Forest)
Sentret 1-4 Challenger's Ground (Meadow)
Igglybuff 1-4 Challenger's Ground (Forest)
Silcoon 1-4 Challenger's Ground (Forest)
Cascoon 1-4 Challenger's Ground (Forest)
Wooper 2-1 Sun-Dappled Bank (Lake)
Azurill 2-1 Sun-Dappled Bank (Lake)
Kricketot 3-2 Volcanic Slope (Autumnwood)
Cleffa 3-3 Firebreathing Mountain (Autumnwood)
Makuhita 4-3 Sunny Seashore (Desert)

Conquest

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Two Heroes of Ransei

Pokémon Total stars Range Move Power First available
Bastiodon 9 2 ★★★★ Cragspur Park (Level 3)
Beedrill 10 3 ★★ Chrysalia Ravine/Sky Garden (Level 3)
Wigglytuff 10 3 ★★★★ Aurora Farm (Level 2)
Emolga 10 4 ★★★★ Violight (Swarm)
Audino 11 3 Aurora (Swarm)
Carnivine 11 3 ★★ Greenleaf Farm (Level 1)
Arbok 11 3 ★★★ Cragspur Cave (Level 1)
Quagsire 11 3 ★★★ Aurora Ravine (Level 1)
Bibarel 11 3 ★★★★ Aurora Farm (Level 1)
Glalie 11 3 ★★★★ Nixtorm Snowy Mountain (Level 1)
Raichu 11 3 ★★★★★ Violight Sky Garden (Level 1)
Warrior Total Stats Capacity Default Pokémon Best link(s) Unobtainable link(s)
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Hideaki
69 3 Ekans Beedrill (70%) QuagsireBibarel
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Ujizane
76 1 Igglybuff Beedrill (70%)
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Kiyo
106 3 Carnivine RaichuEmolga (70%) Quagsire
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Hideyori
114 3 Scraggy RaichuArbok (60%) QuagsireBibarel
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Tadasumi
120 3 Bidoof RaichuQuagsireEmolga (70%) Carnivine
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Ujihiro
133 3 Pansear Beedrill (70%)