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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.

BST	Availability	Game(s)
348	1 Badge	R	G	B	Y
350	0 Badges	R	G	B	Y
370	2 Badges	R	G	B	Y
370	2 Badges^JB 3 Badges^RG	R	G	B	Y
375	2 Badges	R	G	B	Y
375	2 Badges	R	G	B	Y
385	0 Badges	R	G	B	Y
385	2 Badges	R	G	B	Y
393	0 Badges	R	G	B	Y
395	2 Badges	R	G	B	Y
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 9,999^R^Y/8,300^JB
Caterpie is more common in the wild than in Red, and can be found at a higher level
- 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
If planning on playing Stadium, try not to level up past Lv50
Choose Squirtle as a starter Pokémon in order to make battles with Blue easier
In Mt. Moon, pick up TM12 (Water Gun) on 1F
On Route 24, pick up TM45 (Thunder Wave)
On the S.S. Anne, pick up TM08 (Body Slam) on 1F
At the Celadon Department Store, purchase a Fresh Water and give it to the girl on the roof to receive TM13 (Ice Beam)
- If using Onix, purchase and give her a Soda Pop to receive TM48 (Rock Slide)
- If using Hitmonchan, purchase TM17 (Submission) on 2F
In the Rocket Hideout, pick up TM10 (Double-Edge) on B3F
In Saffron City, speak to Mr. Psychic to receive TM29 (Psychic)
In Silph Co., pick up TM26 (Earthquake) on 10F
- If using Lickitung, pick up TM03 (Swords Dance) on 7F
In the Pokémon Mansion, pick up TM14 (Blizzard) on B1F
Lorelei is difficult, but can be brought down by a combination of a Thunderbolt user, Hitmonlee/Hitmonchan, and a Mega Drain user for cleanup
Bruno and Agatha are completely swept by Psychic, though Earthquake may come in handy for the latter
Lance folds to a BoltBeam user, with Onix's Rock Slide being useful for revenge kills
- Lance's Dragonite will spam Agility and Barrier against Beedrill, Hitmonlee, and Hitmonchan, allowing it to be defeated with ease

Sample Team

Viridian City

Red and Green

Type:
Normal	Unknown

Raticate Lv.46

Types:
Bug	Flying

Butterfree Lv.48

Type:
Normal	Unknown

Wigglytuff Lv.42

Ice

Types:
Rock	Ground

Onix Lv.43

Dig

Type:
Ground	Unknown

Marowak Lv.44

Ice

Type:
Fighting	Unknown

Hitmonlee Lv.44

Generation II

BST	Availability	Game(s)
330	7 Badges	G	S	C
336	0 Badges	G	S	C
352	3 Badges	G	S	C
360	2 Badges	G	S	C
380	3 Badges	G	S	C
385	0 Badges^G^C 2 Badges^S	G	S	C
385	0 Badges^S^C 2 Badges^G	G	S	C
385	7 Badges	G	S	C
390	0 Badges	G	S	C
390	0 Badges	G	S	C
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:

An HM slave is required to use Waterfall
If planning on playing 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 Arthur on Route 36
Choose Totodile as a starter Pokémon in order to make battles with Silver easier
Catch an Unown with Rock-type Hidden Power, and use it with the aforementioned Hard Stone to defeat Falkner
On Friday, speak to Frieda on Route 32 to receive a Poison Barb
Skip past the two Hikers in Union Cave, as well as the one on Route 33
Teach Ledyba/Ledian ThunderPunch and Ice Punch via TMs purchased at the Goldenrod Department Store
If planning on using Corsola, pick up TM04 (Rollout) on Route 35
In the National Park, speak to the Teacher to receive a Quick Claw, and also pick up TM28 (Dig)
On Sunday, obtain TM27 (Return) from a woman on 5F of the Goldenrod Department Store, as well as a Magnet from Sunny on Route 37
Morty's Pokémon (except Gengar) can only damage Aipom with Curse or a move copied by Mimic
At the Lake of Rage, speak to the man in the northwestern house to receive TM10 (Hidden Power)
After clearing out Team Rocket's Hideout, speak to the guard in the gate on Route 43 to receive TM36 (Sludge Bomb)
After defeating Team Rocket at the Goldenrod Radio Tower, speak to DJ Mary on 4F to receive a Pink Bow
Will's Pokémon can easily be defeated by Ledian, with the exception of his Jynx
Most of Koga's Pokémon are weak to Butterfree's Psybeam, but Crobat's Wing Attack will quickly take it out
Bruno's Pokémon are also defeated by Butterfree, but Machamp's Rock Slide will OHKO if it hits
Karen's Gengar can only damage Aipom and Lickitung with Curse
Before battling Lance, have Ledian hold a PRZCureBerry in order to to heal the paralysis caused by his Dragonite's Thunder Wave

Sample Team

Silver Cave

Crystal

Types:
Bug	Poison

Held item:

Ariados♂ Lv.50

Bug

Dig

Ground

Types:
Bug	Flying

Held item:

Ledian♂ Lv.53

Ice

Types:
Bug	Flying

Held item:

Butterfree♂ Lv.51

Type:
Normal	Unknown

Held item:

Aipom♂ Lv.51

Types:
Water	Rock

Held item:

Corsola♀ Lv.50

???

Types:
Ice	Flying

Held item:

Quick Claw

Delibird♂ Lv.26

Icy Wind

Ice

Fly

Generation III

Hoenn-based games

BST	Availability	Game(s)
330	5 Badges	R	S	E
360	2 Badges	R	S	E
375	2 Badges	R	S	E
380	5 Badges	R	S	E
380	0 Badges	R	S	E
380	1 Badge	R	S	E
380	1 Badge^R 7 Badges^E	R	S	E
385	0 Badges	R	S	E
385	0 Badges	R	S	E
400	1 Badge	R	S	E
400	1 Badge	R	S	E
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.

BST	Location	Trainer
390	Pyrite Bldg	Cipher Peon♂ Nore
405	Pyrite Town (Post-Pyrite Cave)	Duking (Gift)
390	The Under	Cipher Peon♀ Kloak
360	Shadow PKMN Lab	Cipher Peon♂ Cole
405	Shadow PKMN Lab	Cipher Peon♀ Lare
390	Shadow PKMN Lab	Cipher Peon♂ Lesar
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:

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

Sample Team

Outskirt Stand

Colosseum

Types:
Dark	Flying

Ability:

Held item:

Murkrow♀ Lv.59

Fly

Types:
Bug	Flying

Ability:

Held item:

Ledian♂ Lv.53

Type:
Normal	Unknown

Ability:

Held item:

Aipom♀ Lv.61

Types:
Bug	Poison

Ability:

Held item:

Ariados♀ Lv.60

Types:
Bug	Flying

Ability:

Held item:

Yanma♂ Lv.58

Type:
Electric	Unknown

Ability:

Plus

Held item:

None

Plusle♀ Lv.60

Kanto-based games

The maximum BST for these games is 405.

BST	Availability	Game(s)
352	1 Badges	FR	LG
385	0 Badges	FR	LG
385	0 Badges	FR	LG
385	2 Badges	FR	LG
405	1 Badge	FR	LG
405	1 Badges	FR	LG

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

Lickitung can be obtained by trading a Golduck rather than a Slowbro
- Psyduck requires less grinding and/or Rare Candies to evolve than Slowpoke
- Trading a level 33 Golduck is the only way to obtain a Lickitung with Defense Curl before defeating Koga

Tips and strategies:

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

Sample Team

Pallet Town

FireRed and LeafGreen

Type:
Ground	Unknown

Ability:

Held item:

Dugtrio♀ Lv.53

Types:
Bug	Grass

Ability:

Held item:

Parasect♀ Lv.49

Types:
Bug	Flying

Ability:

Held item:

Butterfree♂ Lv.52

Types:
Bug	Poison

Ability:

Held item:

Beedrill♂ Lv.52

Bug

Types:
Normal	Flying

Ability:

Keen Eye

Held item:

Stick

CH'DING♂ Lv.52

Fly

Type:
Normal	Unknown

Ability:

Held item:

MARC♂ Lv.51

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.

BST	First available	Trainer
390	Gateon Port (as Ledyba)	Casual Guy Cyle
390	Cipher Lab (as Spinarak)	Cipher Peon♀ Nexir
380	Cipher Lab	Cipher Admin Lovrina
380	ONBS	Cipher Cmdr Exol
400	Pre Gym	Cipher Peon♀ Fasin
375	Post-Snagem Hideout	Wanderer Miror B.
385	Cipher Key Lair (second visit)	Cipher Peon♂ Lok
385	Cipher Key Lair (second visit)	Cipher Peon♀ Targ
380	Citadark Isle	Navigator Abson
352	Citadark Isle	Cipher Admin Lovrina
385	Citadark Isle	Cipher Peon♂ Geftal

Sample Team

Pokémon HQ Lab

Pokémon XD

Type:
Steel	Unknown

Ability:

Held item:

Mawile♂ Lv.51

Types:
Bug	Flying

Ability:

Held item:

Ledian♀ Lv.50

Type:
Normal	Unknown

Ability:

Held item:

Delcatty♀ Lv.50

Ice

Types:
Bug	Poison

Ability:

Held item:

Ariados♀ Lv.50

Bug

Dig

Types:
Grass	Poison

Ability:

Held item:

Roselia♂ Lv.50

Types:
Bug	Poison

Ability:

Held item:

Beedrill♀ Lv.50

Bug

Generation IV

Sinnoh-based games

The maximum BST for these games is 411.

BST	Availability	Game(s)
336	2 Badges^DP 3 Badges^Pt	D	P	Pt
384	0 Badges	D	P	Pt
385	0 Badges^Pt 1 Badge^DP	D	P	Pt
385	0 Badges^Pt 1 Badge^DP	D	P	Pt
405	1 Badge	D	P	Pt
410	2 Badges^DP 3 Badges^Pt	D	P	Pt
410	2 Badges^P 5 Badges^Pt	D	P	Pt
410	0 Badges	D	P	Pt
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
TM / HM		DP	Pt
	TM07 (Hail)	2 Badges	6 Badges
	TM10 (Hidden Power)	0 Badges	3 Badges
	TM18 (Rain Dance)	2 Badges	7 Badges
	TM26 (Earthquake)	6 Badges	2 Badges
	TM27 (Return)	2 Badges	0 Badges
	TM37 (Sandstorm)	2 Badges	Postgame
	HM04 (Strength)	2 Badges	5 Badges
	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

BST	Availability	Game(s)
330	7 Badges	HG	SS	Pokéwalker
336	0 Badges	HG	SS	Pokéwalker
352	3 Badges	HG	SS	Pokéwalker
380	3 Badges	HG	SS	Pokéwalker*
385	0 Badges^HG 2 Badges^SS	HG	SS	Pokéwalker
385	0 Badges^SS 2 Badges^HG	HG	SS	Pokéwalker
390	0 Badges	HG	SS	Pokéwalker
390	0 Badges	HG	SS	Pokéwalker

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

BST	Availability	Game(s)
330	8 Badges	HG	SS	Pokéwalker
360	8 Badges	HG	SS	Pokéwalker
380	8 Badges	HG	SS	Pokéwalker
380	8 Badges	HG	SS	Pokéwalker*
380	8 Badges	HG	SS	Pokéwalker
384	8 Badges	HG	SS	Pokéwalker
385	8 Badges	HG	SS	Pokéwalker
385	8 Badges	HG	SS	Pokéwalker
400	8 Badges	HG	SS	Pokéwalker
400	8 Badges	HG	SS	Pokéwalker

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

Ariados is available
- While Ledian can potentially abuse Baton Pass, Ariados has access to Night Shade and priority moves
Caterpie is available earlier
- Butterfree's Confusion is helpful against Proton, Bugsy, and Silver in Azalea Town

Tips and strategies:

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

Generation V

Black and White

The maximum BST for these games is 461.

BST	Availability	Game(s)
420	0 Badges	B	W
425	1 Badge	B	W
428	3 Badges	B	W
445	1 Badge	B	W
446	0 Badges	B	W
460	4 Badges	B	W
461	3 Badges	B	W

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

The Basculin obtained from the in-game trade in Driftveil City has Reckless rather than Rock Head
- Since Basculin has low defenses, avoiding recoil damage is less useful than the boost in power Take Down and Double-Edge receive

Black 2 and White 2

The maximum BST for these games is 420.

BST	Availability	Game(s)
330	7 Badges	B2	W2
380	7 Badges	B2	W2
380	2 Badges	B2	W2
410	0 Badges	B2	W2
413	2 Badges	B2	W2
415	1 Badge	B2	W2
420	4 Badges	B2	W2
420	0 Badges	B2	W2

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

More Pokémon are available
A Flame Orb can be found in Reversal Mountain rather than a Toxic Orb
- Guts Raticate prefers this item, since burn deals less damage over time than bad poison

Generation VI

Kalos-based games

BST	Availability	Game(s)
330	6 Badges	X	Y
330	1 Badge	X	Y
352	0 Badges	X	Y
360	7 Badges	X	Y
380	6 Badges	X	Y
380	1 Badge	X	Y
380	2 Badges	X	Y
380	1 Badge	X	Y
390	1 Badge	X	Y
390	7 Badges	X	Y
395	0 Badges	X	Y
395	0 Badges	X	Y
400	1 Badge	X	Y
400	1 Badge	X	Y

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

Weedle can be found on Route 2 rather than Caterpie
- The first mandatory battle of the game, Youngster Austin, blocks access to Santalune Forest. His level 5 Zigzagoon can only be overcome by poisoning it with Weedle, or evolving Caterpie into 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 Waterfall
Choose Froakie as a starter Pokémon in order to make battles with Calem/Serena easier
- Shauna is only battled twice, and her starter only has a Fire-type move in the second battle, by which time the player has access to plenty of options to counter it
All Balls thrown on Route 2 are a guaranteed capture
Catch a Bunnelby on Route 2 to trade for Quacklin' the Farfetch'd in Santalune City. It has a Jolly nature and 31 IVs in Speed
On Route 4, pick up a Poison Barb
On the first visit to Lumiose City, purchase TM28 (Dig), TM75 (Swords Dance), and TM76 (Struggle Bug)
- On South Boulevard, speak to the female Rising Star on 1F of the building across from Shutterbug Café to recieve a Quick Claw
If planning on using Sableye, pick up TM01 (Hone Claws) on Route 5
In Camphrier Town, stop by Cassius' house and speak to the Punk Girl to recieve TM46 (Thief)
On Route 6, avoid battling the Poké Fan Family, as their two Furfrou are very difficult to defeat at this point
After obtaining HM01 (Cut), backtrack to Route 5 and pick up a Sharp Beak
After dealing with Snorlax, pick up a Silver Powder on Route 7
Decline to battle every Sky Trainer encountered, as Butterfree and Ledyba/Ledian are not equipped to handle the multitude of Flying-type moves these Trainers use
In Ambrette Town, speak to a girl outside of the Ambrette Aquarium to recieve TM94 (Rock Smash)
- After visiting the Fossil Lab, speak to the Beauty in the Route 9 gate to recieve a Rocky Helmet
In Glittering Cave, pick up a Hard Stone
- If planning on using Sableye, pick up TM65 (Shadow Claw)
On Route 10, pick up a Mind Plate and TM73 (Thunder Wave)
After defeating Grant, re-enter Connecting Cave to pick up TM40 (Aerial Ace)
In Geosenge Town, pick up a Soft Sand and speak to the Monsieur in the Pokémon Center to recieve TM66 (Payback)
In Reflection Cave, pick up a Black Belt on 1F
- If using Skitty, pick up a Moon Stone on 1F
In Shalour City, purchase TM84 (Poison Jab)
In Korrina's Gym battle, her Machoke's Rock Tomb is the only move that can damage Sableye
After obtaining HM03 (Surf), backtrack to Route 8 and pick up TM19 (Roost)
On Route 12, use Cut to obtain Leftovers
In Azure Bay, pick up a Splash Plate
- If planning on using Ariados, pick up TM81 (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 Veteran near Hotel Coumarine once a day until she hands out TM62 (Acrobatics)
- Speak to the Punk Guy in the Route 13 gate to recieve a Black Sludge
On Route 13, pick up TM57 (Charge Beam)
In the Kalos Power Plant, pick up a Zap Plate

Sample Team

Vaniville Town

X

Types:
Steel	Fairy

Ability:

Intimidate

Held item:

Rocky Helmet

Mawile♀ Lv.68

Iron Head
Steel	Physical

Play Rough
Fairy	Physical

Sucker Punch
Dark	Physical

Swords Dance
Normal	Status

Types:
Bug	Flying

Ability:

Compound Eyes

Held item:

Mind Plate

Butterfree♀ Lv.55

Bug Buzz
Bug	Special

Psychic
Psychic	Special

Sleep Powder
Grass	Status

Quiver Dance
Bug	Status

Types:
Water	Rock

Ability:

Natural Cure

Held item:

Leftovers

Corsola♀ Lv.53

Scald
Water	Special

Power Gem
Rock	Special

Earth Power
Ground	Special

Calm Mind
Psychic	Status

Types:
Dark	Ghost

Ability:

Keen Eye

Held item:

Spell Tag

Sableye♂ Lv.54

Shadow Claw
Ghost	Physical

Knock Off
Dark	Physical

Shadow Sneak
Ghost	Physical

Foul Play
Dark	Physical

Type:
Bug	Unknown

Ability:

Swarm

Held item:

Zap Plate

Volbeat♂ Lv.52

Bug Buzz
Bug	Special

Thunderbolt
Electric	Special

Tail Glow
Bug	Status

Roost
Flying	Status

Type:
Normal	Unknown

Ability:

Cute Charm

Held item:

Expert Belt

Delcatty♂ Lv.50

Play Rough
Fairy	Physical

Wake-Up Slap
Fighting	Physical

Feint Attack
Dark	Physical

Heal Bell
Normal	Status

Hoenn-based games

BST	Availability	Game(s)
330	7 Badges	OR	AS
330	6 Badges	OR	AS
336	7 Badges	OR	AS
360	3 Badges	OR	AS
380	6 Badges	OR	AS
380	0 Badges	OR	AS
380	2 Badges	OR	AS
380	2 Badges	OR	AS
384	7 Badges	OR	AS
385	0 Badges	OR	AS
395	7 Badges	OR	AS
395	0 Badges	OR	AS
400	2 Badges	OR	AS
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

BST	Availability	Game(s)
330	0 Stamps, 1 Trial	S	M	US	UM
330	1 Stamp, 2 Trials	S	M	US	UM
360	1 Stamp, 1 Trial	S	M	US	UM
380	1 Stamp, 1 Trial	S	M	US	UM
380	1 Stamp, 1 Trial	S	M	US	UM
390	0 Stamps, 0 Trials	S	M	US	UM
395	0 Stamps, 0 Trials	S	M	US	UM
395	1 Stamp, 1 Trial	S	M	US	UM
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
TM		SM	USUM
	TM08 (Bulk Up)	1 Stamp, 4 Trials	1 Stamp, 2 Trials
	TM19 (Roost)	2 Stamps, 4 Trials	0 Stamps, 1 Trial
	TM23 (Smack Down)	2 Stamps, 4 Trials	0 Stamps, 1 Trial
	TM24 (Thunderbolt)	Postgame	3 Stamps, 6 Trials
	TM32 (Double Team)	1 Stamp, 4 Trials	1 Stamp, 2 Trials
	TM40 (Aerial Ace)	2 Stamps, 4 Trials	1 Stamp, 4 Trials
	TM51 (Steel Wing)	2 Stamps, 4 Trials	1 Stamp, 4 Trials
	TM55 (Scald)	1 Stamp, 1 Trial	3 Stamps, 6 Trials
	TM62 (Acrobatics)	1 Stamp, 1 Trial	2 Stamps, 6 Trials
	TM65 (Shadow Claw)	1 Stamp, 4 Trials	2 Stamps, 4 Trials
	TM73 (Thunder Wave)	1 Stamp, 2 Trials	2 Stamps, 4 Trials
	TM75 (Swords Dance)	2 Stamps, 4 Trials	Postgame
	TM77 (Psych Up)	2 Stamps, 5 Trials	2 Stamps, 4 Trials
	TM78 (Bulldoze)	2 Stamps, 4 Trials	1 Stamp, 4 Trials
	TM79 (Frost Breath)	3 Stamps, 6 Trials	1 Stamp, 2 Trials
	TM82 (Dragon Tail)	1 Stamp, 4 Trials	2 Stamps, 5 Trials
	TM82 (Poison Jab)	2 Stamps, 6 Trials	4 Stamps, 8 Trials
	TM93 (Wild Charge)	2 Stamps, 6 Trials	4 Stamps, 6 Trials

Tips and strategies:

Dexio's Pokémon cannot damage Sableye, as they only know Psychic-type and Normal-type moves

Kanto-based games

The maximum BST for these games is 405.

BST	Availability	Game(s)
377	2 Badges	P	E
385	2 Badges	P	E
395	0 Badges	P	E
395	0 Badges	P	E
395	2 Badges	P	E
405	1 Badge	P	E

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

Trace uses the weaker Raichu rather than the stronger Jolteon

Generation VIII

Galar-based games

The maximum BST for these games is 410.

BST	Availability	Game(s)
290	0 Badges	Sw*	Sh*	IoA	CT
325	0 Badges	Sw*	Sh*	IoA	CT
330	0 Badges	Sw	Sh	IoA	CT
377	0 Badges	Sw	Sh	IoA*	CT
380	5 Badges	Sw	Sh	IoA	CT*
380	3 Badges	Sw	Sh	IoA	CT*
395	0 Badges	Sw	Sh	IoA	CT
405	1 Badge	Sw	Sh	IoA	CT
405	2 Badges	Sw	Sh	IoA	CT
410	0 Badges	Sw	Sh	IoA	CT
410	2 Badges	Sw	Sh	IoA*	CT
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
TM		Sw	Sh
	TM27 (Icy Wind)	5 Badges	6 Badges
	TM48 (Rock Tomb)	6 Badges	5 Badges

Sinnoh-based games

The maximum BST for these games is 411.

BST	Availability	Game(s)
336	2 Badges	BD	SP
384	0 Badges	BD	SP
385	1 Badge	BD	SP
395	1 Badge	BD	SP
405	1 Badge	BD	SP
410	2 Badges	BD	SP
410	0 Badges	BD	SP
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
	336	1 Noble
	384	0 Nobles
	385	0 Nobles
	395	0 Nobles
	405	1 Noble
	410	1 Noble
	410	0 Nobles
	411	2 Nobles

Generation IX

The maximum BST for these games is 405.

BST	Obedience	Game(s)
330	1 Badge	S	V	TM	ID
330	0 Badges	S	V	TM	ID
380	0 Badges	S	V	TM	ID
384	0 Badges	S	V	TM	ID
400	0 Badges	S	V	TM	ID
404	0 Badges	S	V	TM	ID
405	8 Badges	S	V	TM	ID
405	8 Badges	S	V	TM	ID
405	0 Badges	S	V	TM	ID

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

Professor Turo is easier to defeat than Professor Sada, due to the latter using Flutter Mane

Spin-off games

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Reason: Rulings and more research

Pokémon Trading Card Game

All of the following Pokémon have 30 HP.

Pokémon	Weakness	Resistance	Retreat cost
Magikarp	×2	—
Diglett	×2	-30	—
Abra	×2	—	—
Rattata	×2	-30	—
Gastly	—	-30	—
Mankey	×2	—	—
Kabuto	×2	—
Tentacool	×2	—	—
Porygon	×2	-30

Rumble Blast

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

Pokémon	Location(s)
	1-3 Echo Valley (Forest) 1-4 Challenger's Ground (Forest)
	1-4 Challenger's Ground (Forest)
	1-4 Challenger's Ground (Meadow)
	1-4 Challenger's Ground (Forest)
	1-4 Challenger's Ground (Forest)
	1-4 Challenger's Ground (Forest)
	2-1 Sun-Dappled Bank (Lake)
	2-1 Sun-Dappled Bank (Lake)
	3-2 Volcanic Slope (Autumnwood)
	3-3 Firebreathing Mountain (Autumnwood)
	4-3 Sunny Seashore (Desert)

Conquest

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Two Heroes of Ransei

Total stars	Range	Move Power	First available
9	2	★★★★	Cragspur Park (Level 3)
10	3	★★	Chrysalia Ravine/Sky Garden (Level 3)
10	3	★★★★	Aurora Farm (Level 2)
10	4	★★★★	Violight (Swarm)
11	3	★	Aurora (Swarm)
11	3	★★	Greenleaf Farm (Level 1)
11	3	★★★	Cragspur Cave (Level 1)
11	3	★★★	Aurora Ravine (Level 1)
11	3	★★★★	Aurora Farm (Level 1)
11	3	★★★★	Nixtorm Snowy Mountain (Level 1)
11	3	★★★★★	Violight Sky Garden (Level 1)