Gotta catch ’em all, right? We know that we will try. Sometimes one has to remember that the Pokémon games are essentially RPGs. You could forget about it because of the transcendence that the franchise has not only in video game history, but in pop culture as well. For that reason, one has to apply RPG tactics, and being able to have the best team build is one of them. What will happen if you have a team full of Fire type Pokémon, and then you face a team full of Water types? Game over. For that reason, you will have to form a team that will be able to counter those weaknesses and be balanced. Furthermore, since your starter Pokémon is the most important one, the best strategy is to form a team build around your starters. Here are the best team builds in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, for each starter Pokémon.
Best Team Builds in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly. These are the starter Pokémon that Scarlet and Violet and Paldea region offers for this generation. In order to get the best team possible for each of them, we have to take two points into account. One, is that you should use Pokémon that complement the weaknesses and strengths of your starter. Two, if that including Pokémon that are well-rounder overall across the whole length of the game (early to late game) is also valid, specially the ones that are effective against Gym Leaders. Anyway, here are the best team builds for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, according to your starter pick.
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Best Team Builds for Sprigatito
| Early Game | Mid Game | Late Game |
| Sprigatito | Floragato | Meowscarada |
| Charcadet Pikachu Magikarp Rookidee Paldean Wooper* | Charadet Raichu Gyarados Corvisquire Clodsire* | Armarouge or Ceruledge Corviknight Raichu Gyarados Clodsire* |
Best Team Builds for Fuecoco
| Early Game | Mid Game | Late Game |
| Fuecoco | Crocalor | Skeledirge |
| Rookidee Magikarp Pikachu Smoliv* Paldean Wooper* | Corvisquire Gyarados Raichu Dolliv* Clodsire* | Corviknight Gyarados Raichu Arboliva* Clodsire* |
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Best Team Builds for Quaxly
| Early Game | Mid Game | Late Game |
| Quaxly | Quaxwell | Quaquaval |
| Rookidee Charcadet Pikachu Smoliv* Paldean Wooper* | Corvisquire Charcadet Raichu Dolliv* Clodsire* | Corviknight Armarouge or Ceruledge Raichu Arboliva* Clodsire* |
*: Final team members are the most exchangeable of the bunch. You could use Pokémon such as Gastly, Goomy, Gible, Rotom, Mimkyu, Ralts, etc.
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Remember, these are just a reference for the best team builds in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Maybe you have favorite Pokémon that are interchangeable. For example, instead of Charcadet, you could use another fire Pokémon such as Growlithe, or Pawmo instead of Pikachu, or Marill instead of Magikarp. The thing is, you’ve got options, so be free to experiment with your team composition.
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