I tend to keep a balanced team myself, but those members vary per game. I've yet to use the same team across multiple games.

I usually have a Pidgeot thrown in somewhere throughout the games, but Ive been shying away from that the past couple runs Ive had.

I never really cared for Pidgeot that much. Farfetch'd was always one of my repeat members because he's an incredibly useful field Pokemon to have if you teach it Fly, Cut, Headbutt and False Swipe.

Pidgeot is incredibly useful early on in Silver/Gold. Very strong attack too if you train him right. Zephyrus, one of my shinies, can hold its own in many fights.

I tried to mix it up this round with Emerald. Never had a Ralts on the team before and I've been trying to use Breloom early on because he was a bit of a beast later on with the elite four.

Nicknames are also set permanently.
Marshtomp - WakkaWakka
Breloom - Goomba
Kirlia - Headache
Aron - Argentum
Electrike - Thundawolf
Taillow - LastChance

I liked ralts and its evolved forms, once they get Psychic I use it ALL THE TIME haha

I've never been into Psychic types that much. That's why I'm using him this time!!

I still remember my first play-through. Best team I've ever had Blaziken, Shedinja, Swellow, Aggron, Manectric and Slaking (That beast). Destroyed my friends with them.

If only my cousin didn't save over it That team had so much potential... Since then I've never bothered rebuilding, too much heart break.

I really wish I could get a Blaziken and a Metagross but that probably is not going to happen lol

You could always try the GTS online.

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I could probably breed a Beldum and Torchic if necessary.

I would GREATLY appreciate that if you could do that, just a matter of wondering how I can repay you lol

There really isnt any way you could. Ive caught all of the Pokemon aside from the unreleased legendaries. Honestly, consider it a gift. Does next week sound good to you?

I don't think Beldum can breed. Aren't they genderless?

They can be bred. Some people Masuda for its shiny.

Actually, its perfect

Alright cool. Ill breed them over the weekend in between my Platinum session.

Ryann and I beefed up our teams on Soul Silver. She now has a Scizor, Alakazam, and Gengar while I now have a Golem and Gengar. Havent played too much SS lately, though, because Ive been focused on Platinum. Infernape is almost Lv 50 and Gabite is nearing Lv 40. By the looks of it, both have a chance to be on my White team. Infernape is insanely strong and fast, while Gabite (Soon to be Garchomp) can pack the punch while taking the heat as well.

I always liked Garchomp.

I loved my Garchomp back on Pearl. Not sure why I traded it away...:/ 3 levels away from getting one, though! Currently at Mt. Coronet.

She's one of my favorite newer Pokemon. I'm only saying she because both the one I have on Heart Gold and Black are females lol. Same with the two Salamence I own.

No worries. My Garchomp from before and my Garchomp now are both females. Dragonite is really the only major dragon Pokemon that I have that is male.

I honestly don't care about the gender of my Pokemon. I was about to say "he", but then realized it would be an inaccurate statement because the ones I have are female lol.

It all depends on the Pokemon, honestly. Dragonite, yeah, I prefer to have males. Same with Kabutops. However, I love female Swamperts. It's all good either way.

I now have a Garchomp! Whoo! She's got some pretty mean stats too! With any luck, she'll have 200 or more for every stat at level 100. Either way, both her and Infernape are on the fast track to become actual members of my White team.

Also, check mystery gift folks, a Lv 100 Reshiram (For White) or Lv 100 Zekrom (For Black) are now available!

Handy info there, Ratchet. Thanks.