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How do you chose team members?

Discussion in 'Pokémon General' started by Achromatic, Mar 29, 2014.

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  1. Achromatic

    Achromatic #TeamMagikarp

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    When picking out a team, whether you plan it or do it as you go along, how do you chose which Pokémon will become a part? Do you go for best design, best stats or something else? I used to be a bit more strict about picking team mates, only going for those which were super good, but now I like to mix it up and go with my favorites, or weaker Pokémon which I think will be interesting to use.
     
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  2. Pyramid King

    Pyramid King Just checking on things

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    I usually pick some of my favorite Pokémon that have good stats. Also I look for a variety of Pokémon for weakness coverage and for things like walls and sweepers.
     
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  3. Kuroida

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    Two words: Coolness factor. And by pure coincidence most of the pkm I think are "cool" in terms of looks have pretty decent stats :P
     
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  4. Nate

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    I usually try to choose Pokémon I haven't used before. I like to make sure my team is balanced with no overlapping types as well.
     
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    Hmmm i choose by types which i mean, that my team has a lot of types by every Pokémon in the team.
    Also i choose the fave ones that have good stats.
     
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  6. JasmineFlower

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    Most of the time I choose Teammembers based on how much I like a certain Pokémon. I als try to use lesser used Pokémon to make everything seem more interesting. I also look for good coverage (meaning no overlapping types and such), wich can be really difficult sometimes.
     
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  7. Halcyon Storm

    Halcyon Storm Joking motive

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    I usually go for the Pokémon I really like, with type variety in mind.
    But the first time I play through the game, it's usually starter OP + some HM dudes...
     
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  8. effect

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    I usually have a balanced team (a defender, special defender, 2 attackers, and 2 special attackers). I don't know why I never got in to being hyper offensive teams or weather teams. Maybe not my cup of tea lol. Also, I use my Meganium in almost all battles since it's my favorite Pokémon.
     
  9. Fooze

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    I normally choose team members from their visual appearance and how useful they'll be in the game at that time. Normally, I look at the Gyms to come and eventually the League when deciding whether a Pokémon will be appropriate for that point in the game or not. I also try to find a balance and minimize my weaknesses so that my Pokémon will faint less and it'll be a nicer playthrough. That being said, sometimes I come across a certain Pokémon that I haven't used before and decide to use it to see how efficient it is for further playthroughs. I like most Pokémon but there are only six slots so it comes down to the ones I like and enjoy using the most.
     
  10. WarriorNick

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    My basis on how i pick a team is pretty much a combination of two factors: if the Pokémon looks cool to me, and if its stats and moveset is pretty good. There are exceptions to this, however. I think it all depends on if I liked the Pokémon to begin with, too.
     
  11. Achromatic

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    I love doing Nuzlocke's because you get forced to chose Pokémon you don't like most of the time which is always interesting. Gave me a new found appreciation for Steelix.
     
  12. ~Snowy~

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    I usually go for the three-Pokémon team. Easier to train and I choose ones that types and stats balance each other. Of course I choose the Pokémon I actually like and think are cool.
     
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