Pokemon Scarlett and Violet are the latest incarnations of the Pokemon franchise. With many new pokemon added, and many possible teams to choose from. In this guide, I will showcase the best team to complete the story of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
I will go over where to find and catch the pokemon, and how to evolve them. This way you will know how to build your team and around which points it will expand.
Also, I will be suggesting a moveset that will work well and cover either the teams or the pokemon’s weaknesses.
As you progress through the game and catch pokemon, you can earn rewards. Check out our guide on all the pokedex rewards, to see what milestones you can reach to get useful items.
Do keep in mind though, Pokemon is a franchise that will always push you to try different teams. Don’t let one type of team be the only one you try. If you have a favorite pokemon make it the core of your team and build up from there.
Best Team for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
1. Meowscarada
| HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Attack | Sp. Defense | Speed |
| 76 | 110 | 70 | 81 | 70 | 123 |
Meowscarada is one of the three starter pokemon you can pick. For this team, it will be your best option.
Sprgatito will evolve for the first time at level 16, and then to Meowscarada at level 36.
The moves will want to use are these:
- Night Slash (Level 38)
- Play Rough (Level 47/TM 127)
- Acrobatics (TM 014)
- Flower Trick (Upon Evolution)
- Shadow Claw (TM 061)
- Thunder Punch (TM 068)
All these moves are excellent options to use and utilize Meowscarada’s excellent Attack stat. Flower Trick is an especially notable option because you will always land a critical hit.
2. Wugtrio
| HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Attack | Sp. Defense | Speed |
| 35 | 100 | 50 | 50 | 70 | 120 |
Wugtrio is the regional variant of the pokemon Dugtrio. It is a fast physical sweeper, you can get pretty early in the game.
Wiglett evolves at level 26 and is found at beach biomes. After the lighthouse event, if you keep following the river down to the beach, you are sure to find a few.
The moves will want to use are these:
- Aqua Jet (Level 12)
- Triple Dive (Level 30)
- Dig (Level 36)
- Throat Chop (Level 48)
- Liquidation (Level 54/TM 110)
- Bulldoze (TM 028)
- Stomping Tantrum (TM 084)
A lot of the moves you will be able to learn while leveling up, but Stomping Tantrum is a worthwhile pick-up.
3. Tinkaton
| HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Attack | Sp. Defense | Speed |
| 85 | 75 | 77 | 70 | 105 | 94 |
Tinkaton is a new pokemon introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and it is the final evolution of Tinkatink.
Tinkatink evolves at level 24 and then once again at level 38. It is mostly found in ruins, and the earliest can be at East Province Area Two.
The moves will want to use are these:
- Gigaton Hammer (Upon Evolution)
- Play Rough (Move Reminder/TM 127)
- Skitter Smack (Level 47)
- Bulldoze (TM 028)
- Rock Slide (TM 086)
- Heavy Slam (TM 121)
- Stone Edge (TM 150)
Tinkaton has a lot of moves to pick from. You can easily use it to counter many threats and defeat harder opponents. It is the best pokemon for your team in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
4. Ceruledge/Armarouge
Ceruledge and Armarouge are the version-exclusive evolutions of Charcadet.
Check out our guide on how to evolve your Charcadet in either of these Pokemon.
Charcadet can be found in Asado Deser or East Province Area One. Since you can get it pretty early you will be able to watch it as it grows into the best member of your team, in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
α. Ceruledge
| HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Attack | Sp. Defense | Speed |
| 75 | 125 | 80 | 60 | 100 | 85 |
The moves will want to use are these:
- Bitter Blade (Level 48)
- Shadow Sneak (Move Reminder)
- Close Combat (TM 167)
- Flame Charge (Level 24)
- Phantom Force (Level 151)
- Poison Jab (TM 083)
- Solar Blade (Move Reminder)
β.Armarouge
| HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Attack | Sp. Defense | Speed |
| 85 | 60 | 100 | 125 | 80 | 75 |
- Flamethrower (Level 48/TM 125)
- Aura Sphere (TM 112)
- Focus Blast (TM 158)
- Psyshock (Upon Evolution/TM 054)
- Dragon Pulse (TM 115)
- Energy Ball (TM 119)
- Psychic (TM 120)
Both evolutions are powerful, and they will be the shining stars of your team.
5. Eelektross
| HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Attack | Sp. Defense | Speed |
| 85 | 115 | 80 | 105 | 80 | 50 |
Eelektros is one of the few pokemon that to this day still has no weakness, thanks to its ability Levitate. Levitate gives it immunity to Ground-type moves.
You can find Tynamo in the North Paldean or West Paldean sea. Other than that be sure to check out the 1-star raids for one.
Eelektros is mostly used with Special moves, due to the huge move pull but its Attack stat can be utilized as well to catch any opponent off guard.
The moves will want to use are these:
- Electro Ball (TM 072)
- Giga Drain (TM 111)
- Flash Cannon (TM 093)
- Dragon Pulse (TM 115)
- Flamethrower (TM 125)
- Thunderbolt (TM 126)
- Drain Punch (TM 073)
Make use of its immunity to Ground-type moves, to gain the upper hand, and switch in safely.
6. Garchomp
| HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Attack | Sp. Defense | Speed |
| 108 | 130 | 95 | 80 | 85 | 102 |
Garchomp is a pseudo-legendary Pokemon introduced back in Generation 4 and despite the time passed, it stood the test of time. It has not fallen in usage or power since then.
It is the final evolution of Gible. Gible first evolves at level 24 and then at level 48 into Garchomp.
Gible is found mostly in caves, around Alfornada Cavern, West Province Area One, West Province Area Two, and 3-star raids.
The moves will want to use are these:
- Earthquake (TM 149)
- Outrage (TM 156)
- Thunder Fang (TM 009)
- Dragon Claw (Level 42/TM 078)
- Poison Jab (TM 083)
- Iron Head (TM 099)
- Crunch (Upon Evolution/TM 108)
No matter the team you build or the Generation it is in, Garchomp will always be a great fit for your teams.
Conclusion
In conclusion, this has been the best team for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. An especially strong team that can counter everything the game’s story will throw at you.
Slowly build up your team as you go through the game and work up to take on Area Zero and the post-game.
If you are interested in previous Pokemon installments, check out our guide on the best pokemon team for Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver. Two remakes that still have a special place in many fans’ hearts.
Let us know in the comments down below if there are any other new or old Pokemon you like using in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
With thousands of hours played on Nintendo systems since the original Gameboy, Nikiforos is happy to share his endless passion for Nintendo franchises and everything he can get his hands on.
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