Top Tier (Competitive and General Use)
* Alakazam: A powerhouse special attacker with incredible Special Attack and Speed. Its weakness to Ghost and Dark types can be a challenge, but its Psychic-type moves hit most common Pokemon hard.
* Gengar: Another potent special attacker with a strong typing and high Speed. Its ability, Levitate, makes it immune to Ground-type moves.
* Tyranitar: The ultimate physical sweeper, boasting high Attack and Special Defense. Its Rock/Dark typing makes it resistant to many common attacks.
* Venusaur: A well-rounded special attacker with access to powerful Grass-type moves. Its Chlorophyll ability boosts its Speed in the sunlight.
* Charizard: A fierce special attacker with access to Flying and Fire-type moves. It can be further boosted with the Fire-type move "Sunny Day".
* Dragonite: A well-rounded mixed attacker with high Speed and Attack. Its Dragon/Flying typing makes it a formidable foe.
* Snorlax: A bulky defensive tank that can take a lot of hits. Its high HP and Defense allow it to stall and wear down opponents.
* Machamp: A pure physical powerhouse with incredibly high Attack. Its Fighting-type moves can hit many Pokemon hard.
* Vaporeon: An exceptional defensive special attacker with high Special Defense and access to Water-type moves.
* Jolteon: A fast special attacker with high Speed and powerful Electric-type moves.
Excellent Choices (Great in Specific Situations)
* Scizor: A strong physical attacker with great Defense. Its ability, Technician, boosts the power of certain moves.
* Kingdra: A fast special attacker with high Speed and Special Attack. Its Dragon/Water typing makes it resistant to many common attacks.
* Heracross: A strong physical attacker with high Attack and Defense. Its Bug/Fighting typing allows it to hit many common Pokemon hard.
* Arcanine: A fast special attacker with high Speed and access to powerful Fire-type moves.
* Feraligatr: A strong physical attacker with high Attack and Speed. Its Water/Dark typing makes it resistant to many common attacks.
* Espeon: A fast special attacker with high Special Attack and Speed. Its Psychic-type moves hit most common Pokemon hard.
* Rhydon: A strong physical attacker with high Attack and Defense. Its Rock/Ground typing makes it resistant to many common attacks.
Important Considerations:
* Team Synergy: Think about the weaknesses of your other Pokemon and choose Pokemon that cover those weaknesses.
* Type Coverage: Make sure your team has a good balance of types to cover different threats.
* Trainers' Choices: Be mindful of the trainers you'll encounter and the Pokemon they use.
Remember, the "best" Pokemon can vary depending on your playstyle and the specific challenges you encounter in the game. Experiment with different combinations and find what works best for you!