Joshawott
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Re: The In-Game Team Review Thread
Personally, as you're already using Swoobat, I wouldn't want to double up on using another Flying-type, however if you want to, the expanded Unova Pokédex has many different options. Vullaby can only be obtained in Black 2 (and even then, only as a Mandibuzz). However, the Pokédex does have other options like Crobat (available as Zubat in Castelia Sewers) or Skarmory (Reversal Mountain). I'd personally suggest Skarmory, as its Steel-typing covers the common rock weakness it would otherwise share with your Swoobat and Accelgor. Personally, I'd use Sigilyph (Desert Resort) over Swoobat, as it has bulkier stats and can easily fill the supporter role of Gothitelle as well, but it's all down to personal choice.
In regards to a replacement for Seismitoad, I'd suggest another water-type that is available pre-Elite 4 that could help you cover that possible rock weakness (I assume you going for a Water/Ground type was partially for this reason?). I'd personally recommend a Vaporeon (Eevee can be obtained in Castelia City and Water Stones can be purchased from the Battle Subway in Nimbasa City) or a Floatzel (Buizel can be obtained on Route 11). Alternatively, there are solid grass-type Pokémon available as well, such as Sawsbuck (you even get given a Deerling with its Hidden Ability Serene Grace during the game's story) or Ferrothorn (Ferroseed in Chargestone Cave) - Sawsbuck is all about offence while Ferrothorn is defence, so it obviously depends on what kind of role you want one to play in your team.
As for the last slot, I would possibly suggest an Ice or Dark type, as they will provide coverage against some common types in the game. Weavile (available as Sneasel in Giant Chasm) fills both of those type slots, but I also found Drapion (Skorupi in Reversal Mountain) to be particularly useful during my playthrough. You could also possibly use Krookodile (especially as it learns Outrage, which will be useful against Drayden and Iris). You could use an Ice-type, or you could just give an Ice-type move to your chosen Water Pokémon.
As @Lansten; pointed out, you can't obtain Seismitoad or Archeops before the Elite 4 in White 2. Also, Gothitelle is exclusive to Black 2.I am playing my white2. I have never played a GenV game before except for the hacked white2 rom & my current black2.
I've always wanted to try an all GenV Pokemons for my party.
For my starter, I will choose Tepig since it's the only starter I haven't try.
My other 5 would be Swoobat, Seismitoad, Archeops, Gothitelle & Accelgor.
I am not using Chandelure, Braviary, Volcarona, Zoroark & pseudo-legendaries for this one.
For flying is Vullaby good? Or Swanna?
Note that I haven't used like 90% of the GenV Pokemons except for the ones that I said I wouldn't used.
For movesets, I don't really follow smogon's cos I don't do competitive except for PWT lol.
Personally, as you're already using Swoobat, I wouldn't want to double up on using another Flying-type, however if you want to, the expanded Unova Pokédex has many different options. Vullaby can only be obtained in Black 2 (and even then, only as a Mandibuzz). However, the Pokédex does have other options like Crobat (available as Zubat in Castelia Sewers) or Skarmory (Reversal Mountain). I'd personally suggest Skarmory, as its Steel-typing covers the common rock weakness it would otherwise share with your Swoobat and Accelgor. Personally, I'd use Sigilyph (Desert Resort) over Swoobat, as it has bulkier stats and can easily fill the supporter role of Gothitelle as well, but it's all down to personal choice.
In regards to a replacement for Seismitoad, I'd suggest another water-type that is available pre-Elite 4 that could help you cover that possible rock weakness (I assume you going for a Water/Ground type was partially for this reason?). I'd personally recommend a Vaporeon (Eevee can be obtained in Castelia City and Water Stones can be purchased from the Battle Subway in Nimbasa City) or a Floatzel (Buizel can be obtained on Route 11). Alternatively, there are solid grass-type Pokémon available as well, such as Sawsbuck (you even get given a Deerling with its Hidden Ability Serene Grace during the game's story) or Ferrothorn (Ferroseed in Chargestone Cave) - Sawsbuck is all about offence while Ferrothorn is defence, so it obviously depends on what kind of role you want one to play in your team.
As for the last slot, I would possibly suggest an Ice or Dark type, as they will provide coverage against some common types in the game. Weavile (available as Sneasel in Giant Chasm) fills both of those type slots, but I also found Drapion (Skorupi in Reversal Mountain) to be particularly useful during my playthrough. You could also possibly use Krookodile (especially as it learns Outrage, which will be useful against Drayden and Iris). You could use an Ice-type, or you could just give an Ice-type move to your chosen Water Pokémon.