Pokemon Team Builder

Build your team for Generation 9: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Click on any Pokemon below to add it to your team. Experience the open-world Paldea region with Terastallization, the Academy, and the exciting Victory Road!

Blue tally marks indicate resistances, immunities, or STAB coverage. Red tally marks indicate weakness.

About Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are Generation 9 games released for the Nintendo Switch in 2022. These games introduced players to the Paldea region, a vast open-world area inspired by the Iberian Peninsula, and featured revolutionary new mechanics that changed Pokemon gameplay forever. Our Pokemon Team Builder helps you plan your perfect team for your Paldean adventure.

Game Overview

Scarlet and Violet were released in 2022 (worldwide), introducing 103 new Pokemon species for a total of 1008 Pokemon. These games marked Pokemon's first fully open-world adventure on the Nintendo Switch, with a new region to explore and exciting new features including Terastallization.

Generation 9 Revolutionary Features

The ninth generation introduced groundbreaking changes:

  • Open World - Freely explore the vast Paldea region without restrictions
  • Terastallization - New battle mechanic that allows Pokemon to change their type
  • Academy Life - Attend school at Naranja (Scarlet) or Uva (Violet) Academy
  • Three Stories - Choose your path: Victory Road, Path of Legends, or Starfall Street
  • Paradox Pokemon - New ancient and futuristic forms of existing Pokemon
  • Legendary Pokemon - Koraidon and Miraidon, the Paradox Pokemon leaders
  • Auto-Battle - Let your Pokemon battle automatically while exploring
  • Union Circle - Play with up to 4 players in the same area

Impact and Significance

Scarlet and Violet are revolutionary Pokemon games that brought the series into the open-world era. The three story paths provide different gameplay experiences, while Terastallization adds a new strategic layer to battles. Our Pokemon Team Builder helps you take full advantage of these features when building your perfect team.

Terastallization: Crystal Power

Terastallization is the primary battle mechanic introduced in Generation 9, fundamentally transforming how Pokemon Team Builder strategies work. This unique mechanic allows Pokemon to change their type temporarily, creating exciting new strategic possibilities.

How Terastallization Works

Terastallization offers unique strategic options:

  • Tera Orb Required - Players need a Tera Orb to Terastallize their Pokemon
  • Type Change - Pokemon can change to any type, including their original type
  • One Battle Use - Each Pokemon can only Terastallize once per battle
  • Permanent During Battle - The type change lasts for the entire battle
  • STAB Bonus - Terastallized moves get STAB bonus

Understanding Tera Types

Tera Types provide strategic flexibility:

  • Any Type Possible - Pokemon can Terastallize into any of the 18 types
  • Original Type Bonus - Tera into your Pokemon's original type for extra STAB
  • Type Coverage - Use Tera Types to cover team weaknesses
  • Surprise Factor - Unexpected Tera Types can catch opponents off guard

Pokemon Team Builder Impact

Terastallization changes Pokemon Team Builder planning:

  • Tera Type Selection - Plan which type each Pokemon will Terastallize into
  • Type Coverage - Use Terastallization to cover team weaknesses
  • Strategic Timing - Plan when to Terastallize for maximum effect
  • STAB Optimization - Consider Terastallizing into your Pokemon's original type

Open World: Paldea Region

The Paldea region is the first fully open-world area in a mainline Pokemon game. This vast region inspired by the Iberian Peninsula offers unprecedented freedom in exploration and gameplay.

Understanding the Paldea Region

Paldea offers unique open-world experiences:

  • Seamless Exploration - Freely travel across the entire region without loading screens
  • Diverse Environments - From mountains to deserts to oceans
  • Wild Pokemon Everywhere - Encounter Pokemon across the overworld
  • Three Major Areas - South Province, West Province, and East Province
  • League Club - Special area accessible after completing the main story

Exploration Features

Paldea offers many exploration options:

  • Let Go - Automatically catch wild Pokemon by walking into them
  • Mounts - Ride Koraidon (Scarlet) or Miraidon (Violet) to travel faster
  • Swim and Dive - Explore water areas and underwater locations
  • Biomes - Different areas have different Pokemon populations

Pokemon Team Builder Impact

Open world exploration affects Pokemon Team Builder planning:

  • Early Access - Access to many areas from the start
  • Pokemon Variety - Encounter diverse Pokemon across different biomes
  • Level Scaling - Some areas have stronger Pokemon than others
  • Post-Game Exploration - Continue exploring after completing all stories

Three Story Paths

Scarlet and Violet offer three distinct story paths that players can complete in any order, providing a uniquely flexible gameplay experience.

Victory Road

The traditional Pokemon League challenge:

  • Eight Gyms - Challenge eight type-specialized Gyms
  • Gym Leaders - Each Gym has a unique leader with type-specific teams
  • Elite Four - Face the Elite Four and Champion
  • Traditional Progression - Traditional Pokemon game structure

Path of Legends

A story of collecting Titan Pokemon:

  • Titan Pokemon - Find and defeat giant Pokemon
  • Ancient Biology - Learn about Paldea's ancient past
  • Rewards - Receive valuable items and TMs
  • Unique Encounters - Face powerful and rare Pokemon

Starfall Street

A story about the mysterious Team Star:

  • Team Star Bases - Infiltrate and defeat Team Star squads
  • Director Ortega - Face the leader of Team Star
  • School Collaboration - Work with fellow students
  • Unique Rewards - Earn exclusive items and abilities

Pokemon Team Builder Impact

The three paths affect team building:

  • Flexible Progression - Complete paths in any order
  • Type Coverage Needs - Different paths require different strategies
  • Level Grinding - Balance Pokemon levels across paths
  • Post-Game Completion - Complete all three stories for full experience

Paradox Pokemon: Ancient and Future

Paradox Pokemon are a new category of Pokemon introduced in Generation 9. These mysterious Pokemon come in two forms: ancient versions from the past and futuristic versions from the future.

Ancient Paradox Pokemon

Ancient forms inspired by prehistoric creatures:

  • Great Tusk - Ancient Donphan form
  • Scream Tail - Ancient Jigglypuff form
  • Brute Bonnet - Ancient Paras form
  • Flutter Mane - Ancient Misdreavus form
  • Slither Wing - Ancient Scolipede form
  • Sandy Shocks - Ancient Magnemite form

Future Paradox Pokemon

Futuristic forms with robotic appearances:

  • Iron Treads - Future Diglett form
  • Iron Bundle - Future Delibird form
  • Iron Hands - Future Hariyama form
  • Iron Jugulis - Future Hydreigon form
  • Iron Moth - Future Volbeat form
  • Iron Thorns - Future Tyranitar form

Pokemon Team Builder Strategic Planning

When planning with Paradox Pokemon:

  • Unique Typing - Paradox Pokemon have unusual type combinations
  • High Base Stats - These Pokemon are generally very powerful
  • Exclusive to Versions
    • - Some are exclusive to Scarlet or Violet
  • Post-Game Content
    • - Most are encountered after completing the main story

Paldea Region Pokedex

The Paldea region features a unique Pokedex structure with the Paldea Pokedex containing over 400 Pokemon. This Pokemon Team Builder provides complete access to all available Pokemon.

Available Pokemon Count

Scarlet and Violet feature a diverse Pokemon roster:

  • New Pokemon - 103 brand new Pokemon species introduced in Generation 9
  • Paradox Pokemon - Ancient and futuristic forms of existing Pokemon
  • Regional Forms
    • - Paldean forms of existing Pokemon
  • Legacy Pokemon
    • - Pokemon from previous generations in Paldea

Version Differences: Scarlet vs Violet

Each version has unique Pokemon and features:

  • Scarlet Exclusives
    • - Koraidon as the legendary mount, certain Paradox Pokemon
  • Violet Exclusives
    • - Miraidon as the legendary mount, different Paradox Pokemon
  • Legendary Mounts
    • - Koraidon (Scarlet) vs Miraidon (Violet)
  • Version-Exclusive Areas
    • - Some areas are more accessible in each version

Paldean Forms

Paldean forms add new options for team building:

  • Paldean Wooper - Poison/Ground type
  • Paldean Tauros
    • - Different Combat breed forms
  • Future Forms
    • - Some Pokemon have new regional variants

Post-Game Pokemon

After completing the main story, more content becomes available:

  • The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
    • - DLC adds new Pokemon and areas
  • More Paradox Pokemon
    • - Additional Paradox forms in DLC
  • League Club
    • - Post-game battle facilities
  • Global Link
    • - Online battles and trades

Team Building Tips for Scarlet and Violet

Building an effective team in Scarlet and Violet requires consideration of Terastallization, the three story paths, and the open world. Our Pokemon Team Builder offers advanced filtering and type analysis tools.

Gym Challenge Recommendations

The Paldea region features eight Gyms with diverse type specializations:

  • Grass Gym (Cortondo) - Fire, Ice, Flying, Bug, or Poison types work well
  • Water Gym (Artazon) - Electric or Grass types are effective
  • Electric Gym (Cascarrafa) - Ground types provide excellent coverage
  • Psychic Gym (Medali) - Dark, Ghost, or Bug types can counter effectively
  • Ghost Gym (Montenevera)
    • - Psychic or Dark types work well
  • Dragon Gym (Cipher City)
    • - Ice, Dragon, or Fairy types are highly effective
  • Fighting Gym (Glaseado)
    • - Psychic or Flying types are essential
  • Normal Gym (Pincurchin)
    • - Fighting types are highly effective

Elite Four and Champion Recommendations

The Elite Four and Champion feature diverse type specialists:

  • Rika (Ground) - Water, Grass, or Ice types work well
  • Poppy (Steel) - Fire or Fighting types are essential
  • Larry (Normal) - Fighting types work well
  • Tulip (Psychic) - Dark, Ghost, or Bug types can counter effectively
  • Champion Nemona - Her diverse team requires balanced type coverage

Important Battle Considerations

  • Terastallization Planning - Plan which Pokemon will Tera and into what type
  • Three Story Paths - Balance your team for all three paths
  • Type Coverage - Ensure diverse type coverage for all Gyms
  • Paradox Pokemon - Consider adding Paradox Pokemon to your team
  • Open World Leveling - Use the open world to level up efficiently
  • Starter Choice
    • - Your starter choice affects early-game planning
  • Legendary Mounts
    • - Koraidon and Miraidon are powerful mounts
  • Auto-Battle - Use auto-battle for efficient grinding

Frequently Asked Questions - Scarlet/Violet

What Pokemon are version-exclusive in Scarlet and Violet?

Scarlet version has Koraidon as its legendary mount, while Violet version has Miraidon. Additionally, different Paradox Pokemon appear in each version. Our Pokemon Team Builder allows you to filter by version.

What is Terastallization?

Terastallization is a new battle mechanic in Generation 9 that allows Pokemon to change their type temporarily. Players use a Tera Orb to Terastallize their Pokemon, which changes their type for the entire battle and provides STAB bonus to their moves.

What are Paradox Pokemon?

Paradox Pokemon are a new category of Pokemon that come in ancient and futuristic forms. Ancient forms (like Great Tusk and Flutter Mane) are inspired by prehistoric creatures, while futuristic forms (like Iron Treads and Iron Bundle) have robotic appearances.

What are the three story paths?

Scarlet and Violet offer three distinct story paths: Victory Road (traditional Gym challenge), Path of Legends (collecting Titan Pokemon), and Starfall Street (defeating Team Star). Players can complete these in any order.

Can I transfer Pokemon from previous generations to Scarlet and Violet?

Yes! You can transfer Pokemon from previous generations using Pokemon Home. The game supports transferring Pokemon from all previous generations.

Which starter Pokemon is best for Pokemon Team Builder planning in Scarlet and Violet?

Each starter (Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly) has different strengths. Sprigatito's Grass type provides early advantages, Fuecoco's Fire typing offers good coverage, and Quaxly's Water typing is well-rounded. The "best" choice depends on your preferred playstyle.

What is the difference between Scarlet and Violet?

The main differences are: Scarlet has Koraidon as the legendary mount while Violet has Miraidon, different Paradox Pokemon are exclusive to each version, and some areas are more accessible in each version.

Is Scarlet and Violet open world?

Yes! Scarlet and Violet feature a fully open-world Paldea region where players can freely explore without restrictions. This is the first mainline Pokemon game with a completely open-world design.