Generation VI

Best Team for Pokémon Omega Ruby

Pokémon Omega Ruby is a 3DS remake of Ruby with stunning visuals, Primal Reversion for Groudon, Mega Evolution for dozens of Pokémon, and the Delta Episode post-game where you face Deoxys. Latios is given to you after the Primal Groudon event.

Recommended Team

Blaziken

Fire / Fighting — Starter + Mega

firefighting

Weak towater2×ground2×flying2×psychic2×

Torchic comes with its Hidden Ability Speed Boost in a special event distribution; Mega Blaziken with Speed Boost is one of the most powerful in-game sweepers available.

Latios

Dragon / Psychic — Gifted Legendary

dragonpsychic

Weak toice2×bug2×ghost2×dragon2×dark2×fairy2×

The game gives you Latios (OR) after you stop Primal Groudon; it has the highest Special Attack among the Eon duo and Soar lets you fly quickly between locations.

Gardevoir

Psychic / Fairy — Mega Support

psychicfairy

Weak topoison2×ghost2×steel2×

Ralts on Route 102 is available from the start of the game; Mega Gardevoir (Gardevoirite) becomes Fairy-type and is one of the strongest special attackers in Hoenn.

Aggron

Steel / Rock — Mega Tank

steelrock

Weak towater2×fighting4×ground4×

Aron in Granite Cave; Mega Aggron becomes pure Steel type with the highest Defence of any non-legendary Pokémon in the game.

Manectric

Electric — Mega Speed Attacker

electric

Weak toground2×

Electrike on Route 110; Mega Manectric (Manectite) gets Intimidate on switch-in and has outstanding Speed and Special Attack for sweeping Water and Flying types.

Tentacruel

Water / Poison — HM Carrier

waterpoison

Weak toelectric2×ground2×psychic2×

Tentacool everywhere on the water routes; Tentacruel carries Surf, Dive, and Waterfall to free up the team's move slots for battle coverage moves.

Tips & Notes

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The Delta Episode (post-game) requires battling Deoxys in space — save the Master Ball for Deoxys if you want a guaranteed catch.
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Latiosite (Mega Stone for Latios) is exclusive to OR; Latiasite is in AS, so trade if you want to Mega Evolve your Lati.
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Mega Blaziken's Speed Boost requires the event Torchic with Speed Boost; the in-game Torchic has Blaze unless you received the event distribution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best team for Pokémon Omega Ruby?

The recommended team for Pokémon Omega Ruby is: Blaziken, Latios, Gardevoir, Aggron, Manectric, Tentacruel. Pokémon Omega Ruby is a 3DS remake of Ruby with stunning visuals, Primal Reversion for Groudon, Mega Evolution for dozens of Pokémon, and the Delta Episode post-game where you face Deoxys. Latios is given to you after the Primal Groudon event.

What starter should I choose in Pokémon Omega Ruby?

Blaziken (Fire / Fighting — Starter + Mega): Torchic comes with its Hidden Ability Speed Boost in a special event distribution; Mega Blaziken with Speed Boost is one of the most powerful in-game sweepers available.

What tips should I know for Pokémon Omega Ruby?

The Delta Episode (post-game) requires battling Deoxys in space — save the Master Ball for Deoxys if you want a guaranteed catch. Latiosite (Mega Stone for Latios) is exclusive to OR; Latiasite is in AS, so trade if you want to Mega Evolve your Lati. Mega Blaziken's Speed Boost requires the event Torchic with Speed Boost; the in-game Torchic has Blaze unless you received the event distribution.

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