Generation VI

Best Team for Pokémon X

Pokémon X is the first 3D mainline Pokémon game set in the France-inspired Kalos region. Mega Evolution is introduced and the Fairy type makes its debut. Froakie's Greninja is widely considered the best starter choice.

Recommended Team

Greninja

Water / Dark — Speed Sweeper

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Weak toelectric2×grass2×fighting2×bug2×fairy2×

Froakie's Water/Dark typing and huge Speed tier make Greninja the fastest non-Mega starter in Gen VI; Surf and Dark Pulse handle most of the Kalos Gym Leaders.

Talonflame

Fire / Flying — Priority Attacker

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Weak towater2×electric2×rock4×

Fletchling is available on Route 2 at the very start; Talonflame's Gale Wings (pre-patch) gives Brave Bird priority and it sweeps most mid-game trainers.

Lucario

Fighting / Steel — Gifted Mega

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Weak tofire2×fighting2×ground2×

Korrina gifts you a Lucario with a Mega Stone on the Tower of Mastery after the 5th badge; Mega Lucario is one of the strongest Megas available in X.

Sylveon

Fairy — Special Tank

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Weak topoison2×steel2×

Receive an Eevee in Lumiose City; teach it a Fairy-type move and build 2 Affection hearts in Pokémon-Amie to evolve into Sylveon, the best Fairy type in Kalos.

Aegislash

Steel / Ghost — Defensive Attacker

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Weak tofire2×ground2×ghost2×dark2×

Honedge is found on Route 6 after the 2nd badge; Aegislash's King's Shield and Stance Change mechanic make it one of the most versatile Pokémon in X.

Goodra

Dragon — Bulky Attacker

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Weak toice2×dragon2×fairy2×

Goomy appears on Route 14 in rainy weather after the 7th badge; Goodra has the highest Special Defense of any pseudo-legendary and covers the Dragon types in the late game.

Tips & Notes

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Mega Lucario can be obtained before the 6th badge — use Mega Evolution from this point to sweep most trainers with Swords Dance + Close Combat.
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Goodra requires rain to find Goomy on Route 14; the rain occurs naturally in the area so visit during a weather cycle.
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X has version-exclusive Mega Stones including Mewtwonite X and Charizardite X — Mega Charizard X is a Dragon type instead of Fire/Flying.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best team for Pokémon X?

The recommended team for Pokémon X is: Greninja, Talonflame, Lucario, Sylveon, Aegislash, Goodra. Pokémon X is the first 3D mainline Pokémon game set in the France-inspired Kalos region. Mega Evolution is introduced and the Fairy type makes its debut. Froakie's Greninja is widely considered the best starter choice.

What starter should I choose in Pokémon X?

Greninja (Water / Dark — Speed Sweeper): Froakie's Water/Dark typing and huge Speed tier make Greninja the fastest non-Mega starter in Gen VI; Surf and Dark Pulse handle most of the Kalos Gym Leaders.

What tips should I know for Pokémon X?

Mega Lucario can be obtained before the 6th badge — use Mega Evolution from this point to sweep most trainers with Swords Dance + Close Combat. Goodra requires rain to find Goomy on Route 14; the rain occurs naturally in the area so visit during a weather cycle. X has version-exclusive Mega Stones including Mewtwonite X and Charizardite X — Mega Charizard X is a Dragon type instead of Fire/Flying.

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