Generation VI

Best Team for Pokémon Y

Pokémon Y is the companion to X featuring Yveltal as mascot and Charizardite Y for Mega Charizard Y. This team builds around Delphox as starter for a different playstyle than the X-focused Greninja team.

Recommended Team

Delphox

Fire / Psychic — Starter

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Weak towater2×ground2×rock2×ghost2×dark2×

Fennekin's Fire/Psychic typing means Delphox handles Bug, Grass, Steel, Ice, Fighting, and Poison threats; Flamethrower and Psychic cover an enormous portion of Kalos.

Gyarados

Water / Flying — Physical Sweeper

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Weak toelectric4×rock2×

Old Rod Magikarp near Ambrette Town evolves at level 20; Dragon Dance into Waterfall sweeps most of the Kalos Gym Leaders that Delphox can't handle.

Lucario

Fighting / Steel — Gifted Mega

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Weak tofire2×fighting2×ground2×

Korrina's Lucario gift with a Mega Stone from the Tower of Mastery; Mega Lucario's Adaptability ability boosts Close Combat and Aura Sphere to devastating power.

Sylveon

Fairy — Defensive Wall

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Weak topoison2×steel2×

Eevee from Lumiose City; build Affection in Pokémon-Amie and teach a Fairy move for Sylveon, which counters the Dragon types in Diantha's final team.

Aegislash

Steel / Ghost — Versatile Attacker

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Weak tofire2×ground2×ghost2×dark2×

Honedge on Route 6 evolves into one of the most unique Pokémon in Kalos; Aegislash's ability to switch between Attack and Defence forms makes it excellent for both offence and stalling.

Goodra

Dragon — Bulky Special Attacker

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Weak toice2×dragon2×fairy2×

Goomy on Route 14 in rain; Goodra's Special Defense makes it incredibly tanky and its coverage moves handle most of what Delphox and Gyarados can't.

Tips & Notes

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Y has Charizardite Y (Fire/Flying Mega Charizard Y) while X has Charizardite X (Dragon/Fire); choose accordingly if you want Mega Charizard.
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Yveltal (Dark/Flying) is the story legendary in Y — it's a strong late-game addition with Oblivion Wing and Dark Pulse.
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Delphox covers more types than Greninja offensively but is slower; use it in the back of your party as a revenge killer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best team for Pokémon Y?

The recommended team for Pokémon Y is: Delphox, Gyarados, Lucario, Sylveon, Aegislash, Goodra. Pokémon Y is the companion to X featuring Yveltal as mascot and Charizardite Y for Mega Charizard Y. This team builds around Delphox as starter for a different playstyle than the X-focused Greninja team.

What starter should I choose in Pokémon Y?

Delphox (Fire / Psychic — Starter): Fennekin's Fire/Psychic typing means Delphox handles Bug, Grass, Steel, Ice, Fighting, and Poison threats; Flamethrower and Psychic cover an enormous portion of Kalos.

What tips should I know for Pokémon Y?

Y has Charizardite Y (Fire/Flying Mega Charizard Y) while X has Charizardite X (Dragon/Fire); choose accordingly if you want Mega Charizard. Yveltal (Dark/Flying) is the story legendary in Y — it's a strong late-game addition with Oblivion Wing and Dark Pulse. Delphox covers more types than Greninja offensively but is slower; use it in the back of your party as a revenge killer.

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