Moveset help? [Diamond version]
I'm hoping I might be able to get some help with my poor team here. I'm working on getting them ready for the Elite 4 and just want some opinions on who I have going here, and maybe some advice on what moves to change/add/whatnot. I've added a ☆ to the Pokémon that I'm pretty much set on as far as keeping them in my team, but also have two others that are relatively new additions that I can't quite decide on.
So. The team:
☆Staraptor - Sumi
Level 50
Docile Nature
Mischievous
Happily eats anything
Attack: 146
Defense: 86
Sp. Atk: 75
Sp. Def: 70
Speed: 136
Ability: Intimidate
Moves:
Brave Bird
Fly
Aerial Ace
Wing Attack
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☆Lopunny - Kumori
Level 53
Holding: Shell Bell
Jolly Nature
Often dozes off
Likes sweet food
Attack: 109
Defense: 132
Sp. Atk: 68
Sp. Def: 108
Speed: 159
Ability: Cute Charm
Moves:
Cut
Healing Wish
Jump Kick
Dizzy Punch**
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☆Luxray - Natsu
Level 65
Holding: Zap Plate
Docile Nature
Quick tempered
Happily eats anything
Attack: 194
Defense: 124
Sp. Atk: 147
Sp. Def: 114
Speed: 129
Ability: Rivalry
Moves:
Crunch**
Spark**
Thunder Fang
Discharge
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☆Empoleon - Nosha
Level 56
Holding: Splash Plate
Gentle Nature
Somewhat stubborn
Likes bitter food
Attack: 129
Defense: 117
Sp. Atk: 139
Sp. Def: 150
Speed: 91
Ability: Torrent
Moves:
Hydro Pump
Drill Peck
Steel Wing
Bubble Beam
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☆Machamp - Manny
Level 51
Holding: Fist Plate
Hasty Nature
Hates to lose
Likes sweet food
Attack: 163
Defense: 98
Sp. Atk: 83
Sp. Def: 107
Speed: 96
Ability: No Guard
Moves:
Low Kick**
Cross Chop
Revenge
Submission
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Rapidash - Paprika
Level 41
Mild Nature
Often lost in thought
Likes dry food
Attack: 94
Defense: 59
Sp. Atk: 91
Sp. Def: 79
Speed: 107
Ability: Flash Fire
Moves:
Stomp
Fire Blast
Fire Spin
Ember
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Milotic: Demeter
Level 31
Hardy Nature
Quick tempered
Happily eats anything
Attack: 52
Defense: 58
Sp. Atk: 70
Sp. Def: 84
Speed: 60
Ability: Marvel Scale
Moves:
Twister
Recover
Aqua Tail
Water Pulse
I'm not really into EV training or anything like that, but I thought posting all the stats might be a bit helpful. Everything is listed as they currently are, including held items that aren't exp. share or amulet coins. >.>
Mostly, I'm worried about the effectiveness of what attacks I have. I have some moves that I'm attached to with each Pokémon [which I've put asterisks beside], but I know they're weak in a lot of areas, and could be strengthened with some better movies. I'm particularly unhappy with my poor Empoleon, and I know my Machamp needs a bit of work as well.
As for the Milotic and Rapidash... I feel like I need a strong fire-type in my party for the Elite 4. So I've been training her up for the last week when I've had the time to do so. She's still rather low in level, so she's a ways to go before I'm ready to use her in battle here, so any suggestions for what to do with her?
The Milotic was a challenge for myself to make poffins to level her up. Surprisingly, it was easier than I ever could have imagined. I'm not entirely sure about her, honestly. I've already got a water-type in the party, so I'm not sure she would be a good asset to the team.
I've got plenty of money to spend on things, and I'm not in a rush to get to the Elite 4 just yet. I've gotten to the beginning of Victory Road and I've just kind of paused there to level up and work on the team a bit more. I've kind of breezed through the gyms as it is, with mostly my Luxray carrying everyone along, with some help from my Lopunny.
As for TMs that I have available:
03, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 14, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 43, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 55, 56, 57, 60, 62, 63, 65, 66, 67, 69, 70, 72, 76, 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. and 92
So. Any suggestions? Advice? Criticisms? I'm not really a serious player, and not looking get so specific in their natures and such, but just want some advice in making the best of my team as I can, because I know there is room for improvement, I'm just clueless to it all!
Thanks in advance!!!!
So. The team:
☆Staraptor - Sumi
Level 50
Docile Nature
Mischievous
Happily eats anything
Attack: 146
Defense: 86
Sp. Atk: 75
Sp. Def: 70
Speed: 136
Ability: Intimidate
Moves:
Brave Bird
Fly
Aerial Ace
Wing Attack
-----
☆Lopunny - Kumori
Level 53
Holding: Shell Bell
Jolly Nature
Often dozes off
Likes sweet food
Attack: 109
Defense: 132
Sp. Atk: 68
Sp. Def: 108
Speed: 159
Ability: Cute Charm
Moves:
Cut
Healing Wish
Jump Kick
Dizzy Punch**
-----
☆Luxray - Natsu
Level 65
Holding: Zap Plate
Docile Nature
Quick tempered
Happily eats anything
Attack: 194
Defense: 124
Sp. Atk: 147
Sp. Def: 114
Speed: 129
Ability: Rivalry
Moves:
Crunch**
Spark**
Thunder Fang
Discharge
-----
☆Empoleon - Nosha
Level 56
Holding: Splash Plate
Gentle Nature
Somewhat stubborn
Likes bitter food
Attack: 129
Defense: 117
Sp. Atk: 139
Sp. Def: 150
Speed: 91
Ability: Torrent
Moves:
Hydro Pump
Drill Peck
Steel Wing
Bubble Beam
-----
☆Machamp - Manny
Level 51
Holding: Fist Plate
Hasty Nature
Hates to lose
Likes sweet food
Attack: 163
Defense: 98
Sp. Atk: 83
Sp. Def: 107
Speed: 96
Ability: No Guard
Moves:
Low Kick**
Cross Chop
Revenge
Submission
-----
Rapidash - Paprika
Level 41
Mild Nature
Often lost in thought
Likes dry food
Attack: 94
Defense: 59
Sp. Atk: 91
Sp. Def: 79
Speed: 107
Ability: Flash Fire
Moves:
Stomp
Fire Blast
Fire Spin
Ember
-----
Milotic: Demeter
Level 31
Hardy Nature
Quick tempered
Happily eats anything
Attack: 52
Defense: 58
Sp. Atk: 70
Sp. Def: 84
Speed: 60
Ability: Marvel Scale
Moves:
Twister
Recover
Aqua Tail
Water Pulse
I'm not really into EV training or anything like that, but I thought posting all the stats might be a bit helpful. Everything is listed as they currently are, including held items that aren't exp. share or amulet coins. >.>
Mostly, I'm worried about the effectiveness of what attacks I have. I have some moves that I'm attached to with each Pokémon [which I've put asterisks beside], but I know they're weak in a lot of areas, and could be strengthened with some better movies. I'm particularly unhappy with my poor Empoleon, and I know my Machamp needs a bit of work as well.
As for the Milotic and Rapidash... I feel like I need a strong fire-type in my party for the Elite 4. So I've been training her up for the last week when I've had the time to do so. She's still rather low in level, so she's a ways to go before I'm ready to use her in battle here, so any suggestions for what to do with her?
The Milotic was a challenge for myself to make poffins to level her up. Surprisingly, it was easier than I ever could have imagined. I'm not entirely sure about her, honestly. I've already got a water-type in the party, so I'm not sure she would be a good asset to the team.
I've got plenty of money to spend on things, and I'm not in a rush to get to the Elite 4 just yet. I've gotten to the beginning of Victory Road and I've just kind of paused there to level up and work on the team a bit more. I've kind of breezed through the gyms as it is, with mostly my Luxray carrying everyone along, with some help from my Lopunny.
As for TMs that I have available:
03, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 14, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 43, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 55, 56, 57, 60, 62, 63, 65, 66, 67, 69, 70, 72, 76, 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. and 92
So. Any suggestions? Advice? Criticisms? I'm not really a serious player, and not looking get so specific in their natures and such, but just want some advice in making the best of my team as I can, because I know there is room for improvement, I'm just clueless to it all!
Thanks in advance!!!!