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Best Pokemon Team for Pokemon SoulSilver and HeartGold (Gamer’s Choice)

Avatar of Tushar Thakur Tushar Thakur
Last updated on: September 20, 2022

Pokemon HeartGold and Pokemon SoulSilver are 2009 remakes of the old GameBoy games that were named Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver. Apart from being remakes, these new versions also carry features from Pokemon Crystal which gives these games a nice amalgamation of features and fun. If you’re looking for the best SoulSilver team or even the best HeartGold team, you have come to the right place.

In order to beat Red, you will need an efficient team that covers up all the bases, and we have a fresh guide right here to do the same.

Now, when it comes to the best HeartGold team or the best SoulSilver team, there is no one specific team that will give you the best results. You can choose from the hundreds of Pokemon available to you in the game.

Table of Contents Show
  • Best Pokemon HGSS Team
    • Feraligatr
    • Female Geodude
    • Crobat
    • Espeon/Alakazam
    • Magmar or Typhlosion
    • Ampharos
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    • What is the best Pokemon in soul silver?
    • Is SoulSilver harder than silver?
    • Which is better, HeartGold or SoulSilver?
    • Is Tauros good SoulSilver?
  • Best Team for HeartGold – Alternative Teams
    • TEAM 1
    • TEAM 2
  • Conclusion

Best Pokemon HGSS Team

Feraligatr

Feraligatr

The reason why we suggest a Ferilagatr over Typhlosion is the fact that Typhlosion doesn’t have good attacks throughout the game in its majority. On the other hand, when you use Feraligatr, you get the Pokemon’s attacks that are pretty great very early on in the game. It has attacks such as Ice Fang and Aqua Tail. Having a water type Pokemon in your team is a must anyway, so you might as well make it your starter Pokemon, right?

Pokedex Data

  • National #: 160
  • Type: Water
  • Species: Big Jaw
  • Height: 2.3 m
  • Weight: 88.8 kg//195.8 lbs
  • Abilities:
    1. Torrent
    2. Sheer Force
  • Local #: 009
Base
Minimum
Maximum
HP
85
280
374
Attack
105
193
339
Defense
100
184
328
Special Attack
79
146
282
Special Defense
83
153
291
Speed
78
144
280

Female Geodude

Female Geodude

The reason why we mention a specifically female Geodude is because of the fact that it is completely resistant to the Attract attack. You can pick one up on Route 46, which just falls north of Route 29.

Your Geodude will be able to learn Rock Throw at a mere Level 11, which will allow you to cover the first three gyms pretty easily. Geodude will also be mighty strong against Flying and Bug type Pokemons. It can easily resist the attacks from Miltank that Whitney has. Whitney’s Miltank has normal and Rock type attacks where your Geodude will be super effective.

Now, the thing about Geodude is that its advantage mainly lies where it has a type advantage over other Pokemon. For further up in the game, try and get a Heracross, and when the Geodude seems like an option that is holding you back, just switch it with a Heracross that not only has good attack stats but also a very nice movepool that you will be able to use for an advantage.

Pokedex Data

  • National #: 074
  • Type: ROCK, GROUND
  • Species: Rock Pokémon
  • Height: 0.4 m
  • Weight: 20.0 kg/44.1 lbs
  • Abilities:
    1. Rock Head
    2. Sturdy
    3. Sand Veil
  • Local #: 034
Base
Minimum
Maximum
HP
40
190
284
Attack
80
148
284
Defense
100
184
328
Special Attack
30
58
174
Special Defense
30
58
174
Speed
20
40
152

Crobat

Crobat

Having a Flying type Pokemon in your quest for the Pokemon SoulSilver best team will give you an advantage over the Grass type Pokemon. You need something that is able to use and utilize HM02 Fly, and when it comes to this, you have options such as Zubat, Togetic, Fearow, or even Pidgeot.

Our suggestion here is to catch a Zubat in the Dark Cave that falls north of Route 30. Now, keep in mind that it will have weak attacks, but it becomes a strong Pokemon when it has learnt Bite and  Wing Attack. Once your Zubat has learned these new moves, it can be further evolved and evolve into a Crobat, which has a decent set of stats. Not only does it fall in the Flying type category, but it also shines when it comes to Poison types. In the middle of the game, it can learn Poison Fang and Cross Poison which are both great attacks against your opponents.

We also suggest being careful while using a Crobat as it doesn’t have a one hit takedown attack and is also relatively frail.

Pokedex Data

  • National #: 169
  • Type: POISON, FLYING
  • Species: Bat Pokémon
  • Height: 1.8 m
  • Weight: 75.0 kg/165.3 lbs
  • Abilities:
    1. Inner Focus
    2. Infiltrator
  • Local #: 039
Base
Minimum
Maximum
HP
85
280
374
Attack
90
166
206
Defense
80
148
284
Special Attack
70
130
262
Special Defense
80
148
284
Speed
130
238
394

Espeon/Alakazam

It is a great idea to have an Espeon or an Alakazam on your team in order to cover the lack of special attackers on your team. Choosing one from Espeon or Alakazam will be crucial to have an efficient pokemon SoulSilver best team.

Espeon

You can score an Eevee by speaking with Bill in Ecruteak in Goldenrod City. The Eevee will evolve into an Espeon at level 15. While it may be hard to get to level 15 for the Eevee to become an Espeon, the rewards far outweigh the efforts you’ll put in. Espeon also has a great move pool with a special attack as well as speed.

Alakazam

Alakazam, on the other hand, has a higher special defense statistic. Catching an Abra is a bit tricky because they can Teleport but then again, we suggest either an Espeon or an Alakazam to be on your quest to have the best team for HeartGold.

Pokedex Data – Espeon

  • National #: 196
  • Type: PSYCHIC
  • Species: Sun Pokémon
  • Height: 0.9 m
  • Weight: 26.5 kg/58.4 lbs
  • Abilities:
    1. Synchronize
    2. Magic Bounce
  • Local #: 188
Base
Minimum
Maximum
HP
65
240
334
Attack
65
121
251
Defense
60
112
240
Special Attack
130
238
394
Special Defense
95
175
317
Speed
110
202
350

Pokedex Data – Alakazam

  • National #: 065
  • Type: PSYCHIC
  • Species: Psi Pokémon
  • Height: 1.5 m
  • Weight: 48.0 kg/105.8 lbs
  • Abilities:
    1. Synchronize
    2. Inner Focus
  • Local #: 091
Base
Minimum
Maximum
HP
55
220
314
Attack
50
94
218
Defense
45
85
207
Special Attack
135
247
405
Special Defense
95
175
317
Speed
120
220
372

Magmar or Typhlosion

Magmar

At the burned tower, you can also pick up a Magmar. While they are rare, they can be found out and about in the morning. They are speedy fire-type Pokemon, and they also have really powerful moves. A Magmar will only evolve after the postgame, but they aren’t to be taken casually for a good choice in your team.

Typhlosion

Another option is picking up a Totodile which will evolve into a Typhlosion which can be a better option too as compared to a Magmar as well. You are peachy if you go for either a Magmar or a Typhlosion.

Pokedex Data – Magmar

  • National #: 126
  • Type: FIRE
  • Species: Spitfire Pokémon
  • Height: 1.3 m
  • Weight: 44.5 kg/98.1 lbs
  • Abilities:
    1. Flame Body
    2. Vital Spirit
  • Local #: 153
Base
Minimum
Maximum
HP
65
240
334
Attack
95
175
317
Defense
57
107
234
Special Attack
100
184
328
Special Defense
85
157
295
Speed
93
171
313

Pokedex Data – Typhlosion

  • National #: 157
  • Type: FIRE
  • Species: Volcano Pokémon
  • Height: 1.7 m
  • Weight: 79.5 kg/175.3 lbs
  • Abilities:
    1. Blaze
    2. Flash Fire
  • Local #: 006
Base
Minimum
Maximum
HP
78
266
360
Attack
84
155
293
Defense
78
144
280
Special Attack
109
200
348
Special Defense
85
157
295
Speed
100
184
328

Ampharos

Ampharos

Last but not least, we suggest having an Ampharos in your team. While this Pokemon has nothing special to offer, this will fill up a gap where you miss out on the Electric types in your team. It takes a bit of time to train it but once it gets the Thundershock attack, it becomes a great Pokemon with a great Special Attack statistics.

Pokedex Data

  • National #: 181
  • Type: ELECTRIC
  • Species: Light Pokémon
  • Height: 1.4 m
  • Weight: 61.5 kg/135.6 lbs
  • Abilities:
    1. Static
    2. Plus
  • Local #: 055
Base
Minimum
Maximum
HP
90
290
384
Attack
75
139
273
Defense
85
157
295
Special Attack
115
211
361
Special Defense
90
166
306
Speed
55
103
229

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Pokemon in soul silver?

There is no single best Pokemon in Soul Silver, but we have rounded up a list of Pokemons that will make up for the best SoulSilver team.

1. Feraligatr
2. Geodude
3. Crobat
4. Espeon
5. Alakazam
6. Magmar
7. Typhlosion
8. Ampharos

Is SoulSilver harder than silver?

Yes, Pokemon SoulSilver is a tad bit harder as compared to Pokemon Silver. Gym levels have gone up, and you need to make a good team in order to have a great battle experience. For example, Falkner’s Pidgeotto was level 9 in Pokemon Silver, but in Pokemon SoulSilver, it has gone up to 13.

Which is better, HeartGold or SoulSilver?

Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver are both two different games, difficulty-wise. While HeartGold is much easier, SoulSilver is a bit tougher as compared to the former title. Overall, the goodness of a game is subjective, and some people find one more enjoyable than the other one.

Is Tauros good SoulSilver?

Having a Tauros can make things easier in SoulSilver. Not only is Tauros a reliable Pokemon, but they can also learn a number of attacks. Attacks such as Earthquake, Zen Headbutt, and many others prove super effective against a lot of other Pokemons.

See also
Fix Pokemon GO Failed to Detect Location 12 Error

Best Team for HeartGold – Alternative Teams

TEAM 1

  • Feraligatr
  • Arcanine
  • Jolteon
  • Heracross
  • Donphan
  • Dragonite/Gyarados

TEAM 2

  • Typhlosion
  • Ampharos
  • Heracross
  • Vaporeon
  • Donphan
  • Crobat

When it comes to Pokemon SoulSilver’s best team, both of these teams mentioned above can prove to be great and help you out in traversing HeartGold and SoulSilver quite easily with fun battles.

Conclusion

As mentioned in this post’s introduction, there is no one single specific best team for HeartGold or SoulSilver. You yourself can come up with a team of your own but if you need help, go with the main team we have mentioned. To spice things up, maybe try and mixing and matching the teams with the other two alternative teams mentioned here as well.

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Tushar Thakur has a great interest in computers, digital marketing, internet technologies and electronics. He is an introverted and nerdy guy. He decided to pursue a full-time career in blogging and digital marketing.

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