1st Gen Help Build my Team for Stadium R2

[BrainWave]

Previously, I have cleared Round 1 of both Stadium 1 and Stadium 2.
You can watch my battles on youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@rbygscplays5920/videos
Alternate link on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@rbygscPlays:f?view=content

Now, I am taking on Round 2. I'm building a team for all available cups. Not just the best, but also varied enough, as I think that'll attract views. I don't have to worry about TM count or chain breeding, only that they're plausibly legal. I won't include event moves, though.

I'm aiming to start posting my battles this July.

The teams are ordered by the cups I'm chronologically entering. My teams are WIP:

Phase 1 - Lower Levels

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Spoiler: Stadium - Pika Cup

Aerodactyl Lv. 20
- Dragon Rage
- Agility
- Fly
- Headbutt

I'm starting off with the fastest Dragon Rage user. Since Pika Cup is fought within the Lv. 15-20 range, 40 HP damage should be a lot. The rest of the moves are just fillers, though. Maxed its level for highest speed possible.


Alakazam Lv. 19
- Psychic
- Thunderpunch
- Ice Punch
- Fire Punch

Another straight-forward sweeper.


Nidoking Lv. 16
- Earthquake
- Surf
- Thunderbolt
- Toxic

I will be using the same Nidoking I've used previously on R1's Pika Cup. Unfortunately, it's already at Lv. 16, so I've decided to deduct one level from Alakazam for whenever I want to use them together.


Arcanine Lv. 15
- Dragon Rage
- Fire Blast
- Fire Spin
- Body Slam

Backup Dragon Rage user. Arcanine can learn Fire Spin as an egg move.


Exeggutor Lv. 15
- Leech Seed
- Sleep Powder
- Psychic
- Toxic

A sleep inflictor would be helpful. And while I'm at it, it can set up Leech Seed, too. Toxic is to inflict bad poison as an alternatively to sleep. When a seeded target is badly poison, the toxic counter applies to seed effects as well. Exeggcute can inherit level-up moves Leech Seed and Sleep Powder as egg moves in Gen II.


Lapras Lv. 15
- Surf
- Blizzard
- Thunderwave
- Dragon Rage

I think I could go for another Dragon Rage user. Thunderwave is for slowing support.

Spoiler: Stadium 2 - Little Cup

Elekid @ Quick Claw
- Thunderbolt
- Ice Punch
- Psychic
- Hidden Power [Ghost]

One of the fastest electrics. Since its Attack is similar to Sp. Att and it's faster than Abra and Gastly, I thought it could beat them with HP ghost, exploiting their poor physical defenses.

Potential Item
When it comes to items, I don't know what would suit best for an attacker. I don't think a type-enhancer would help with 1 more point of damage, and I'm reserving Miracle Berry and Scope Lens for another Pokémon. In the end, I decided to go with quick claw so that it'll stand a better chance of breaking the speed tie with Diglett and land an Ice Punch.


Abra @ Miracle Berry
- Psychic
- Fire Punch
- Thunderpunch
- Thunderwave

Another faster powerhouse. Not among the fastest, but close. Thunderwave for paralysis support, as I find reducing the opponent's speed to be helpful. The Miracle Berry is the Gen II counterpart of Lum Barry, where it heals status effect.


Poliwag @ Berry Juice
- Surf
- Hypnosis
- Body Slam
- Ice Beam

I picked Poliwag next as it's Abra-fast. Surf for STAB, Hypnosis for sleep support, Body Slam for paralysis support and Ice Beam for coverage. Hypnosis and Body Slam are level-up moves, but can be obtained by breeding.


Scyther @ Scope Lens
- Sword Dance
- Slash
- Wing Attack
- Hidden Power [Ground]

A powerhouse speedster. I paired Slash with Scope Lens to increase Critical hit chances. I could go further with Focus Energy, but I chose Sword Dance instead, as the boost it provides is consistent. For Hidden Power, I picked Ground over STAB Bug for coverage. Focus Energy, Slash and Wing Attacks are level-up moves, but Scyther can inherit them when both its Scyther parents know the moves while breeding.


Chikorita @ Leftovers
- Giga Drain
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Leech Seed

I think I would need a Grass-type to safely switch into Diglett, as it is one of the fastest. I would also change it a little from R1: In addition to keeping Leech Seed, I would also add Giga Drain and Leftovers for passive healing.


Magnemite @ Gold Berry
- Rain Dance
- Thunder
- Thunderwave
- Hidden Power [Water]

The last speedster I have to worry about is Scyther, so I thought this would be the right Pokémon to switch into. Like Chikorita, I've brought it over from R1.

Thunderbolt or Thunder?
On one hand, Thunderbolt is a safer, more accurate option where I could attack straight away safely without spending a turn setting up Rain Dance. But on the other hand, the intended target could just switch out or, if they have coverage, KO Magnemite before it could attack. I think setting up rain instead of immediately attack would benefit in in the long run rather than risk hitting an immunity.

Spoiler: Stadium - Petit Cup

Geodude Lv. 26
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Explosion
- Body Slam

Carried over from my R1 team.


Gastly Lv. 25
- Hypnosis
- Psychic
- Thunderbolt
- Explosion


Voltorb Lv. 29
- Thunderbolt
- Thunderwave
- Explosion
- Light Screen


Diglett Lv. 30
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Slash
- Screech

Diglett can learn Screech by breeding. I added this debuff to make revenge killing easier.


Oddish Lv. 25
- Razor Leaf
- Sleep Powder
- Toxic
- Double Edge

Razor Leaf can be bred into Oddish. Double Edge is the last resort to hit foes resisting Razor Leaf. It's to at least do something after inflicting sleep/bad poison, and if there's no other reserve that could be a better matchup.


Goldeen Lv. 25
- Surf
- Blizzard
- Tail Whip
- Double Edge

(At this point, I will enter Stadium 2's Challenge Cup Poke Ball. I cannot build a team here as I will be handed rentals instead.)

 

[BrainWave]

Before moving onto phase 2, I want to list what pokemon I currently have here as a reference:

Spoiler: In Gen I Cart

Lapras Lv.100
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Sing
- Body Slam


Gengar Lv.100
- Thunderbolt
- Night Shade
- Hypnosis
- Dream Eater


Pikachu Lv.100
- Thunderbolt
- Growl
- Quick Attack
- Thunderwave


Dodrio Lv.100
- Tri Attack
- Drill Peck
- Growl
- Agility


Dugtrio Lv.100
- Earthquake
- Slash
- Rock Slide
- Sand Attack


Parasect Lv. 52
- Slash
- Dig
- Spore
- Solar Beam


Victreebel Lv.100
- Razor Leaf
- Stun Spore
- Wrap
- Toxic


Ninetales Lv. 53
- Flamethrower
- Tail Whip
- Quick Attack
- Confuse Ray


Blastoise Lv.100
- Surf
- Hydro Pump
- Blizzard
- Earthquake


Persian Lv.100
- Slash
- Growl
- Bubble Beam
- Pay Day


Starmie Lv.100
- Surf
- Psychic
- Blizzard
- Recover


Flareon Lv. 54
- Tail Whip
- Fire Blast
- Body Slam
- Quick Attack


Venusaur Lv.100
- Razor Leaf
- Growl
- Leech Seed
- Toxic


Charizard Lv.100
- Flamethrower
- Fire Spin
- Slash
- Fly


Hitmonlee Lv. 52
- Double Kick
- Meditate
- Mega Kick
- High Jump Kick

Spoiler: In Gen II Cart

Typhlosion Lv.100
- Flamethrower
- Thunderpunch
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Sunny Day


Ampharos Lv.100
- Thunderbolt
- Light Screen
- Fire Punch
- Thunderwave


Feraligatr Lv.100
- Earthquake
- Return
- Ice Beam
- Hydro Pump


Meganium Lv.100
- Razor Leaf
- Synthesis
- Body Slam
- Reflect


Sudowoodo Lv.100
- Rock Slide
- Return
- Flail
- Dynamic Punch


Miltank Lv.100
- Body Slam
- Milk Drink
- Earthquake
- Return


Dragonair (Box 2) Lv. 44
- Surf
- Thunderwave
- Twister
- Extremespeed


Electrode Lv.100
- Thunderbolt
- Screech
- Light Screen
- Explosion


Raichu Lv.100
- Thunderbolt
- Growl
- Thunderwave
- Quick Attack


Golem Lv.100
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Defense Curl
- Explosion


Arcanine Lv. 51
- Fire Blast
- Extremespeed
- Bite
- Leer


Bellossom Lv. 52
- Petal Dance
- Sweet Scent
- Moonlight
- Sleep Powder


Skarmory Lv. 51
- Fly
- Steel Wing
- Swift
- Agility


Girafarig Lv.100
- Return
- Psychic
- Crunch
- Baton Pass


Jumpluff Lv.100
- Solarbeam
- Synthesis
- Sleep Powder
- Sunny Day


Magmar Lv.100
- Flamethrower
- Thunderpunch
- Confuse ray
- Sunny Day


Umbreon Lv.100
- Feint Attack
- Moonlight
- Confuse Ray
- Toxic


Gyarados Lv.100
- Surf
- Hydro Pump
- Blizzard
- Earthquake


Lugia Lv.100
- Psychic
- Hydro Pump
- Recover
- Aeroblast


Weezing Lv.100
- Sludge Bomb
- Fire Blast
- Destiny Bond
- Explosion


Quagsire Lv.100
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Return
- Earthquake

 

[Devalue]

Disclaimer: Knows a little about Generation 1 and 2 mechanics, but not tons. Has not played either Stadium in ages. Evidently changed some mechanics from the main games.

A few thoughts:
Stadium 1:

• Charizard: Perhaps Earthquake over Fire Spin? Could try Swords Dance + Body Slam over Fire Spin + Slash too. Makes Fly more threatening with the latter selection. (Swapped Slash to Body Slam to reduce the odds of critting and ignoring the Swords Dance stat boost.)
• Parasect: Appreciates the strength of Spore. Lacks many other advantages than that. How do you plan to use it?
• Persian: Maybe Double Team over Pay Day? Nerfed evasion from the main games. Could be an option if you have time. Alternatively, Body Slam for the paralysis chance.
• Pikachu: Presumably chose this for a specific cup. Perhaps Light Screen over Growl? Allows Pikachu to paralyze, set up a Light Screen, and then let someone like Dodrio come in and stack Agility (or whatever other combo).

Stadium 2:

• Meganium: Maybe Curse over Reflect? Should be able to stall reasonably well with Meganium with Synthesis. Could even drop the Grass move for Earthquake. (Might want to consider someone like Snorlax for a Curse strategy, though. Only fears Fighting types.)
• Jumpluff: Considers it a little on the frail side. Might not get tons of use out of Synthesis. Have you considered Encore? Works best if you see a Ground or Grass move coming. Switch Jumpluff in, then Encore it to lock it into that useless move continuously. Should have the Speed to pull it off.
• Girafarig: Why Baton Pass? Gave it no boosts to pass on.

 

[BrainWave]

Disclaimer: Knows a little about Generation 1 and 2 mechanics, but not tons. Has not played either Stadium in ages. Evidently changed some mechanics from the main games.

A few thoughts:
Stadium 1:

• Charizard: Perhaps Earthquake over Fire Spin? Could try Swords Dance + Body Slam over Fire Spin + Slash too. Makes Fly more threatening with the latter selection. (Swapped Slash to Body Slam to reduce the odds of critting and ignoring the Swords Dance stat boost.)
• Parasect: Appreciates the strength of Spore. Lacks many other advantages than that. How do you plan to use it?
• Persian: Maybe Double Team over Pay Day? Nerfed evasion from the main games. Could be an option if you have time. Alternatively, Body Slam for the paralysis chance.
• Pikachu: Presumably chose this for a specific cup. Perhaps Light Screen over Growl? Allows Pikachu to paralyze, set up a Light Screen, and then let someone like Dodrio come in and stack Agility (or whatever other combo).

Stadium 2:

• Meganium: Maybe Curse over Reflect? Should be able to stall reasonably well with Meganium with Synthesis. Could even drop the Grass move for Earthquake. (Might want to consider someone like Snorlax for a Curse strategy, though. Only fears Fighting types.)
• Jumpluff: Considers it a little on the frail side. Might not get tons of use out of Synthesis. Have you considered Encore? Works best if you see a Ground or Grass move coming. Switch Jumpluff in, then Encore it to lock it into that useless move continuously. Should have the Speed to pull it off.
• Girafarig: Why Baton Pass? Gave it no boosts to pass on.

Stadium 1:

• Charizard: My original plan for charizard is toxic + fly + fire spin to stall as much. But since they are unreliable for their inaccuracy, swords dance set might work better.
• Parasect: For now, I have none.
• Persian: I think body slam would be better as I don't trust evasion boosts to work in my favor.
• Pikachu: It's meant for Prime Cup, Master Division. Unfortunately for this gen, Light Screen will wear off when Pikachu switches out.

Stadium 2: I might not end up using any of the Pokémon you've suggested making changes on, TBH. I was just listing out the possibilities with no intention of using all of them. Girafarig had Agility to pass speed boosts onto the next Pokemon, but I replaced with with Crunch for coverage. Would consider changing it back if I were to add it to my team.

 

[BrainWave]

Phase 2 - Cups and Divisions

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Spoiler: Stadium - Poke Cup - Poke Ball Division

Spoiler: Stadium - Poke Cup - Great Ball Division

(Stadium 2 - Challenge Cup - Great Ball Division)

Spoiler: Stadium - Poke Cup - Ultra Ball Division

Spoiler: Stadium 2 - Poke Cup - Poke Ball Division

Spoiler: Stadium 2 - Poke Cup - Great Ball Division

Spoiler: Stadium - Poke Cup - Master Ball Division

(Stadium 2 - Challenge Cup - Ultra Ball Division)

Spoiler: Stadium - Prime Cup - Poke Ball Division

Spoiler: Stadium - Prime Cup - Great Ball Division

Spoiler: Stadium 2 - Poke Cup - Ultra Ball Division

Spoiler: Stadium 2 - Poke Cup - Master Ball Division

(Stadium 2 - Challenge Cup - Master Ball Division)

Spoiler: Stadium - Prime Cup - Ultra Ball Division

Spoiler: Stadium - Prime Cup - Master Ball Division

Pikachu
- Thunderbolt
- Tail Whip
- Seismic Toss
- Thunderwave

I would enter this starter here to teach it Surf.

Spoiler: Stadium 2 - Prime Cup

Lugia
- Psychic
- Surf
- Recover
- Aeroblast