I’m curious about what team Bugsy, the Gym Leader from Johto, would have if he were to step up as the 8th Gym Leader. In the Pokémon Origins anime, we see Brock selecting Pokémon for a challenger based on their progress, indicating that gym leaders need to be ready for trainers at any stage of their journey. Bugsy is definitely a standout with his bug-themed roster, and I feel he holds more weight as a gym leader than characters like Cynthia or Lance. Given the caliber of other 8th Gym Leaders like Giovanni, Wallace, and Volkner, what Pokémon do you all think Bugsy should have to match that level of intensity?
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Bugsy would probably lean on his strongest Pokémon. If he had a team for the 8th slot, I can see him using Scizor, alongside other Bug-types like Beedrill, Scyther, and maybe even a Heracross. The strategy would likely involve a lot of U-Turn, making his team really dynamic. That combo just sounds like a blast to battle against!
What about adding some secondary types? It could really make his team more versatile.
I think if he took a page from his earlier battles, a solid team could be Butterfree, Beedrill, Shuckle, and Scizor. That’s just a classic Bug lineup that can still pack a punch. It’s all about that strategy with the moves too—he could really surprise challengers!
Nice choices! But I’m kind of leaning towards a mix of physical and special attackers for variety.
Yo, Shuckle would be a crazy wall for him to have! It’d really change how the battles play out.
If we’re debating Bugs’ team, it’s crucial to consider the generation. Gen 2 Bugsy would definitely have a different approach compared to Gen 4 or 5. But for HG/SS, I’d imagine him rolling with Scyther, Yanmega, and maybe a couple of others that can utilize U-Turn effectively. Just a tactical swarm, you know?
Absolutely, the different generations would change his options a lot!
Totally agree! The strategy would shift so much with the available Pokémon.
That sounds like a solid team! I’d love to see how he’d play with those combinations.