I know this is long, but thanks to those who take the time to read it!
This is my team as of the completion of Episode 15. Thanks to all the people who helped me find my save file!
Here's the team (everyone in the rotation) in order of when they joined (as best as I can remember).
Scar (Delphox), Level 76
Blaze
Flamethrower/Psyshock/Will-O-Wisp/Light Screen
I chose Delphox as a starter b/c it is a good typing offensively, has higher stats than most other starter Pokemon, and it has a wide variety of support moves.
EV trained in Special Attack and Speed
Spork (Toxicroak), Level 75
Anticipation
Sucker Punch/Drain Punch/Poison Jab/Taunt
Toxicroak was my ace against Shade, and used to be owned by Corey. Sucker Punch is useful, and it has surprising longevity with Drain Punch
EV Trained in Attack and Speed
Nidoking, Level 78
Sheer Force
Sludge Wave/Strength/Rock Smash/Earth Power
Nidoking has been useful for the later gyms, and as an HM “assistant”. Sometimes I switch Strength out for surf. I am spending hours trying to catch an Absol holding a life orb. I might just quit and use the strength glitch.
EV trained in Special Attack and HP
Ringo (Floatzel), Level 76
Swift Swim
Aqua Jet/Waterfall/Dive/Crunch
Another Pokemon who has been more useful than I expected since the day I stole him from an old woman. I named him Ringo just thinking about the inflatable ring he wears. I kind of forgot that it was a real name.
EV trained in Attack and Speed
Amoonguss, Level 75
Regenerator
Synthesis/Spore/Clear Smog/Giga Drain
To be honest, Amoonguss hasn't been that useful...yet. However, with Spore, it should increase in usefulness. I only caught it because it was shiny.
EV trained in HP and Sp. Def
Gourgeist, Level 74
Frisk
Leech Seed/Shadow Sneak/Phantom Force/Seed Bomb
I got Gourgeist when I was struggling with Radomus. However, Trick-or-Treat doesn't work properly, so things weren't as easy as expected. It's useful as a bulky wall that can put out good damage.
EV Trained in HP and Sp. Def
Lancelot (Escavelier) Level 75
Overcoat
Swords Dance/Drill Run/X-Scissor/Iron Head
I was having a bit of trouble with Luna, so I needed a bug. However much I dislike Bennett, I needed his advice. He sent me on a quest to find a Shelmet. I found one, and trained him for years. He didn't evolve. As I wandered, I wondered whether I was cursed. I was looking for a place to rest in Spinel town, when I found a man. He told me that Shelmet evolves via trade, and he was willing to trade. Finally I could have my Accelgor! We traded. I was breathless with anticipation. I watched as the Shelmet I traded to him evolved into an Accelgor. “Now do we just trade back?” I asked. He stared at me for a moment, laughed, and told me to get out of his house. I considered beating him up with my Pokemon, but I just couldn't do it. I left, taking the Escavalier with me. Months later, I no longer regret this trade, as Escavalier has become a powerful ally, and a great friend.
EV trained in Attack and HP
Now these Pokemon are those that have been trained in order to have an advantage over upcoming gym leaders Amaria, Saphira (she will be a gym leader, right?), Titania (my favorite), and Adrienn.
Noivern, Level 75
Infiltrator
Boomburst/Flamethrower/Hurricane/Dragon Pulse
I decided Noivern would be a team member when I realized I was lacking both a dragon and a Flying type. Though her base special attack is lacking, High power attacks and STAB give a lot of power.
EV trained in Sp. Atk and Speed
Lucario, Level 75
Steadfast
Vacuum Wave/Nasty Plot/Aura Sphere/Dark Pulse (I wish I had the TM for Shodow ball, for perfect neutral coverage)
I was inspired to include this Pokemon by Titania from the online league. Based on some battle logs, I found the set she used for her special Lucario. This took a lot of work, and is the Pokemon I'm most proud of.
How I created it (spoilers so it doesn't annoy people who aren't interested):
This is going to be my secret weapon inspired by Titania for use against Titania.
EV trained in Sp. Atk and Speed
Magnezone, Level 75
Analytic
Discharge/Flash Cannon/Metal Sound/Electro Ball (I need better moves for this)
Very Simply, I needed an Electric type. Any recommendations for movesets?
EV trained in Sp. Atk and HP
Glaceon, Level 75
Snow Cloak
Frost Breath/Barrier/Mirror Coat/Hail
Though it's movepool is limited, I think Glaceon will be useful for dragons. Frost Breath is good because it has the about the same total power as ice beam, but ignores special defense increases.
I'm also training up a stored power Clefable, but it's not ready.
I must put out honorable mentions to all those Pokemon that I used, that turned out to be weaker in the later game. Specifically Camerupt.
Thanks for your time!