Should I use Cetitan or Avalugg in my Violet playthrough?

Question

Should I use Cetitan or Avalugg for my Pokemon violet team?

Comments

Avalugg is a very slow Pokemon with a vulnerable defensive stat, which makes it bothersome to use in playthroughs.

Answer 1

Answer: use whichever one you like more!

Cetitan's base stat spread is better, and Thick Fat is a good ability. Cetitan gets access to Play Rough, and at 700 kg its Heavy Slam is really good.

However, Avalugg's Body Press is phenomenal thanks to its high base Defense. And unlike Cetitan it has access to Rock-type attacks.

Overall, I would choose Cetitan for a Violet playthrough.

Comments

All the moves mentioned here come quite late in the playthrough. I think factors like level-up movepool, Bergmite's late evolution, how each fare in key fights, etc. are relevant for more of the time you spend playing.

Answer 2

I currently build a Cetitan, breed with a Zangoose and you can get Belly Drum for it.
It have good multiple combination of moves so you have more choice for your build.
And all it's abilities are good, but because I build it offensively so I probably use Slush Rush instead.

Comments

What do you think about Avalugg, you just stated Cetitan’s advantages.

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Well, Avalugg is super slow, which i don't recommend for playthrough.
Although it's Def is super, but it's Sp. Def is the contrary so it's too risky.
Sure both Cetitan's Def & Sp. Def are below average, but it's super HP is covering them.
Avalugg's movepool is great tho', many choices here as well.
You can take advantage of it's stat by teaching it Body Press and Avalanche.
In the end there's no single answer for this, it depends on your current team, their movesets, and what's your vision for the perfect team.