*It has come to my attention today that I haven’t answered this question... so I’m going to.*
*I’ll post here the team I’m using for my second playthrough of Pokémon Shield (I made some changes though). I didn’t obtain any Pokémon from the DLC, so all of these Pokémon can be obtained from normal gameplay. I won’t be including Natures/EVs since this is in game. Abilities are obviously your choice, but I’ll be putting the preferred abilities for each Pokémon, just in case you’d like to know which ability might benefit the Pokémon more. I’ll also avoid HAs, since hunting them down in a raid den is not convenient in game.*
*Now, let’s get started.*
[](http://pokemondb.net/pokedex/cinderace)
*Cinderace (starter) @ Assault Vest (Lake Of Outrage)
Ability: Blaze
- Pyro Ball
- Iron Head / Gunk Shot
- Low Sweep
- Zen Headbutt / U-Turn*
*This set is pretty simple. I use an Assault Vest for the Special Defense boost, and before you get the water bike, you can use the Charcoal you obtain when you first go to Motostoke. Blaze is its regular ability, so this will just be your starter at the beginning of the game. Pyro Ball is STAB, and it is learned when Raboot evolves into Cinderace. Iron Head can take out most of the Fairy gym with ease, and so can Gunk Shot. Low Sweep is (if you’re in Sword) hitting Gordie’s Pokemon super effectively, most Piers’s Pokemon super effectively, as well as other Pokémon like Raihan’s Duraludon. It’s also good for supporting your teammates if they have trouble out speeding the opponent, since Low Sweep will always lower the speed of your opponent. Zen Headbutt is for Bea (if you’re playing Sword). If not, I would use U-Turn for chip damage/pivoting.*
[](http://pokemondb.net/pokedex/corviknight)
*Corviknight (Route 1 as a Rookidee) @ Rocky Helmet (Stow-On-Side)
Ability: Pressure
- Bulk Up
- Drill Peck
- Iron Head
- U-turn*
*I had a Rocky Helmet in my bag so I slapped it on my Corviknight... and it worked really well. With decent bulk physical bulk, it can take physical hits quite well, therefore increasing the effectiveness of the Rocky Helmet. Bulk Up increases its Attack and Defense. Drill Peck is STAB, and even though Brave Bird is stronger, I prefer Drill Peck due to it having no recoil. Brave Bird is good too. Iron Head is STAB. U-Turn is for switching out while doing damage.*
[](http://pokemondb.net/pokedex/rhydon)
*Rhydon @ Eviolite
Ability: Lightning Rod
- Hammer Arm
- Earthquake
- Fire Punch
- Rock Blast*
