>>5681382>he didn't mention ZoruaImagine the amount of safety a literal illusion-maker would give
Ditto has that face as a dead giveaway, but a Zorua can create flawless and large-scale illusions easy-peasy. With that thing tricking our opponents' eyes into believing what isn't there we can avoid fighting before it ever becomes a problem.
Also, fluffy fox that can evolve to give hugs and act as a fluffy pillow. Primo emotional support material.
I was also going to mention Bibarel for easy availability and their proficiency with making dams (could make decent shelters), but I highly doubt a beaver would be very plentiful in Malibu and we already have Reggie if we want water transport/a tank.
Some kind of fire type is also a must for obvious reasons. Electric types could work, too, but they kind of depend on dry grass being nearby for fire so it's not worth the risk imo.
Tropius is an incredible suggestion- not only a consistent food source, but also air transport? Perfect. Let's just hope Reggie doesn't sneeze a Powder Snow on it and kill it lol
In terms of a cleric, it's also worth considering a Pawmot/Rabsca (preferably the former) due to Revival Blessing. Depending on how moves work, they could literally bring you back to life. Also Pawmot would just be good regardless since it's a living defibrillator with a unique typing.
Anyways, you're forgetting about the 6-mon limit. I'm not sure if it applies here, but it likely does- so all of that stuff you suggested wouldn't be able to fit.
I'd prioritize the Ditto, Cleric, Tropius and Zorua on top of Pawmot. Absol is cool and all, but knowing about a disaster hardly lets you prepare for it (considering how vague its predictions are) and there's no way we're abandoning Reggie, so this team should provide not only decent type coverage (ignoring that most of these mon are subpar battlers at best) but also the most value in terms of survival.
...just teach the Zorua Flamethrower when it evolves for fire, I guess.