Stage teams 12-40

12-40, listed at level 224, is a version adapted for players without a T2 Goonbug, so Goonbug here is the T1, sitting at the back of lane 3 behind Frugagon and Cluckeroo. It gains Invincibility and dashes forward, so it reaches the front safely even from the fourth row.

Lane 2 ends up being the deepest. On the grid, Flametail leads from the second row, then Bubbit, Frostique and Swaystroll at the back. That's an unusual order, with damage at the front and the tank last, and it works because Bubbit's mist slows and marks enemies right where Flametail's fireworks land.

Lane 5 is made up of Turtuff in front, Stalkerix behind it and Cobbledon in the fourth row, three guardians stacked. Lane 4 contains Cheerlet, Sparkdoe and Electroar, with the support at the front. Lane 1 is home to Newflamander in the second row and Pyrohound right behind it.

Putting the salamander ahead of Pyrohound is a bold choice. It works because Newflamander fires from range and its aura doesn't depend on position.

Firecoil has been the swap for Pyrohound, Blitzmane has gone in for Electroar, and Pandaroot instead of Goonbug.