Pokémon/Characters/Generation III Families: Difference between revisions

 

=== Treecko, Grovyle, and Sceptile (Kimori, Juptile, and Jukain) ===

 

Hoenn's Grass-type starters, a family of Wood Geckos. They are the [[Fragile Speedster|Fragile Speedsters]] of the bunch. Treecko's first STAB move, Absorb, may be weak, but evolve it, and Grovyle and Sceptile get their [[Signature Move]]: Leaf Blade.

 

=== Torchic, Combusken, and Blaziken (Achamo, Wakashamo, and Burshamo) ===

 

Hoenn's Fire-type starters, they are based on the cockfighting sport popular in Thailand. Since Roxanne, the first leader, uses Rock-types, some players get discouraged from picking it first. However, it is effective in battles once it evolves, and its Fire/Fighting typing allows it to take down two of the Elite Four as well as the Champion in ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire''.

 

=== Mudkip, Marshtomp, and Swampert (Mizugorou, Numaclaw, and Laglarge) ===

 

Hoenn's Water-type starter, it is a Pokémon based on the Mudskipper. They are the best choice for facing Hoenn's Gym Leaders, considering that their Water-type takes care of Roxanne and Flannery, and its Ground-type takes care of Wattson. [[Memetic Mutation|People like Mudkip.]]

 

=== Poochyena and Mightyena ===

 

A Hyena that inhabits the first few routes in ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'' but graduates to [[Com Mons]] in ''Emerald''. Poochyena is somewhat cowardly, running away from foes with its Quick Feet, but Mightyena's fearsome appearance intimidates the opponent, lowering its attack. They are loyal to their Trainers and are popular pets. It should be noted that Poocheyna and Mightyena are the first pure Dark-types to have an evolutionary line (prior to this, the only Dark-types that could evolve were ones that were mixed with another type).

 

=== Zigzagoon and Linoone (Zigzaguma and Massuguma) ===

 

Respectively a raccoon and a badger, they are curious Pokémon that have the tendency to find things after battles. They also like to take things from other Pokémon using Covet. They seem to have the appetite for Oran and Sitrus berries, since they are often found with them.

 

=== Wurmple, Silcoon, Cascoon, and Beautifly, Dustox (Kemusso, Karasalys/Mayuld, and Agehunt/Dokucale) ===

 

An unusual Pokémon when it comes to evolution. All Wurmple start as the same species, but random factors in the game lead it down two branching evolutionary paths. Some Wurmple evolve into Silcoon, which in turn evolve into the beautiful, yet vicious Beautifly. Other Wurmple evolve into Cascoon, which in turn evolve into the poisonous moth Dustox.

 

=== Lotad, Lombre, and Ludicolo (Hasubo, Hasubrero, and Runpappa) ===

 

Water-Grass-type Pokémon that inhabit the freshwater areas of Routes 102 and 114. They have an affinity for rain and bear lily pads on their heads, which they use to ferry small Pokémon across small bodies of water and to catch rainwater to restore HP.

 

=== Seedot, Nuzleaf, and Shiftry (Tanebo, Konohana, and Dirtengu) ===

 

Grass-Dark-type Pokémon (Seedot is pure Grass) that share a habitat with the [[Foil|Lotad line]] and later inhabit Routes 117 and 120. They have an affinity for sunlight. Seedot has minimal offensive abilities, while Nuzleaf is able to learn Extrasensory, which allows it to take down the Fighting-type that they would be weak to.

 

=== Taillow and Swellow (Subame and Oosubame) ===

 

Swallow Pokémon that inhabit the early routes of Hoenn. They're not as common in their region as their counterparts Pidgey, Starly, and Pidove are in their regions. They are true [[Determinator|Determinators]], refusing to give up even when they are near defeat.

 

=== Wingull (Camome) and Pelipper ===

 

Water and Flying-type Pokémon that are found everywhere while surfing. Wingull is a [[Fragile Speedster]], learning speed-based attacks like Quick Attack and even Agility, but Pelipper has a much different moveset, learning Hydro Pump and the Stockpile trio, and having a Defense stat of 100 but a Speed stat lower than Wingull.

 

=== Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir (Sirknight), and Gallade (Erlade) ===

<small>''Gallade debuts in Generation IV''</small>

 

 

=== Surskit and Masquerain (Ametama and Amemoth) ===

 

A [[Metal Slime|very rare]] Pokémon, respectively based on a water-strider and an eye-spotted moth. Surskit is Bug and Water-typed and has a movepool with limited offensive abilities. Masquerain uses its eye-spotted wings to intimidate the opponent and has a natural moveset that is more in line with the likes of other flying insects. This line is notable for having a unique type combination (Bug/Water) removed upon evolution.

 

=== Shroomish and Breloom (Kinococo and Kinogassa) ===

 

Mushroom Pokémon that mainly inhabit forests like Petalburg Forest. They have the Effect Spore ability which sometimes causes [[Standard Status Effects]] on contact. Shroomish is a pure Grass-type that favors more Status Effect moves. Breloom gains the Fighting-type in addition to its Grass-type and gains many effective Fighting-type moves to take advantage of its amazing Attack stat.

 

=== Slakoth, Vigoroth, and Slaking (Namakero, Yarukimono, and Kekking) ===

 

Notorious for its "ability" to stop attacking every other turn, Slakoth isn't very useful besides its high Attack for an early Pokémon. Its evolution, Vigoroth, is all-around great, with solid Attack and Defense and the ability to not fall asleep. Slaking, however, regains the Truant ability, but its ''incredible'' Attack and Defense makes up for it.

 

=== Nincada, Ninjask, and Shedinja (Tsuchinin, Tekkanin, and Nukenin) ===

 

Another Bug Pokémon with strange evolution, it is meant to be a Cicada with [[Ninja]] elements. Nincada starts out as a Bug/Ground type with a limited moveset. Normally, it evolves into Ninjask, only second to Speed Forme Deoxys as the fastest Pokémon, but if you have an empty slot and any kind of Pokéball, it "splits" into the mysterious Shedinja, which has resistance to any non-super-effective attack thanks to its Wonder Guard ability.

 

=== Whismur, Loudred, and Exploud (Gonyonyo, Dogomb, and Bakuong) ===

 

Specializing in sound-based moves like Hyper Voice and Uproar, they inhabit caves like Rusturf Tunnel, Victory Road, and Underground Pass. They also are resistant to other sound-based moves thanks to their Soundproof ability.

 

=== Makuhita and Hariyama (Makunoshita and Hariteyama) ===

 

Bulky Fighting-type Pokémon that also like caves. They have high HP as well as high Attack. They are closely associated with the moves Arm Thrust and Smellingsalt.

 

=== Nosepass and Probopass (Dainose) ===

<small>''Probopass debuts in Generation IV''</small>

 

 

=== Skitty and Delcatty (Eneko and Enekororo) ===

 

Cat-like Pokémon that are generally weak but are very hard to find anyway. Skitty is closely associated with Assist, which allows it to randomly select a move from one of the party's Pokémon. A Moon Stone evolves it into Delcatty.

 

=== Sableye (Yamirami) ===

 

The first ever Pokémon to have both the Dark and Ghost types, giving it no immediate weaknesses to any type. It is a gremlin-like creature that subsist on a diet of rocks and minerals. It is exclusive to Sapphire.

 

=== Mawile (Kucheat) ===

 

Based on the two-mouthed woman in Japanese mythology, it is a pure-Steel type Pokémon, but it strangely leans many Dark-type moves. It's exclusive to Ruby. The big black mouth is actually a pair of horns it uses to look more intimidating.

 

=== Aron, Lairon, and Aggron (Kokodora, Kodora, Bossgodora) ===

 

Beastlike Pokémon that are Steel and Rock-typed. They have a habit of eating any metal they come across, including those that make up railroads and building frames. Like most Steel and Rock types, their Defense is their strongest stat. Their Attack isn't too bad either, but its Speed is pretty low.

 

=== Meditite and Medicham (Asanan and Charem) ===

 

Pokémon that are Fighting and Psychic-typed, probably based on meditating monks. Thanks to their signature Pure Power ability, their Attack is doubled, making the it quite high. They are one of the few Pokémon to learn Hi Jump Kick.

 

=== Electrike and Manectric (Rakurai and Livolt) ===

 

Canine-like Pokémon that are Electric-typed. Typical of the typing, their Speed and Sp. Attack are their best stats, though they're not as good as others.

 

=== Plusle and Minun ===

 

Considered the Pikachu [[Expy|Expies]] of Hoenn, they are version counterparts of each other. Minun is more common in Ruby while Plusle is more common in Sapphire. Their abilites, Plus and Minus respectively, are meant for double battles, as when both are in play, their Sp. Atk increases.

 

=== Volbeat and Illumise ===

 

Two fireflies who are classified as different species, they are respectively male and female versions of each other. Illumise is even able to produce Volbeat. According to the 'dex, Illumise emits a scent that attracts Volbeat, and the Volbeat will fly around the sky in elaborate patterns with its tail glowing to woo the Illumise.

 

=== Budew (Subomi), Roselia, and Roserade ===

<small>''Budew and Roserade debut in Generation IV''</small>

 

 

=== Gulpin and Swalot (Goklin and Marunoom) ===

 

These poison-typed Pokémon will eat ''anything'' they come across. That includes berries, tires, trash, ''anything''. The digestive juices inside their stomachs will digest anything except itself. They are also able to wield quite a bit of sludge-based attacks.

 

=== Carvanha and Sharpedo (Kibanha and Samehader) ===

 

Carvanha is a piranha-like Pokémon that can initially only be found in the river near Mauville City. Sharpedo is a shark-like Pokémon that is pretty easy to find once you get the Super Rod. Their offensive stats and speed are all incredible, but it suffers from low defensive stats.

 

=== Wailmer and Wailord (Wahleko and Whaleo) ===

 

Whale-like Pokémon that are Water-typed and are somewhat based on inflatable objects like beach balls and blimps. Currently, Wailord holds the position of the longest Pokémon in existence. Their HP is rather massive.

 

=== Numel and Camerupt (Donmel and Bakuuda) ===

 

Making their home around Mt. Chimney, these camels store magma inside their humps and release them when using Eruption and Lava Plume. Numel are also quite dull, being rather unfeeling to pain (though not as much as Slowpoke). They excel in Attack and Special Attack but lack in Speed. Water-types absolutely wreck them due to their Fire/Ground typing.

 

=== Torkoal (Coatoise) ===

 

Also, living in Mt. Chimney is this tortoise that stores coal in its shell. When agitated, it blows out black smoke to disorient the enemy. In battle, it surrounds itself in White Smoke to prevent anyone from lowering its stats. Its defense is its best stat and has average stats everywhere else except for Speed, which is absolutely abysmal.

 

=== Spoink and Grumpig (Baneboo and Boopig) ===

 

A strange Pokémon if there ever was one: The piglet has no back legs, so it gets around by bouncing on a springy tail, however, the bouncing action preforms an even more vital function: It keeps its heart pumping, so if it stops bouncing, its heart stops and it will die. It also carries a large pearl on its head which apparently amplifies its psychic power. It becomes more normal (for a Pokémon at least) when it evolves into Grumpig.

 

=== Spinda (Patcheel) ===

 

This odd Pokémon is a common sight in the ash-covered Route 113. It has two motifs going for it: the patches on a Spinda's face differ from individual to individual, much like a fingerprint. Using an algorithm in the coding, there are over ''four billion'' combinations for face patches. The second motif is that its movepool and abilities [[A Worldwide Punomenon|revolve]] around spining and dizziness. It's not a Pokémon that's going to win battles for you, but it's at least one you aren't likely to forget.

 

=== Trapinch (Nuckrar), Vibrava, and Flygon ===

 

Based on the antlion, Trapinch is a Ground-typed Pokémon commonly found in the wild in desert areas. It evolves into Vibrava, which gives it an additional Dragon-type and lowers its Attack while primarily raising Speed. Afterwards, it evolves into Flygon, which returns its high Attack.

 

=== Cacnea and Cacturne (Sabonea and Noctus) ===

 

Another pair of desert denizens, Cacnea and Cacturne, being based on cacti, are very well adapted for desert life. They use their thorny arms as clubs to batter their opponents, or they can shoot needles to subdue them. They're also noteworthy of having Sand Veil as an ability, which makes them not only more evasive in a Sandstorm, but also immune to its damage. Cacturne takes on a creepy scarecrow-like appearance and becomes a dark-type.

 

=== Swablu and Altaria (Tylto and Tyltalis) ===

 

Cute blue birds with a cloud theme. Swablu is a regular Normal/Flying type that isn't particularly noteworthy but it does evolve into Altaria, which is a Dragon/Flying type. Its highest stat is its special defense, but ice types still present a problem.

 

=== Zangoose and Seviper (Habunake) ===

 

Two Pokémon with an intense rivalry that is practically part of their nature. They inhabit Route 114, just outside of Meteor Falls. They are both hard-hitters, both having decent offense.

 

=== Lunatone and Solrock ===

 

This pair of Pokémon are living meteorites that fell from space. Both of them resemble stellar bodies: Solrock resembles The Sun while Lunatone resembles The Moon. Solrock is more physically-inclined while Lunatone is specially-inclined. Both are also Rock/Psychic and have a small chance of carrying evolutionary stones (Sun Stones for Solrock, Moon Stones for Lunatone).

 

=== Barboach and Whiscash (Dojoach and Namazun) ===

 

Water/Ground type catfish. They possess the ability to cause earthquakes, and are also said to have a limited ability to predict real earthquakes. Unlike real catfish, Whiscash's tail is horizontal, resembling a sea mammal's tail instead of a fish's.

 

=== Corphish and Crawdaunt (Heigani and Shizarigar) ===

 

Crayfish Pokémon that were apparently introduced from overseas. These fiesty Pokémon are resoruceful enough to thrive in any enviroment they're introduced to (as long as there's enough water).

 

=== Baltoy and Claydol (Yajilon and Nendol) ===

 

Clay figurines brought to life by mysterious means, these Pokémon prefer arid ruins and are able to weild a number of elemental attacks. They are based on the "shakōkidogū", a "Spaceman" figurine from the Jōmon period.

 

=== Lileep and Cradily (Lilyla and Yuradle) ===

 

Despite being part grass and resembling a plant, this fossil Pokémon is based on a crinoid: a creature related to seastars that are still living in the deep oceans today. It is an extremely slow Pokémon, but it more than makes up for it in its defenses. It is revived from a Root Fossil.

 

=== Anorith (Anopth) and Armaldo ===

 

Reviving a Claw Fossil will net you this fossil Pokémon. Despite being labeled as an "Old Shrimp", Anorith is based on a creature known as an Anomalocaris, which at one meter long was the largest predator in the early cambrian oceans. When it evolves, it grows legs and vaguely resembles a dinosaur.

 

=== Feebas and Milotic (Hinbass and Milokaross) ===

 

A weak, little fish that evolves into a mighty serpent. Reminds you of Magikarp, right? It's actually pretty different. First, Feebas is exceptionally rare; it can only be encountered in certain tiles in the Route 119 river (as well as one of the Mt. Coronet underground lakes). Second, it is unique in that it is the only Pokémon that evolves with a contest stat, namely, Beauty. This makes both finding one and evolving one a daunting task.

 

=== Castform (Powalun) ===

 

A tiny Pokémon that seems to resemble nothing more than a floating head. Castform is best known for changing its appearance and typing with the weather: It becomes a fire type under strong sunlight, a water type in the rain and an ice type in a snowstorm. Its most famous move is Weather Ball, a move that can become certain types under certain weather conditions, much like Castform itself.

 

=== Kecleon ===

 

One of the earliest Pokémon of the third generation games to be promoted, Kecleon is a chameleon that's well known for changing its colors and almost becoming invisible, the only exception is the zig-zagged band of red on its torso. This doesn't factor into the game itself, but its ability comes fairly close. Every time it is hit with an attack, it becomes that attack's typing. Much like the red band, this can be its [[Achilles Heel]].

 

=== Shuppet and Banette (Kagebouzu and Jupetta) ===

 

One of two pure ghost families that are caught far into the game, Shuppet and Banette live up to the reputation of ghost types being fairly creepy. Shuppet feed off vengeful emotions and gather where such people live. Banette is more freaky in that it takes on the form of an animate doll searching for the child who discarded it. They have a high attack stat but little else.

 

=== Duskull, Dusclops, and Dusknoir (Yomawaru, Samayoru, and Yonoir) ===

<small>''Dusknoir debuts in Generation IV''</small>

 

 

=== Tropius ===

 

A Pokémon that resembles a sauropod dinosaur, it is somehow able to fly with banana leaves growing from its back and it also grows a beard of bananas on its neck. The origin of this beard is supposedly due to consuming so much fruit that it ended up growing its own. So the old adage "You are what you eat" really does apply to this Pokémon. Most people just use it as a cool ride and a mover of obsticles though. Who doesn't want to ride on a flying banana plant dinosaur?

 

=== Chingling and Chimecho (Lishan and Chirean) ===

<small>''Chingling debuts in Generation IV''</small>

 

 

=== Absol ===

 

A white furred Dark-type with a very fetching design that proved to be a fan favorite. Absol has a reputation of being a bad omen and seeing one is said to bring doom. How this Pokémon is able to predict such events is not explained, but it showing up is supposed to be a warning that a disaster is imminent (as a result, many people have accused Absol of being doombringers rather than heroes). It has a wicked attack stat, but lacking in other stats.

 

=== Snorunt, Glalie, and Froslass (Yukiwarashi, Onigoalie, and Yukimenoko) ===

<small>''Froslass debuts in Generation IV''</small>

 

 

=== Spheal, Sealeo, and Walrein (Tamazarashi, Todoggler, and Todozeruga) ===

 

A family of seal-like Pokémon, Spheal is an adorable Ice/Water type that becomes more Walrus-like as it evolves. It's a bulky Pokémon that works best in Hailstorms. If it has the thick fat ability, it only takes 1/8 damage from Ice moves.

 

=== Clamperl (Pearlulu), Huntail, and Gorebyss (Sakurabyss) ===

 

If you thought a fish that evolves into an octopus was bizzare, then what about a clam that evolves into two kinds of deep sea eels? Clamperl is an unusual Pokémon that produces a single large pearl in its lifetime, which is then used by the equally unusual Spoink (it's best not to ask how the pearl comes into the possession of Spoink). Clamperl are able to evolve by trading with either a DeepSeaTooth or a DeepSeaScale attaches to it. Huntail is more physically oriented while Gorebyss is specially oriented.

 

=== Relicanth (Jilanth) ===

 

This Pokémon is based on a fish called the coelacanth. Once thought to be extinct but was discovered as a still extant species and the best example of a living fossil. Relicanth displays a similar role and is closely associated with fossil Pokémon dispite not being revived from one. Instead you must either dive into the seas of Hoenn or fish them up in other places in later games. [[Guide Dang It|You need this Pokémon and a Wailord in order to get the three legendary Golems. )and in certain party positions, too.}]]

 

=== Luvdisc (Lovecus) ===

 

Lots of things can be said about this Pokémon. Very few of them are actually ''good'' though. It is based on a discus fish and is associated with love and romance. Despite being as powerful as many Pokémon that need to evolve twice in order to be useful, Luvdisc has no such benefit. However, the scales that they shed are highly sought after by collectors who will teach moves to your other Pokémon so there may be some consolation to encountering this Pokémon.

 

=== Bagon, Shelgon, and Salamence (Tatsubay, Komoruu, and Bohmander) ===

 

Bagon is a small dragon Pokémon that constantly dreams of soaring the skies, dispite the fact that it possess no way of doing so. In its frustration, it hurls itself off cliffs or bashes its head against rocks. As a result, its skull is very thick. However, as it evolves, something miraculous occurs: It grows a bony shell around most of its body, and then once it evolves once more, it sheds the shell and the Pokémon realizes its long held dream of flight. Unlike the peaceful Dragonite, this Pokémon is quite ferocious.

 

=== Beldum (Dumbell), Metang, and Metagross ===

 

A robotic lifeform, Beldum apparently evolve by fusing with one another: two Beldum are needed for a Metang while two Metang are needed for a Metagross. The first time one might encounter a member of the family was the final battle against Steven Stone, Hoenn's Pokémon champion. However, once you've beaten him, one can go to Mossdeep and a Beldum is waiting for you as a gift. In this state its only move is Take Down, but once you get it to evolve it can learn a wide variety of moves that make it a very formidable Pokémon. This line is famous, not only for their power, but their VERY low catch rate of 3. (Combine that with Beldums recoil-causing Take Down, and you got a Mon thats harder to catch than a non-roaming [[Olympus Mons|''legendary'']].)

 

=== Regirock, Regice, and Registeel ===

 

The main legendary trio of Hoenn. This group deviates from the previous trios by not being based on any kind of animal. Instead they take on a robotic form. All of them have bodies based inanimate sources, mainly rock, ice and steel. It isn't known how they were made, who made them or why they were made. (In Gen III, that is.) The way to find them is rather complicated and it involves deciphering brallie and following their arbitrary instructions. What is surprising is what materials the Regis were made from: Regirock appears to have been made from rocks all over the world, Regice from antarctic glacial ice and Registeel from metal that isn't off this earth.

 

=== Latias and Latios ===

 

A pair of legendary dragons that fly all over the Hoenn region after beating the elite 4. Highly intelligent, they have access to a number of abilities, which are further enhanced by an item known as the Soul Dew. Latias are female and are mostly red while Latios are male and are mostly blue. They can use their down to refract light and alter their appearence to take on human forms or become invisible when they desire to.

 

=== Kyogre, Groudon, and Rayquaza ===

 

The main legendaries of the ''Ruby'', ''Sapphire'', and ''Emerald'' games. Each of them embodies a part of the landscape: Groudon represents the continents, Kyogre represents the oceans, while Rayquaza represents the sky. Long ago, Groudon and Kyogre had a severe battle which almost brought an end to the world via flooding monsoons and raging infernos; luckily, they were calmed by light pouring from the Red and Blue Orbs and entered a deep slumber. Depending on the version, the player must face one of them which has been awakened by Team Magma (Groudon) or Team Aqua (Kyogre) as their mere presence has a great influence on the weather. In ''Emerald'', both are awakened and it is up to the player to awaken Rayquaza and end the feud once more.

 

=== Jirachi ===

 

A Pokémon of mysterious power. It lays dormant until a comet comes close to the earth from which Jirachi draws its power from. This comet orbits the earth every 1,000 years and then only for a week. Thus, Jirachi is only active for that single special week. It has the ability to grant wishes during that time.

 

=== Deoxys ===

 

A Pokémon from beyond the stars. Deoxys is an hominoid alien that was derived from a space virus that was mutated by a laser of sorts. Depending on the game (and in later generations, certain meteorites), Deoxys can change its appearence and stat distribution.