In Pokémon GO everything indicates that the third generation won’t take long to arrive. We have taken a closer look at the Pokédex and would like to present you the Pokémon of the third generation.
The release of the third generation in Pokémon GO is just around the corner. The third generation is based on the games Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, which took us to the Hoenn region. In total, this edition introduced 135 new Pokémon to the franchise, most of whom we may also welcome in Pokémon GO.
The first Generation-3 Pokémon are already coming to Pokémon GO with Halloween – fitting for the Festival of Ghosts, these are Ghost-type Pokémon.
It is high time to get ready for the new monsters and take a closer look at the Pokédex. We have examined the monsters of the third generation and considered what they could mean for Pokémon GO.
This includes Pokémon with special backgrounds such as the starters and legendary ones, as well as currently highly rated Pokémon like Salamence.
The Starter Pokémon and their Evolutions
Traditionally, each trainer may choose one of three starter Pokémon at the beginning of their journey. In Pokémon GO, it works a bit differently. The starter Pokémon of the second generation can only be caught or hatched from eggs.
The official starters for Pokémon GO are from Generation 1: Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle – this has not changed even after the release of the second generation.
Currently, it is assumed that Niantic will keep it this way and you will have to catch the three starters from Generation 3 – or receive them from an egg. To develop and strengthen the starters, the Buddy System is available.
Here are the starters with their developments:
#252 Treecko
- Type: Grass
- Strong against types: Water, Ground, Rock
- Weak against types: Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug
- Description: Treecko is calm and composed; it never panics. When it stares angrily at a stronger enemy, it returns the nasty look, but does not back down an inch.
#253 Grovyle
- Type: Grass
- Strong against types: Water, Ground, Rock
- Weak against types: Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug
- Description: Grovyle can camouflage itself excellently in the forest with the leaves that grow from its body. This Pokémon is a true master at climbing the trees of the jungle.
#254 Sceptile
- Type: Grass
- Strong against types: Water, Ground, Rock
- Weak against types: Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug
- Description: Seeds grow on Sceptile’s back. They contain nutrients that can invigorate trees. This Pokémon takes great care to ensure that the trees in its forest thrive beautifully.
#255 Torchic
- Type: Fire
- Strong against types: Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel
- Weak against types: Water, Ground, Rock
- Description: Torchic clings to its trainer like a burr. It always lags behind. This Pokémon spits 1000-degree hot fire, which heats up its enemies significantly.
#256 Combusken
- Type: Fire/Fighting
- Strong against types: Bug, Grass, Ice, Dark, Steel, Fire
- Weak against types: Water, Ground, Flying, Psychic
- Description: Combusken trains its legs and thighs by running over fields and mountains. The legs of this Pokémon are both fast and strong, allowing it to execute 10 kicks per second.
#257 Blaziken
- Type: Fire/Fighting
- Strong against types: Bug, Grass, Ice, Dark, Steel, Fire
- Weak against types: Water, Ground, Flying, Psychic
- Description: Blaziken has incredibly strong legs, enabling it to jump over a 30-story building. The fiery blows of this Pokémon leave charred opponents behind.
#258 Mudkip
- Type: Water
- Strong against types: Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
- Weak against types: Electric, Grass
- Description: On land, it can lift large boulders by bringing its four feet under the rocks and then lifting them. It sleeps buried by the riverside.
#259 Marshtomp
- Type: Water/Ground
- Strong against types: Electric, Fire, Steel, Poison, Rock
- Weak against types: Grass
- Description: Marshtomp’s body is covered with a sticky film that allows it to survive on land. This Pokémon plays in the mud puddles on the beach during low tide.
#260 Swampert
- Type: Water/Ground
- Strong against types: Electric, Fire, Steel, Poison, Rock
- Weak against types: Grass
- Description: Swampert is very strong. It can easily move a boulder that weighs over a ton. Additionally, it has excellent eyesight, allowing it to see even in murky waters.
The Pokémon on the next page might bring you stardust and candies!
