Emerald Version — Pokemon -

: Given by May/Brendan on Route 119. You must defeat the Fortree City Gym to use it for fast travel.

: The high-speed option. While it struggles against some late-game bosses, it is excellent for early Water-type routes.

: Becomes a powerful Fire/Fighting type (Combusken), useful for middle-game challenges but has a tougher start against the first gym. Pokemon - Emerald Version

: Roxanne uses Rock-type Pokémon. Aim to have your team around Level 15 before challenging her. If you chose Torchic , catch a Shroomish in Petalburg Woods to use Grass moves against her. Essential Adventure Tips

: An exceptional Flying/Poison type for speed and utility. : Given by May/Brendan on Route 119

: Widely considered the "easy mode" starter. Its Water/Ground typing (after evolving into Marshtomp) provides immunity to Electric attacks and dominates early gyms.

: After reaching Route 111, you will receive TM43 (Secret Power) . Use this move on suspicious trees or indented walls to create your own customizable Secret Base. HM Mastery : While it struggles against some late-game bosses, it

: A powerhouse Fighting-type found early as Makuhita in Granite Cave.