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The third generation (Generation III) of the Pokémon franchise features 135 fictional species of creatures introduced to the core video game series in the 2002 Game Boy Advance games Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. These games were accompanied by the television series Pokémon Advanced, which aired from November 1, 2002, until August 28, 2003 in Japan.

The following list details the 135 Pokémon of Generation III in order of their National Pokédex number. The first Pokémon, Treecko, is number 252 and the last, Deoxys, is number 386. Alternate forms that result in type changes are included for convenience. Mega evolutions and regional forms are included on the pages for the generation in which they were introduced.

Design and development

Nintendo Life noted in a retrospective that the third generation of Pokémon has a very different "feel" from the two generations that came before it because almost all of its 135 new Pokémon – save for Azurill and Wynaut – have no relation to those of the previous generations. Ruby and Sapphire features two "Mythical Pokémon" – Jirachi and Deoxys – both of which became available to coincide with their respective anime movies.[1]

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire significantly increased the amount of "Dark" and "Steel"-type Pokémon in the series, as only a few Pokémon in previous generations used these typings. Hardcore Gamer also noted that many of the new Pokémon made use of "dual typing", where Pokémon have both a primary and a secondary type; this was not nearly as common in Red and Blue or Gold and Silver.[2]

List of Pokémon

List of Pokémon species introduced in Generation III (2002)[nb 1]
Name National Pokédex
number
Type(s) Evolves from Evolves into Notes
English Japanese Primary Secondary
Treecko Kimori (キモリ)[4] 0252 Grass Beginning of evolution Grovyle (#253) Treecko has claws at the bottom of its feet so it can scale walls and ceilings. It uses its thick tail to slam foes. Treecko is one of three starters of the Hoenn region.
Grovyle Juputoru (ジュプトル)[5] 0253 Grass Treecko (#252) Sceptile (#254) Grovyle is the evolved form of Treecko. A Grovyle played a major role in the plot of the spin-off games Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky.
Sceptile Jukain (ジュカイン)[6] 0254 Grass Grovyle (#253) Mega Evolution The final evolution of Treecko and a playable character in Pokkén Tournament and its counterpart. It is based on the Dilophosaurus. It received a Mega Evolution in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, which gave it a secondary Dragon typing. It was the first Pokémon capable of learning Leaf Blade.
Torchic Achamo (アチャモ)[4] 0255 Fire Beginning of evolution Combusken (#256) It can scorch foes black with its stomach-produced fireballs. Its English name is a portmanteau of "torch" and "chick", the latter alluding to Torchic being based on a baby chicken. During the promotion of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire in America, a special Game Boy Advance with a Torchic theme was released specifically at the New York Pokémon Center back in 2003.[7] Torchic is one of three starters from the Hoenn region. The character May used one in the Pokémon anime.
Combusken Wakashamo (ワカシャモ)[5] 0256 Fire Fighting Torchic (#255) Blaziken (#257) It can produce about 100 kicks a second. Combusken became the first of three consecutive Fire and Fighting starter evolutions, eventually ending with Emboar in Pokémon Black & White.
Blaziken Bashāmo (バシャーモ)[6] 0257 Fire Fighting Combusken (#256) Mega Evolution The final evolution of Torchic. It can leap high in the air and deliver amazing fiery kicks. Blaziken has received generally positive reception. IGN readers ranked Blaziken the 50th best Pokémon ever.[8] Game Informer ranked it the 36th best Pokémon.[9] In a poll by Official Nintendo Magazine's Tom East, Blaziken was voted the third-best Fire-type Pokémon. They stated, "A kung fu chicken? What's not to like?". In a poll of the best Pokémon from Ruby and Sapphire in celebration of the games having 10 years under their belt, Blaziken was ranked in third place.[10] Another poll of the best Pokémon introduced in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald placed Blaziken third.[11] GamesRadar used Blaziken as an example of a human-shaped Pokémon done right.[12] The Escapist's John Funk wrote that Blaziken was an "awesome" example of a Pokémon that players who refused to play past Red and Blue were missing out on.[13] Game Informer's Jeff Marchiafava felt that Blaziken was less cool than other Fire-type Pokémon and stated that it has a 1970s "vibe". While he felt that the Mega Evolution was an improvement, he called it a "Mega Disappointment."[14] Kotaku's Eric Jou also felt that it had a weak design and cited it as an example of Ruby and Sapphire's weak Pokémon designs.[15] Several critics and websites have noted that Blaziken would be a good choice for a playable character in Super Smash Bros..[16][17][18] It was the first Pokémon capable of knowing Blaze Kick. It received an Ability called Speed Boost in Generation 5, which caused it to be banned to the 'Ubers' tier in the Smogon Competitive Scene.
Mudkip Mizugorō (ミズゴロウ)[4] 0258 Water Beginning of evolution Marshtomp (#259) The fin on its head acts as a radar for its surroundings. Even in muddy water, Mudkip can sense where it is going. Videos, images and copypastas involving Mudkip began surfacing in 2005, and by 2007, the Pokémon, along with variations of the misspelt phrase "so i herd u liek mudkipz", have become internet memes,[19][20] receiving many tribute videos on YouTube.[21] Mudkip is one of three starters from the Hoenn region.
Marshtomp Numakurō (ヌマクロー)[5] 0259 Water Ground Mudkip (#258) Swampert (#260) Marshtomp is the evolved form of Mudkip, and gains a secondary Ground typing upon evolution. It was used by the character Brock in the Pokémon anime, evolving from a Mudkip.
Swampert Ragurāji (ラグラージ)[6] 0260 Water Ground Marshtomp (#259) Mega Evolution Swampert is the final stage of the Mudkip evolution line. They are said to be strong enough that they can swim while towing a large ship, and its arms are hard as rock. It gained a Mega Evolution in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. It was the first Pokémon capable of knowing Muddy Water.
Poochyena Pochiena (ポチエナ)[5] 0261 Dark Beginning of evolution Mightyena (#262) It is based on the hyena. It is the first Generation III Pokémon to be a pure Dark type and the second after Umbreon. Its English name is a portmanteau of "pooch" and "hyena". Poochyena and its evolved form are frequent Pokémon in their debut games, being frequently used by both villainous teams Team Magma and Team Aqua.
Mightyena Guraena (グラエナ)[22] 0262 Dark Poochyena (#261) End of evolution In the wild, Mightyena live in a pack. They never defy their leader's orders. They defeat foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork. Its English name is a portmanteau of "mighty" and "hyena". It and its pre-evolved form are frequently used by the aforementioned villainous teams Team Magma and Team Aqua with high frequency.
Zigzagoon Jiguzaguma (ジグザグマ)[5] 0263 Normal Beginning of evolution Linoone (#264) It is interested in everything and walks in a zigzag pattern. In Generation VIII, it gained a new Galarian form, adding a Dark type on top of its Normal type. Its English name is a portmanteau of "zigzag" and "goon".
Linoone Massuguma (マッスグマ)[23] 0264 Normal Zigzagoon (#263) End of evolution[nb 2] It has trouble with gently curving turns since it goes in straight lines. In Generation VIII, it gained a new Galarian form and a Dark type on top of its Normal type. This new form can evolve, unlike its base counterpart.
Wurmple Kemusso (ケムッソ)[24] 0265 Bug Beginning of evolution Silcoon (#266)
Cascoon (#268)
It likes the bark off of trees that it pries off with its two stingers. Wurmple will evolve into either Cascoon or Silcoon according to unseen personality values, making its evolution essentially random.
Silcoon Karasarisu (カラサリス)[23] 0266 Bug Wurmple (#265) Beautifly (#267) It anchors itself to tree branches using silk and awaits for its own evolution. Silcoon is virtually identical to its counterpart Cascoon, having the same moves and stats as it.
Beautifly Agehanto (アゲハント)[6] 0267 Bug Flying Silcoon (#266) End of evolution Its favourite food is nectar. Its English name is a portmanteau of "beauty" and "butterfly". Beautifly was notably used by May in the Pokémon anime.
Cascoon Mayurudo (マユルド)[23] 0268 Bug Wurmple (#265) Dustox (#269) It attaches dead leaves to its body as camouflage to disguise itself from predators. It is a counterpart of Silcoon, the only difference being its purple hue and eyes.
Dustox Dokukeiru (ドクケイル)[23] 0269 Bug Poison Cascoon (#268) End of evolution It is attracted to light, and can strip forests clean. It is considered an alternative version of Beautifly. The character Jessie of Team Rocket uses it in the Pokémon anime, before its eventual departure in Crossing Paths.
Lotad Hasubō (ハスボー)[25] 0270 Water Grass Beginning of evolution Lombre (#271) Lotad's evolution line is based on Spanish names. In Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, multiple Ludicolo are used on the team of the main antagonist, Miror B. A Ludicolo used by Toler Webb was distributed at the Pokémon Spring Regional Championships 2013 as an Event Pokémon. Brock, a character in the Pokémon anime, also used a Ludicolo, having evolved from a Lotad and into a Lombre before reaching its final form.
Lombre Hasuburero (ハスブレロ)[26] 0271 Water Grass Lotad (#270) Ludicolo (#272)
Ludicolo Runpappa (ルンパッパ)[27] 0272 Water Grass Lombre (#271) End of evolution
Seedot Tanebō (タネボー)[23] 0273 Grass Beginning of evolution Nuzleaf (#274) It hangs off branches and absorbs nutrients. When it finishes eating, its body becomes so heavy that it drops to the ground with a thump. The more water it drinks, the glossier it becomes. It resembles an acorn.
Nuzleaf Konohana (コノハナ)[23] 0274 Grass Dark Seedot (#273) Shiftry (#275) Nuzleaf is Seedot's evolution. A Nuzleaf played an important role in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon. It hates its long nose being pinched.
Shiftry Dātengu (ダーテング)[4] 0275 Grass Dark Nuzleaf (#274) End of evolution Its design is inspired by the Japanese mythological creature Tengu.[28] It is capable of whipping up winds using its fans, and evolves from Nuzleaf via a Leaf Stone item.
Taillow Subame (スバメ)[29] 0276 Normal Flying Beginning of evolution Swellow (#277) Taillow and Swellow are swallow Pokémon. Taillow's English name is a portmanteau of "tail" and "swallow", while Swellow's English name is a portmanteau of "swell" and "swallow". Ash Ketchum used both Taillow and its evolution Swellow in the Pokémon anime.
Swellow Ōsubame (オオスバメ)[6] 0277 Normal Flying Taillow (#276) End of evolution
Wingull Kyamome (キャモメ)[23] 0278 Water Flying Beginning of evolution Pelipper (#279) Its design resembles a seagull. A female Wingull named Peeko accompanies the old seaman Mr. Briney in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, and their remakes, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Pelipper Perippā (ペリッパー)[6] 0279 Water Flying Wingull (#278) End of evolution Its design resembles a pelican. Pelipper has a large beak, capable of even storing a small child in its beak. Pelipper are often used as mail carriers in games such as Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team and Pokémon Café Mix.
Ralts Rarutosu (ラルトス)[23] 0280 Psychic Fairy[nb 3] Beginning of evolution Kirlia (#281) It uses its horns to sense someone's emotions. When it feels threatened, it will hide and will not come out until the feeling dissipates. A Ralts was captured by the character Wally in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire and their remakes, being his main Pokémon, and eventually evolving into Gardevoir. In the remakes, Wally's Ralts instead evolves into a Gallade.
Kirlia Kiruria (キルリア)[6] 0281 Psychic Fairy[nb 3] Ralts (#280) Gardevoir (#282)
Gallade (#475)[nb 4]
The happier its trainer feels, the happier and stronger it is, and dances joyouslly when that happens. It will also dance at sunrises.
Gardevoir Sānaito (サーナイト)[30] 0282 Psychic Fairy[nb 3] Kirlia (#281) Mega Evolution If its trainer is in danger, it will creates small black holes to protect them or when all else fails, it will even sacrifice itself for the sake of its trainer. Gardevoir received a Mega Evolution in Pokémon X and Y, and was the ace of Kalos' Champion, Diantha. It is also connected to the paradox Pokémon Iron Valiant but not through evolutionary line.
Surskit Ametama (アメタマ)[23] 0283 Bug Water Beginning of evolution Masquerain (#284) Surskit are based on pond skaters, and release a scent from their heads to attract prey. They have a rivalry with Dewpider.
Masquerain Amemōsu (アメモース)[31] 0284 Bug Flying Surskit (#283) End of evolution To scare off predators or intimidate its foes, it will show off its wings which look like massive eyeballs. If the eye patterns on its wings appear droopy and sad, rain is on its way. Its English name is a portmanteau of "masquerade" and "rain".
Shroomish Kinokoko (キノココ)[32] 0285 Grass Beginning of evolution Breloom (#286) Its design resembles a mushroom. It eats damp leaves and composted soil, using them as a food source. It scatters poisonous spores when it is under threat.
Breloom Kinogassa (キノガッサ)[27] 0286 Grass Fighting Shroomish (#285) End of evolution When it fights, its hands will stretch to massive lengths for maximum punch power. Its technique is equal to that of pro boxers. Like Shroomish, its design resembles a mushroom.
Slakoth Namakero (ナマケロ)[33] 0287 Normal Beginning of evolution Vigoroth (#288) It moves very little and its diet consists of only three leaves a day. Its signature ability Truant makes it unable to move for a turn after using a move.
Vigoroth Yarukimono (ヤルキモノ)[6] 0288 Normal Slakoth (#287) Slaking (#289) After it evolves, it cannot sit still anymore. It has to move somehow or else it will get very stressed and attack.
Slaking Kekkingu (ケッキング)[27] 0289 Normal Vigoroth (#288) End of Evolution Slaking has the highest base stat total of all Pokémon aside from Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, and Mega Evolutions. Like Slakoth, it has the Truant ability, dampening its power. The Gym Leader Norman uses one as his ace Pokémon in his battles.
Nincada Tsuchinin (ツチニン)[23] 0290 Bug Ground Beginning of Evolution Ninjask (#291)
Shedinja (#292)
Its English name is a portmanteau of "ninja" and "cicada". It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
Ninjask Tekkanin (テッカニン)[23] 0291 Bug Flying Nincada (#290) End of evolution Ninjask is the fastest non-Legendary or Mythical Pokémon in the games, only being beaten by Deoxys' Speed Forme and Regieleki. Its former signature ability, Speed Boost, enhanced its speed further. It is said to move so fast that no one can see it when it is moving.
Shedinja Nukenin (ヌケニン)[23] 0292 Bug Ghost Nincada (#290) End of evolution When a Nincada evolves into a Ninjask and there is an extra space in the player's party, a Shedinja is created from the Nincada's shed exoskeleton.[34] People say if you look in the hole in the back of its body, your soul will be stolen. In the games, Shedinja is notable for its unique trait of having only 1 HP and for blocking all attacks except "super effective" ones with its ability Wonder Guard. Its English name is a portmanteau of "shed" (relating to shedding skin) and "ninja".
Whismur Gonyonyo (ゴニョニョ)[35] 0293 Normal Beginning of evolution Loudred (#294) Whismur, Loudred, and Exploud represent sound. If it is safe, you can barely hear a Whismur, even if you listen closely. If it is in danger, it will yell at an ear-splitting volume. Whismur represents silence, while the other two represent noisiness.
Loudred Dogōmu (ドゴーム)[23] 0294 Normal Whismur (#293) Exploud (#295)
Exploud Bakuongu (バクオング)[36] 0295 Normal Loudred (#294) End of evolution
Makuhita Makunoshita (マクノシタ)[29] 0296 Fighting Beginning of evolution Hariyama (#297) It gets knocked down quite often. Even if it gets knocked down, the power used for it to get back up is stored to use for its evolution. One is used as the ace of Gym Leader Brawly.
Hariyama Hariteyama (ハリテヤマ)[37] 0297 Fighting Makuhita (#296) End of evolution One thrust of its mighty arms is enough to send 10 ton dump truck flying. It and its pre-evolution Makuhita are the only Pokémon capable of learning Smelling Salts outside of breeding.
Azurill Ruriri (ルリリ)[33] 0298 Normal Fairy[nb 3] Beginning of evolution Marill (#183) This Pokémon is smaller than Marill and Azumarill, and also the pre-evolution of them. A glitch previously made Azurill capable of changing gender upon evolution into Marill, because Azurill had different gender ratios than it, having a 75% chance to be female compared to Marill's 50%. This glitch was fixed in Generation VI.
Nosepass Nozupasu (ノズパス)[23] 0299 Rock Beginning of evolution Probopass (#476) No matter what it does, two Nosepasses cannot face each other due to the fact their magnetic noses will always face north. It is a great Pokémon for campers. Its design is based on the Moai statues from Easter Island and compasses. Its English name is a portmanteau of "nose" and "compass". The Gym Leader Roxanne uses one as her ace Pokémon.
Skitty Eneko (エネコ)[5] 0300 Normal Beginning of evolution Delcatty (#301) Skitty will chase and play with any thing that moves, so it chases its tail a lot. You can find Wild Skitty in trees. In the anime, a Skitty has a very loving relationship with Ash's Pikachu. The character May had one in the Pokémon anime.
Delcatty Enekororo (エネコロロ)[6] 0301 Normal Skitty (#300) End of evolution Delcatty evolve from Skitty using a Moon Stone. It is highly popular among female trainers due to its fur. It and Skitty are the only Pokémon with the ability Normalize, which turns all of its attacking moves into Normal type attacks.
Sableye Yamirami (ヤミラミ)[37] 0302 Dark Ghost Beginning of evolution Mega Evolution Its design is inspired by the Hopkinsville goblin, an alien-like creature reported to be seen in Kentucky in the 1950s.[28][34] It loves to eat gems, with most of them being stolen from Carbink, though usually Gabite gets to them first. It is Mawile's counterpart, and it received a Mega Evolution in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Mawile Kuchīto (クチート)[6] 0303 Steel Fairy[nb 3] Beginning of evolution Mega Evolution Its design is inspired by the Japanese yōkai Futakuchi-onna, a woman said to have a second mouth on the back of her head in a cautionary tale about extreme dieting.[28] Its "second mouth" on the back of its head is actually two steel horns fused together. It will lure foes or prey in with its docile looking face, then use its massive jaws to bite and eat them. It is Sableye's counterpart, and it gained a Mega Evolution in Pokémon X and Y.
Aron Kokodora (ココドラ)[6] 0304 Steel Rock Beginning of evolution Lairon (#305) Aron love to eat metal as their diet consists of it. Sometimes it will eat railroad tracks and cause massive chaos.
Lairon Kodora (コドラ)[23] 0305 Steel Rock Aron (#304) Aggron (#306) Lairon are highly territorial, and if another enters its territory, it will violently slam into them. It eats iron ore as food.
Aggron Bosugodora (ボスゴドラ)[31] 0306 Steel Rock Lairon (#305) Mega Evolution Its design and lore are based on the Pulgasari, a monster from Korean folklore that eats iron. It gained a Mega Evolution in Pokémon X and Y, shedding its Rock typing when it does so, becoming a pure Steel type.
Meditite Asanan (アサナン)[38] 0307 Fighting Psychic Beginning of evolution Medicham (#308) Meditite heightens its inner energy through meditation. It survives off of one berry a day, said to be a method of training itself.
Medicham Chāremu (チャーレム)[29] 0308 Fighting Psychic Meditite (#307) Mega Evolution Thanks to its training, its sixth sense is sharpened, and it can now predict opponent's strikes. It gained a Mega Evolution in Pokémon X and Y. It and Meditite share a signature ability in Pure Power, massively boosting their Attacking power.
Electrike Rakurai (ラクライ)[23] 0309 Electric Beginning of evolution Manectric (#310) Its body constantly gives off sparks whilst running. It often gives more off before a storm.
Manectric Raiboruto (ライボルト)[37] 0310 Electric Electrike (#309) Mega Evolution It gathers electricity in its mane and discharges it, often creating thunder clouds. Lightning falls in its vicinity so often that it is said to have been born from lightning bolts. Its design is inspired by the mythological Japanese creature Raijū, a being composed purely of lightning said to take on many quadrupedal forms.[28] It gained a Mega Evolution in Pokémon X and Y.
Plusle Purasuru (プラスル)[29][39] 0311 Electric No evolution It will cheer with sparks made from its body. The pattern on its cheeks resembles an addition sign. Its former signature ability Plus powers up Pokémon with the ability Minus in a Double Battle. Together with Minun, it represents positive electrical charges.
Minun Mainan (マイナン)[29] 0312 Electric No evolution If things are not going well, Minun will create an intense spark shower to help cheer on its teammates. The pattern on its cheeks resembles subtraction. Its former signature ability Minus powers up Pokémon with the ability Plus in a Double Battle. Together with Plusle, it represents negative electrical charges.
Volbeat Barubīto (バルビート)[23] 0313 Bug No evolution Volbeat are similar to fireflies, and use their tail lights to attract Illumise towards them. They are male exclusive, and despite not sharing an evolutionary family with it, is related to Illumise. Its former signature move, Tail Glow, increases Volbeat's Sp. Atk by 2-3 stages, depending on the game.
Illumise Irumīze (イルミーゼ)[40] 0314 Bug No evolution Illumise are attracted to the lights on Volbeat's tail ends. They are female exclusive, and eggs produced by them can result in Volbeat eggs as well, due to their relation to Volbeat.
Roselia Rozeria (ロゼリア)[23] 0315 Grass Poison Budew (#406) Roserade (#407) Roselia shoots sharp, toxic thorns at anyone who tries to steal its flowers. The thorns on its head have poison and each hand has a different poison. If it drinks naturally rich springwater, its flowers will bloom with vivid coloration and it gives off a relaxing fragrance that make people careless. The stronger its aroma, the healthier it is. As an old tradition in a far away land, one would send one of its thorns to challenge them to a duel.
Gulpin Gokurin (ゴクリン)[6] 0316 Poison Beginning of evolution Swalot (#317) Most of its body consists of its powerful stomach, whose acid can dissolve anything.
Swalot Marunōmu (マルノーム)[23] 0317 Poison Gulpin (#316) End of evolution When Swalot spots prey, it spurts out a hideously toxic fluid from its pores and sprays the target. Once the prey has weakened, this Pokémon gulps it down whole with its cavernous mouth.
Carvanha Kibania (キバニア)[23] 0318 Water Dark Beginning of evolution Sharpedo (#319) Carvanha are based on the red piranha.[41] It can effortlessly rip holes in boats with one bite.
Sharpedo Samehadā (サメハダー)[33] 0319 Water Dark Carvanha (#318) Mega Evolution Sharpedo are based on sharks.[41] Nicknamed the "brutal Pokémon of the seas", Sharpedo will chase after ships and bite huge holes in them. Sharpedo are also subject to overhunting, due to hatred of them, leading to conservation efforts. Sharpedo gained a Mega Evolution in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. It is also Team Aqua Leader Archie's signature Pokémon.
Wailmer Hoeruko (ホエルコ)[5] 0320 Water Beginning of evolution Wailord (#321) Its design resembles a whale. Wailmer can store water inside its body to transform itself into a ball for bouncing on the ground. By filling itself up with more water, this Pokémon can elevate the height of its bounce.
Wailord Hoeruō (ホエルオー)[42] 0321 Water Wailmer (#320) End of evolution Its design is based on the blue whale. It is among the largest of all Pokémon. It herds prey in a pack and then swallows the massed prey in one gulp. It is capable of breeding with Skitty, one of the smallest Pokémon; due to its own large size, this fact has attained some status as an internet meme.
Numel Donmeru (ドンメル)[23] 0322 Fire Ground Beginning of evolution Camerupt (#323) Numel is not very smart. Although it cannot feel much pain, it cannot stand hunger for a second.
Camerupt Bakūda (バクーダ)[43] 0323 Fire Ground Numel (#322) Mega Evolution Camerupt is based on camels. It has two large humps that resemble volcanos. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire it was given a Mega Evolution. It is the signature Pokémon of Team Magma leader Maxie.
Torkoal Kōtasu (コータス)[23] 0324 Fire No evolution It battles using energy it gets from burning coal. When loosing smoke from its nostrils, it lets off a sound that is similar to a locomotive's horn. Ash owns a Torkoal in the anime. In Pokémon Go, Torkoal is exclusive to Southeast Asia and India.
Spoink Banebū (バネブー)[22] 0325 Psychic Beginning of evolution Grumpig (#326) It keeps bouncing on its tail to keep its heart going. If it stops, it dies. Its English name is a portmanteau of "spring" and "oink".
Grumpig Būpiggu (ブーピッグ)[23] 0326 Psychic Spoink (#325) End of evolution Its English name is a portmanteau of "grumpy" and "pig". Both it and its pre-evolution are likely based on the common phrase "to cast pearls before swine."
Spinda Patchīru (パッチール)[22] 0327 Normal No evolution Randomly-generated spot patterns make 4,294,967,296 different variations of Spinda exist in the games. Junichi Masuda has noted that much planning and discussion had to be done to make this feasible in game and due to this, Spinda has become a favourite Pokémon of his.[44]
Trapinch Nakkurā (ナックラー)[23] 0328 Ground Beginning of evolution Vibrava (#329) A Pokémon based on the Antlion. It is notable for being the only Pokémon to lose a Hidden Ability when evolving.
Vibrava Biburāba (ビブラーバ)[23] 0329 Ground Dragon Trapinch (#328) Flygon (#330) Its English name is a portmanteau of "vibrate" and "larva". It generates ultrasonic waves by violently flapping its wings. After making its prey faint, it melts the prey with acid.
Flygon Furaigon (フライゴン)[29] 0330 Ground Dragon Vibrava (#329) End of evolution A Mega Evolution of Flygon was planned for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, but was cancelled due to design problems.[45]
Cacnea Sabonea (サボネア)[5] 0331 Grass Beginning of evolution Cacturne (#332) Its design resembles a cactus. The more arid and harsh the environment, the more pretty and fragrant a flower Cacnea grows.
Cacturne Nokutasu (ノクタス)[4] 0332 Grass Dark Cacnea (#331) End of evolution It will wait in deserts for travellers to faint, and then it will strike. Like Cacnea, its design resembles a cactus.
Swablu Chirutto (チルット)[46] 0333 Normal Flying Beginning of evolution Altaria (#334) It likes to land on people's head like a fluffy hat.
Altaria Chirutarisu (チルタリス)[29] 0334 Dragon Flying Swablu (#333) Mega Evolution Altaria is said to have a beautiful soprano singing voice, which can be heard when it is flying through the sky. It is based on the Chinese Peng.
Zangoose Zangūsu (ザングース)[47] 0335 Normal No evolution It has a lifelong feud with Seviper. It's fur bristles when it smells one nearby. When it's not in an aggressive state, it walks on four legs. It is notable for its signature ability "Toxic Boost". Zangoose is exclusive to Europe, Asia, and Australia in Pokémon Go.
Seviper Habunēku (ハブネーク)[5] 0336 Poison No evolution It will automatically fight Zangoose, its rival, until something stops them or one runs away. It sharpens its blade-like tail with rocks. A Seviper played a major role in the anime, being owned by Jessie of Team Rocket.
Lunatone Runatōn (ルナトーン)[23] 0337 Rock Psychic No evolution It is a meteorite Pokémon in the shape of the moon.
Solrock Sorurokku (ソルロック)[23] 0338 Rock Psychic No evolution It is a meteorite Pokémon in the shape of the sun.
Barboach Dojotchi (ドジョッチ)[23] 0339 Water Ground Beginning of evolution Whiscash (#340) Barboach are based on the pond loach.[41]
Whiscash Namazun (ナマズン)[4] 0340 Water Ground Barboach (#339) End of evolution The design of Whiscash was inspired by the mythological Namazu, a giant catfish said to cause earthquakes.[28]
Corphish Heigani (ヘイガニ)[5] 0341 Water Beginning of evolution Crawdaunt (#342) Corphish is based on a crayfish and similar crustaceans. It is noted as not being native to Hoenn and instead an invasive species. Ash owns one in the anime.
Crawdaunt Shizarigā (シザリガー)[6] 0342 Water Dark Corphish (#341) End of evolution Its English name is a portmanteau of "crawdad" and "daunt".
Baltoy Yajiron (ヤジロン)[23] 0343 Ground Psychic Beginning of evolution Claydol (#344) Its design is based on the Dogū figurines from the Jōmon period.
Claydol Nendōru (ネンドール)[23] 0344 Ground Psychic Baltoy (#343) End of evolution Claydol are said to be dolls of mud made by primitive humans and brought to life by exposure to a mysterious ray. This Pokémon moves about while levitating.
Lileep Rirīra (リリーラ)[23] 0345 Rock Grass Beginning of evolution Cradily (#346) A fossil Pokémon based on ancient crinoids. Its name is a portmantua of "lily" and "peep".
Cradily Yureidoru (ユレイドル)[23] 0346 Rock Grass Lileep (#345) End of evolution It will use its petals to grab and eat its prey. It and Lileep are the only Pokémon with the Rock/Grass typing.
Anorith Anopusu (アノプス)[23] 0347 Rock Bug Beginning of evolution Armaldo (#348) Anorith seems to be based on a vairty of ancient marine life but most closely resembles Anomalocaris.
Armaldo Āmarudo (アーマルド)[23] 0348 Rock Bug Anorith (#347) End of evolution Its tough armor makes all attacks bounce off. This Pokémon's two enormous claws can be freely extended or contracted. They have the power to punch right through a steel slab.
Feebas Hinbasu (ヒンバス)[23] 0349 Water Beginning of evolution Milotic (#350) Feebas are based on the largemouth bass.[41]
Milotic Mirokarosu (ミロカロス)[48] 0350 Water Feebas (#349) End of evolution Said to be the most beautiful Pokémon in the world, many pieces of beautiful artwork contains it. It is notable for being the only evolution which requires a high Beauty stat, a stat normally only used for Pokémon contests, although in Generation IV it gained a second way to evolve involving the Prism Scale item. Milotic are based on the oarfish.[41]
Castform Powarun (ポワルン)[31] 0351 Normal No evolution It is capable of changing between its four forms depending on in-battle weather effects with its signature ability, Forecast. It is based on a Teru teru bōzu doll in the shape of an H2O molecule. In rain, Forecast changes Castform to its "Rainy Form", which is Water type and resembles a raindrop. In hail, Forecast changes Castform to its "Snowy Form", which is Ice type and resembles a snowy cloud. In harsh sunlight, Forecast changes Castform to its "Sunny Form", which is Fire type and resembles the sun.
Kecleon Kakureon (カクレオン)[23] 0352 Normal No evolution Although it can turn invisible, its red stripe can always be seen.
Shuppet Kagebōzu (カゲボウズ)[23] 0353 Ghost Beginning of evolution Banette (#354) It grows by feeding on dark emotions, such as vengefulness and envy, in the hearts of people. It roams through cities in search of grudges that taint people.
Banette Jupetta (ジュペッタ)[37] 0354 Ghost Shuppet (#353) Mega Evolution Banette's fictional origin story states that it used to be a plush doll that was thrown away by a child and that its "feelings of hatred were so strong that it came to life to seek revenge".[34]
Duskull Yomawaru (ヨマワル)[23] 0355 Ghost Beginning of evolution Dusclops (#356) The design of Duskull and its evolution are inspired by mummies and the Japanese ghost Chōchin-obake.[34] It can go through any wall, no matter how thick it may be, to chase people until sunrise, at which time the chase is abandoned. Its English name is a portmanteau of "dust" and "skull".
Dusclops Samayōru (サマヨール)[23] 0356 Ghost Duskull (#355) Dusknoir (#477) It is said that anything that goes into its hollow body will never be seen again. Its English name is a portmanteau of "dust" and "cyclops".
Tropius Toropiusu (トロピウス)[47] 0357 Grass Flying No evolution It lives in tropical jungles. The bunch of fruit around its neck is delicious. The fruit grows twice a year. It is exclusive to Africa and Southern Spain in Pokémon Go.
Chimecho Chirīn (チリーン)[22] 0358 Psychic Chingling (#433) End of evolution This Pokémon is based on Japanese wind chimes as well as bells. Its name is a portmanteau of "chime" and "echo".
Absol Abusoru (アブソル)[5] 0359 Dark Beginning of evolution Mega Evolution It can tell when horrible disasters are about to come because it can sense them with its fine hairs.
Wynaut Sōnano (ソーナノ)[22] 0360 Psychic Beginning of evolution Wobbuffet (#202) Do not look at its always-smiling face to tell if its mad, look at its tail. If it is mad, it will be slamming on the ground.
Snorunt Yukiwarashi (ユキワラシ)[23] 0361 Ice Beginning of evolution Glalie (#362)
Froslass (#478)[nb 5]
It is said that if seen at midnight, they'll cause heavy snow. They eat ice and snow. They draw inspiration from the yokai, Yukinko.
Glalie Onigōri (オニゴーリ)[43] 0362 Ice Snorunt (#361) Mega Evolution Glalie is based on a hockey mask and the yokai, Tsurube-otoshi, as well as Oni. It gained a Mega Evolution in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Spheal Tamazarashi (タマザラシ)[23] 0363 Ice Water Beginning of evolution Sealeo (#364) When it is time to eat, they tend to clap in appreciation. Therefore, its dinnertimes are quite noisy.
Sealeo Todogurā (トドグラー)[23] 0364 Ice Water Spheal (#363) Walrein (#365) It likes to bounce anything on its nose. Sometimes, it will even balance Spheals.
Walrein Todozeruga (トドゼルガ)[23] 0365 Ice Water Sealeo (#364) End of evolution Its tusks are strong enough to shatter icebergs. Its thick blubber repeals incoming attacks. Its name is a combination of "walrus" and "rein".
Clamperl Pāruru (パールル)[23] 0366 Water Beginning of evolution Huntail (#367)
Gorebyss (#368)
Its name is a portmanteau of "clam" and "pearl". Despite this, it is actually an egg. It evolves into Huntail when traded while holding the Deep Sea Tooth, and into Gorebyss while holding the Deep Sea Scale.
Huntail Hantēru (ハンテール)[23] 0367 Water Clamperl (#366) End of evolution Huntail are based on the onejaw.[41] When hunting, it lures prey in with its fish-esque tail, and then savagely rips them apart.
Gorebyss Sakurabisu (サクラビス)[23] 0368 Water Clamperl (#366) End of evolution Although is quite pretty to some, it is very cruel. It will insert its very thin mouth into its prey and drink them dry. Gorebyss are based on the snipe eel.[41]
Relicanth Jīransu (ジーランス)[23] 0369 Water Rock No evolution It is an ancient Pokémon that has been around for millions of years. Relicanths actually have not changed due to this. Relicanth are based on the coelacanth.[41] Relicanth are exclusive to New Zealand in Pokémon Go.
Luvdisc Rabukasu (ラブカス)[49] 0370 Water No evolution Various critics consider Luvdisc among the most "useless" and "lazily designed" Pokémon.[50][51][52][53] Luvdisc are based on the kissing gourami.[41] When two people are out dating on the beach, you can tell that they really love each other if Luvdiscs appear.
Bagon Tatsubei (タツベイ)[23] 0371 Dragon Beginning of evolution Shelgon (#372) It has many dreams about being able to fly, so it tries to in doomed efforts by throwing itself off of high cliffs. In return, its head becomes really hard, which it uses to bash its foes' skulls in.
Shelgon Komorū (コモルー)[23] 0372 Dragon Bagon (#371) Salamence (#373) Waiting to evolve again, Shelgon usually moves quite fast. If it is cold, its movements turn sluggish.
Salamence Bōmanda (ボーマンダ)[27] 0373 Dragon Flying Shelgon (#372) Mega Evolution Now able to fly like it once had dreamed of doing as a Bagon, it flies very high, to see how high it can go. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire it was given a Mega Evolution.
Beldum Danbaru (ダンバル)[23] 0374 Steel Psychic Beginning of evolution Metang (#375) Instead of having blood coursing through its veins, it has grains of metal rushing through.
Metang Metangu (メタング)[23] 0375 Steel Psychic Beldum (#374) Metagross (#376) When two Beldums fuse, the result is a Metang. It hunts Nosepass, finding them quite tasty.
Metagross Metagurosu (メタグロス)[43] 0376 Steel Psychic Metang (#375) Mega Evolution Metagross is a result of four Beldum or two Metang. It has four brains as a result, and is said to be smarter than a supercomputer. It eats through its mouth on the bottom of its stomach. It is the signature Pokémon of Champion Steven. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire it was given a Mega Evolution.
Regirock Rejirokku (レジロック)[54] 0377 Rock No evolution If it is hurt, it will attach rocks to repair itself that scientists found out come from different parts of the world. It is one of three Regis.
Regice Rejiaisu (レジアイス)[47] 0378 Ice No evolution Regice is made of the coldest and thickest ice in the world. Magma and lava will not even partially melt it because it has the ability to cool down the air by 60 degrees. It is one of three Regis.
Registeel Rejisuchiru (レジスチル)[54] 0379 Steel No evolution The metal its made of is an unknown type of metal that is the hardest and most scratch-resistant, and has the highest melting point of any other metal in the world. In fact, it is so scratch-resistant that not even fire, cannon shots, or diamonds can hurt it. It is one of three Regis. In European releases of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Registeel had its Sprite altered to have both arms down. In the North American and Japanese version, Registeel had its right arm up, which could be mistaken for a Nazi salute.[55]
Latias Ratiasu (ラティアス)[5] 0380 Dragon Psychic Beginning of evolution Mega Evolution It is part of the Eon duo. Latias can fly faster than a fighter jet, turn invisible, and understand human speech. It is a bit better when it comes to defense compared to her counterpart Latios. Latias, unlike her counterpart, is known to be capable of altering its appearance via refracting lights from its feathers. It is the only Pokémon capable of learning Mist Ball, which deals damage and has a 50% chance to lower its opponent's Special Attack stat by one stage. Both her and Latios had starring roles in Pokémon Heroes. Both Latias and Latios gained Mega Evolutions in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. which allowed the duo to be used in a new mechanic, soaring.
Latios Ratiosu (ラティオス)[5] 0381 Dragon Psychic Beginning of evolution Mega Evolution It is the other half of the Eon duo. Latios is very similar to its counterpart. Latios is shown capable of using an ability called 'Sight Sharing', allowing him to show others what he is seeing. It is the only Pokémon capable of learning Luster Purge, which deals damage and has a 50% chance to lower its opponent's Special Defense stat by one stage. It is a bit better though when it comes to power compared to his counterpart Latias. Both him and Latias had starring roles in Pokémon Heroes. Both Latias and Latios gained Mega Evolutions in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. which allowed the duo to be used in a new mechanic, soaring.
Kyogre Kaiōga (カイオーガ)[38][56] 0382 Water Beginning of evolution Primal Reversion Legends tell of it expanding the seas. It had a devastatingly powerful fight with Groudon over control of land until Rayquaza stopped them. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it was given a new type of form, a Primal Form.
Groudon Gurādon (グラードン)[29] 0383 Ground Beginning of evolution Primal Reversion It can expand the land continuously. It had a destructive battle with Kyogre over rule of the land until Rayquaza stopped it. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it was given a new type of form, a Primal Form.
Rayquaza Rekkūza (レックウザ)[57] 0384 Dragon Flying Beginning of evolution Mega Evolution It feeds on meteorites to fuel its Mega Evolution while it lives in the ozone layer. It once came down to stop the massive fight between Groudon and Kyogre. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it was given a Mega Evolution.
Jirachi Jirāchi (ジラーチ)[33] 0385 Steel Psychic No evolution Legend says that Jirachi sleeps every 1,000 years, and if you write your wishes on the tags on its forehead, it might grant them. Jirachi has an eye on its stomach, and is the only Pokémon capable of learning Doom Desire. It was first made available via a bonus disc that came with Pokémon Colosseum, which also showed a preview of the movie it starred in: Pokémon: Jirachi—Wish Maker.
Deoxys Deokishisu (デオキシス)[57] 0386 Psychic No evolution Deoxys is capable of changing between four "Formes": Normal, Attack, Defence, and Speed. Each of which differs by base stat values, effort value yield, and appearance.[58] Deoxys is an alien that was born when a crystal had been hit with UV rays. In March 2005, NASA teamed up with the Pokémon Trading Card Game team to use Deoxys' likeness to educate children about outer space and the ozone layer. As part of this endeavor, NASA created browser games on its website and Nintendo of America distributed promotional bracelets and postcards.[59] It could be captured after completing a post game story titled The Delta Episode in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, being the first Mythical Pokémon to be available outside of events. It also starred in its own movie alongside Rayquaza, Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys.

Reception

Reception to Generation III's Pokémon has been polarised. Alex Carlson of Hardcore Gamer wrote in 2014 that the third generation of Pokémon games was not well received by fans of the series, with some people calling the generation the "worst in the series history".[2] This was in part because Ruby and Sapphire did not allow players to transfer in their Pokémon from previous generations and, because of this, many older Pokémon were completely unavailable in the games until Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen were released a few years later.[60] Meanwhile, many of the new Pokémon designs, such as those for Torchic, Feebas, Luvdisc, Castform and Clamperl, were criticised for being unoriginal.[2][60][61] Contrastingly, some designs, including Breloom, Aggron, and the aforementioned Castform were praised for their coolness, with the large variety of unique legendary Pokémon also helping the third generation feel fresh and new.[62] While Ruby and Sapphire were recognized for introducing less memorable designs than their predecessors, designs like Milotic, Salamence, Metagross, Rayquaza, and Blaziken made the overall generation a satisfying supplement to the existing Pokédex.[63]

The third generation has had its share of enduringly popular designs. Eighteen years after the release of Ruby and Sapphire, Rayquaza and Gardevoir finished eighth and ninth in 2020's Pokémon of the Year vote,[64] with Flygon, Sceptile, and Blaziken also among the top 30.[65] Rayquaza also finished eighth in a 2016 Japanese poll, with Jirachi and Kyogre among the top 25.[66] A popularity vote on the Pokémon subreddit featured Blaziken at 5th, joined in the top 25 by Gardevoir, Absol, Flygon, and Mudkip.[67]

Notes

  1. ^ Details on Pokémon names, National Pokédex numbers, types and evolutions are obtained from The Pokémon Company International's online Pokédex.[3]
  2. ^ Only Galarian Linoone (introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield) are capable of evolving into Obstagoon.
  3. ^ a b c d e Starting in X and Y, Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Azurill and Mawile all gained the Fairy type.
  4. ^ Only male Kirlia are capable of evolving into Gallade. However, both male and female Kirlia can evolve into Gardevoir.
  5. ^ Only female Snorunt are capable of evolving into Froslass, however both male and female Snorunt can become Glalie.

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