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Who better to lead the Pokedex section than the first Pokemon himself, Bulbasaur? I will be adding 20 at a time so be patient.  The profiles of the Pokemon will be very detailed in order to help you in your Pokemon quest.  If you have any suggestions to make the section better or see any mistakes, mail me! In addition all stat ratings are Nintendo's ratings.  In order to interpret them, here is the order from the best rating to the worst: Excellent, Great, Good, Fair, Poor. The total ratings are out of 25. [Pokemon 1-20]  [Pokemon 21-40]  [Pokemon 41-60]  [Pokemon 61-80]  [Pokemon 81-100]  [Pokemon 101-120]    [Pokemon 121-140]  [Pokemon 141-151] #1  Bulbasaur Type: Grass/Poison Japanese name: Fushigidane Height:2'4" Weight:15 lbs Description: A strange seed was planted on its back at birth, which sprouts and grows with this Pokemon. Appears: Professor Oak's Lab Evolves into: Ivysaur (L16), Venusaur (L32) Learned Skill List Stat Ratings ------- Tackle HP Rating Good ------- Growl Attack Rating Poor Level 7 Leech Seed Defense Rating Poor Level 13 Vine Whip Speed Poor Level 20 Poison Powder Special Ability Fair Level 27 Razor Leaf Total Rating 8 Level 34 Growth Level 41 Sleep Powder Level 48 Solarbeam Learnable TMs: 03, 06, 08, 09, 10, 20, 21, 22, 31, 32, 33, 34, 44, 50 Learnable HMs: 01 My Personal comments: In my opinion, he is the best starter you can go with.  He can definitely be considered one of the best of his type.  His main problem however is the weaknesses that come along with being a Poison type. #2 Ivysaur Type: Grass/Poison Japanese name: Fushigisou Height:3'3" Weight:29 lbs Description: As the bulb on its back grows larger, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs. Appears: Nowhere Evolves into: Venusaur (L32) Learned Skill List Stat Ratings ------- Tackle HP Rating Great ------- Growl Attack Rating Fair ------- Leech Seed Defense Rating Fair ------- Vine Whip Speed Fair Level 22 Poison Powder Special Ability Fair Level 30 Razor Leaf Total Rating 12 Level 38 Growth Level 46 Sleep Powder Level 54 Solarbeam Learnable TMs: 03, 06, 08, 09, 10, 20, 21, 22, 31, 32, 33, 34, 44, 50 Learnable HMs: 01 My Personal comments: In my opinion, he is the best starter you can go with.  He can definitely be considered one of the best of his type.  His main problem however is the weaknesses that come along with being a Poison type. #3 Venusaur Type: Grass/Poison Japanese name: Fushigibana Height:6'7" Weight:221lbs Description: The plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy, prompting the Venusaur to keep moving in search of sunlight. Appears: Nowhere Final Form Learned Skill List Stat Ratings ------- Tackle HP Rating Excellent ------- Growl Attack Rating Good ------- Leech Seed Defense Rating Good ------- Vine Whip Speed Good ------- Poison Powder Special Ability Good ------- Razor Leaf Total Rating 17 Level 43 Growth Level 55 Sleep Powder Level 65 Solarbeam Learnable TMs: 03, 06, 08, 09, 10, 20, 21, 22, 31, 32, 33, 34, 44, 50 Learnable HMs: 01 My Personal comments: In my opinion, he is the best starter you can go with.  He can definitely be considered one of the best of his type.  His main problem however is the weaknesses that come along with being a Poison type. #4 Charmander Type: Fire Japanese name: Hitokage Height:2'0" Weight:19lbs Description: Obviously prefers hot places. When it rains steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail. Appears: Professor Oak's Lab Evolves into: Charmeleon (L16), Charizard (L36) Learned Skill List Stat Ratings ------- Scratch HP Rating Good ------- Growl Attack Rating Fair Level 9 Ember Defense Rating Poor Level 15 Leer Speed Fair Level 22 Rage Special Ability Poor Level 30 Slash Total Rating 9 Level 38 Flamethrower Level 46 Fire Spin Learnable TMs: 01, 03, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 44, 50 Learnable HMs: 01, 04 Personal Comments: Without arguement, one of the best of its type however probably tied with Squirtle and his evoltuions as a starter.  I personally think the adding of flying type at Charizard level isn't a good idea. #5 Charmeleon Type: Fire Japanese name: Lizardo Height:3'7" Weight:42lbs Description: When it swings its burning tail, it elevates temparature around it to unbearably high levels. Appears: Nowhere Evolves into: Charizard (L36) Learned Skill List Stat Ratings ------- Scratch HP Rating Great ------- Growl Attack Rating Poor ------- Ember Defense Rating Fair ------- Leer Speed Good Level 24 Rage Special Ability Fair Level 33 Slash Total Rating 12 Level 42 Flamethrower Level 56 Fire Spin Learnable TMs: 01, 03, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 44, 50 Learnable HMs: 01, 04 Personal Comments: Without arguement, one of the best of its type however probably tied with Squirtle and his evoltuions as a starter.  I personally think the adding of flying type at Charizard level isn't a good idea. #6 Charizard Type: Fire/Flying Japanese name: Lizardon Height:5'7" Weight:200lbs Description: Spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. Known to cause forest fires unintentionally. Appears: Nowhere Final Form Learned Skill List Stat Ratings ------- Scratch HP Rating Excellent ------- Growl Attack Rating Good ------- Ember Defense Rating Fair ------- Leer Speed Good ------- Rage Special Ability Good Level 36 Slash Total Rating 16 Level 46 Flamethrower Level 55 Fire Spin Learnable TMs: 01, 03, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 44, 50 Learnable HMs: 01, 04 Personal Comments: Without arguement, one of the best of its type however probably tied with Squirtle and his evoltuions as a starter.  I personally think the adding of flying type at Charizard level isn't a good idea. #7 Squirtle Type: Water Japanese name: Zenigame Height:1'8" Weight:20lbs Description: After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell.  Powerfully sprays foam fron its mouth. Appears: Professor Oak's Lab Evolves into: Wartortle (L16), Blastoise (L36) Learned Skill List Stat Ratings ------- Tackle HP Rating Good ------- Tail Whip Attack Rating Poor Level 8 Bubble Defense Rating Fair Level 15 Water Gun Speed Poor Level 22 Bite Special Ability Poor Level 28 Withdraw Total Rating 8 Level 35 Skull Bash Level 47 Hydro Pump Learnable TMs: 01, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 40, 44, 50 Learnable HMs: 03, 04 Personal Comments: He is tied with Charmander for the second best started.   He learns a good assortment of water and normal type moves and is the only starter who is one pure type throughout all three evolutions #8 Wartortle Type: Water Japanese name: Camiel Height:3'3" Weight:50lbs Description: Often hides in water to stalk unwary prey.  When swimming fast, it moves its ears to maintain its balance. Appears: Nowhere Evolves into: Blastoise (L36) Learned Skill List Stat Ratings ------- Tackle HP Rating Great ------- Tail Whip Attack Rating Fair ------- Bubble Defense Rating Good Level 15 Water Gun Speed Fair Level 24 Bite Special Ability Fair Level 31 Withdraw Total Rating 13 Level 39 Skull Bash Level 47 Hydro Pump Learnable TMs: 01, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 40, 44, 50 Learnable HMs: 03, 04 Personal Comments: He is tied with Charmander for the second best started.   He learns a good assortment of water and normal type moves and is the only starter who is one pure type throughout all three evolutions #9 Blastoise Type: Water Japanese name: Camex Height:5'3" Weight:50lbs Description: A brutal Pokemon who has pressurized water jets on its shell used for high-speed tackle. Appears: Nowhere Final Form Learned Skill List Stat Ratings ------- Tackle HP Rating Excellent ------- Tail Whip Attack Rating Good ------- Bubble Defense Rating Great ------- Water Gun Speed Good Level 24 Bite Special Ability Good Level 31 Withdraw Total Rating 18 Level 42 Skull Bash Level 52 Hydro Pump Learnable TMs: 01, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 40, 44, 50 Learnable HMs: 03, 04 Personal Comments: He is tied with Charmander for the second best started.   He learns a good assortment of water and normal type moves and is the only starter who is one pure type throughout all three evolutions #10 Caterpie Type: Bug Japanese name: Caterpie Height:1'0" Weight:6lbs Description: Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb sloped and walls.  Appears: Viridian Forest, Routes 2, 24, and 25 Evolves into: Metapod (L7), Butterfree (L10) Learned Skill List Stat Ratings ------- Tackle HP Rating Good ------- Harden Attack Rating Poor Defense Rating Poor Speed Poor Special Ability Poor Total Rating 7 Learnable TMs: N/A Learnable HMs: N/A Personal Comments: One of my favoirtes of the bug classes.  Remember when going for a Butterfree, start from a Caterpie so that when it becomes a Kakuna it still will be able to tackle.  Butterfree has a VERY good assorment of moves. #11 Metapod Type: Bug Japanese name: Transhell Height:2'4" Weight:22lbs Description: This Pokemon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body. Appears: Viridian Forest, Routes 2, 24, and 25 Evolves into: Butterfree (L10) Learned Skill List Stat Ratings ------- Harden HP Rating Good Attack Rating Poor Defense Rating Fair Speed Poor Special Ability Poor Total Rating 8 Learnable TMs: N/A Learnable HMs: N/A Personal Comments: One of my favoirtes of the bug classes.  Remember when going for a Butterfree, start from a Caterpie so that when it becomes a Kakuna it still will be able to tackle.  Butterfree has a VERY good assorment of moves. #12 Butterfree Type: Bug/Flying Japanese name: Butterfree Height:3'7" Weight:71lbs Description: In batlle, it flaps its wings at high speed, releasing highly toxic dust into the air. Appears: Nowhere Final Form Learned Skill List Stat Ratings Level 12 Confusion HP Rating Good Level 15 Poison Powder Attack Rating Poor Level 16 Stun Spore Defense Rating Poor Level 17 Sleep Powder Speed Good Level 21 Supersonic Special Ability Good Level 26 Whirlwind Total Rating 11 Level 32 Psybeam Learnable TMs: 02, 04, 06, 09, 10, 15, 20, 21, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 39, 44, 46, 50 Learnable HMs: N/A Personal Comments: One of my favoirtes of the bug classes.  Remember when going for a Butterfree, start from a Caterpie so that when it becomes a Kakuna it still will be able to tackle.  Butterfree has a VERY good assorment of moves. #13 Weedle Type: Bug/Poison Japanese name: Weedle Height:1'0" Weight:7lbs Description: Often found in forests, eating leaves. It has a sharp, venomous stinger on its head. Appears: Viridian Forest, Routes 2, 24, and 25 Evolves into: Kakuna(L7), Beedrill (L10) Learned Skill List Stat Ratings ------- Poison Sting HP Rating Good ------- String Shot Attack Rating Poor Defense Rating Poor Speed Poor Special Ability Poor Total Rating 7 Learnable TMs: N/A Learnable HMs: N/A Personal Comments: In order to get Beedrill use the same strategy I mentioned for Butterfree.  The two final evolutions' (Butterfree's and Beedrill's) main difference is that Beedrill is more of an offensive Pokemon while Butterfree can be considered more of a "status" Pokemon with its many status moves. #14 Kakuna Type: Bug/Poison Japanese name: Kokuun Height:2'0" Weight:22lbs Description: Almost incapable of moving, this Pokemon can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators. Appears: Viridian Forest, Routes 2, 24, and 25 Evolves into: Beedrill(L10) Learned Skill List Stat Ratings ------- Harden HP Rating Good Attack Rating Poor Defense Rating Poor Speed Poor Special Ability Poor Total Rating 7 Learnable TMs: N/A Learnable HMs: N/A Personal Comments: In order to get Beedrill use the same strategy I mentioned for Butterfree.  The two final evolutions' (Butterfree's and Beedrill's) main difference is that Beedrill is more of an offensive Pokemon while Butterfree can be considered more of a "status" Pokemon with its many status moves. #15 Beedrill Type: Bug/Poison Japanese name: Spear Height:3'3" Weight:65lbs Description: Flies at high speeds and attacks using the large venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail. Appears: Nowhere Final Form Learned Skill List Stat Ratings Level 12 Fury Attack HP Rating Excellent Level 16 Focus Energy Attack Rating Good Level 20 Twineedle Defense Rating Poor Level 25 Rage Speed Good Level 30 Pin Missile Special Ability Poor Level 35 Agility Total Rating 13 Learnable TMs: 03, 06, 09, 10, 15, 20, 21, 31, 32, 33, 34, 39, 40, 44, 50 Learnable HMs: 01 Personal Comments: In order to get Beedrill use the same strategy I mentioned for Butterfree.  The two final evolutions' (Butterfree's and Beedrill's) main difference is that Beedrill is more of an offensive Pokemon while Butterfree can be considered more of a "status" Pokemon with its many status moves. #16 Pidgey Type: Normal/Flying Japanese name: Poppo Height:1'0" Weight:4lbs Description: A common sight in the forests and woods, it flaps its wings at ground level to kick up binding sand. Appears: Routes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15, 24, and 25 Evolves into: Pidgeotto(L18), Pidgeot (L36) Learned Skill List Stat Ratings ------- Gust HP Rating Good Level 5 Sand Attack Attack Rating Poor Level 12 Quick Attack Defense Rating Poor Level 19 Whirlwind Speed Fair Level 28 Wing Attack Special Ability Poor Level 36 Agility Total Rating 8 Level 44 Mirror Move Learnable TMs: 02, 03, 06, 09, 10, 20, 31, 32, 33, 34, 39, 43, 44, 50 Learnable HMs: 02 Personal Comments: Of all the regular birds he can be considered one of the better ones.  Even though Doduo/Dodrio's selection of moves are better the Pidgey evolutions make up for it with their good stats. #17 Pidgeotto Type: Normal/Flying Japanese name: Pijon Height:3'7" Weight:66lbs Description: Very protective of its sprawling territory, this Pokemon will fiercely peck at any intruder. Appears: Routes 14, 15, and 21 Evolves into: Pidgeot (L36) Learned Skill List Stat Ratings ------- Gust HP Rating Great ------- Sand Attack Attack Rating Fair ------- Quick Attack Defense Rating Poor Level 21 Whirlwind Speed Fair Level 31 Wing Attack Special Ability Poor Level 40 Agility Total Rating 10 Level 54 Mirror Move Learnable TMs: 02, 03, 06, 09, 10, 20, 31, 32, 33, 34, 39, 43, 44, 50 Learnable HMs: 02 Personal Comments: Of all the regular birds he can be considered one of the better ones.  Even though Doduo/Dodrio's selection of moves are better the Pidgey evolutions make up for it with their good stats. #18 Pidgeot Type: Normal/Flying Japanese name: Pijoto Height:4'11" Weight:87lbs Description: When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high peed to pick off unwary prey, like Magikarp. Appears: Nowhere Final Form Learned Skill List Stat Ratings ------- Gust HP Rating Excellent ------- Sand Attack Attack Rating Good ------- Quick Attack Defense Rating Good ------- Whirlwind Speed Good ------- Wing Attack Special Ability Fair Level 44 Agility Total Rating 16 Level 54 Mirror Move Learnable TMs: 02, 03, 06, 09, 10, 15, 20, 31, 32, 33, 34, 39, 43, 44, 50 Learnable HMs: 02 Personal Comments: Of all the regular birds he can be considered one of the better ones.  Even though Doduo/Dodrio's selection of moves are better the Pidgey evolutions make up for it with their good stats. #19 Rattata Type: Normal Japanese name: Koratta Height:1'0" Weight:8lbs Description: Bites anything when it attacks. Small and very quick, it is a common sight in many places. Appears: Routes 1, 2, 4, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 21, and 22 Evolves into: Raticate (L20) Learned Skill List Stat Ratings ------- Tackle HP Rating Good ------- Tail Whip Attack Rating Fair Level 7 Quick Attack Defense Rating Poor Level 14 Hyper Fang Speed Fair Level 23 Focus Energy Special Ability Poor Level 34 Super Fang Total Rating 9 Learnable TMs: 06, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 14, 20, 24, 25, 28, 31, 32, 34, 39, 40, 44, 50 Learnable HMs: N/A Personal Comments: Just your run of the mill normal Pokemon.  It probably wouldn't be worth your time to add him to your party. #20 Raticate Type: Normal Japanese name: Ratta Height:2'4" Weight:41lbs Description: It uses its whiskers to maintain its balance and will slow down f they are cut off. Appears: Routes 16, 17, 18, and 21 Final Form Learned Skill List Stat Ratings ------- Tackle HP Rating Great ------- Tail Whip Attack Rating Good ------- Quick Attack Defense Rating Fair Level 14 Hyper Fang Speed Good Level 27 Focus Energy Special Ability Poor Level 41 Super Fang Total Rating 13 Learnable TMs: 06, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 20, 24, 25, 28, 31, 32, 34, 39, 40, 44, 50 Learnable HMs: N/A Personal Comments: Just your run of the mill normal Pokemon.  It probably wouldn't be worth your time to add him to your party.

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