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|[[File:Pokemon_102Exeggcute.png|left]]
An awkward hybrid of Grass and Psychic-types, Exeggcute has a variety of weaknesses, but few strengths.  It doesn't learn any actual Psychic attacks, and its Grass attacks, which include Leech Seed at level 28, and Solar Beam at level 42, aren't too great. That leaves it a handful of Normal attacks, but its Attack is pretty low, so... Don't waste a lot of effort unless you "gotta catch 'em all."  If you do, you can evolve it into an {{bp|Exeggutor}} with a Leaf Stone.
An awkward hybrid of Grass and Psychic-types, Exeggcute has a variety of weaknesses, but few strengths.  It doesn't have any actual Psychic attacks in its moveset, and its Grass attacks, which include {{bpm|Leech Seed}} at level 28, and {{bpm|Solar Beam}} at level 42, aren't too great.  
 
In short, Exeggcute is not going to play a big part in your team unless you are willing to shell out the necessary TM's, such as {{bpm|Psychic}} and {{bpm|Giga Drain}}. Luckily, if you do, Exeggcute has the Spc. Atk to back them up, and you can evolve it easily into an {{bp|Exeggutor}} with a Leaf Stone.
|[[File:Pokemon_113Chansey.png|right]]
|[[File:Pokemon_113Chansey.png|right]]
Chanseys are really rare in every version, and they're a pain to catch, since you need to nail them with a couple of rocks before you stand a chance of snagging one with a Safari Ball.
Chanseys are really rare in every version, and they're a pain to catch, since you need to nail them with a couple of rocks before you stand a chance of snagging one with a Safari Ball.
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Kangaskhan is an extremely unique Pokemon.  She learns a variety of moves of all different types, her defense and attack is outstanding (not as good as Tauros, but still great).   
Kangaskhan is an extremely unique Pokemon.  She learns a variety of moves of all different types, her defense and attack is outstanding (not as good as Tauros, but still great).   


However, Kangaskhan is outclassed by Tauros with his offensive capabilities. Despite this, Kangaskhan's a great Pokemon, and its moves, Fake Out and Dizzy Punch make fighting a Kangaskhan a quite annoying prospect.
However, Kangaskhan is outclassed by Tauros with his offensive capabilities. Despite this, Kangaskhan's a great Pokemon, and its moves, {{bpm|Fake Out}} and {{bpm|Dizzy Punch}} make fighting a Kangaskhan a quite annoying prospect.


Also, you've gotta love the little guy in the pouch.
Also, you've gotta love the little guy in the pouch.
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! colspan="2" style="background-color:#c080ff;color:#ffffff;" | #128 Tauros
! style="background-color:#c080ff;color:#ffffff;" | #128 Tauros
! style="background-color:#c080ff;color:#ffffff;" | #048 Venonat
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| colspan="2" |[[File:Pokemon_128Tauros.png|right]]
|[[File:Pokemon_128Tauros.png|left]]
There are a lot of players who believe that Tauros is the strongest of the Normal-type Pokémon.  He certainly has some of the best stats: Fast, tough, and with a good chunk of HP, Tauros' only problem is merely average offensive strength and lack of interesting attacks.  Stomp is pretty good, since it can cause a Flinch effect, but there's nothing worth much between that attack (at level 21) and Take Down (which works well with his high HP) at level 51.  He can learn Strength though, and that's a pretty good match.
There are a lot of players who believe that Tauros is the strongest of the Normal-type Pokémon.  He certainly has some of the best stats: Fast, tough, and with a good chunk of HP, Tauros' only problem is merely average offensive strength and lack of interesting attacks.   
 
Its {{bpm|Stomp}} is pretty good, since it can cause a Flinch effect, but there's nothing worth much between that attack (at level 21) and {{bpm|Take Down}} (which works well with his high HP) at level 51.  He can learn Strength though, and that's a pretty good match.
|[[File:Pokemon_048Venonat.png|right]]
Venonat, a Bug/Poison Pokemon, is yet another of those Pokemon that are mostly forgotten by most. Unlike most Bugs, however, Venonat displays a strong array of moves, including {{bpm|Psybeam}} and {{bpm|Psychic}}.
 
Unfortunately, while Venonat has decent Speed and Spc. Def stats, it will never acquire the strength to make those moves worthwhile. Venonat evolves into {{bp|Venomoth}} at Level 31.
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! style="background-color:#c080ff;color:#ffffff;" | #54 Psyduck
! style="background-color:#c080ff;color:#ffffff;" | #54 Psyduck
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|[[File:Pokemon_054Psyduck.png|left]]
|[[File:Pokemon_054Psyduck.png|left]]
Players can fish up one of these Water-type Pokémon if they really want to.  Psyduck starts with nothing in the way of viable attacks and won't get the good stuff like Fury Swipes and Hydro Pump until much later.  They can do some damage with Surf, but their stats are just too low, even after evolving into {{bp|Golduck}}.
Players can fish up one of these Water-type Pokémon if they really want to.  Psyduck starts with nothing in the way of viable attacks and won't get the good stuff like {{bpm|Fury Swipes}} and {{bpm|Hydro Pump}} until much later.  They can do some damage with Surf, but their stats are just too low, even after evolving into {{bp|Golduck}}.
|[[File:Pokemon_079Slowpoke.png|right]]
|[[File:Pokemon_079Slowpoke.png|right]]
Slowpoke, on the other hand, grow to be strong.  Water and Psychic makes for a weird combo, but Slowpoke (and its evolved form {{bp|Slowbro}}) learns some strong techniques in both, and have good enough stats to make good use of them.  Also, they can learn Surf, so fish one up.
Slowpoke, on the other hand, grow to be strong.  Water and Psychic makes for a weird combo, but Slowpoke (and its evolved form {{bp|Slowbro}}) learns some strong techniques in both, and have good enough stats to make good use of them.  Also, they can learn Surf, so fish one up.
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| colspan="2" | [[File:Pokemon_147Dratini.png|left]]
| colspan="2" | [[File:Pokemon_147Dratini.png|left]]
The {{bp|Dratini}} family are the only Dragon-type Pokémon in the game along with Kindra.  As types go, Dragon is uniquely powerful, in that it has partial immunity to Fire, Water, Electric, and Grass, and is weak only to Ice and Dragon. Be warned though, while its final form, {{bp|Dragonite}}, is a powerhouse, its previous forms, Dratini and {{bp|Dragonair}}, have mediocre stats, and lack good moves. Dratini evolves into Dragonair at level 30, and Dragonite at level 55.  
The {{bp|Dratini}} family are the only Dragon-type Pokémon in the game along with Kindra.  As types go, Dragon is uniquely powerful, in that it has partial immunity to Fire, Water, Electric, and Grass, and is weak only to Ice and Dragon.  
Be warned though, while its final form, {{bp|Dragonite}}, is a powerhouse, its previous forms, Dratini and {{bp|Dragonair}}, have mediocre stats, and lack good moves. Dratini evolves into Dragonair at level 30, and Dragonite at level 55.  
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