'''''Speak to the gate attendants to receive 30 Safari Balls. To catch any wild Pokémon you find, toss Safari Balls at them. Often you'll have to throw food or rocks to distract certain Pokémon, so try many different combinations when a particular Pokémon keeps escaping. When you run out of Safari Balls, or walk 600 paces, you'll warp back to the gate automatically.'''''
Speak to the gate attendants to receive 30 Safari Balls. To catch any wild Pokémon you find, toss Safari Balls at them. Often you'll have to throw bait or rocks to distract certain Pokémon, so try different combinations when a particular Pokémon keeps escaping -- that is the trick. When you run out of Safari Balls, or walk 600 paces, you'll warp back to the gate automatically.
[[File:Pokemon_FRLG_SafariZone_Full.png|thumb|right|Safari Zone - Full Guide]][[File:Pokemon_RBY_Safari_Zone_Key.png|thumb|right|Safari Zone Area Guide]]
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[[File:Pokemon RBY Safari Zone Key.png|thumb|right|Safari Zone Area Guide]]
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[[File:Pokemon FRLG Safari Zone Full.png|thumb|350px|right|The Safari Zone puzzled together as a guide]]
== Catching Safari Pokémon ==
==Catching safari Pokémon==
[[File:Pokemon_FRLG_SafariZone_Zone1.png|thumb|left|Safari Zone - Main Area]]
[[File:Pokemon FRLG Safari Zone Main Area.png|thumb|left|Safari Zone - Main Area]]
The nice thing about the Safari is that you don't have to fight with Pokémon before you can catch them. Unfortunately, you can only catch them with the weak '''Safari Balls''' they provide you.
The nice thing about the Safari is that you don't have to fight with Pokémon before you can catch them, but you can only catch them with the '''Safari Balls''' provided.
But you do have a few new options: you can throw rocks at Pokémon, making them angry. This makes them easier to catch, but they run away more quickly. Or you can toss out some bait, which makes them stick around longer, but they'll be harder to catch (despite the idea that they are distracted while eating food).
There are a few original options: throwing rocks at Pokémon to make them angry and easier to catch, but also more prone to running away, or tossing out some bait, which makes them stick around longer but be harder to catch (despite the idea that they are distracted while eating food).
To make matters worse, the rarer the Pokémon, the harder they are to catch! You may see a {{bp|Chansey}} only one time in twenty, but when you do you'll probably need to nail her with two rocks before you can snare her in a Safari Ball. And since she runs at a hair trigger, it may take ten or twenty tries until you can catch her, so be patient - ''really'' patient. Here's the icing on the cake: you only get 600 paces (steps) and 30 Safari Balls.
To make matters worse, the rarer the Pokémon is, the harder it is to catch. You may see a {{bp|Chansey}} only once for an average of every twenty wild encounters, but when you do, you'll probably fail to catch it. And since it runs at a hair trigger, it may take some ten or more tries until you can catch it, so be patient, really patient.
Tip: You can turn in a circle with light taps of the buttons. You will encounter pokemon but this will not take steps away! If you have an Oddish or Bulbasaur, make use of its Sweet Scent move to attract wild Pokémon without having to move (you can always catch a new Oddish if your Gloom has already replaced this basic skill).
You can turn around (with light taps on the control buttons), still encountering Pokémon but not taking steps. If you have an Oddish/Bellsprout or Bulbasaur, make use of its Sweet Scent move to attract wild Pokémon without having to move.
== Learn how to surf ==
Also, don't forget to fish! It's the way to get certain Pokémon, and you may very well it out here in the exotic Safari Zone. You need the '''Super Rod''' to catch the more interesting Pokémon, where a Dragonair is included.
[[File:Pokemon_FRLG_SafariZone_Zone4.png|thumb|left|Safari Zone - Area 1]]
{{sidebar|width=200px|title=Secret House Sweepstakes|contents=A surfing Pokémon can carry you safely across any body of water. With this ability, you can finally visit the '''Power Plant''' and speak to the old man across the pond in Celadon City. It's recommended that you visit the Power Plant before heading south to the open ocean.}}
You'll be able to get around a lot better if you can cross the many ponds here, so your top priority should be to get to the '''Treasure House''' (containing HM03 {{bpm|Surf}}) in the northwest corner of Area 3.
This is more complicated than it sounds, especially in under 600 steps. Head east to Area 1 from the Main Entrance, cross the two cliffs, and out to the Northwest to Area 2, then head all the way around to the exit in Area 2's Southwest corner.
==Learn how to Surf==
[[File:Pokemon FRLG Safari Zone Area 1.png|thumb|left|Safari Zone - Area 1]]
{{sidebar|width=200px|title=Secret House Sweepstakes|contents=A surfing Pokémon can ferry you across bodies of water. With the ability, you can finally visit the '''Power Plant''', speak to the old man across the pond in Celadon City, and reach a few more spots. It's recommended to visit the Power Plant before heading south to the open ocean.}}
You'll be able to get around a lot better if you can cross the ponds here, so the priority should be to get to the '''Secret House''' (containing HM03 {{bpm|Surf}}) in the northwest corner of Area 3. It's more complicated than it sounds, especially in under 600 steps. Head right to Area 1 from the Main Entrance, go up the first stairs in area 1 then go left and down the stairs. Go up until you get to the next stairs and go up and to the right then go down the stairs. Go around the cliff and move to Area 2. Once in Area 2, go left and up the 2nd stairs and go left down the stairs. Go up to the northeast corner and follow the path into Area 3.
The house is just ahead, but don't forget to grab the '''Gold Teeth''' while you're in the neighborhood (see below). Surf can be taught to just about any Water Pokémon, and is a surprisingly strong Water attack when used in battle.
The house is just ahead to the left, but don't forget to grab the '''Gold Teeth''' while you're in the neighborhood which is further down (see below).
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== Lost Teeth and HM #04 ==
Surf can be taught to just about any Water Pokémon, and is a surprisingly strong Water attack when used in battle.
[[File:Pokemon_FRLG_SafariZone_Zone2.png|thumb|left|Safari Zone - Area 2]]
{{sidebar|width=250px|title=Surf Shortcuts|contents=</p>If one of your Pokémon has Surf, you can take shortcuts over the waterways in Area 2. Since the length of your stay in the Safari Zone is measured in the number of steps you take, it's smart to hop over.<br /><br />
Also, a quick way to area 3 is to just surf in the pond in the middle of the main area, area 3 is if you take a left, upper left corner, there is an entrance to area 3. Once you get into the tall grass, where the exotic Pokémon are and you will still have about 500 steps left to find a Tauros or a Kangaskhan, both are evident in area 3, and you will need a lot of steps to get one.}}
==Lost Teeth and HM04==
Seems like you just got a new HM, doesn't it? Well, there's one more in Fuchsia City, and then you'll have the whole set.
[[File:Pokemon FRLG Safari Zone Area 2.png|thumb|left|Safari Zone - Area 2]]
{{sidebar|width=250px|title=Surf Shortcuts|contents=</p>With a Pokémon taught Surf, you can take shortcuts over the waterways in Area 2, designed to highlight the move by saving up steps.<br /><br />
It's '''HM 04''', which the Warden will hand you when you return the '''Golden Teeth''' you found in Area 3. Use this on one of your larger Pokémon, and they'll learn {{bpm|Strength}}, a technique that lets you bat aside boulders like the one on the right side of the Warden's office.
Also, a quick way to reach Area 3 is by surfing on the main area. Get into the tall grass where the exotic Pokémon are (with plenty of steps left) to find a Tauros or a Kangaskhan.}}
It seems like you just got a new HM. Well, there's one more in Fuchsia City, and then you'll have the whole set. It's '''HM04''', which the Warden will hand you when you return the '''Golden Teeth''' that you found in Area 3. Use this on one of your larger Pokémon, and they'll learn {{bpm|Strength}}, a technique that lets you bat aside boulders like the one on the right side of the Warden's office, which is there for you to test out the new skill, giving a Rare Candy reward.
[[File:Pokemon FRLG Safari Zone Area 3.png|thumb|left|Safari Zone - Area 3]]
Use Strength on office boulder to get at the '''Rare Candy''' that's just beyond your reach, and make sure you have easy access to the Pokémon you taught it to, since it will be a necessary item in later dungeons.
For later dungeons, a Pokémon at hand with Strength will be needed, although it's not as important as Cut, Fly or Surf, at all.
In battle, Strength doubles as a basic attack, comparable in power and accuracy to Tri Attack and Drill Peck. Like all HM's, it can't be unlearned until a while later, so give it to a Pokémon who needs a source of damage and doesn't get a lot of good skills, like your brand new {{bp|Tauros}}.
In battle, Strength doubles as a basic attack, comparable in power and accuracy to Tri Attack and Drill Peck. Like all HM's, it can't be unlearned by normal means (see the Move Deleter), so give it to a Pokémon that needs a source of damage and doesn't get a lot of good skills, like your brand new {{bp|Tauros}}.
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== Don't Forget the Fish ==
==Pokémon found==
[[File:Pokemon_FRLG_SafariZone_Zone3.png|thumb|left|Safari Zone - Area 3]]
===Main Area===
Fishing is a great way to pick up some rare Pokémon, especially since it doesn't count against your "time." You need the '''Super Rod''' to catch high level Pokémon and it can catch a Dragonair, the best of the fishing lot. It may be dangling at the end of your rod, but you'll still need to use some stones to seal the deal.
== Treasure abounds ==
In this area you will have the highest chance to get a Scyther in FireRed or a Pinsir in LeafGreen so stick around here until you get one.
The Main Area contains an island, and if you can reach it, you can claim a valuable Nugget. In Area One, the Poké Ball on the ledge contains a Carbos or Leaf Stone. To the left of the house nearby, you will find a Full Heal. On the patch of ground that extends into the lake, TM 11 {{bpm|Sunny Day}} can be found in the grass. And close to the entrance to Area Two, there's a Max Potion on the ground.
There are just two treasures to find in Area Two, a TM 47 {{bpm|Steel Wing}} between two trees, and Protein to the left of the house. Searching Area Three is vital in order to find the Gold Teeth which lies just to the South of the left entrance to Area Two. To the left of the teeth, you will find TM 32 {{bpm|Double Team}} , while south of the Teeth, you can collect a Max Revive. Make it all the way to the bottom left corner of Area Three to find a free Max Potion.
===Area 1===
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In this area Kangaskhan is the easier rare pokémon to catch so stick around until you get one.
An awkward hybrid of Grass and Psychic-types, Exeggcute has good stats all around, but a mediocre moveset.
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An awkward hybrid of Grass and Psychic-types, Exeggcute has good stats all around, but quite a mediocre moveset.
Exeggcute only has one Psychic attack, {{bpm|Confusion}}, and aside from {{bpm|Solar Beam}}, all its other Grass moves are support based.
Exeggcute only has one Psychic attack, {{bpm|Confusion}}, and aside from {{bpm|Solar Beam}}, all its other Grass moves are support based.
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 will gain the Spc. Atk to back them up once you evolve it into an {{bp|Exeggutor}} with a Leaf Stone.
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 will gain the Special Attack to back them up once you evolve it into an {{bp|Exeggutor}} with a '''Leaf Stone'''.}}
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 rare and pretty hard to get. The best strategy involves throwing bait twice and then three Safari Balls, returning to a bait afterwards. This strategy yields the best chance for success.
But you may find it worth your trouble of grabbing one. Here are some of Chansey's highlights. She may look absolutely ridiculous, but her hit points are literally off the scale, and best of all, she's one of the only Pokémon in the game who can learn {{bpm|Softboiled}}, along with Clefable. This obscure skill that can heal Pokemon ''even out of battle'' can be obtained from a Move Tutor standing across a pool in the center of [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen/Celadon City|Celadon City]].
Despite its difficulty, here’s why it might be worth grabbing one. Chansey's hit points are the best possible and its one of only two Pokémon that can learn {{bpm|Softboiled}}, along with Clefable. This obscure skill that can heal Pokémon ''even out of battle'' as a field move can be obtained from a Move Tutor standing across a pool in the middle of [[../Celadon City/]]. Chansey also makes for an easy to use, incredibly effective Special "wall" battle type of Pokémon, while not too lacking at offense when evolved into {{bp|Blissey}}.
Chansey also makes for an easy to use, incredibly effective Special wall, while not too lacking at offense when evolved into {{bp|Blissey}}. Finally, there is a 5% chance that a caught Chansey will be holding a '''Lucky Egg''', a held item that increases XP by a whopping 50%!!!
Finally, wild Chanseys have a 5% chance to be holding a Lucky Egg, an item to be held by a Pokémon that boosts its experience gain by 50%!}}
There are many Pokémon that never learn a single skill in their own type. With no attacks to get meaty bonuses on, types can be more of a weakness then an asset, unless you spend a couple of TMs on them.
There are many Pokémon that never learn a single skill in their own type. With no attacks to get meaty bonuses on, types can be more of a weakness then an asset, unless you spend a couple of TMs on them.
And this is the problem with Rhyhorn. It's got lots of HP, a good Attack score, and a handful of good Normal attacks, but its types, Rock and Ground, make it weak against Ice, and Fighting, and extremely weak against Water and Grass.
And this is the problem with Rhyhorn. It's got lots of HP, a good Attack score, and a handful of good Normal attacks, but its types, Rock and Ground, make it weak against Ice, and Fighting, and extremely weak against Water and Grass.
Kangaskhan is a unique Pokémon. It learns a variety of moves of all different types and its defense and attack is outstanding (not as good as Tauros, but still great).
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However, Kangaskhan is outclassed by Tauros with his offensive capabilities. Despite this, Kangaskhan's a great Pokémon, and its moves, {{bpm|Fake Out}} and {{bpm|Dizzy Punch}} make fighting a Kangaskhan an annoying prospect.}}
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).
There are a lot of players who believe that Tauros is the strongest of the Normal-type Pokémon. It 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.
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.
Its {{bpm|Stomp}} is pretty good, since it can cause flinching, but there's nothing worth much between that attack (at level 21) and {{bpm|Take Down}} (which works well with its high HP) at level 51. It can learn Strength though, and that’s a good match.}}
Venonat, a Bug/Poison Pokémon, is yet another one of those Pokémon that are mostly forgotten by most. Unlike most Bugs, however, Venonat displays a strong array of moves, including {{bpm|Psybeam}} and {{bpm|Psychic}}.
Also, you've gotta love the little guy in the pouch.
Unfortunately, while Venonat has decent Speed and Special Defense stats, it will never acquire the strength to make those moves worthwhile. Venonat evolves into {{bp|Venomoth}} at level 31.}}
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 too low, even after evolving into {{bp|Golduck}}.}}
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.}}
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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.
==Items==
|[[File:Pokemon_048Venonat.png|right]]
* Safari Ball (x30) (Given to you for paying a visit to the Safari Zone; doesn't get listed as an item in the bag)
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}}.
In the Main Area:
* Nugget (On the island)
* Leaf Stone (Hidden on the island, near the Nugget)
In Area One:
* Leaf Stone (On the ledge)
* Full Restore (West of the rest house)
* TM11 {{bpm|Sunny Day}} (In the grass on the patch of ground that extends into the lake)
* Max Potion (Close to the entrance to Area Two on the ground)
In Area Two:
* TM47 {{bpm|Steel Wing}} (Between two trees)
* Protein (West of the rest house)
* Quick Claw (Near the middle of the area)
In Area Three:
* '''Gold Teeth''' (Just south of the west entrance to Area Two)
* TM32 {{bpm|Double Team}} (To the left of the Teeth)
* Max Revive (South of the Teeth)
* Max Potion (All the way in the southwest corner of the area)
* Revive (Hidden near the Secret House)
* HM03 (Surf) (Given to you by the man in the Secret House)
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.
Quick Claw is one of the few reusable items to be held by Pokémon. It can help them in battle, naturally. Give it to your slowest Pokémon, perhaps.
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}}.
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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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Speak to the gate attendants to receive 30 Safari Balls. To catch any wild Pokémon you find, toss Safari Balls at them. Often you'll have to throw bait or rocks to distract certain Pokémon, so try different combinations when a particular Pokémon keeps escaping -- that is the trick. When you run out of Safari Balls, or walk 600 paces, you'll warp back to the gate automatically.
The nice thing about the Safari is that you don't have to fight with Pokémon before you can catch them, but you can only catch them with the Safari Balls provided.
There are a few original options: throwing rocks at Pokémon to make them angry and easier to catch, but also more prone to running away, or tossing out some bait, which makes them stick around longer but be harder to catch (despite the idea that they are distracted while eating food).
To make matters worse, the rarer the Pokémon is, the harder it is to catch. You may see a Chansey only once for an average of every twenty wild encounters, but when you do, you'll probably fail to catch it. And since it runs at a hair trigger, it may take some ten or more tries until you can catch it, so be patient, really patient.
You can turn around (with light taps on the control buttons), still encountering Pokémon but not taking steps. If you have an Oddish/Bellsprout or Bulbasaur, make use of its Sweet Scent move to attract wild Pokémon without having to move.
Also, don't forget to fish! It's the way to get certain Pokémon, and you may very well it out here in the exotic Safari Zone. You need the Super Rod to catch the more interesting Pokémon, where a Dragonair is included.
A surfing Pokémon can ferry you across bodies of water. With the ability, you can finally visit the Power Plant, speak to the old man across the pond in Celadon City, and reach a few more spots. It's recommended to visit the Power Plant before heading south to the open ocean.
You'll be able to get around a lot better if you can cross the ponds here, so the priority should be to get to the Secret House (containing HM03 Surf) in the northwest corner of Area 3. It's more complicated than it sounds, especially in under 600 steps. Head right to Area 1 from the Main Entrance, go up the first stairs in area 1 then go left and down the stairs. Go up until you get to the next stairs and go up and to the right then go down the stairs. Go around the cliff and move to Area 2. Once in Area 2, go left and up the 2nd stairs and go left down the stairs. Go up to the northeast corner and follow the path into Area 3.
The house is just ahead to the left, but don't forget to grab the Gold Teeth while you're in the neighborhood which is further down (see below).
Surf can be taught to just about any Water Pokémon, and is a surprisingly strong Water attack when used in battle.
With a Pokémon taught Surf, you can take shortcuts over the waterways in Area 2, designed to highlight the move by saving up steps.
Also, a quick way to reach Area 3 is by surfing on the main area. Get into the tall grass where the exotic Pokémon are (with plenty of steps left) to find a Tauros or a Kangaskhan.
It seems like you just got a new HM. Well, there's one more in Fuchsia City, and then you'll have the whole set. It's HM04, which the Warden will hand you when you return the Golden Teeth that you found in Area 3. Use this on one of your larger Pokémon, and they'll learn Strength, a technique that lets you bat aside boulders like the one on the right side of the Warden's office, which is there for you to test out the new skill, giving a Rare Candy reward.
Safari Zone - Area 3
For later dungeons, a Pokémon at hand with Strength will be needed, although it's not as important as Cut, Fly or Surf, at all.
In battle, Strength doubles as a basic attack, comparable in power and accuracy to Tri Attack and Drill Peck. Like all HM's, it can't be unlearned by normal means (see the Move Deleter), so give it to a Pokémon that needs a source of damage and doesn't get a lot of good skills, like your brand new Tauros.
An awkward hybrid of Grass and Psychic-types, Exeggcute has good stats all around, but a mediocre moveset.
Exeggcute only has one Psychic attack, Confusion, and aside from Solar Beam, all its other Grass moves are support based.
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 Psychic and Giga Drain. Luckily, if you do, Exeggcute will gain the Special Attack to back them up once you evolve it into an Exeggutor with a Leaf Stone.
#113 Chansey
Chanseys are rare and pretty hard to get. The best strategy involves throwing bait twice and then three Safari Balls, returning to a bait afterwards. This strategy yields the best chance for success.
Despite its difficulty, here’s why it might be worth grabbing one. Chansey's hit points are the best possible and its one of only two Pokémon that can learn Softboiled, along with Clefable. This obscure skill that can heal Pokémon even out of battle as a field move can be obtained from a Move Tutor standing across a pool in the middle of Celadon City. Chansey also makes for an easy to use, incredibly effective Special "wall" battle type of Pokémon, while not too lacking at offense when evolved into Blissey.
Finally, wild Chanseys have a 5% chance to be holding a Lucky Egg, an item to be held by a Pokémon that boosts its experience gain by 50%!
#111 Rhyhorn
There are many Pokémon that never learn a single skill in their own type. With no attacks to get meaty bonuses on, types can be more of a weakness then an asset, unless you spend a couple of TMs on them.
And this is the problem with Rhyhorn. It's got lots of HP, a good Attack score, and a handful of good Normal attacks, but its types, Rock and Ground, make it weak against Ice, and Fighting, and extremely weak against Water and Grass.
Kangaskhan is a unique Pokémon. It learns a variety of moves of all different types and its 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 Pokémon, and its moves, Fake Out and Dizzy Punch make fighting a Kangaskhan an annoying prospect.
#128 Tauros
There are a lot of players who believe that Tauros is the strongest of the Normal-type Pokémon. It 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 Stomp is pretty good, since it can cause flinching, but there's nothing worth much between that attack (at level 21) and Take Down (which works well with its high HP) at level 51. It can learn Strength though, and that’s a good match.
#48 Venonat
Venonat, a Bug/Poison Pokémon, is yet another one of those Pokémon that are mostly forgotten by most. Unlike most Bugs, however, Venonat displays a strong array of moves, including Psybeam and Psychic.
Unfortunately, while Venonat has decent Speed and Special Defense stats, it will never acquire the strength to make those moves worthwhile. Venonat evolves into Venomoth at level 31.
#54 Psyduck
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 too low, even after evolving into Golduck.
#79 Slowpoke
Slowpoke, on the other hand, grow to be strong. Water and Psychic makes for a weird combo, but Slowpoke (and its evolved form Slowbro) learns some strong techniques in both, and have good enough stats to make good use of them. Also, they can learn Surf.
