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== Squirtle, Wartortle, and Blastoise == | == Squirtle, Wartortle, and Blastoise == | ||
[[File:Pokemon 007Squirtle.png|thumb|left]] | [[File:Pokemon 007Squirtle.png|thumb|left]] | ||
Water-type Squirtle specializes in the Defense stat, but isn't really that low in the others. Its moves are a little on the weak side (and strangely not very defensive) until later in the game, but it's still more reliable than Charmander. The important thing to keep in mind before choosing Squirtle is that, unfortunately, there are equal and better Water-types later in the game, whereas Charmander and Bulbasaur are among the best in theirs. This doesn't mean that you can't choose Squirtle, it just means that you're giving up something like {{bp|Cloyster}} or {{bp|Vaporeon}}. | Water-type {{bp|Squirtle}} specializes in the Defense stat, but isn't really that low in the others. Its moves are a little on the weak side (and strangely not very defensive) until later in the game, but it's still more reliable than Charmander. The important thing to keep in mind before choosing Squirtle is that, unfortunately, there are equal and better Water-types later in the game, whereas Charmander and Bulbasaur are among the best in theirs. This doesn't mean that you can't choose Squirtle, it just means that you're giving up something like {{bp|Cloyster}} or {{bp|Vaporeon}}. | ||
If you choose a Squirtle, you'll find that it works pretty well throughout the game. Water and Normal attacks flow in at a decent rate, culminating with HM moves like Surf and Strength. Ice moves can be taught via TM, and are useful against a variety of opponents. | If you choose a Squirtle, you'll find that it works pretty well throughout the game. Water and Normal attacks flow in at a decent rate, culminating with HM moves like Surf and Strength. Ice moves can be taught via TM, and are useful against a variety of opponents. | ||
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*Earthquake/Reflect | *Earthquake/Reflect | ||
This is an offensive set that provides Blastoise good coverage thanks to its wide movepool. Surf/Hydro Pump hits with STAB power, dealing a lot of damage, while Ice Beam/Blizzard does super effective damage against Grass-type Pokemon. Body Slam can be used as a above average powered Normal-type move. Earthquake is a Ground-type move that gives Blastoise a physical move to hit hard on Electric-type Pokemon while Reflect can be used to raise Blastoise and it's team's defense. | This is an offensive set that provides {{bp|Blastoise}} good coverage thanks to its wide movepool. Surf/Hydro Pump hits with STAB power, dealing a lot of damage, while Ice Beam/Blizzard does super effective damage against Grass-type Pokemon. Body Slam can be used as a above average powered Normal-type move. Earthquake is a Ground-type move that gives Blastoise a physical move to hit hard on Electric-type Pokemon while Reflect can be used to raise Blastoise and it's team's defense. | ||
;Defensive | ;Defensive | ||
