Ash Ketchum arrived in the Hoenn region alone to capture and train Pokémon, but soon made friends with Pokémon Coordinator May and her brother Max.
Brock also returned to the group after leaving.
Welcome to the Hoenn region and meet the new starter Pokémon!
Who will accompany you on your journey?
Treecko
Treecko is the first grass type and resembles a wood gecko.
It’s green in color and can climb walls with the spikes on its hands and feet.
Treecko’s tail can predict the weather, and it evolves into Grovyle and then Sceptile.
Ash caught Treecko, making it his second Pokémon in Hoenn and his first fully evolved grass type.
Torchic
Torchic is a fire type and resembles a cute chick with underdeveloped wings.
It evolves into Combusken and then Blaziken.
May owned Torchic due to its cute appearance and sweet nature, and it evolved after May ignored it for Beautifly.
Mudkip
Mudkip is the last water type and resembles a mud fish with fins on its head and tail.
It can detect changes in the air, water, currents, and danger with its head fin and evolves into Marshtomp and then Swampert.
Brock owned Mudkip, which he cared for and eventually earned its trust. After evolving into Marshtomp, it became as flirty as its owner.
FAQ
1. What are the names of the third generation starter Pokémon?
The names of the third generation starter Pokémon are Treecko (grass type), Torchic (fire type), and Mudkip (water type).
2. What are their abilities?
Treecko’s ability is Overgrow, which increases the power of its grass-type moves when its health is low. Torchic’s ability is Blaze, which increases the power of its fire-type moves when its health is low. Mudkip’s ability is Torrent, which increases the power of its water-type moves when its health is low.
3. What are their final evolutions?
Treecko’s final evolution is Sceptile, Torchic’s final evolution is Blaziken, and Mudkip’s final evolution is Swampert.
4. What are some memorable moments involving these starter Pokémon in the Pokémon games and anime?
Some memorable moments involving these starter Pokémon include: in the games, the battle against Gym Leader Roxanne’s Geodude and Nosepass with Treecko in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire; in the anime, Ash catching a Treecko in the Hoenn region and raising it into a Sceptile that later defeated a Darkrai in the Sinnoh region. Additionally, Torchic and its evolutions were featured prominently in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series of games.
5. Are there any special events or promotions related to the third generation starter Pokémon?
Yes, there have been several special events and promotions related to the third generation starter Pokémon over the years. For example, during the distribution of the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa in 2015, players could receive a special Torchic with its hidden ability Speed Boost. Also, in 2020, a special event was held in Pokémon GO featuring the three starter Pokémon and their evolutions with exclusive moves.
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