Can You Name This Generation III Pokemon?

"Pokemon fans will be in for exactly what they want, while new players now have the perfect opportunity to see what this unusual and likeable (sic) series is all about." -- Greg Kasavin of Gamespot on Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire in March 2003.

Well, Greg wasn't exactly wrong, though it's easy to remember that for a time, Generation III was the black sheep of the Pokémon series. After two generations of fairly simple gameplay and plots - if there was any real plot - Ruby and Sapphire upped everything up to eleven in Pokémon's debut on the Game Boy Advance.

Between not having all of the now-386 Pokémon available in-game - the majority of the remaining ones would show up in Pokémon LeafGreen and FireRed, remakes of the original Red and Blue, while others would show up in the Nintendo GameCube's Pokemon Colosseum - and not having Kanto anywhere, this was something new and unexpected. If Gold and Silver were meant as a sequel to Red and Blue, than Ruby and Sapphire felt like a distant cousin of the series we grew up loving.

But, that's not to say Generation III was at all bad! In fact, many of the series' most popular Pokémon that aren't from Generation I actually hail from these games - Blaziken, Deoxys, even Steven Stone's SPECIAL SWEEPING AGGRON OF DOOM - and there was enough hype about Hoenn for remakes of Ruby and Sapphire to be released in 2014.

But, there's still simply too much water.

With all of that said, can you name some Pokémon from Generation III? For clues, you'll be given a picture of the Pokémon and some hints in the bio, but we're not going to spoil anything else. If you're ready, let's do this!

Question 1

Who's that Pokémon?

We start our list off with the final form of what was the first Pokémon I used in the Generation III games. Following in the footsteps of Generation II's Wooper and Quagsire, this bipedal beast has both a Water and Ground type, preventing the deadly electric types in the Hoenn region from landing a one-hit kill. Learning the normal moves for each type like Earthquake and Surf, this guy also had his own signature move, Muddy Water, in Generation III. Who's that Pokémon?

Question 2

Who's that Pokémon?

The second Hoenn starter on our list (well, the final form, at least), here we have a wood gecko that excels in speed and special attack. Standing at five foot seven, this guy also has his own signature move, Leaf Blade, which is an absolute beast in the Generation III games with all of Hoenn's Water Pokémon. Because Hoenn's Grass-type selection isn't exactly the best other than Breloom, starting your journey with this guy isn't a bad idea. Who's that Pokémon?

Question 3

Who's that Pokémon?

The final evolved form of the Hoenn starter Pokémon, I see this Fire and Fighting-type beast and am reminded of how many people went into the Elite 4 with it knowing Ember, Double Kick, Fire Blast, and Peck. Like with Generation I's Charizard and the Ember/Fire Blast/Flamethrower/Fire Spin moveset, people STILL don't know best to use this guy. And, like Charizard, our Fire-Fighting friend helped inspire the future of Pokémon, with multiple starters sharing that same dual-typing in years to come. Who's that Pokémon?

Question 4

Who's that Pokémon?

Yet another member of a three-Pokémon line, this is the middle evolution of a Normal-type line that serves as one of the bulkiest in the entire game. This Pokémon, however, utilizes speed to its advantage; users of this deadly Normal-type will be smart to put Slash on its moveset, especially with the added STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) - and yes, Normal-types do get STAB. How we're in 2017 and people are still doubting that is astounding. Who's that Pokémon?

Question 5

Who's that Pokémon?

What's more shocking: that a Pokémon was designed after a moon, or that this didn't come when they released Pokémon Sun and Moon? Well, this intimidating moon debuted in Generation III as a resident of Meteor Falls and the (obvious) counterpart to Solrock, a Pokémon that resembles the sun. Hooray for originality! Mixing Rock and Physic, this bulky moon and its solar friend are mainstays on Mossdepp Gym Leader's Tate and Liza's teams. As you look at the night sky, answer this for us: Who's that Pokémon?

Question 6

Who's that Pokémon?

Essentially the non-legendary poster boy for the weather elements that Generation III introduced, this Normal-type has the unique ability to change forms in weather. As in, if Rain Dance is used, then our friend here will become a Water-type; Sunny Day turns him into a Fire-type; and Hail will make him an Ice-type. While it's a neat gimmick that will appeal to casual players, this is a weak Pokémon that will probably see the most time in your box. Who's that Pokémon?

Question 7

Who's that Pokémon?

One of the most durable and tanky Fire-types that the series has had, this tortoise is an absolute monster if used correctly. Seriously, you give him Overheat and an item that will negate the status change (a White Herb usually works best) and you will have an instant kill. A popular Pokémon in both the anime and the games, players who encounter him in the Fiery Path and didn't start with Torchic may want to add him to their arsenal. Who's that Pokémon?

Question 8

Who's that Pokémon?

A defensive beast like Torkoral, this Water and Ice-type initially comes off as Hoenn's version of Dewgong and Cloyster - and while that's not an unfair assessment, there's more to this Pokémon and his family than meets the eye. For starters, look at that mustache! He looks like a Boris. We're going to call him Boris, like those at Team Four Star did. Anyways, Boris is the second stage of a family that evolves three times and is awesome late in the game. Who's that Pokémon?

Question 9

Who's that Pokémon?

In Generation III, there's not too much to this Grass and Poison-type, especially not before it earned an evolution in Generation IV. But for what it was in Generation III - a relatively early-game Pokémon who, unlike other Grass-types like Lotad and Oddish, needs a stone to evolve - there's at least SOME positives to this miniature Pokémon. Learning Grasswhistle, Toxic, and Magical Leaf all naturally, using this dual-type in one of your next Generation III playthroughs. Who's that Pokémon?

Question 10

Who's that Pokémon?

Ah yes, the transgender Pokémon! No, seriously, As Geeks Out explains, "[name removed so we don't spoil it] was created with a gender ratio of 25/75, meaning it had a 25% chance of being male and 75% chance of being female. This caused an interesting phenomenon to occur: 25% of all [seriously, we're not spoiling it] evolved from a female [we're not spoiling it] into a male [we're not giving you the creature it evolves into either]." Who's that Pokémon?

Question 11

Who's that Pokémon?

In this picture, we have a Pokémon that almost resembles a heavyset man in a hula skirt that is trying to clear the ocean for whatever island deity is headed their way. Again, all we can say here is neat. But in all seriousness, this Fighting-type, hula skirt-wearing beast is dominant in a region that features plenty of Rock, Steel, and Normal-types. Though it doesn't get to take advantage of the Elemental Punches until Generation IV (it could learn them before the physical-special split, though), you'll want to invest in this guy early. Who's that Pokémon?

Question 12

Who's that Pokémon?

Another Fighting-type - though it mixes that with Psychic-type, rendering that weakness null and void - on our list, this female-looking (though it has a 50-50 gender split?) Pokémon certainly is something different. Unfortunately, gamers won't be able to catch it in Generation III until well into the middle of the game, which is disappointing because there's such potential here. Seriously, any Pokémon that can mix Fighting and Psychic moves can do some serious damage. With that said, who's that Pokémon?

Question 13

Who's that Pokémon?

One of the first pure dark type Pokémon that the series had (remember, Umbreon was a pure Dark-type in Generation II - Houndour, Houndoom, Murkrow, and Sneasal all had dual-types), this is an interesting creature. Seriously, Ruby's Pokédex entry reads that every time this creature appears before people, "it is followed by a disaster such as an earthquake or a tidal wave. As a result, it came to be known as the disaster Pokémon." Woof. As I try to avoid a hurricane, can you answer a question for me? Who's that Pokémon?

Question 14

Who's that Pokémon?

The first time I saw this Pokémon, I was reminded of John Goodman off that jaw alone. Sure, John Goodman has had a couple of good roles (please don't ever put The Babe in there), but this Water and Flying-type is much better at getting the job done. A common sight late in the game, this isn't a bad choice for those looking for a Water-type that is early in the game, though there definitely are better options in Hoenn. Who's that Pokémon?

Question 15

Who's that Pokémon?

When first-time trainers made their entry in Roxanne's Rustboro City gym, it seemed like an easy task for Water and Grass-types with all of the Geodudes around. But, this Pokémon - which was pure Rock rather than Rock and Ground - likely was a pain for trainers, especially with it getting STAB off Rock Tomb. You won't find many real-life trainers using this guy in the Generation III games, but that nose alone may be worth catching it for your box. Who's that Pokémon?

Question 16

Who's that Pokémon?

Our first legendary Pokémon, the history behind this Braile-covered Steel-type monster is fairly interesting. The offspring of Regigigas, this is one of the three Legendary Titans of Hoenn, making its home south of Fortree City. Though it's not my personal favorite of the Regi Trio, I will say that there's reason other than National Pokédex completion to give this guy a chance. Given that we gave his type, we also probably spoiled the answer to this oh-so-difficult-question so... who's that Pokémon?

Question 17

Who's that Pokémon?

Is it too soon to make another John Goodman joke? A pure Water-type whose prior evolution is nearly everywhere in the Hoenn region, this giant whale of a Pokémon certainly stands out with its size and beady eyes. What else is there really to say about a whale? Thankfully, none of the Pokémon games allow for this guy to be harpooned, though he can become an HM slave in the water-filled Hoenn region. Is that good or bad? More importantly, who's that Pokémon?

Question 18

Who's that Pokémon?

Aw, look at this little guy, all excited and running around. Likely the first wild Pokémon you'll encounter in the Hoenn region, it's genuinely hard for me to say anything bad about this guy. If you want to use him and his evolution as an HM slave, that works. If you want to use him on your team - I HIGHLY suggest doing so in a Nuzlocke challenge - that works too, especially with his Pickup ability. Who's that Pokémon?

Question 19

Who's that Pokémon?

If you look at this Pokémon's back, you'll see that it has some sort of branding or condition that resembles a Wi-Fi connection symbol. What kind of an intro is that, you ask? Well, I'd try to say much more, but it's hard to talk over all of the noise that this Pokémon is making. What else would you expect from a Pokémon that is known or yelling and screaming. As I search for headphones, I want to make sure you know...who's that Pokémon?

Question 20

Who's that Pokémon?

One of the two pseudo-legendary from Generation III (we'll get to the other one later), this Steel-Psychic type is unavailable in the main game - unless you trade, that is - but is absolutely worth training for the postgame. Seriously, this is the type of beast you want in the Battle Tower without a doubt. Using high defenses and a variety of moves to its advantage, this genderless Pokémon packs a punch...or, would it be packs a kick? Who's that Pokémon?

Question 21

Who's that Pokémon?

Oooh! Ghost! To be technical, this is actually a Ghost-TYPE, one that can take a lot of hits on one end and definitely packs a punch - which we can say with certainty this time! - on the other end. Even before receiving an evolution in Generation IV, this Ghost was worth using on your team, both in-game and in the competitive field. My advice? Make sure to remember that this Pokémon loses the Levitate ability upon evolving. Who's that Pokémon?

Question 22

Who's that Pokémon?

Considering how many Water-type Pokémon there were in Generation III, am I the only one who was a little underwhelmed at the Electric-type selection. Other than returners Pikachu, Voltorb, and Magnemite, you're really limited in terms of Electric-types in Hoenn...aside from this blue and yellow bag of awesomeness. Favored by Mauville City's Wattson and many Cool Trainers (seriously, that's the Trainer Class), this howling beast is definitely worth being on your team - especially with how many trainers like using Rain Dance. Who's that Pokémon?

Question 23

Who's that Pokémon?

I know that we hated on Hoenn's Grass-type selection earlier in the Roselia section - and don't get us wrong, we were disappointed in the selection given how much of the game is centered on Water-types - but this Scarecrow-esque Pokémon is a solid option. Heavily resembling Batman's Professor Crane and with some great Grass-type moves to boot, this desert-dwelling Pokémon definitely is worth catching in the heavily water-populated region of Hoenn. Oh, and we love that design. Who's that Pokémon?

Question 24

Who's that Pokémon?

Have we mentioned in the past how much we hate baby Pokémon? Well, we hate how useless they are - some of the designs aren't bad and there's a few who are worth using in battle - but this one falls into the useless category. Granted, it doesn't help when its moves out of the egg are Splash, Charm, and Encore and it never learns a move that deals direct damage. Yeah, we're going to avoid staying on this guy for too long. Who's that Pokémon?

Question 25

Who's that Pokémon?

That mustache, though. And no, those wings aren't his mustache...though it'd be really cool if it was. I'd like to see a Pokémon with mustache-wings. Anyways, this Dragon and Flying-type may sound boring because it's been used before, but this guy is a different take on a common typing - and, it's not even the only one with that typing in the Hoenn region. Oh wait, that's spoiling things. The best part about this guy is, unlike Dragonite, you can catch him fairly early in the game! Who's that Pokémon?

Question 26

Who's that Pokémon?

The second member of the Regi trio on this list, there's honestly not really much that we can put here without spoiling. Here's a tip: this is a giant Popsicle stick that has a brilliant aura of ice around him. Who does that sound like? Yep, it's the Pokémon version of Arnold Schwarzenegger! I was very disappointed when I first played Pokémon Mystery Dungeon to not hear tons of ice puns. Instead, all he says is things like, "I am on the brink. I may return to mere ice again." That's fun. Who's that Pokémon?

Question 27

Who's that Pokémon?

Now, here's that other psuedo-legendary that we mentioned earlier as a good friend of Metagross, Dragonite, Tyranitar, and others. Hoenn's resident Dragon-type and one of the game's most powerful Pokémon, you do NOT want to go into battle against this guy without having Ice Beam or Blizzard around (I'd prefer Ice Beam for the sake of accuracy). He's got power, he's got speed, and he's got the health to last for a long time against your team. Who's that Pokémon?

Question 28

Who's that Pokémon?

One of my personal favorite Water-types from the Hoenn region, this tiny orange fish adds on a Dark-type after evolution. But for now, this clawed guy is actually an imported creature. Ruby reveals that, after being imported, "they eventually turned up in the wild. This Pokémon is very hardy and has greatly increased its population." Available in Petalburg City when the Good Rod is unlocked, trainers interested in trying out a new, powerful Water-type may want to invest in this guy. Who's that Pokémon?

Question 29

Who's that Pokémon?

Another Water-type who eventually grows on to become a Water/Dark-type, this is not a version-exclusive variant of Corphish in the same way that Ekans is one of Sandshrew. In fact, the villainous Team Aqua LOVES this Pokémon, especially with its Rough Skin ability that injures Pokémon who use physical attacks. Have fun getting hurt taking this guy out. You're probably more likely to catch its evolved form more than this fish, but you'll see plenty of him around as well. Who's that Pokémon?

Question 30

Who's that Pokémon?

Another legendary Pokémon, am I the only one whose heart is always melting at that creature's smile? This guy is so adorable and cute, which is upsetting when you remember that this was an Event Pokémon during Generation III. So unfortunate. Known for its ability to grant wishes and its Steel-Psychic type, one can awaken it by using a wonderful voice of purity. Doesn't that sound like something else from another Nintendo game? Maybe the Beanstar from Mario and Luigi? Is this the Beanstar? Who's that Pokémon?

Question 31

Who's that Pokémon?

Another Psychic-type legendary, this is a man-made Pokémon that owns the final spot of the Hoenn Pokédex. This Pokémon also has four different forms: normal (found in Ruby, Sapphire, Colosseum, and XD), which is the one you see right now; attack (FireRed), which has more of a lankier look; defense (LeafGreen), which is more bulky and resembles the Biker spirtes from Pokémon LeafGreen and FireRed; and speed (Emerald), which looks a lot like a robot. I like this design a lot. Who's that Pokémon?

Question 32

Who's that Pokémon?

Now, we go from so many cool designs and awesome Pokémon to...a Normal-type cat that is pretty useless. Seriously, the Hoenn region's version of Meowth lacks the charm, charisma, or even interest that Kanto and Johto's kitty has. All that this Pokémon is good for is Cute Charm, which will form a romantic relationship with any Pokémon that physically attacks them. Doesn't that sound really bad when written? Like, Harley Quinn and Joker bad? You fall in love with someone that you hit? Oh my goodness. Who's that Pokémon?

Question 33

Who's that Pokémon?

Thankfully, we go from something that was intended to be cute and awesome but instead was 'meh' and 'meh' to something that IS cute and awesome. Mainly found in the Granite Cave near Dewford Town and Hoenn''s version of Victory Road, this Pokémon evolves twice before turning into a dangerous, bulky Steel-type - but please, don't fall in Steven's footsteps and turn that final form into the Special Sweeping Aggron of DOOOOOOM like the former Hoenn champion did during Generation III. Who's that Pokémon?

Question 34

Who's that Pokémon?

Though I've critiqued much of the Hoenn choices so far, this one really bothers me because the Pokémon in question is such an interesting Fire and Ground-type, but is badly hurt by all of the Water Pokémon and the lack of trainers (aside from Steven) who are weak to Fire. Once you get this guy's first evolution, you're near the halfway point - which, in other words, is when all of the Water-type trainers and rainy routes show up. Who's that Pokémon?

Question 35

Who's that Pokémon?

We've made it through 34 questions. Are you ready for the last one? Oh wait, I already asked that. One of the most dominant Psychic-type species in the series, there are few more dangerous events in the Hoenn region than when this Pokémon follows a Calm Mind - which it learns naturally, by the way - with a STAB Psychic or a full-powered Thunderbolt. It's too bad that to find this Pokémon's first form, you're likely going to need to walk around quite a bit. Who's that Pokémon?

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