

In particular, his poor regular and Special Defense makes him a bit tricky to use throughout the game. But, for the same reasons, he suffers in other match ups, especially against Flying and Psychic pokemon.


He evolves again at level 36, which is the norm for starting pokemon.Ĭhimchar is brilliant in some elemental match up, acquiring both Fire and Fighting attacks after he evolves. He also boast a decent Attack and Special Attack stat and evolves the earliest, turning into Monferno at level 14. As well, his third form comes the earliest, as he evolvesĪs noted in the header above, Chimchar is the fastest of the three starting pokemon. As well, he has the usual weaknesses against Fire and Bug pokemon but, luckily, is immune to Electric attacks. Unfortunately Turtwig and his evolutions are very slow, which can be annoying. Turtwig evolves late, turning into Grotle at level 18, but he learns the Dark attack Bite at level 21, which will give you something to use against Fantina in the third gym. Do you take the Grass/Ground pokemon Turtwig, Fire/Fighting Chimchar, or Water/Steel Piplup?īeing a part of a Ground-type pokemon family, Turtwig has the best Attack and Defense stats among the starters. For that reason, it is important that you pick the best starter out of the three available choices. Time and time again, you will be relying on your starter to handle some of the toughest opponents. Like in all previous Pokemon games, your first pokemon, or starter pokemon, will be your best friend throughout the game.
