How many Pokemon are in Emerald?

386 across Gens 1 through 3. No new Pokemon over Ruby and Sapphire. Emerald's additions are about where things appear, not what exists. More wild encounters earlier, move tutors for coverage, and a few Pokemon in new locations. You still need to trade for version exclusives.

How is Emerald different from Ruby and Sapphire?

Both Team Aqua and Team Magma are antagonists (instead of one per version). Rayquaza is catchable at Sky Pillar before the Elite Four. Wallace is Champion instead of Steven. The Battle Frontier replaces the Battle Tower with 7 facilities. Move tutors teach coverage moves RS didn't have. And some wild Pokemon show up in new locations.

Can you catch Rayquaza before the Elite Four in Emerald?

Yes. After the Groudon vs Kyogre showdown at Sootopolis, you go to Sky Pillar to summon Rayquaza . It flies off to stop the fight. Later, after getting the eighth badge, you can return to Sky Pillar and catch it. Level 70, 680 BST. It's one of the strongest Pokemon you can get before the credits.

What is the best starter in Emerald?

Mudkip is still the best. Swampert 's Water/Ground typing with one weakness carries through the whole game. The Champion is Wallace (Water specialist) in Emerald instead of Steven (Steel), so you need to adjust your endgame team. Sceptile does well against Wallace though.

What generation is Pokemon Emerald?

Gen 3, GBA, 2004. Emerald is Hoenn's third version. The roster and ability system are the same as Ruby and Sapphire, but the story plays out differently (both villains active, Rayquaza resolves the conflict). The Battle Frontier postgame is the main draw for experienced players.

What is the Battle Frontier in Emerald?

The Battle Frontier is Emerald's postgame challenge facility with 7 different battle formats: Battle Tower, Battle Factory, Battle Pike, Battle Dome, Battle Palace, Battle Arena, and Battle Pyramid. Each has a Frontier Brain boss. It's considered one of the hardest postgame challenges in any Pokemon game.

Pokemon Emerald Pokedex - Complete Hoenn Pokemon List

ALL EMERALD POKEMON

Emerald shares the same 386 roster as Ruby and Sapphire but changes availability. Some Pokemon show up earlier, others appear in new locations, and move tutors hand out coverage moves that aren't available in RS. Rayquaza is catchable at Sky Pillar before the Elite Four. Wallace is the Champion instead of Steven. Filter the Hoenn dex by type or stats to plan your team.

How to access additional Pokemon in Emerald

Emerald runs the same 202-entry Hoenn dex as Ruby and Sapphire, but the postgame goes further. The Battle Frontier opens after beating Champion Wallace, and both Groudon and Kyogre become catchable in new caves. The Safari Zone picks up extra areas with wild encounters that RS doesn't have.

Move tutors hand out coverage moves like Thunderpunch and Ice Punch that you can't get in Ruby or Sapphire. For the full 386, you'll still need FireRed, LeafGreen, or the GameCube titles to cover species outside Hoenn.

#001

Treecko

GRASS

310

#002

Grovyle

GRASS

405

#003

Sceptile

GRASS

530

#004

Torchic

FIRE

310

#005

Combusken

FIREFIGHTING

405

#006

Blaziken

FIREFIGHTING

530

#007

Mudkip

WATER

310

#008

Marshtomp

WATERGROUND

405

#009

Swampert

WATERGROUND

535

#010

Poochyena

DARK

220

#011

Mightyena

DARK

420

#012

Zigzagoon

NORMAL

240

#013

Linoone

NORMAL

420

#014

Wurmple

BUG

195

#015

Silcoon

BUG

205

#016

Beautifly

BUGFLYING

395

#017

Cascoon

BUG

205

#018

Dustox

BUGPOISON

385

#019

Lotad

WATERGRASS

220

#020

Lombre

WATERGRASS

340

#021

Ludicolo

WATERGRASS

480

#022

Seedot

GRASS

220

#023

Nuzleaf

GRASSDARK

340

#024

Shiftry

GRASSDARK

480

#025

Taillow

NORMALFLYING

270

#026

Swellow

NORMALFLYING

455

#027

Wingull

WATERFLYING

270

#028

Pelipper

WATERFLYING

440

#029

Ralts

PSYCHICFAIRY

198

#030

Kirlia

PSYCHICFAIRY

278

#031

Gardevoir

PSYCHICFAIRY

518

#032

Surskit

BUGWATER

269

#033

Masquerain

BUGFLYING

454

#034

Shroomish

GRASS

295

#035

Breloom

GRASSFIGHTING

460

#036

Slakoth

NORMAL

280

#037

Vigoroth

NORMAL

440

#038

Slaking

NORMAL

670

#039

Abra

PSYCHIC

310

#040

Kadabra

PSYCHIC

400

#041

Alakazam

PSYCHIC

500

#042

Nincada

BUGGROUND

266

#043

Ninjask

BUGFLYING

456

#044

Shedinja

BUGGHOST

236

#045

Whismur

NORMAL

240

#046

Loudred

NORMAL

360

#047

Exploud

NORMAL

490

#048

Makuhita

FIGHTING

237

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FAQ

386 across Gens 1 through 3. No new Pokemon over Ruby and Sapphire. Emerald's additions are about where things appear, not what exists. More wild encounters earlier, move tutors for coverage, and a few Pokemon in new locations. You still need to trade for version exclusives.
Both Team Aqua and Team Magma are antagonists (instead of one per version). Rayquaza is catchable at Sky Pillar before the Elite Four. Wallace is Champion instead of Steven. The Battle Frontier replaces the Battle Tower with 7 facilities. Move tutors teach coverage moves RS didn't have. And some wild Pokemon show up in new locations.
Yes. After the Groudon vs Kyogre showdown at Sootopolis, you go to Sky Pillar to summon Rayquaza. It flies off to stop the fight. Later, after getting the eighth badge, you can return to Sky Pillar and catch it. Level 70, 680 BST. It's one of the strongest Pokemon you can get before the credits.
Mudkip is still the best. Swampert's Water/Ground typing with one weakness carries through the whole game. The Champion is Wallace (Water specialist) in Emerald instead of Steven (Steel), so you need to adjust your endgame team. Sceptile does well against Wallace though.
Gen 3, GBA, 2004. Emerald is Hoenn's third version. The roster and ability system are the same as Ruby and Sapphire, but the story plays out differently (both villains active, Rayquaza resolves the conflict). The Battle Frontier postgame is the main draw for experienced players.
The Battle Frontier is Emerald's postgame challenge facility with 7 different battle formats: Battle Tower, Battle Factory, Battle Pike, Battle Dome, Battle Palace, Battle Arena, and Battle Pyramid. Each has a Frontier Brain boss. It's considered one of the hardest postgame challenges in any Pokemon game.

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