ORAS remakes Hoenn with Gen 6 mechanics, and the roster plays completely differently from the original Ruby and Sapphire. Fairy type exists now, Mega Evolution adds power spikes, and Primal Reversion turns Groudon and Kyogre into 770 BST monsters. DexNav lets you find hidden abilities in the wild. Same Hoenn region, radically different power levels.

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Gogoat
#0673

Gogoat

grass
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Pancham
#0674

Pancham

fighting
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Pangoro
#0675

Pangoro

fightingdark
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Furfrou
#0676

Furfrou

normal
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Espurr
#0677

Espurr

psychic
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Meowstic
#0678

Meowstic

psychic
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Honedge
#0679

Honedge

steelghost
C
Doublade
#0680

Doublade

steelghost
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Aegislash
#0681

Aegislash

steelghost
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Spritzee
#0682

Spritzee

fairy
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Aromatisse
#0683

Aromatisse

fairy
D
Swirlix
#0684

Swirlix

fairy
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Slurpuff
#0685

Slurpuff

fairy
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Inkay
#0686

Inkay

darkpsychic
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Malamar
#0687

Malamar

darkpsychic
D
Binacle
#0688

Binacle

rockwater
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Barbaracle
#0689

Barbaracle

rockwater
D
Skrelp
#0690

Skrelp

poisonwater
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Dragalge
#0691

Dragalge

poisondragon
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Clauncher
#0692

Clauncher

water
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Clawitzer
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Clawitzer

water
D
Helioptile
#0694

Helioptile

electricnormal
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Heliolisk
#0695

Heliolisk

electricnormal
D
Tyrunt
#0696

Tyrunt

rockdragon
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Tyrantrum
#0697

Tyrantrum

rockdragon
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Amaura
#0698

Amaura

rockice
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Aurorus
#0699

Aurorus

rockice
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Sylveon
#0700

Sylveon

fairy
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Hawlucha
#0701

Hawlucha

fightingflying
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Dedenne
#0702

Dedenne

electricfairy
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Carbink
#0703

Carbink

rockfairy
D
Goomy
#0704

Goomy

dragon
D
Sliggoo
#0705

Sliggoo

dragon
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Goodra
#0706

Goodra

dragon
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Klefki
#0707

Klefki

steelfairy
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Phantump
#0708

Phantump

ghostgrass
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Trevenant
#0709

Trevenant

ghostgrass
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Pumpkaboo
#0710

Pumpkaboo

ghostgrass
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Gourgeist
#0711

Gourgeist

ghostgrass
D
Bergmite
#0712

Bergmite

ice
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Avalugg
#0713

Avalugg

ice
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Noibat
#0714

Noibat

flyingdragon
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Noivern
#0715

Noivern

flyingdragon
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Xerneas
#0716

Xerneas

fairy
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Yveltal
#0717

Yveltal

darkflying
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Zygarde
#0718

Zygarde

dragonground
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Diancie
#0719

Diancie

rockfairy
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Hoopa
#0720

Hoopa

psychicghost
  • 721 total, same as X and Y. The Hoenn regional dex is expanded over the Gen 3 originals. Fairy type exists, Mega Evolutions are available, and DexNav lets you find Pokemon with hidden abilities and egg moves in the wild.

  • Gen 6 mechanics: Fairy type, Mega Evolution, Primal Reversion, and DexNav wild encounters. Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre hit 770 BST. The Delta Episode postgame adds Rayquaza and Deoxys. And you can fly on Mega Latios/Latias in the Soar feature.

  • Primal Reversion is like Mega Evolution but exclusive to Groudon and Kyogre. When holding the Red Orb or Blue Orb, they revert to their primal forms automatically upon entering battle. 770 BST each with upgraded abilities: Desolate Land (Groudon) blocks Water moves, Primordial Sea (Kyogre) blocks Fire moves.

  • Mudkip is still the best. Mega Swampert gets Swift Swim in rain and 150 Attack. One Grass weakness, dual STAB Earthquake plus Waterfall. Blaziken with Speed Boost is the competitive pick, but Swampert is more reliable for the story.

  • Generation 6, released in 2014 for the Nintendo 3DS. They're remakes of Gen 3's Ruby and Sapphire using the X and Y engine. Same Hoenn region with Fairy type, Mega Evolution, and updated graphics.

  • DexNav is a tool on the bottom screen that shows which Pokemon you've caught in each area and lets you hunt for rare ones. When a Pokemon is "detected," you can sneak up on it. The detected Pokemon may have hidden abilities, egg moves, or higher-than-normal levels. It's a unique catch mechanic that no other game has replicated.

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