As you progress, these Pokémon become available and can significantly bolster your team:
Garchomp (Dragon/Ground)
- Location: Wayward Cave (as Gible)
- Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -Sp.Atk) or Adamant (+Atk, -Sp.Atk)
- Ability: Sand Veil (Increases evasion in a sandstorm)
- Held Item: Choice Scarf, Life Orb, Yache Berry
- Moveset: Dragon Claw / Outrage, Earthquake, Stone Edge / Fire Fang, Swords Dance / Crunch
- Why: Pseudo-legendary with incredible Attack and Speed, fantastic STAB combination, essential for the Elite Four.
Lucario (Fighting/Steel)
- Location: Iron Island (as Riolu Egg)
- Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -Sp.Atk) or Adamant (+Atk, -Sp.Atk) for physical, Timid (+Spe, -Atk) or Modest (+Sp.Atk, -Atk) for special
- Ability: Inner Focus (Prevents flinching) or Steadfast (Raises Speed when flinched)
- Held Item: Life Orb, Expert Belt, Focus Sash
- Moveset (Physical): Close Combat, Bullet Punch (Priority), Extreme Speed (Egg Move), Swords Dance / Ice Punch
- Moveset (Special): Aura Sphere, Flash Cannon, Dark Pulse, Nasty Plot / Dragon Pulse
- Why: Versatile attacker with excellent offensive stats, unique typing, and access to powerful STAB moves.
Gengar (Ghost/Poison)
- Location: Old Chateau (as Gastly) - Requires trade for Gengar
- Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk) or Modest (+Sp.Atk, -Atk)
- Ability: Levitate (Immune to Ground moves)
- Held Item: Choice Specs, Life Orb, Focus Sash
- Moveset: Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Thunderbolt / Energy Ball, Focus Blast / Destiny Bond
- Why: Extremely high Special Attack and Speed, Levitate provides a crucial immunity, excellent coverage.
These Pokémon offer powerful offensive options and can fill crucial roles in your team as you approach the late game.