Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

Starter Pokémon Builds

Select the best starter Pokémon build for the journey in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Learn effective strategies for Sceptile's Grass-type moves or Blaziken's mi.

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Your starter Pokémon will be a cornerstone of your team throughout your journey. Each has a unique evolutionary line and playstyle. Sceptile (Treecko's final evolution) is a fast Special Attacker, excelling with Grass-type moves like Leaf Blade and Giga Drain, and coverage moves like Dragon Claw. Blaziken (Torchic's final evolution) is a powerful mixed attacker, gaining the Fighting type upon evolution. It can use Blaze Kick, Sky Uppercut, and Flamethrower effectively. Swampert (Mudkip's final evolution) is a bulky Water/Ground type with high Attack, making it excellent with Earthquake, Surf, and Ice Beam. Consider their strengths and weaknesses when planning your team. Training them diligently will ensure they remain powerful assets.

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Starter Pokémon Builds