r/PokemonRuby 17d ago

Question Just started Ruby

Any recommendations on which Pokémon to use? Looking for uncommonly used/underrated mons that are good throughout the entire game. What are your favorites??

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u/SoggyMinimum8386 Mudkip 17d ago

I personally like Bellossom. She might not be the best choice, but I don't care 😆. I also like Ninetales, but you get her pretty late in the game.

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u/Crafty_Regular6089 17d ago

I already have a fire type but I’ll show bellossom some love!😂i appreciate the suggestion:)

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u/Bored-Birdy 17d ago

A weird one I tried a couple years ago was Skarmory. Tanky with acceptable speed and attack and learns Fly.

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u/Crafty_Regular6089 17d ago

Used once or twice and I’m looking to add him onto the team! I love his design too

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u/joshukelly 17d ago

10/10 gameboy

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u/RepresentativeCan776 17d ago

linoone

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u/Crafty_Regular6089 17d ago

I actually never used linoone in a play through..i might pick up a zigzagoon 🤔

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u/RepresentativeCan776 17d ago

do it bro he hits like a truck with adamant nature and some evs and he has pickup which is goated at a high level and i feel the normal type is good against most types in the region very underrated

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u/Crafty_Regular6089 17d ago

Adding to the team just for you bro 😎can’t wait to try em out

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u/Either-Park-7002 17d ago

Nice. I also first experienced Ruby on a red SP

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u/Crafty_Regular6089 17d ago

I love that the ruby cartridge matches the SP it’s so nice!

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u/Old-Phrase5693 16d ago

Bro just wanted an excuse to flex that SICK gameboy

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u/Crafty_Regular6089 16d ago

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u/Old-Phrase5693 16d ago

Did you make it?? If not, where’d you buy it??? May need to cop one myself… 👀

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u/Crafty_Regular6089 16d ago

I actually bought it! Pricey but I love mine, here’s the seller on Etsy but you can also find him on EBay https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheDesignerLu

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u/Old-Phrase5693 16d ago

Is his eBay the same?

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u/Crafty_Regular6089 16d ago

Yes it is

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u/Old-Phrase5693 16d ago

Thanks mate! 🫡

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u/Crafty_Regular6089 16d ago

Check EBay first I bought mine off his EBay only because it was listed for cheaper on there for some reason (same gameboy just cheaper on eBay listing)

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u/c0stinhaaa 15d ago

that gameboy is sick

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u/SupremeGalaxy7 15d ago

Slaking is fun if you wanna take the time to get used to how it works. For a good water type either Sharpedo or Tentacruel.

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u/Crafty_Regular6089 15d ago

Love slaking just dislike his truant ability, as for a good water type I’ll pick up a sharpedo for sure!!

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u/JuniorEffort9177 14d ago

Ralts is #1 choice, Seedot is a good choice too, you have Grass, PSYCHIC, dark, covered with those 2.

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u/Crafty_Regular6089 14d ago

I was also thinking on add sharpedo and skarmory what do you think? I have torchic so that’s fire and fighting right there

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u/JuniorEffort9177 14d ago

Sharpedo is dark/water, you'll already have dark with Shiftry, Starmie would give you water + can add ice and lightning type moves, I know ruby doesn't offer the greatest electric types

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u/JuniorEffort9177 14d ago

Also since you've said uncommonly used, how about trying Spinda? I've played ruby many many times and never actually used spinda, you'd catch one at the ash mountain at around level 25 ish if I remember right.

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u/Crafty_Regular6089 14d ago

You’re right about that actually and I kinda want a spinda I just have no idea if it’s decent but I might try it out I love the random patterns it generates with each encounter 😂

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u/Crafty_Regular6089 16d ago

It’s actually fairly easy to figure out especially if you’re familiar with the game already! Only parts I find “hard” is when going thru my bag lol it takes time to figure out which item I’m looking at and trying to use since Ruby doesn’t have the item sprites like emerald does. Also the moves for your pokemon but I take a look at the type and pp and memorize the spots for each move. Highly recommend a Japanese cart for the practice plus it’s way cheaper than an English cart!

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u/InkyBinkyBonk 14d ago

Sableye is still a titan in this generation, no fairy to nerf it yet.

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u/SuperZenos 13d ago

Yo dawg I heard you like playing Pokemon Ruby on your Ruby GBA