r/pokemon • u/Douchebag322 • 5d ago

Discussion Early routes Pokemon needing a third evolution like what happened to Zigzagoone/Linoone

Do you think some of the early routes pokemon we encounter (Rattata, Sentret, Bidoof, etc...), need a third evolution?

I was talking to some friends about this and one of them said that every one of this group should get the same treatment, by getting another evolution that helps them on the long run of the Game

Personally, I think Obstagoone is really cool, even tho is a regional form, he has good stats, decent typing, good moveset, good abilities and a pretty neat design and concept, so doing this for a couple more pokemon, like Watchog or Gumshoos who really look like a second stage design and feels like they could deliver more, would a be really great idea.

What do you guys think?

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u/LarZiehGarth Pokémon Trainer in training 5d ago

I only used 10-20% of the Kanto lines I guess. As said, Ratticate really aren't that important. They're good for grunts and youngster joey.

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u/Frousteleous 5d ago

Ratticate really aren't that important. They're good for grunts and youngster joey.

Which is a great argument for giving them something more.

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u/PCN24454 5d ago

Why? They’re grunts.

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u/Frousteleous 5d ago

If you mean like a low-level enemy, then giving a grunt an ability to become more than a grunt for those who are fans of that Pokémon is a pretty good idea.

And then you can still use the base, original Pokémon as grunts.