Recommended Starting Pokemon:

The best starters are either Treecko or Torchic. Treecko's stats emphasize on special attack and speed (which increases dramatically once it evolves). Torchic evolves into a Fire/Fighting Pokemon which can be difficult at times but can prove to be helpful. If you want Groudon, then it is probably best to choose Treecko, However the Fighting type that Combusken and Blaizken (Torchic's evolved forms) brings to the table is a welcome addition. Fighting will be an essential type later in the game. Choose wisely because you only get one. Note: If you choose Torchic, do not delay its evolution into Combusken as it soon after learns Double-Kick, one of its most valuable moves. Choose your favorite Dark type Pokemon and do not let go. Poochenya is a good choice because it is available early in the game, and it is pure Dark with good stats. Later in the game, you will be able to catch a Zangoose. This Pokemon is a Dark type killing machine. It has a set of great moves, good stats, and a bad disposition. When you catch it, read its Pokedex entry They are found just outside Meteor Falls. Use a Pokemon with a move that can either put its opponent asleep or paralyze it, preferably a Grass type with Stun Spore and Sleep Powder. Oddish is a good choice because it learns every Powder there is. If you are feeling adventurous and want to go after the legendary Pokemon "The Regis", catch a Wailmer and level it up. You will need its evolved form, Wailord (evolves at level 40) and a Relicanth. If you do go for The Regis, choose either the Registeel or the Regice. Registeel is pure steel which makes good against just about everything. Regice is pure ice which makes it a menace to all dragons out there. Registeel has high defense and special defense scores, while Regice has an incredible special defense and average normal defense. If you went for The Regis and decided to keep your Wailord in you party (recommended, as it has an incredible amount of HP) then you are done. If you did not go for The Regis, you will still have two empty slots to fill. Catch your favorite Pokemon for one and save that last slot for that ultra-powerful Pokemon in the tower towards the end of the game.