Prof. Birch
A Pokémon expert, Professor Birch lives in Houen where he studies Pokémon day and night in his laboratory. A little careless, Birch is nonetheless helpful, and gave May her very first Pokémon.
Absol
A non-evolving Pokémon, Absol is still a mysterious creature, one of the very rare Dark type Pokémon. Quick to disappear into the shadows, to see an Absol is quite an event. To catch one is a lifetime achievement.
Cute and Snuggly
Safe in the arms of Nurse Joy, a young Cyndaquil laughs and smiles as Misty tickles its belly. One day, it too will be a powerful Pokémon.
Is It a Donphan?
While continuing their journey, Ash and Brock spot a new Pokémon. Ash’s Pokédex tells them it’s a young Donphan, so Brock sends Onix to capture it.
Murkrow
Many superstitious people and trainers fear this dark-type Pokémon. It is believed that if you see one, misfortune will come your way. It is also said that Murkrow lure unwary attackers onto the dark mountain trails, where they get lost at night.
Steelix
Steelix is one of the ultra-rare steel-type Pokémon. Only healthy and strong Onix over 100 years old evolve into Steelix. When they do evolve, Onix burrow deep underground where the weight compresses them, making their outer layer stronger than diamond.
Mantine
Mantine is one of the most graceful water-type Pokémon. It is also very gracious — it doesn’t mind that Remoraid attaches to it to eat its leftovers. When the water conditions are just right, Mantine can burst from the water and fly over the tops of the waves.
Natu
Natu is a rare psychic Pokémon. This tiny creature usually gathers its food on the ground and hops from place to place, because its wings aren’t fully-grown. Natu’s large eyes are always staring at something.
Meganium
The final evolution of Chikorita, Meganium is one of the gentlest Pokémon. The tallest of the evolutions, Meganium is almost six feet tall, but is very shy. Meganium like to groom themselves and make sure the petals around their necks look just perfect.
Magcargo
The evolved form of Slugma, the Magcargo is a fire-type Pokémon. While its shell is magma that has cooled and hardened, be careful. It breaks easily with the slightest touch! Like Slugma, the Magcargo is always on the move, looking for a nice hot volcano where it can relax.