What are the starters in Omega Ruby?

The starters in Omega Ruby are Treecko (Grass-type), Torchic (Fire-type), and Mudkip (Water-type), which are chosen to ensure each Pokémon is strong against one type and weak against the other. These three types are fundamental to the game, providing a balanced start for any player’s journey through the Hoenn region.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

1. Can you get all 3 starters in Omega Ruby? In all cases aside from the Gen 6 starters (and ignoring the Friend Safari), you can only get one starter from each set in a single playthrough, meaning you’d have to play through the game multiple times to collect all three.
2. What’s the best starter for Omega Ruby? If you’re just starting the game, Torchic is highly recommended, and grabbing a Tentacool along the way for a water-type is also a good idea, as there are many Pokémon with grass moves to choose from on your journey.
3. Is Charmander in Omega Ruby? You can’t get a Charmander in Omega Ruby, but you can obtain one by playing Pokémon X or Y, accessing the GTS, or through other games and trading.

Catching Specific Pokémon

4. Can I catch Rayquaza in Omega Ruby? After beating the game, you’ll have the option to do a special “Delta Episode,” where you’ll battle a level 70 Rayquaza and have the chance to capture it.
5. How & Where to catch/get starters from Johto, Sinnoh & Unova region in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire? Some starters from other regions can be obtained through the Friend Safari or by trading with other games.
6. What are the secret Pokémon in Omega Ruby? The legendary trio Regirock, Regice, and Registeel can be found before completing the main story by capturing a Relicanth and Wailord and following specific steps.

Specific Pokémon Availability

7. Is Bulbasaur in Omega Ruby? Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire featured an event Bulbasaur in 2015 in Japan and in 2016 in the US, but the only other way to get one is to trade from X or Y.
8. Is Deoxys in Omega Ruby? Deoxys can be caught at the end of the Delta Episode, which unlocks once players have beaten the main story.
9. Can you get Squirtle in Omega Ruby? Gen 1 starters (Bulbasaur/Charmander/Squirtle) can be obtained shortly after the first badge or found in the Friend Safari.

Game Mechanics and Strategies

10. How many starters can you get in Omega Ruby? Like every Pokémon adventure, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire allow every trainer to choose a single Starter Pokémon to accompany them on their journey through Hoenn.
11. Is Torchic better than Treecko? Treecko has 40 more starting stat points for speed than Torchic and has double the starting speed of Mudkip, making it a strong choice, especially when evolved into Mega Sceptile.
12. How do you level up fast in Omega Ruby? Techniques to boost experience points include training a traded Pokémon, increasing your Pokémon’s affection in Pokémon-Amie, giving your Pokémon the Lucky Egg, and using the Exp. Share.

Additional Information

13. Where do you get Bulbasaur in Omega Ruby? You can choose Bulbasaur during the story in X/Y and then trade it to Omega Ruby, or wait for special event distributions.
14. How many Pokémon does it take to get a shiny charm in Omega Ruby? After capturing all 705 base Pokémon and legends (excluding event Pokémon), you will receive a Key Item from Professor Birch called the Shiny Charm.
15. Can you get two starters in Omega Ruby? Generally, you can only get one starter from each set in a single playthrough, except in specific cases like the Gen 6 starters or using the Friend Safari.