Pokémon Emerald offers plenty of creatures to take on the Elite Four, from the Water-Type starter Swampert to the pseudo-Legendary Salamence.

The Game Boy Advance titles Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen remain excellent entry points and welcome throwbacks for the nostalgic, with the games' final Elite Four gauntlet offering fun obstacles.

While being the obvious pick to tackle the first gym in Pokemon Red and Blue (Grass beats Rock, as any Pokemon fan knows), Bulbasaur outshines both Charmander and Squirtle as the best starter pick in ...