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Every Pokemon adventure begins with the hero receiving a rare starter Pokemon from the local Pokemon Professor. At the start of Diamond and Pearl, Professor Nanakamado gives the player a choice of three Pokemon: Naetoru, Hikozaru and Pocchama.
Above: In the beginning you are given the choice of Naetoru, Hikozaru or Pocchama as you starter Pokemon
Naetoru to Hayashigame to Dodaitosu
Naetoru begins its life as a grass-aligned turtle Pokemon but as it evolves becomes a grass and ground powerhouse. This type combination makes it double weak to ice-type attacks but makes it versatile for a variety of other situations. Naetoru and its evolved forms' best attacks are physical in nature.
Hikozaru to Moukazaru to Goukazaru
Hikozaru is a cheeky monkey of a Pokemon, made especially feisty by the flames that constantly erupt from its hindquarters. As Hikozaru evolves, it becomes a dual fire- and fighting-type Pokemon with a number of powerful physical fire attacks.
Pocchama to Potaishi to Enperuto
Initially the cutest of the starter Pokemon, Pocchama gradually evolves into a steel-plated abomination. Unlike the other two starters, Pocchama's water attacks draw on its special stats.
