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Old April 23rd, 2011 (6:15 PM).
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Well I had an Ampharos in HeartGold because Mareep was the first Electric Pokemon I'd come across. By the time I'd come across Magnemite, I didn't really think it was useful, mainly because it could easily be annihilated by even moderately powered ground moves, thanks to their lack of Levitate and their 4x weakness against Ground-type moves. Besides, Ampharos (at least from my experience) has a good movepool and good stats, so I kept it on my team. :3
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Old April 24th, 2011 (7:22 AM).
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Yeah, I think it's due to availability.

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- Mareep: Only available in Hoenn Safari Zone, post-Elite Four, when it's hard to train. Now available common as much to fight Falkner with for your first badge in Johto!
 
- Stantler: Like Mareep, only incredibly rare.
 
- Heracross: Available in LeafGreen, but rare. Even rarer in Sinnoh (yet Barry has that AND Munchlax). Commoner in Johto.
 
- Remoraid: Fairly easy to find in 3rd Generation, albeit post-E4. Common as muck in Sinnoh. Suddenly rare in Johto, so less common.
 
- Marill: Common in 3rd Gen. and Sinnoh. Suddenly rare in Johto, so, becomes less used. However, due to being Johto's equivalent to Pikachu, its' value increases and many people also search for it.

At least, that's my opinion. :D
This^^^^ I would have said excactly this if Armore hadnt said it first
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Old April 24th, 2011 (12:49 PM).
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Well, the mareep is explainable because when I had one at first was because i played through the gbc version and The sick ampharous looked strong to me so in this version i caught a Mareep to get the Amparous. But thats just my opinion.
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These two pokemon actually never appealed to me. When I played GSC I never even knew ampharos and heracross were in the games for next 5-6 years... and when I actually DID knew them I knew there were better pokemon than these two, so yeah..
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i think that a popular Pokemon choice would be togikiss i dont know why but a lot of people seen to like it
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Old April 26th, 2011 (10:36 AM).
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Really?! I've never had a Togekiss in any of the games because I just don't like the Togepi line at all.

I see a lot of Granbulls for some reason!
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Lugia.

Lugia, Lugia everywhere
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Well I had an Ampharos in HeartGold because Mareep was the first Electric Pokemon I'd come across. By the time I'd come across Magnemite, I didn't really think it was useful, mainly because it could easily be annihilated by even moderately powered ground moves, thanks to their lack of Levitate and their 4x weakness against Ground-type moves. Besides, Ampharos (at least from my experience) has a good movepool and good stats, so I kept it on my team. :3
I used an Ampharos in SS, but boxed her for my Manectric after getting the National Dex.

My brother's playing HeartGold and he still has Ampharos.
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I had an Ampharos on my team. It's my favorite electric type pokemon. I don't know if it's the best, but it's pretty cool.
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Old May 7th, 2011 (6:01 AM).
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Am I the only person who thinks Magmar are wierdly popular HGSS pokemon? It pretty much easy to raise up and learns the powerful moves around Lv30
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Old May 11th, 2011 (11:18 PM).
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IMHO, I see Togepi now quite used, but just because he has now a second evolution.
And for its ParaFlinch glitch :D
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I believe HG is the first time I actually ever used the Mareep line, in my Crystal I went with Magnemite instead. I'd still rather switch to a faster electric type. I honestly can't stand sending out an electric type that doesn't strike first. Ampharos is faster than Flaafy, but still not fast enough for me. Mareep and Flaafy are adorable, though. Much cuter than any of the electric rats.

Heracross? Can't speak for it. I think it's a really cool design but I just don't use bug types.
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Lugia.

Lugia, Lugia everywhere

Because Lugia is just plain awesome. A Psychic and Flying type? Beast XD. Plus its the figurehead of Silver and SoulSilver, so of course its going to be quite popular, I myself used one in SS until I got Mewtwo, rather have the offensive stats than the defensive, but im planning on using it later on my HeartGold ^_^.


I think Miltank is quite popular... And most, if not all legendaries >_>.
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Old May 13th, 2011 (4:51 PM). Edited May 13th, 2011 by Arcaray.
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This time 'round, a lot of people are seeing the potential of Ampharos (which I'm sorry, has no resemblance to its sheep counterparts).
This is because Ampharos is actually really good! If you're like me and like your team to be raised from as young as possible, and also happen to have a love for electric types, Ampharos is a perfect choice really.

Although mine sits in the box at level 60 after I got a Shinx in the Safari Zone...
I still bring her out time to time though, and she's the only Pokemon I have with a Shiny Leaf!

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Lugia.

Lugia, Lugia everywhere
Well yeah, it's a Fighting Type's worst nightmare!
Never been a fan of the fighting types, me.
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Old May 14th, 2011 (8:20 AM).
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Actually I Think Ampharos Is Cool Because I Used Him The First Time Here In Heart Gold And It Did Good In This Game
But I Have One Question

Why Almost Everyone Choses Cyndaquil As Thier Starter And Uses The Red Gyarados As Thier Water Type Pokemon
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Old May 14th, 2011 (9:21 AM).
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I used Ampharos because it was one of the 3 Pokémon I used in Gold - Ampharos, Typhlosion, and Ho-Oh. :P

When I think of Johto, one of the Pokémon that comes to mind is Heracross for some reason, so I used him for one of my HeartGold playthrough. :)
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I think Ampharos and Meganium have received cult followings for their adorable designs and prowess in battle, although I'm guilty of loving both Ampharos and Meganium, they're completely amazing. Shuckle could also be described as somewhat popular, as we;; as another HGSS Pokemon that is awesome, in my eyes
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