Are any of the desert Pokemon worth using for a no new moves challenge run in Gen 3 Hoenn?

Before getting into the actual question let me first explain what I mean by no new moves.A Pokemon can only use the first 4 moves it learns when it was caught excluding the ones they learn automatically when the have less than 4 moves.HM knowing Pokemon are allowed in the sake of progression but not allowed in battle.

I was thinking of using a Pokemon from the desert area of Hoenn but I am unable to figure out whether they are going to be use full or not after I obtain them.

Pleaselog inorregisterto add a comment.

In the Desert area of Route 111 (Which I assume is what you’re talking about), these are the Pokemon that spawn

Sandshrewat level 19-21 with Poison Sting, Sand-Attack, Scratch, and Defense CurlTrapinchat level 19-21 with Bite, Sand-Attack, and Faint AttackCacneaat level 20-22 with Pin Missile, Sand-Attack, Leech Seed, and GrowthBaltoyat level 19-21 with Self-Destruct, Rock Tomb, Psybeam, and Mud-Slap

In my opinion,Baltoyseems like the best thing you can get in the DesertBaltoy learns a good Psychic STAB as well as an alright Rock move for coverage, and Self-Destruct as a fail-safe for when the Baltoy/Claydol is low on HP. Now, notice how I saidBaltoy may be your best option in the desert, and not the best Psychic type in the game, as Claydol is outclassed by Grumpig and Kadabra, due to knowing Psybeam too once you catch a Spoink and Kadabra’s fourth learned move through levelup being Psybeam, they’re both also more attack orientated (As in, having better Sp. Atk and Speed), which is much better for a playthrough then defense is. Claydol also is weakened by its Ground type more then its benefited, as Mud-Slap is practically useless. Claydol isn’t your WORST option though, as some of your other options are Medicham, which only gets Confusion, and Gardevoir which only knows Growl once you catch it. Claydol may be outclassed by other Psychic types too, but I’ve probably bored you enough.

You can also use Trapinch if you really want something with Dark type moves (which it can’t really utilize well), and maybe Cacnea if you really want Pin Missile, but that’s all there really is.

If you allow yourself to use Legendaries however,Regirockwould be ludicrously helpful, and will likely carry you throughout the game.

Regirock learns Superpower, Ancient Power, Curse, and Rock Throw at the level you catch it at, giving you a great setup move as well as a good STAB and a great Fighting move. It’ll will help you against Sidney, and also Glacia if you’ve got something to take care of her Water types for you know who. Regirock’s problem is its speed, but its defensive stats let it take a couple hits to dish off enough damage to defeat the foe. All in all, Regirock seems like a team member worthy of a slot, as long as you’re willing enough to get it, and have a place on the team for it.

I hope I’ve helped, and good luck on your challenge run!