You’ve chosen the type, now to make the hardest decision, choosing the Pokémon that’s perfect for your party. So why not let the year you were born pick it for you? With 65 rock-type Pokémon to choose from, it can often be pretty difficult to find the one perfectly suited to you. However, getting hold of a rock-type that you work with perfectly can really sway the battle in your favor, as well as making the game just that bit more enjoyable. It’s important to choose one based on your playstyle as well as your personality to get the most out of the games.

This is where your Chinese zodiac comes in. It doesn’t just explore the year you were born, instead delving into your characteristics and your personality. However, it explores much more than just your personality. It explores your loves, hates, goals, and how you go about achieving them. It can also tell you what Pokémon would be perfect for you.

12 Year Of The Rat: Rhydon

Those born in the year of the rat share this similarity with Pokémon itself, being brought to our Gameboys in 1996. Therefore, it would be wrong if this choice wasn’t a classic Gen 1 Pokémon.

However, this isn’t the only reason as to why Rhydon is a perfect choice. The personality traits that come with this year are hardworking and smart. Two things that both you and Rhydon have in common. Even if Rhydon can be rather forgetful.

11 Year Of The Ox: Rampardos

This Pokémon’s defining characteristic is its strong head it can use to break down pretty much anything, just like an ox. However, just like those born in this year, it can be pretty stubborn when wanted.

Nevertheless, both are loyal and calm when needed but when they get angry both can be pretty powerful. With Rampardos at your side, you can do some huge damage on the battlefield.

10 Year Of The Tiger: Coalossal

One of the most defining traits that come with this year is being hotheaded. Nothing screams that more than a Pokémon with a pile of hot coal on its head. Nevertheless, it isn’t just the look that makes Coalossal perfect.

If you were born in this year then it’s likely that you are pretty impulsive and passionate. Therefore you would want to win most battles you come across and with Coalossal by your side, you’ll have no issues with that.

9 Year Of The Rabbit: Golem

You wouldn’t normally associate a Pokémon like Golem with a rabbit but when its narrowed down, the two are pretty similar.

The personality traits that come with being born in this year are kind, wise, and rather moody. This is exactly the same as the Golem you see in the animes as well as in the game. Both are pretty moody if you annoy them but if you don’t then they’ll stay kind and give you some wonderful advice.

8 Year Of The Dragon: Tyranitar

Just as you would expect with a dragon, those born in this year are typically confident and passionate, whilst being a little arrogant about it too.

Nevertheless, both Tyranitar and those born in this year are confident about their abilities and know they can rely on each other to fight fiercely in battle, as well as showing off the fact that you use Tyranitar.

7 Year Of The Snake: Aerodactyl

Unfortunately, the connotations that come with being born in the year of the snake are pretty negative. They are seen as being sly and manipulative as opposed to insightful and resourceful.

This is why you need Aerodactyl by your side to show people that you aren’t as bad as they think. Aerodactyl is a kind Pokémon who is equally as resourceful and insightful, allowing you to work perfectly together.

6 Year Of The Horse: Archeops

The year of the horse is all about being cheerful, kind, and independent. So they need a Pokémon to represent the colorful nature they withhold.

This is why Archeops is so perfect, especially being the most colorful rock-type there is! With this one in your party, you can show everyone around you how bright and cheerful you are whilst still destroying your enemies in battle.

5 Year Of The Goat: Onix

Those born in the year of the goat are typically popular and rather sociable, although they can often be seen as ungrateful or anxious about the attention from their family and friends.

This popularity implies that they have one of the most popular rock-type Pokémon in the game. Not only is Onix popular but it is also the perfect one to lift you up when you need it and win those difficult battles for you.

4 Year Of The Monkey: Barbaracle

Most associate the monkey as being excitable, cheeky, and energetic. However, when looking into the personality traits that come with this year it highlights how they are particularly respectful and versatile whilst sometimes being a little sly.

If versatile is a way to describe yourself then a Pokémon like Barbaracle that has many limbs that can move freely and on their own initiative is an ideal match.

3 Year Of The Rooster: Terrakion

Those born in the year of the rooster are often pretty blunt about their likes and dislikes. They are perfectionists and it can get pretty heated if things don’t go their way, hence why as rick/fighting-type Pokémon is ideal.

Terrakion can get equally as aggressive as you want them too and will certainly change the tides of any battle, whilst also remaining as blunt and honest as you are.

2 Year Of The Dog: Lycanroc

The closest to a dog you’re going to get when it comes to rock-types. This wolf-like Pokémon matches the personality traits perfectly.

Those born in the year of the dog are typically loyal among everything else but they will also fiercely protect the ones they care about, not caring about the aftermath. Just like Lycanroc, they can be a little stubborn but are persistent about their views and goals, doing everything to achieve them.

1 Year Of The Pig: Shuckle

Those born in the year of the pig are most certainly kind and caring to everyone they meet. However, this can often be seen as naivety and being gullible to those around them.

This is extremely similar to the adorable Shuckle who would make an enjoyable companion who is as kind, cute, and caring as you. Both are suited to each other’s personalities and you can’t help but take care of cute little Shuckle.

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