Eriel Rivera

Pokémon Expert

Eriel Rivera is a Pokémon expert. He is the creator of Munching Orange, a popular Pokémon-focused YouTube channel with 1.4 million subscribers. The channel focuses on Pokémon news, theories, gameplay, and more. He has been producing Pokémon video content on YouTube for 15 years and is a lifelong fan of the franchise. As a prominent figure in the Pokémon fandom and community, Eriel has also amassed 68K followers on Twitch, 85K on X, and 31K on Instagram.

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With more than half a billion views, MunchingOrange has been helping people beat Pokémon games for 15 years and counting.

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What's the best starter Pokemon?

My personal favorite starter is Litten from Pokémon Sun and Moon. Maybe I'm a little biased because I love cats. But I loved Litten since before I owned cats, because it's a Fire and Dark type, which are my two favorite types in Pokémon.

Litten is very good competitively. In its final form in Incineroar, it gets access to a lot of moves that are very useful in VGC competitive play. Finally, it's just a really cool-looking Pokémon. It's so cool that they even put it in Smash Brothers, so you know it's a popular one!

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What does Missingno. mean? Is it a real Pokémon?

So Missingno. isn’t actually a real Pokémon. It’s a glitch from the original Pokémon Red and Blue games, or Red and Green if you’re talking about the Japanese versions. Basically, when the game bugs out and you encounter something that doesn’t really exist in the code, Missingno appears. The name actually stands for “Missing Number,” because it represents a placeholder for data that isn’t supposed to be there.

What's the best Mega Evolution of them all?

Gameplay-wise, I’d probably say Mega Kangaskhan. Its Parental Bond ability is amazing since it lets it hit twice in one turn because the little baby comes out of the pouch and attacks too. Although some people would argue that Mega Gengar is better because of its Shadow Tag ability, which traps opponents and keeps them from switching out. But if we’re talking pure stats, then Mega Rayquaza takes the crown since it has the highest stats of any Mega Evolution.

What is the weirdest Pokémon you know of?

I’d say Stunfisk takes that title. Whenever I mention it, a lot of folks go, “Wait, who?” Stunfisk is from Generation 5 Pokémon Black and White. It’s a Ground and Electric type, which is already strange since those elements are opposites. The real reason it stands out is its design. It basically looks like a flat pancake-fish hybrid, and its cry honestly sounds like a fart noise. Stunfisk is definitely one of the weirdest Pokémon out there.

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How to

Play Pokémon on Your PC

Wouldn't it be great to be able to play all your favorite Pokémon games on your PC? You can do so using ROMs and emulators. ROMs are digital duplicates of game cartridges, while emulators are applications that simulate ...

Pokémon Ruby vs Sapphire vs Emerald: Key Features & Differences

Pokémon expert Eriel Rivera explains the differences between these 3rd gen gamesIn the wonderful world of Pokémon, few games are quite as beloved as Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald—and with their stunning visual...

How to

Randomize a Pokémon Game

This tutorial teaches you how to randomize a Pokémon ROM on your Windows- or Mac-based emulator. You'll use the Universal Randomizer program for any Pokémon game on any computer for generations one through five, but on...

A Comprehensive List of Pokemon Unbound Cheats

Get evolved Pokémon and rare items with this useful cheat guide Are you looking for Pokémon Unbound cheats? Pokémon Unbound is a popular ROM hack of Pokémon FireRed. It contains Pokémon from Generations I - VII w...

How to

Play Pokémon Sacred Gold and Storm Silver

Pokémon Sacred Gold and Storm Silver are fan-made Pokémon games that are hacks of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. Among other things, they include all 493 Pokémon available to catch in-game, harder trainers and gym...

How to Find Rayquaza in Pokémon Emerald & What You Need to Catch It

Pokémon expert Eriel Rivera explains how to find this Legendary PokémonAre you trying to capture the Legendary Pokémon Rayquaza in Pokémon Emerald, but you're not sure how to do it? Capturing this Pokémon is a two-s...

How to Catch Giratina in Pokémon Platinum: Best Strategies

Pro tips and tricks for adding this Legendary to your PokédexAre you having trouble catching Giratina in Pokémon Platinum? Don’t use your Master Ball just yet—with a little patience and persistence, you can take o...

How to

Get and Spread Pokerus

Pokérus is an amazing tool to use when you're training Pokémon. It doubles the EVs. However, it is very rare to get this tool without cheating. In order to obtain and spread Pokérus in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl or Plati...

How to

Find Shiny Pokémon

Shiny Pokémon are the Rolls Royces of the Pokémon world. These Pokémon are incredibly rare, and act as a status symbol for trainers that own some. Shiny Pokémon have different color schemes than standard Pokémon, bu...

How to

Use PokEdit

PokEdit is an online tool that allows you to create a Pokémon character for the 4th and 5th generation Pokémon games.. 09 October 2025. After creating your character, you can easily send it to your Nintendo DS or 3DS u...

How to Get Walking Wake: Trades & Limited-Time Event Tera Raid Battles

Learn how to catch this elusive Paradox Pokémon in Scarlet & Violet Are you trying to get your hands on a Walking Wake in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet? Unfortunately, this Paradox Pokémon is a little hard to get since t...

How to Beat Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra in Pokémon GO

Come out on top against Leader Sierra with these expert tips and tricks If you're trying to beat Leader Sierra in Pokémon GO, you may have realized that it's a bit of a challenge. Despite this battle being a little toug...

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