Every generation of Pokémon comes with a new set of three starters to choose from: a Grass type, a Fire type, and a Water type. Nine generations in, there are now 27 starter lines in the franchise. Here's a look at all partner options throughout the generations.
Note: Final starter evolutions marked (*) are capable of Mega Evolution in Gens VI and VII.
The starters that, well, started it all include Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle of the Kanto region. ¡Aparecieron por primera vez en los títulos originales liberados por los Estados Unidos Pokémon Red , Blue y Yellow , y desde entonces han regresado en los remakes Pokémon Fired y Leafgreen , así como Pokémon Let’s Go! Pikachu and Eevee . You can also obtain them in a number of other mainline games, including the remakes Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver and Pokémon X and Y .
| Starter Pokémon | Tipo | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|
| Bulbasaurio | Hierba/veneno | Ivysaur (Level 16) Venusaur* (Level 32) |
| Encanto | Fuego | Charmeleon (Level 16) Charizard* (Level 36) |
| Chirriar | Agua | Wartortle (Level 16) Blastoise* (Level 36) |
Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile are the starters of the Gen II titles Pokémon Gold , Silver , and Crystal . Native to the Johto region, the trio also appears in the remakes Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver . They've been made available to catch through a number of means in subsequent generations, like via the QR Scanner in Pokémon Sun and Moon . Cyndaquil is also a starter option in Pokémon Legends: Arceus .
| Starter Pokémon | Tipo | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|
| Chikorita | Césped | Bayleef (Level 16) Meganium (Level 32) |
| Cyndaquil | Fuego | Quilava (Level 14) Typhlosion (Level 36) |
| Totodile | Agua | Croconaw (Level 18) Feraligatr (Level 30) |
Note: Cyndaquil evolves into Quilava at level 14 in every mainline game but Pokémon Legends: Arceus . See Gen VIII starters for Legends: Arceus evolution details.
The starters of Gen III's Pokémon Ruby , Sapphire , and Emerald are Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip. El Hoenn Trio reaparece en los remakes Pokémon Omega Ruby y Alpha Sapphire , con varias formas de atraparlos en otros lanzamientos principales y DLC.
| Starter Pokémon | Tipo | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|
| Treecko | Césped | Grovyle (Level 16) Sceptile* (Level 36) |
| Torchic | Fuego | Combusken (Level 16) Blaziken* (Level 36) |
| Mudkip | Agua | Marshtomp (Level 16) Swampert* (Level 36) |
Pokémon Diamond , Pearl , and Platinum of Gen IV feature Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup as starter options. Each returns in the remakes Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl . Mientras que el trío es nativo de la región de Sinnoh, ninguno aparece como titulares en Legends: Arceus , que revisa a un antiguo Sinnoh conocido como Hisui. However, you can catch all three in the first Legends release, as well as in other mainline titles and DLC.
| Starter Pokémon | Tipo | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|
| Turtwig | Césped | Grotle (Level 18) Torterra (Level 32) |
| Chimenea | Fuego | Monferno (Level 14) Infernape (Level 36) |
| Piplup | Agua | Prinplup (Level 16) Empoleon (Level 36) |
Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott make up the starter trio of Gen V titles Pokémon Black and White and their sequels Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 . Si bien los remakes siguen siendo un tema de especulación al momento de escribir, puede atrapar a los tres Pokémon socios de UNOVA en varios otros títulos principales y DLC. Notably, Oshawott is also a starter option in Pokémon Legends: Arceus .
| Starter Pokémon | Tipo | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|
| Snivy | Césped | Servine (Level 17) Serperior (Level 36) |
| Tepig | Fuego | Pignite (Level 17) Emboar (Level 36) |
| Oshawott | Agua | Dewott (Level 17) Samurott (Level 36) |
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The starters of Gen VI's Pokémon X and Y are Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie. Como aparece en la serie Pokémon the Series: XY , la evolución final de Froakie, Greninja, también recibió una forma especial conocida como Ash-Greninja, que se ofreció a través de la demostración de Pokémon Sun y Moon y se hizo transferible a los títulos principales en su lanzamiento. The Kalos trio has been available to catch in other mainline titles and DLC since.
| Starter Pokémon | Tipo | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|
| Chespin | Césped | Quilladin (Level 16) Chesnaught (Level 36) |
| Fennekin | Fuego | Braixen (Level 16) Delphox (Level 36) |
| Froakie | Agua | Frogadier (Level 16) Greninja (Level 36) |
The Gen VII titles Pokémon Sun and Moon introduced Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio as starters. All three returned in the sequels Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon and have been available to catch in DLC for mainline games that followed. The grass partner Pokémon, Rowlet, has also appeared as a starter option in Pokémon Legends: Arceus .
| Starter Pokémon | Tipo | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|
| Rowlet | Grass/Flying | Dartrix (Level 17) Decidueye (Level 34) |
| Litten | Fuego | Torracat (Level 17) Incineroar (Level 34) |
| Popplio | Agua | Brionne (Level 17) Primarina (Level 34) |
Note: Dartrix evolves into Decidueye at level 34 in every mainline game but Pokémon Legends: Arceus . See Gen VIII starters for Legends: Arceus evolution details.
Gen VIII se desvió de la fórmula tradicional de liberación principal con su introducción de Pokémon Sword y Shield y Pokémon Legends: Arceus . Los lanzamientos duales y el título de First Legends ofrecieron diferentes titulares, y el primero introdujo tres nuevos socios Pokémon y el segundo con titulares pasados con nuevas evoluciones regionales.
Sword & Shield brought in Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble as starter Pokémon. All three Galar partners can also be caught in the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet .
| Starter Pokémon | Tipo | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|
| Grookey | Césped | Thwackey (Level 16) Rillaboom (Level 35) |
| Scorbunny | Fuego | Raboot (Level 16) Cinderace (Level 35) |
| Sobble | Agua | Drizzile (Level 17) Inteleon (Level 35) |
Pokemon Legends: Arceus saw Rowlet, Cyndaquil, and Oshawott return as the starter trio of Hisui, an ancient Sinnoh region. Los niveles de evolución difieren ligeramente de los presentados en títulos pasados, y cada Pokémon Pokémon recibe una nueva forma regional en su evolución final. You can also catch all three Sinnoh starters introduced in Diamond , Pearl , and Platinum .
| Starter Pokémon | Tipo | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|
| Rowlet | Grass/Flying | Dartrix (Level 17) Hisuian Decidueye (Level 36) |
| Cyndaquil | Fuego | Quilava (Level 17) Hisuian Typhlosion (Level 36) |
| Oshawott | Agua | Dewott (Level 17) Hisuian Samurott (Level 36) |
Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly made their starter debut in the Gen IX titles Pokémon Scarlet and Violet . Sprigatito is a cat-like Grass type with 'tude; Fuecoco, is an oh-so wholesome Fire croc; and Quaxly is a poised Water type with flair. Though you need to trade to get all three native starters, you can catch every past partner Pokémon in the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC.
| Starter Pokémon | Tipo | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|
| Sprigatito | Césped | Floragato (Level 16) Meowscarada (Level 36) |
| Fuecoco | Fuego | Crocalor (Level 16) Skeledirge (Level 36) |
| Quaxly | Agua | Quaxwell (Level 16) Quaquaval (Level 36) |
Ahora, en el final de su novena generación, se espera que la franquicia Pokémon continúe con el anuncio de Nintendo Switch 2 y las muy esperadas leyendas de Pokémon: ZA , que actualmente está en desarrollo.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC are now available.
