The Pokémon franchise boasts a rich history of starter Pokémon, with each generation offering a trio of Grass, Fire, and Water types. This comprehensive guide explores all 27 starter lines across nine generations.
Jump to: Gen 1 | Gen 2 | Gen 3 | Gen 4 | Gen 5 | Gen 6 | Gen 7 | Gen 8 | Gen 9
Note: Final evolutions marked (*) are capable of Mega Evolution in Generations VI and VII.
Starter Pokémon by Generation
Generation I
The Kanto region's original trio – Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle – debuted in Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow, returning in remakes like FireRed and LeafGreen, and Let's Go! Pikachu and Eevee. They're also available in various other games, including HeartGold and SoulSilver, and X and Y.
| Starter Pokémon | Type | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|
| Bulbasaur | Grass/Poison | Ivysaur (Level 16) Venusaur* (Level 32) |
| Charmander | Fire | Charmeleon (Level 16) Charizard* (Level 36) |
| Squirtle | Water | Wartortle (Level 16) Blastoise* (Level 36) |
Generation II
Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile hail from Johto, appearing in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, and their remakes, HeartGold and SoulSilver. They've been accessible in later generations through methods like the QR Scanner in Sun and Moon. Cyndaquil is also a starter in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
| Starter Pokémon | Type | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|
| Chikorita | Grass | Bayleef (Level 16) Meganium (Level 32) |
| Cyndaquil | Fire | Quilava (Level 14) Typhlosion (Level 36) |
| Totodile | Water | Croconaw (Level 18) Feraligatr (Level 30) |
Note: Cyndaquil's evolution level to Quilava differs in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. See Gen VIII for details.
Generation III
Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip represent Hoenn in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, and their remakes, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. They're obtainable in various other games and DLC.
| Starter Pokémon | Type | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|
| Treecko | Grass | Grovyle (Level 16) Sceptile* (Level 36) |
| Torchic | Fire | Combusken (Level 16) Blaziken* (Level 36) |
| Mudkip | Water | Marshtomp (Level 16) Swampert* (Level 36) |
Generation IV
Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup debuted in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, and their remakes, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. While absent as starters in Legends: Arceus, they are catchable in that game and others.
| Starter Pokémon | Type | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|
| Turtwig | Grass | Grotle (Level 18) Torterra (Level 32) |
| Chimchar | Fire | Monferno (Level 14) Infernape (Level 36) |
| Piplup | Water | Prinplup (Level 16) Empoleon (Level 36) |
Generation V
Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott are the Unova starters from Pokémon Black and White and their sequels. While remakes are unconfirmed, they are available in various other games and DLC. Oshawott is also a starter in Legends: Arceus.
| Starter Pokémon | Type | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|
| Snivy | Grass | Servine (Level 17) Serperior (Level 36) |
| Tepig | Fire | Pignite (Level 17) Emboar (Level 36) |
| Oshawott | Water | Dewott (Level 17) Samurott (Level 36) |
Generation VI
Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie, the Kalos starters from Pokémon X and Y, are featured in the Pokémon the Series: XY anime. Greninja, Froakie's final evolution, has a special Ash-Greninja form. The Kalos trio is available in other games and DLC.
| Starter Pokémon | Type | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|
| Chespin | Grass | Quilladin (Level 16) Chesnaught (Level 36) |
| Fennekin | Fire | Braixen (Level 16) Delphox (Level 36) |
| Froakie | Water | Frogadier (Level 16) Greninja (Level 36) |
Generation VII
Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio debuted in Pokémon Sun and Moon, returning in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, and available in later DLC. Rowlet is also a starter in Legends: Arceus.
| Starter Pokémon | Type | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|
| Rowlet | Grass/Flying | Dartrix (Level 17) Decidueye (Level 34) |
| Litten | Fire | Torracat (Level 17) Incineroar (Level 34) |
| Popplio | Water | Brionne (Level 17) Primarina (Level 34) |
Note: Dartrix's evolution level to Decidueye differs in Legends: Arceus. See Gen VIII for details.
Generation VIII
Pokémon Sword and Shield introduced Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble. Pokémon Legends: Arceus featured past starters with regional variants. All Galar starters are in Scarlet and Violet DLC.
| Starter Pokémon | Type | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|
| Grookey | Grass | Thwackey (Level 16) Rillaboom (Level 35) |
| Scorbunny | Fire | Raboot (Level 16) Cinderace (Level 35) |
| Sobble | Water | Drizzile (Level 17) Inteleon (Level 35) |
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Legends: Arceus featured Rowlet, Cyndaquil, and Oshawott with Hisuian regional forms. Evolution levels vary slightly. Sinnoh starters from Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum are also catchable.
| Starter Pokémon | Type | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|
| Rowlet | Grass/Flying | Dartrix (Level 17) Hisuian Decidueye (Level 36) |
| Cyndaquil | Fire | Quilava (Level 17) Hisuian Typhlosion (Level 36) |
| Oshawott | Water | Dewott (Level 17) Hisuian Samurott (Level 36) |
Generation IX
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet introduced Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. Past starters are available in the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC.
| Starter Pokémon | Type | Evolutions |
|---|---|---|
| Sprigatito | Grass | Floragato (Level 16) Meowscarada (Level 36) |
| Fuecoco | Fire | Crocalor (Level 16) Skeledirge (Level 36) |
| Quaxly | Water | Quaxwell (Level 16) Quaquaval (Level 36) |
With the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 and Pokémon Legends: Z-A in development, the Pokémon journey continues. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC are currently available.
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