All Pokémon Starters by Generation (Gens 1-9)

Every generation of Pokémon introduces a trio of starter Pokémon: Grass, Fire, and Water types. With nine generations, that's 27 starter lines! Let's explore each generation's adorable partners.

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**Note:** Final evolutions marked (*) are capable of Mega Evolution in Generations VI and VII.

All Starter Pokémon by Generation

Generation I Starter Pokémon

The Kanto region's original trio—Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle—launched the franchise in Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow. They've reappeared in remakes like FireRed and LeafGreen, Let's Go! Pikachu and Eevee, HeartGold and SoulSilver, and X and Y.

Generation II Starter Pokémon

Johto's Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile debuted in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, and returned in HeartGold and SoulSilver. They've been available in later games via methods like the QR Scanner in Sun and Moon. Cyndaquil is also a starter in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

Note: Cyndaquil's Quilava evolution occurs at Level 14 in all mainline games except Pokémon Legends: Arceus. See Gen VIII starters for Legends: Arceus evolution details.

Generation III Starter Pokémon

Hoenn's Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip starred in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, and reappeared in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. They're obtainable in various other games and DLC.

Generation IV Starter Pokémon

Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum featured Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup. They returned in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. While absent as starters in Legends: Arceus, they are catchable in that game, as well as others and their DLC.

Generation V Starter Pokémon

Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott were the stars of 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 Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

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Generation VI Starter Pokémon

Pokémon X and Y introduced Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie, featured in the Pokémon the Series: XY anime. Froakie's evolution, Greninja, even got a special Ash-Greninja form via the Sun and Moon demo. The Kalos starters are available in later games and DLC.

Generation VII Starter Pokémon

Pokémon Sun and Moon brought Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio. They returned in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon and are available in later DLC. Rowlet also appeared as a starter in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

Note: Dartrix evolves into Decidueye at level 34 in all mainline games except Pokémon Legends: Arceus. See Gen VIII starters for Legends: Arceus evolution details.

Generation VIII Starter Pokémon

Gen VIII differed with Pokémon Sword and Shield and Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Sword & Shield introduced Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble. All three are in the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC for Scarlet and Violet.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Pokémon Legends: Arceus featured Rowlet, Cyndaquil, and Oshawott in Hisui (ancient Sinnoh). Evolution levels vary slightly, and each gets a Hisuian regional form. All three original Sinnoh starters are also available.

Generation IX Starter Pokémon

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet introduced Sprigatito (Grass), Fuecoco (Fire), and Quaxly (Water). While trading is needed for all three, past starters are available in the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC.

With the ninth generation concluded, the Pokémon franchise continues, anticipated by the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement and the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC are available now.