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 in total! Let's explore each generation's adorable companions.

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**Note:** Final starter 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 entire 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 their remakes, HeartGold and SoulSilver. They've also appeared in later games, such as via the QR Scanner in Pokémon Sun and Moon. Cyndaquil is even a starter option in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

Note: Cyndaquil's evolution to Quilava 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 first appeared in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, and were later featured in the remakes, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. They are also available in various other games and DLC.

Generation IV Starter Pokémon

Sinnoh's Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup were the stars of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, and reappeared in their remakes, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. While absent as starters in Legends: Arceus, they are catchable in that game, as well as in other titles and DLC.

Generation V Starter Pokémon

Unova's Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott appeared in Pokémon Black and White and their sequels, Black 2 and White 2. They're available in various other games and DLC. Oshawott is also a starter in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

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Generation VI Starter Pokémon

Kalos's Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie debuted in Pokémon X and Y. Froakie's final evolution, Greninja, even received a special Ash-Greninja form, available via the Sun and Moon demo. The Kalos starters are available in many subsequent games and DLC.

Generation VII Starter Pokémon

Alola's Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio appeared in Pokémon Sun and Moon and their sequels, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. They've also been available in DLC for later games. Rowlet is also a starter option 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

Generation VIII marked a change with Pokémon Sword and Shield and Pokémon Legends: Arceus offering different starter options. Sword and Shield introduced Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble. These Galar partners are also in the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC for Scarlet and Violet.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Pokémon Legends: Arceus featured Rowlet, Cyndaquil, and Oshawott as Hisuian starters. Evolution levels vary slightly, and each receives a new regional form upon final evolution. All three Sinnoh starters from Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum are also available.

Generation IX Starter Pokémon

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

With the ninth generation concluding and the Nintendo Switch 2 announced, the Pokémon franchise is poised to continue, with Pokémon Legends: Z-A currently in development. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC are available now.