All Pokémon Starters by Generation (Gens 1-9)

Every generation of *Pokémon* games 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 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 franchise in *Pokémon Red*, *Blue*, and *Yellow*. They've since reappeared in remakes like *FireRed and LeafGreen*, *Let's Go! Pikachu and Eevee*, *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 Starter Pokémon

From the Johto region, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile debuted in *Pokémon Gold*, *Silver*, and *Crystal*, and returned in *HeartGold and SoulSilver*. They've also been available in later games, such as via 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 to Quilava is at level 14 in all mainline games except *Pokémon Legends: Arceus*. See Gen VIII starters for *Legends: Arceus* evolution details.

Generation III Starter Pokémon

Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip, the Hoenn starters from *Pokémon Ruby*, *Sapphire*, and *Emerald*, reappeared in *Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire*. They've also been 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 Starter Pokémon

Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup were the Sinnoh starters in *Pokémon Diamond*, *Pearl*, and *Platinum*, returning in *Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl*. While absent as starters in *Legends: Arceus*, they are catchable in that game, as well as 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 Starter Pokémon

Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott from Unova appeared in *Pokémon Black and White* and their sequels. While remakes are unconfirmed, the trio are available in various other titles and DLC. Oshawott is also a starter in *Pokémon 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)

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Generation VI Starter Pokémon

Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie debuted in *Pokémon X and Y*, also featured in the *Pokémon the Series: XY* anime. Greninja, Froakie's final evolution, even got a special Ash-Greninja form via the *Sun and Moon* demo. The Kalos trio are 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 Starter Pokémon

Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio were introduced in *Pokémon Sun and Moon*, returning in *Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon*. They’ve appeared in DLC for subsequent games. Rowlet is also a starter in *Pokémon 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 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 saw a change with *Pokémon Sword and Shield* and *Pokémon Legends: Arceus*. *Sword & Shield* introduced Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble, while *Legends: Arceus* featured past starters with regional forms. All three Galar partners are in the *Hidden Treasure of Area Zero* DLC for *Scarlet and Violet*.

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

*Pokémon Legends: Arceus* featured Rowlet, Cyndaquil, and Oshawott in Hisui (ancient Sinnoh). Evolution levels differ slightly, and each receives a new regional form. The original Sinnoh starters 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 Starter Pokémon

Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly debuted in *Pokémon Scarlet and Violet*. While trading is needed for all three, 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 ninth generation concluding and the Nintendo Switch 2 announced, along with the upcoming *Pokémon Legends: Z-A* in development, the *Pokémon* journey continues!

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