List of Pokémon Starters by generation (Kanto to Paldea)
Choosing your starter Pokémon is often the first big moment in a Pokémon game. Each generation offers a trio of Grass , Fire , and Water , with very different profiles depending on their final types and mechanics. Here are all the starters, generation by generation, along with their final evolutions.
For collectors who love starter Pokémon, the First Partner Illustration Collection - Series 1 (FR) pack showcases First Partners with random Illustration Rare (AR) promo cards and a sticker sheet dedicated to the starters (Kanto, Sinnoh, Alola). An excellent choice to complete a starter-focused collection, or to give as a gift. Release date: March 20, 2026.
Red, Blue, Yellow, remakes
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1.1 PlantBulbasaur
Bulbasaur → Herbizar → Florizar -
1.2 FireCharmander
Charmander → Reptincel → Charizard -
1.3 WaterSquirtle
Squirtle → Carabaffe → Tortank
Gold, Silver, Crystal, remakes
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2.1 PlantGermignon
Germignon → Macronium → Meganium -
2.2 FireCyndaquil
Cyndaquil → Quilava → Typhlosion -
2.3 WaterKaiminus
Kaiminus → Crocrodil → Aligastor
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, remakes
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3.1 PlantArcko
Arcko → Massko → Jungko -
3.2 FireTorchic
Poussifeu → Galifeu → Braségali -
3.3 WaterGobou
Mudkip → Flobio → Swampert
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, remakes
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4.1 PlantTortipouss
Tortipouss → Boskara → Torterra -
4.2 FireOuisticram
Marmoset → Chimpenfeu → Simiabraz -
4.3 WaterTiplouf
Piplup → Prinplouf → Pingoleon
Black, White, Black 2, White 2
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5.1 PlantSnivy
Vipélierre → Lianaja → Majaspic -
5.2 FireGruikui
Gruikui → Grotichon → Roitiflam -
5.3 WaterOshawott
Moustillon → Mateloutre → Clamiral
X, Y
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6.1 PlantMarisson
Marisson → Boguérisse → Blindépique -
6.2 FireFeunnec
Feunnec → Roussil → Goupelin -
6.3 WaterFrog
Grenousse → Crocâporal → Amphinobi
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
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7.1 PlantRowlet
Brindibou → Efflèche → Archéduc -
7.2 FireLitten
Flamiaou → Matoufeu → Incineroar -
7.3 WaterOtaquin
Otaquin → Otarlette → Oratoria
Sword, Shield
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8.1 PlantOuistempo
Ouistempo → Badabouin → Gorythmic -
8.2 FireFlambino
Flambino → Lapyro → Pyrobut -
8.3 WaterSobble
Larmeleon → Arrozard → Lizardus
Scarlet, Violet
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9.1 PlantPoussacha
Poussacha → Matourgeon → Miascarade -
9.2 FireChochodile
Chochodile → Crocogril → Flâmigator -
9.3 WaterCoiffeton
Coiffeton → Canarbello → Palmaval
