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Every Starters Pokemon From Gen 1 to Gen 10
Browse all Pokemon starters in one place — grouped by generation, type, and evolution. Compare starters pokemon, explore every Pokemon starter, and pick your favorites.
Pokemon starters are the first partner choices players get at the beginning of every main Pokemon game. From the original Kanto trio to the newest Gen 10 starters pokemon revealed for Pokemon Winds & Waves, this page brings together every starters pokemon in one visual guide — so you can browse, compare, and pick your favorite Pokemon starters without opening ten different tabs.
Whether you're looking for Pokemon starters by type, generation, or evolution line, Starters Pokemon Hub has you covered. Our Pokemon starters guide includes all 30 standard starters pokemon plus Pikachu and Eevee as special Pokemon starters.
All Pokemon Starters & Starters Pokemon at a Glance
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Gen 1 Pokemon Starters — Kanto Region
The Pokemon starters trio that started a global phenomenon — every Pokemon fan remembers choosing between these three in 1996.
Games: Red & Blue (1996), FireRed & LeafGreen (2004), Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee (2018)
Bulbasaur
bulbasaur is a grass/poison type starter from the Kanto region.
Charmander
charmander is a fire type starter from the Kanto region.
Squirtle
squirtle is a water type starter from the Kanto region.
Pikachu
pikachu is a electric type starter from the Kanto region.
Eevee
eevee is a normal type starter from the Kanto region.
* Pikachu and Eevee are special Pokemon starters in Yellow and Let's Go games, not part of the standard Grass-Fire-Water Pokemon starters trio.
Gen 2 Pokemon Starters — Johto Region
Johto's Pokemon starters brought new energy with Chikorita's leaf, Cyndaquil's flames, and Totodile's big smile.
Games: Gold & Silver (1999), HeartGold & SoulSilver (2009)
Chikorita
chikorita is a grass type starter from the Johto region.
Cyndaquil
cyndaquil is a fire type starter from the Johto region.
Totodile
totodile is a water type starter from the Johto region.
Gen 3 Pokemon Starters — Hoenn Region
Hoenn's starters pokemon remain fan favorites thanks to bold designs and the legendary meme 'So I herd you liek Mudkipz.'
Games: Ruby & Sapphire (2002), Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire (2014)
Treecko
treecko is a grass type starter from the Hoenn region.
Torchic
torchic is a fire type starter from the Hoenn region.
Mudkip
mudkip is a water type starter from the Hoenn region.
Gen 4 Pokemon Starters — Sinnoh Region
Sinnoh's Pokemon starters trio introduced the turtle, monkey, and penguin — each with distinct personalities and strong final forms.
Games: Diamond & Pearl (2006), Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (2021)
Turtwig
turtwig is a grass type starter from the Sinnoh region.
Chimchar
chimchar is a fire type starter from the Sinnoh region.
Piplup
piplup is a water type starter from the Sinnoh region.
Gen 5 Pokemon Starters — Unova Region
Unova's Pokemon starters brought fresh designs. Gen 5 is the only Pokemon gen where Fire evolved to Fire/Fighting three times.
Games: Black & White (2010), Black 2 & White 2 (2012)
Snivy
snivy is a grass type starter from the Unova region.
Tepig
tepig is a fire type starter from the Unova region.
Oshawott
oshawott is a water type starter from the Unova region.
Gen 6 Pokemon Starters — Kalos Region
Kalos Pokemon starters broke the Fire/Fighting streak with Delphox's Psychic typing. Greninja became one of the most popular Pokemon starters ever.
Games: X & Y (2013)
Chespin
chespin is a grass type starter from the Kalos region.
Fennekin
fennekin is a fire type starter from the Kalos region.
Froakie
froakie is a water type starter from the Kalos region.
Gen 7 Pokemon Starters — Alola Region
Alola's Pokemon starters gave us the owl archer, fire cat wrestler, and sea lion performer. Rowlet's Grass/Flying broke the mold.
Games: Sun & Moon (2016), Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (2017)
Rowlet
rowlet is a grass/flying type starter from the Alola region.
Litten
litten is a fire type starter from the Alola region.
Popplio
popplio is a water type starter from the Alola region.
Gen 8 Pokemon Starters — Galar Region
Galar's Pokemon starters — music monkey, soccer rabbit, and spy chameleon — each brought unique themes. Gigantamax forms added flair.
Games: Sword & Shield (2019)
Grookey
grookey is a grass type starter from the Galar region.
Scorbunny
scorbunny is a fire type starter from the Galar region.
Sobble
sobble is a water type starter from the Galar region.
Gen 9 Pokemon Starters — Paldea Region
Paldea's Pokemon starters — grass cat, fire croc, and duckling — charmed players. Each final evolution has a distinct profession theme.
Games: Scarlet & Violet (2022)
Sprigatito
sprigatito is a grass type starter from the Paldea region.
Fuecoco
fuecoco is a fire type starter from the Paldea region.
Quaxly
quaxly is a water type starter from the Paldea region.
Gen 10 Pokemon Starters — TBA Region
The newest Pokemon starters trio for Pokemon Winds & Waves — a bean chick, a fluffy Pomeranian, and a sly gecko. Revealed Feb 2026.
Games: Winds & Waves (2026)
Browt
The newest Grass starter for Pokémon Winds & Waves — a tiny bean chick with big personality. Revealed Feb 2026.
Pombon
The fluffy Pomeranian Fire starter — the first canine Fire type in the series. Revealed Feb 2026.
Gecqua
The sly water gecko with a mischievous grin. Completes the Gen 10 Grass-Fire-Water trio. Revealed Feb 2026.
Pokemon Starters & Starters Pokemon Fun Facts
- Most popular type among Pokemon starters fans: Fire — Charmander and its evolutions consistently rank at the top in Pokemon polls.
- Only dual-type base Pokemon starters: Bulbasaur (Grass/Poison) and Rowlet (Grass/Flying) start with two types from the beginning.
- First dog Fire Pokemon starter: Pombon (Gen 10) — the fluffy Pomeranian broke the mold as the first canine Fire type in Pokemon starters history.
- Gen 5 is the only Pokemon generation where the Fire starter evolves into Fire/Fighting for the third consecutive time (Blaziken, Infernape, then Emboar).
- Pikachu and Eevee are special Pokemon starters — they don't follow the Grass-Fire-Water formula and appear as starters only in Pokemon Yellow and Let's Go games.
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