Vadim "Vadim" Dybinskiy It so happens that in the Pokémon series, particular attention is paid to the choice of a starter hero. This is due to the unique bond between the trainer and their wards, as well as the inherent potential each character carries. They represent various types and play a crucial role in the development of the trainer's journey. We will explore their characteristics and their impact on gameplay.
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Throughout all nine generations, we have encountered unique creatures, each distinguished by their original designs and exciting abilities. Some are definitely more useful than others, but this still depends on the game development strategy. For some players, choosing specialized game creatures may be a challenge that they must overcome to demonstrate their mastery.
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If you're interested in all Pokémon starters by generation, this article will definitely help you. Below, you will find detailed information about each of the starter characters, helping you determine which one is the best creature for you. Well then, let's not waste time and dive into the amazing world!
1st generation
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The inaugural generation of Pokémon ushered us into the Kanto realm, presenting the iconic trio: Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle. Each harbors the capacity for mega evolution, catapulting their prowess to remarkable dimensions. This foundational trio not only set the stage but also sparked the creation of a sprawling universe of games. Let's delve deeper into these pioneering characters.
Bulbasaur is among the most popular hero. Its aesthetic appearance and excellent stats have made it the choice of the majority. With its formidable grass-type moves, it towers above its generational peers. Transforming into Ivysaur at level 16, it ultimately achieves its impressive final form as Venusaur by level 32.
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Charmander is a fiery Pokémon that transforms into the mighty Charmeleon at level 16 and the extraordinary Charizard at level 36, combining flame and flight. This unique power makes it a favorite of many players.
Squirtle is a cute water character, rounding out the trio of starter characters. This creature is resilient and transforms into Wartortle at level 16 and into Blastoise at level 36. Squirtle is a good choice for beginners, though it may face difficulties in Vermillion and Celadon City gyms.
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And let's not forget the legendary Pikachu! Engaging with this character can provide a truly unique experience, as its electric attacks are unmatched among starter heroes. It's very effective against water-types. However, starting the game with Pikachu means you'll need to quickly catch wild Pokémon to progress through locations without difficulty.
2nd generation
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Chikorita is arguably the most challenging starter hero of the second generation, having very little advantage in battles against most gym leaders.
Cyndaquil is strong in its fight against Bugsy in Azalea Town, but struggles with the flying types of Falkner and their sand attack.
Totodile is much easier to work with at the start of the game, but later, when you face Chuck, Jasmine, and Pryce, you'll find it challenging.
3rd generation
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The third generation's lineup of starter Pokémon introduces a delightful blend of whimsy and wonder, with each character unlocking their mega evolution in the 2014 remastered editions. Among them, Treecko stands out as an exceptional choice for those favoring the grass type, embarking on its evolutionary journey to Grovyle at level 16 and reaching its majestic form as Sceptile by level 36.
Grovyle is clearly one of the best second transformations, but unfortunately, Sceptile does not impress with its abilities, diminishing the Pokémon's significance towards the end of the game.
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Torchic is an excellent representative of the fire-type, evolving into two amazing forms — Combusken and Blaziken — at levels 16 and 36, respectively. Its abilities greatly ease the early game progression. When Torchic evolves into Blaziken, its stats become so impressive that it's incomparable to the rest.
Mudkip, a water-type Pokémon, was quite popular in Sapphire. It becomes Marshtomp at level 16 and evolves into Swampert at level 36.
4th Generation
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In the fourth generation, your first gym battles will be against rock, grass, and fighting heroes, making Piplup an excellent choice for getting through the 1st few cities. However, all these starter Pokémon have an advantage over the initial gym leaders.
Chimchar aids in the battle against Gardenia but faces difficulty with Roark, whereas Turtwig easily defeats Roark, but struggles against corresponding grass-types in Eterna.
5th generation
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The fifth generation in Pokémon Black & White is notorious for having the weakest starter characters in the series. Regarding Oshawott, it is weaker compared to other water heroes. Among the grass-types, there's none with poorer stats than Snivy. Moreover, all from Unova lack mega evolutions, making them a mediocre starting choice.
Snivy, a grass-type, can evolve into Servine at level 17 and transform into Serperior at level 36. It's weaker than all other starting characters of the same type, and even within the series, Snivy faced many issues with self-control in battles.
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Tepig isn't that bad. Gym leaders dislike the fire pig because it has advantages against many of them. Their evolutions are quite good. It becomes Pignite and Emboar at levels 17 and 36, respectively.
Oshawott is definitely a very suitable starter Pokémon among the group for several reasons. It's an excellent choice against Tepig and even Snivy.
Although Tepig is good, Oshawott wins after evolving into Samurott, its third evolution. In this transformation, it is quite strong and possesses a multitude of amazing techniques.
6th Generation
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In Pokémon X and Y, starting from the sixth generation, you choose between grass, fire, and water-type, but your first gym battle will be against bug-type heroes. Additionally, this generation includes Alpha Sapphire, Omega Ruby, but it's important to remember that they are just enhanced versions of the third-generation games.
Froakie is an easy choice for the start of your adventure, considering the upcoming battles with rock-type Pokémon in Cyllage City's gym.
Chespin also handles these first battles well, but Fennekin faces a much more difficult challenge, as it must confront bug/water, rock/ice, and fighting-type characters in the first three gym battles.
7th generation
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After some controversial choices in appearance, Pokémon Sun & Moon were well-updated. The designs of Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio turned out to be quite successful. Besides, the Alola natives had excellent characteristics. A unique feature is that this game introduced a flying-type among the starter Pokémon for the first time.
Rowlet, the grass and flying-type hero, has excellent evolutions. Dartrix, with its amusingly depicted eyes, surprises with its abilities, and Decidueye, almost a completely different Pokémon, also retains originality in abilities. Despite everything, Rowlet falls short in characteristics compared to the others.
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The fiery cat, Litten, is very interesting in its third stage. At its first and second stages, as Torracat, it's good in attack, but Incineroar at level 34 handles almost any opponent with its combination of fire and dark type.
Popplio is very cute and at the same time the most capable of the group. It evolves into Brionne at level 17 and Primarina at level 34. Although Litten and Popplio are capable starter Pokémon, it usually has better statistics.
8th generation
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The eighth generation returns to the roots. The first three gyms, in order, feature grass, water, and fire-type Pokémon. Scorbunny is a popular choice because with it, you can easily overcome the first challenge thanks to fire attacks capable of ending grass-type creatures.
Grookey is suitable for quick progress. Plant attacks can be useful against water Pokémon, making hero a strong contender in the second gym.
Sobble is the choice for those seeking greater challenges at the beginning of the game. This character can be difficult to level up, but later evolutions, including Scizor, can become a powerful addition to your team later on. These Pokémon will not only assist you in gym battles, but also become reliable companions on your journey.
9th generation
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Scarlet and Violet introduced the ninth generation to the world, featuring extremely standout Pokémon.
The grass-type Sprigatito emits a sweet scent from its paws. It bewitches all opponents, and it cannot attack. It also has photosynthesis in its arsenal. With it, it possesses unique abilities.
Fuecoco is a fire-type Pokémon that resembles a crocodile and reminds one of Totodile. It has cute little hands and big feet.
Quaxly is a little water duck. It has a useful gel, but don't forget to protect your duckling from electricity and grass.
Limitation for the better
We have listed all Pokémon starters featured in the series in several generations! These games are about vast diversity. That's why players are initially limited by offering heroes with which they can test mechanics to understand what they like more and what goals they want to achieve.
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This maneuver is not only performed by Pokémon developers but also by many others who create games with a wide choice. For example, in League of Legends, players also have access to only a few champions initially. The rest need to be purchased with currency, which encourages the player to play several matches with the already available heroes.
Similarly, in Pokémon, gamers initially train with best starter characters and then begin to dive into their diversity.
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