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Starting partner database

Compare the 29 starting partners in this reviewed edition by type and first move, then follow the move’s evolution recipe.

What this list covers

Starting partners, not the full Pokédex

Names, types and first moves come from release 919c6711dd, checked on 2026-10-16. A first move does not describe a partner’s whole move pool. Stats, unlock conditions and strength rankings are outside this edition.

Find a starting partner

Showing all 29 records

Pokédex #001Starting partner

Bulbasaur

GrassPoison

First moveVine WhipA wide close-range sweep with extended reach.

Move evolution: Power Whip · Level 5 + Power in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #004Starting partner

Charmander

Fire

First moveEmberA fire projectile aimed at a nearby enemy, with burning.

Move evolution: Fire Blast · Level 5 + Power in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #007Starting partner

Squirtle

Water

First moveWater GunA water projectile that can pierce targets.

Move evolution: Scald · Level 5 + Power in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #054Starting partner

Psyduck

Water

First moveConfusionA projectile that tracks its target.

Move evolution: Psyshock · Level 5 + Reflexes in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #079Starting partner

Slowpoke

WaterPsychic

First moveConfusionA projectile that tracks its target.

Move evolution: Psyshock · Level 5 + Reflexes in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #152Starting partner

Chikorita

Grass

First moveVine WhipA wide close-range sweep with extended reach.

Move evolution: Power Whip · Level 5 + Power in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #155Starting partner

Cyndaquil

Fire

First moveEmberA fire projectile aimed at a nearby enemy, with burning.

Move evolution: Fire Blast · Level 5 + Power in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #158Starting partner

Totodile

Water

First moveWater GunA water projectile that can pierce targets.

Move evolution: Scald · Level 5 + Power in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #252Starting partner

Treecko

Grass

First moveRazor LeafLeaves travel out and hit again on their return path.

Move evolution: Leaf Storm · Level 5 + Reflexes in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #255Starting partner

Torchic

Fire

First moveEmberA fire projectile aimed at a nearby enemy, with burning.

Move evolution: Fire Blast · Level 5 + Power in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #258Starting partner

Mudkip

Water

First moveWater GunA water projectile that can pierce targets.

Move evolution: Scald · Level 5 + Power in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #387Starting partner

Turtwig

Grass

First moveVine WhipA wide close-range sweep with extended reach.

Move evolution: Power Whip · Level 5 + Power in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #390Starting partner

Chimchar

Fire

First moveEmberA fire projectile aimed at a nearby enemy, with burning.

Move evolution: Fire Blast · Level 5 + Power in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #393Starting partner

Piplup

Water

First moveBubbleAn outward burst of bubbles that slows enemies.

Move evolution: Surf · Level 5 + Sprint in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #495Starting partner

Snivy

Grass

First moveRazor LeafLeaves travel out and hit again on their return path.

Move evolution: Leaf Storm · Level 5 + Reflexes in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #498Starting partner

Tepig

Fire

First moveEmberA fire projectile aimed at a nearby enemy, with burning.

Move evolution: Fire Blast · Level 5 + Power in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #501Starting partner

Oshawott

Water

First moveWater GunA water projectile that can pierce targets.

Move evolution: Scald · Level 5 + Power in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #650Starting partner

Chespin

Grass

First moveVine WhipA wide close-range sweep with extended reach.

Move evolution: Power Whip · Level 5 + Power in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #653Starting partner

Fennekin

Fire

First moveEmberA fire projectile aimed at a nearby enemy, with burning.

Move evolution: Fire Blast · Level 5 + Power in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #656Starting partner

Froakie

Water

First moveWater GunA water projectile that can pierce targets.

Move evolution: Scald · Level 5 + Power in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #722Starting partner

Rowlet

GrassFlying

First moveRazor LeafLeaves travel out and hit again on their return path.

Move evolution: Leaf Storm · Level 5 + Reflexes in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #725Starting partner

Litten

Fire

First moveEmberA fire projectile aimed at a nearby enemy, with burning.

Move evolution: Fire Blast · Level 5 + Power in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #728Starting partner

Popplio

Water

First moveBubbleAn outward burst of bubbles that slows enemies.

Move evolution: Surf · Level 5 + Sprint in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #810Starting partner

Grookey

Grass

First moveVine WhipA wide close-range sweep with extended reach.

Move evolution: Power Whip · Level 5 + Power in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #813Starting partner

Scorbunny

Fire

First moveEmberA fire projectile aimed at a nearby enemy, with burning.

Move evolution: Fire Blast · Level 5 + Power in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #816Starting partner

Sobble

Water

First moveWater GunA water projectile that can pierce targets.

Move evolution: Scald · Level 5 + Power in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #906Starting partner

Sprigatito

Grass

First moveRazor LeafLeaves travel out and hit again on their return path.

Move evolution: Leaf Storm · Level 5 + Reflexes in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #909Starting partner

Fuecoco

Fire

First moveEmberA fire projectile aimed at a nearby enemy, with burning.

Move evolution: Fire Blast · Level 5 + Power in this run. Read the recipe →

Pokédex #912Starting partner

Quaxly

Water

First moveWater GunA water projectile that can pierce targets.

Move evolution: Scald · Level 5 + Power in this run. Read the recipe →