The 20 Best Pokemon Starters of All Time

The first real decision in every Pokemon game, made before you know anything about the game. Grass, fire or water — pick the one you would choose again.

1. 1
   Charmander

   The Kanto fire starter that evolves into Charizard, the most-requested Pokemon in the series.
2. 2
   Bulbasaur

   The Kanto grass starter and the easiest early game, number one in the National Pokedex.
3. 3
   Squirtle

   The Kanto water starter, leader of the Squirtle Squad in the anime.
4. 4
   Cyndaquil

   The Johto fire starter with a flame collar, later a Hisui starter too.
5. 5
   Totodile

   The Johto water starter, a small blue crocodile with a heavy bite.
6. 6
   Chikorita

   The Johto grass starter, widely considered the hardest early game in the series.
7. 7
   Torchic

   The Hoenn fire starter that evolves into the fighting-type Blaziken.
8. 8
   Treecko

   The Hoenn grass starter, a lean gecko that becomes Sceptile.
9. 9
   Mudkip

   The Hoenn water starter and the subject of one of the internet's oldest Pokemon memes.
10. 10
    Chimchar

    The Sinnoh fire starter that becomes Infernape, a competitive staple.
11. 11
    Piplup

    The Sinnoh water penguin starter, a mascot of the Diamond and Pearl era.
12. 12
    Turtwig

    The Sinnoh grass starter, a turtle with a sapling on its head.
13. 13
    Oshawott

    The Unova water starter, later a Hisui starter and an anime regular.
14. 14
    Snivy

    The Unova grass starter, a smug serpent with a strong design following.
15. 15
    Froakie

    The Kalos water starter that becomes Greninja, voted the fan favourite Pokemon in Japan.
16. 16
    Rowlet

    The Alola grass starter, a round owl and the most-picked starter of its generation.
17. 17
    Scorbunny

    The Galar fire starter, a rabbit that evolves into the striker Cinderace.
18. 18
    Sobble

    The Galar water starter, a nervous chameleon that cries when upset.
19. 19
    Sprigatito

    The Paldea grass starter, a cat that became a viral favourite before release.
20. 20
    Fuecoco

    The Paldea fire starter, a cheerful crocodile that evolves into Skeledirge.

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