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The 20 Best Pokemon Starters of All Time

By YPB Team

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. Charmander — ranked #11
    Charmander
    The Kanto fire starter that evolves into Charizard, the most-requested Pokemon in the series.
  2. Bulbasaur — ranked #22
    Bulbasaur
    The Kanto grass starter and the easiest early game, number one in the National Pokedex.
  3. Squirtle — ranked #33
    Squirtle
    The Kanto water starter, leader of the Squirtle Squad in the anime.
  4. Cyndaquil — ranked #44
    Cyndaquil
    The Johto fire starter with a flame collar, later a Hisui starter too.
  5. Totodile — ranked #55
    Totodile
    The Johto water starter, a small blue crocodile with a heavy bite.
  6. Chikorita — ranked #66
    Chikorita
    The Johto grass starter, widely considered the hardest early game in the series.
  7. Torchic — ranked #77
    Torchic
    The Hoenn fire starter that evolves into the fighting-type Blaziken.
  8. Treecko — ranked #88
    Treecko
    The Hoenn grass starter, a lean gecko that becomes Sceptile.
  9. Mudkip — ranked #99
    Mudkip
    The Hoenn water starter and the subject of one of the internet's oldest Pokemon memes.
  10. Chimchar — ranked #1010
    Chimchar
    The Sinnoh fire starter that becomes Infernape, a competitive staple.
  11. Piplup — ranked #1111
    Piplup
    The Sinnoh water penguin starter, a mascot of the Diamond and Pearl era.
  12. Turtwig — ranked #1212
    Turtwig
    The Sinnoh grass starter, a turtle with a sapling on its head.
  13. Oshawott — ranked #1313
    Oshawott
    The Unova water starter, later a Hisui starter and an anime regular.
  14. Snivy — ranked #1414
    Snivy
    The Unova grass starter, a smug serpent with a strong design following.
  15. Froakie — ranked #1515
    Froakie
    The Kalos water starter that becomes Greninja, voted the fan favourite Pokemon in Japan.
  16. Rowlet — ranked #1616
    Rowlet
    The Alola grass starter, a round owl and the most-picked starter of its generation.
  17. Scorbunny — ranked #1717
    Scorbunny
    The Galar fire starter, a rabbit that evolves into the striker Cinderace.
  18. Sobble — ranked #1818
    Sobble
    The Galar water starter, a nervous chameleon that cries when upset.
  19. Sprigatito — ranked #1919
    Sprigatito
    The Paldea grass starter, a cat that became a viral favourite before release.
  20. Fuecoco — ranked #2020
    Fuecoco
    The Paldea fire starter, a cheerful crocodile that evolves into Skeledirge.

Comments 1

Charmander is the popular choice, and the first two Kanto gyms are rock and water. Twenty starters, and the pattern repeats every generation: https://youpick.best/articles/pokemon-ranked-many-ways

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Aug 21