Pokémon Starters: The complete list by generation (Kanto to Paldea)
Perrine L · February 10, 2026
List of Pokémon Starters by generation (Kanto to Paldea)
Choosing your starter Pokémon is often the first big moment in a Pokémon game. Each generation offers a trio of Grass , Fire , and Water , with very different profiles depending on their final types and mechanics. Here are all the starters, generation by generation, along with their final evolutions.
For collectors who love starter Pokémon, the First Partner Illustration Collection - Series 1 (FR) pack showcases First Partners with random Illustration Rare (AR) promo cards and a sticker sheet dedicated to the starters (Kanto, Sinnoh, Alola). An excellent choice to complete a starter-focused collection, or to give as a gift. Release date: March 20, 2026.
Generation 1 Kanto
Red, Blue, Yellow, remakes
1.1Plant
Bulbasaur
Bulbasaur→Herbizar→Florizar
1.2Fire
Charmander
Charmander→Reptincel→Charizard
1.3Water
Squirtle
Squirtle→Carabaffe→Tortank
Generation 2 Johto
Gold, Silver, Crystal, remakes
2.1Plant
Germignon
Germignon→Macronium→Meganium
2.2Fire
Cyndaquil
Cyndaquil→Quilava→Typhlosion
2.3Water
Kaiminus
Kaiminus→Crocrodil→Aligastor
Generation 3 Hoenn
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, remakes
3.1Plant
Arcko
Arcko→Massko→Jungko
3.2Fire
Torchic
Poussifeu→Galifeu→Braségali
3.3Water
Gobou
Mudkip→Flobio→Swampert
Generation 4 Sinnoh
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, remakes
4.1Plant
Tortipouss
Tortipouss→Boskara→Torterra
4.2Fire
Ouisticram
Marmoset→Chimpenfeu→Simiabraz
4.3Water
Tiplouf
Piplup→Prinplouf→Pingoleon
Generation 5 Unova
Black, White, Black 2, White 2
5.1Plant
Snivy
Vipélierre→Lianaja→Majaspic
5.2Fire
Gruikui
Gruikui→Grotichon→Roitiflam
5.3Water
Oshawott
Moustillon→Mateloutre→Clamiral
Generation 6 Kalos
X, Y
6.1Plant
Marisson
Marisson→Boguérisse→Blindépique
6.2Fire
Feunnec
Feunnec→Roussil→Goupelin
6.3Water
Frog
Grenousse→Crocâporal→Amphinobi
Generation 7 Alola
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
7.1Plant
Rowlet
Brindibou→Efflèche→Archéduc
7.2Fire
Litten
Flamiaou→Matoufeu→Incineroar
7.3Water
Otaquin
Otaquin→Otarlette→Oratoria
Generation 8 Galar
Sword, Shield
8.1Plant
Ouistempo
Ouistempo→Badabouin→Gorythmic
8.2Fire
Flambino
Flambino→Lapyro→Pyrobut
8.3Water
Sobble
Larmeleon→Arrozard→Lizardus
Generation 9 Paldea
Scarlet, Violet
9.1Plant
Poussacha
Poussacha→Matourgeon→Miascarade
9.2Fire
Chochodile
Chochodile→Crocogril→Flâmigator
9.3Water
Coiffeton
Coiffeton→Canarbello→Palmaval
