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First partner Pokémon

2014-04-14T12:53:29Z

Theodorethebear:

{{split|Starter Pokémon and {{redlink|First Pokémon}}}}
[[File:MainSeriesStarters.png|thumb|250px|Artwork featuring the player's starter Pokémon through Generation IV]]
[[File:Unova starters anime.png|thumb|250px|Generation V starter Pokémon, as seen in the anime]]
[[File:Kalos starters XY anime.png|thumb|250px|Anime artwork of the [[Generation VI]] starter Pokémon]]
At the beginning of their quest, {{pkmn|Trainer}}s are given a '''starter Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''はじめてのポケモン''' ''Beginning Pokémon'' or '''さいしょのポケモン''' ''first Pokémon''; known as '''{{tt|御三家|ごさんけ}}''' ''the big three'' among Japanese fans). This Pokémon will be used to {{pkmn|battle}} the first [[wild Pokémon]] that the Trainer encounters.

Once another Pokémon is [[caught Pokémon|caught]], the starter Pokémon may be retired, but it is often with this Pokémon that Trainers learn [[friendship]] and trust. As such, even advanced Trainers may still use their starter Pokémon, and they will often be the most powerful Pokémon on their respective teams.

==In the games==
In the main {{pkmn|games}}, each starter Pokémon is at [[level]] 5. Trainers can choose a {{t|Fire}}-, {{t|Water}}-, or {{type|Grass}} Pokémon ([[Pokémon Yellow Version|with one exception]]). The Trainer that will be designated as the player's [[rival]] will always choose or have the Pokémon of the starter trio that has a type advantage over the one the player chooses, though if the player has more than one rival the secondary rivals may start with different Pokémon.

===Starter Pokémon===
====Core series====
=====[[Kanto]]=====
In {{game5|Red|Green|Blue|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, [[Professor Oak]] will bring Trainers to his lab to give them one of the following to begin their journey:

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" colspan="2" | [[File:001Bulbasaur.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Bulbasaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}''' 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:004Charmander.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Charmander|{{kanto color dark}}}}''' 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" colspan="2" | [[File:007Squirtle.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Squirtle|{{kanto color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{poison color}}" | {{tcolor|Poison|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{kanto color light}}"
| {{MSP|002|Ivysaur}}
| {{pcolor|Ivysaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|005|Charmeleon}}
| {{pcolor|Charmeleon|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|008|Wartortle}}
| {{pcolor|Wartortle|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|- style="background: #{{kanto color light}}"
| style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{poison color}}" | {{tcolor|Poison|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{kanto color light}}"
| {{MSP|003|Venusaur}}
| {{pcolor|Venusaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|006|Charizard}}
| {{pcolor|Charizard|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|009|Blastoise}}
| {{pcolor|Blastoise|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{poison color}}" | {{tcolor|Poison|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | {{tcolor|Flying|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|}

The player's {{ga|Blue|rival}} will then pick the type-advantageous starter Pokémon, and the remaining Pokémon will sit in its [[Poké Ball]] on Oak's desk for the rest of the game.

Professor Oak offers one of this trio of Pokémon to the player in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} after the player has defeated {{ga|Red}}, making reference to the fact that he gives them out as starter Pokémon in Kanto-based games, suggesting the player will be able to make it to [[Viridian City|the next town]] with one of these Pokémon by his or her side.

In {{game|Yellow}}, due to being based on the {{pkmn|anime}}, Oak instead gives out:

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}};" | [[File:025Pikachu.png|96px]] '''{{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Red's Pikachu (game)|Pikachu}}'''
|-
| style="background:#{{electric color}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};" | {{tcolor|Electric|FFF}}
|}

The rival will be given:

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
! colspan="6" style="width:80px; background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}};" | [[File:133Eevee.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Eevee|{{kanto color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="6" style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{tcolor|Normal|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{kanto color light}}"
| {{MSP|134|Vaporeon}}
| {{pcolor|Vaporeon|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|135|Jolteon}}
| {{pcolor|Jolteon|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|136|Flareon}}
| {{pcolor|Flareon|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{electric color}}" | {{tcolor|Electric|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
|}

The {{ga|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu}} is the same one that attacked the player when they ventured onto {{rt|1|Kanto}} that Oak caught, which will be the only choice the player gets. Another notable change here involves the player's rival's {{p|Eevee}}, which will evolve into one of its three [[Generation I]] evolutions depending on the outcome of the battles between the player and the rival. During the adventure, the player will be able to get the original three Kanto starter Pokémon through special events not present in the earlier games. It remains to be the only core series game to allow the player to obtain all three starter Pokémon from a previous game legitimately without trading. The Pikachu received from Oak will also refuse to evolve into {{p|Raichu}} by use of a {{evostone|Thunder Stone}} unless it is traded away to do so.

=====[[Johto]]=====
In {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, [[Professor Elm]] will have an errand for the player to run, and will give them one of the following for protection on this errand, which they will then keep after completion:

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{johto color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{johto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" colspan="2" | [[File:152Chikorita.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Chikorita|{{johto color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:155Cyndaquil.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Cyndaquil|{{johto color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" colspan="2" | [[File:158Totodile.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Totodile|{{johto color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{johto color light}}"
| {{MSP|153|Bayleef}}
| {{pcolor|Bayleef|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|156|Quilava}}
| {{pcolor|Quilava|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|159|Croconaw}}
| {{pcolor|Croconaw|{{johto color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{johto color light}}"
| {{MSP|154|Meganium}}
| {{pcolor|Meganium|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|157|Typhlosion}}
| {{pcolor|Typhlosion|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|160|Feraligatr}}
| {{pcolor|Feraligatr|{{johto color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|}

In HeartGold and SoulSilver, the player character not chosen will demonstrate how to catch Pokémon by battling and catching a {{p|Rattata}} with:

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{johto color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{johto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background: #{{johto color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}};" | [[File:183Marill.png|96px]] '''{{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Marill}}'''
|-
| style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|}

After the player meets with [[Mr. Pokémon]] and receives a [[Pokédex]] from [[Professor Oak]], Professor Elm will call the player to tell them that {{ga|Silver|a thief}} has taken a Pokémon. As the player returns to [[New Bark Town]], he or she will encounter the thief, who will have the stolen Pokémon with the type advantage over the player's own. From this point onward, the thief will be the player's rival, while Professor Elm keeps the Pokémon that was left behind by the thief on his desk for the remainder of the game (in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the last Pokémon mysteriously disappears at some point).

In Generation II, the Pokémon will be holding a {{DL|Berries (Generation II)|Berry}} when received from Elm, though the rival's stolen starter Pokémon will not.

In {{game|Emerald}}, after the player has caught all Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number|Hoenn Pokédex]] with the exception of {{p|Jirachi}} and {{p|Deoxys}}, [[Professor Birch]] will offer one of these Pokémon as a reward.

=====[[Hoenn]]=====
In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, after [[Professor Birch]] is rescued from a {{p|Poochyena}}{{sup/3|RS}} or {{p|Zigzagoon}}{{sup/3|E}}, he allows the player to keep the Pokémon they chose to rescue him with, either:

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{hoenn color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" colspan="2" | [[File:252Treecko.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Treecko|{{hoenn color dark}}}}''' 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:255Torchic.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Torchic|{{hoenn color dark}}}}''' 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" colspan="2" | [[File:258Mudkip.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Mudkip|{{hoenn color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}"
| {{MSP|253|Grovyle}}
| {{pcolor|Grovyle|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|256|Combusken}}
| {{pcolor|Combusken|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}
| {{pcolor|Marshtomp|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color}}" | {{tcolor|Fighting|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}" | {{tcolor|Ground|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}"
| {{MSP|254|Sceptile}}
| {{pcolor|Sceptile|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|257|Blaziken}}
| {{pcolor|Blaziken|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|260|Swampert}}
| {{pcolor|Swampert|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color}}" | {{tcolor|Fighting|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | {{tcolor|Ground|FFF}}
|}

Wally, with the help of the player, will catch:

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{hoenn color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}};" colspan="2" | [[File:280Ralts.png‎|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Ralts|{{hoenn color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{tcolor|Psychic|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}" align="center"
| {{MSP|281|Kirlia}}
| {{pcolor|Kirlia|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{tcolor|Psychic|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}" align="center"
| {{MSP|282|Gardevoir}}
| {{pcolor|Gardevoir|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Psychic|FFF}}
|}

The player's neighbor, {{ga|Brendan}} or {{ga|May}}, already has his or her starter Pokémon, which is always the one with the type advantage. What happens to the starter not selected is unknown. By the end of the game, it seems that the player's nominal rival, the son/daughter of Professor Birch, has stopped being a Trainer, and Wally is actually the true rival, facing the player before he or she can leave {{ho|Victory Road}} and staying there to rebattle the player later.

In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, [[Steven Stone]] offers one of these Pokémon to the player after he or she has defeated {{ga|Red}}.

=====[[Sinnoh]]=====
In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, when two {{p|Starly}} attack the player and rival at [[Lake Verity]], to which they travel upon hearing reports of a [[Shiny Pokémon|red]] {{p|Gyarados}}, they will choose one of the following from [[Professor Rowan]]'s briefcase, which he left at the lake:

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" colspan="2" | [[File:387Turtwig.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Turtwig|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}''' 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:390Chimchar.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Chimchar|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}''' 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" colspan="2" | [[File:393Piplup.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Piplup|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}"
| {{MSP|388|Grotle}}
| {{pcolor|Grotle|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|391|Monferno}}
| {{pcolor|Monferno|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|394|Prinplup}}
| {{pcolor|Prinplup|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color}}" | {{tcolor|Fighting|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}"
| {{MSP|389|Torterra}}
| {{pcolor|Torterra|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|392|Infernape}}
| {{pcolor|Infernape|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|395|Empoleon}}
| {{pcolor|Empoleon|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}" | {{tcolor|Ground|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color}}" | {{tcolor|Fighting|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{steel color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Steel|FFF}}
|}

The player's friend and rival {{ga|Barry}} will choose the starter Pokémon that has a type advantage against the player's choice, and the [[non-player character|NPC]] who is the other-gender choice ({{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}}) will have the Pokémon weak to the player's choice, and therefore strong against Barry's. After fighting off the two Starly at the lake and returning the briefcase to Rowan, the professor will allow the player and {{ga|Barry}} to keep the Pokémon they used.

In {{game|Platinum}}, the player and the rival are stopped by Professor Rowan just as they are about to run through tall grass to get to Sandgem Town to ask the Professor for Pokémon. After some questions about the player and the rival's love for Pokémon, he decides to entrust them with one starter Pokémon each.

=====[[Unova]]=====
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, [[Professor Juniper]] leaves a gift with the player's [[mom|mother]] in [[Nuvema Town]] to give to him or her, containing the following three Pokémon:

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Unova color dark}}; font-size:85%; border: 5px solid #{{Unova color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:495Snivy.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Snivy|{{Unova color dark}}}}''' 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:498Tepig.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Tepig|{{Unova color dark}}}}''' 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:501Oshawott.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Oshawott|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{Unova color light}}"
| {{MSP|496|Servine}}
| {{pcolor|Servine|{{Unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|499|Pignite}}
| {{pcolor|Pignite|{{Unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|502|Dewott}}
| {{pcolor|Dewott|{{Unova color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color}}" | {{tcolor|Fighting|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{Unova color light}}"
| {{MSP|497|Serperior}}
| {{pcolor|Serperior|{{Unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|500|Emboar}}
| {{pcolor|Emboar|{{Unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|503|Samurott}}
| {{pcolor|Samurott|{{Unova color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color}}" | {{tcolor|Fighting|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|}

The player's friend [[Cheren]] will choose the Pokémon that is strong against the player's choice, while the player's other friend [[Bianca]] will choose the one weak to the player's choice. The choice of starter Pokémon affects which of the [[Gym Leader]]s of [[Striaton City]] will be battled; players who chose Snivy will face [[Chili]], a {{type|Fire}} specialist, players who chose Tepig will face [[Cress]], a {{type|Water}} specialist, and players who chose Oshawott will face [[Cilan]], a {{type|Grass}} specialist. Also, the choice affects the [[Elemental monkeys|Pokémon]] given to the player in the [[Dreamyard]]. Choosing Snivy gives the player a {{p|Panpour}}, Tepig a {{p|Pansage}} and Oshawott a {{p|Pansear}}.

In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, Bianca takes three starter Pokémon to [[Aspertia City]] on Professor Juniper's behalf and offers one of them to the player. The player's friend, [[Hugh]], will have the Pokémon that is strong against the player's choice, having raised it from an {{pkmn|Egg}}. The player character not chosen will have the starter that is weak to the player's choice, but in its second form.

=====[[Kalos]]=====
In [[Pokémon X and Y]], the player, [[Shauna]], and {{ga|Serena}}/{{ga|Calem}} receive their starter Pokémon in [[Aquacorde Town]] from [[Tierno]], who was asked by [[Professor Sycamore]] to deliver them.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kalos color dark}}; font-size:85%; border: 5px solid #{{kalos color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kalos color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:650Chespin.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Chespin|{{kalos color dark}}}}''' 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kalos color light}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:653Fennekin.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Fennekin|{{kalos color dark}}}}''' 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kalos color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:656Froakie.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Froakie|{{kalos color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{kalos color light}}"
| {{MSP|651|Quilladin}}
| {{pcolor|Quilladin|{{kalos color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|654|Braixen}}
| {{pcolor|Braixen|{{kalos color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|657|Frogadier}}
| {{pcolor|Frogadier|{{kalos color dark}}}}
|- style="background: #{{kalos color light}}"
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{kalos color light}}"
| {{MSP|652|Chesnaught}}
| {{pcolor|Chesnaught|{{kalos color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|655|Delphox}}
| {{pcolor|Delphox|{{kalos color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|658|Greninja}}
| {{pcolor|Greninja|{{kalos color dark}}}}
|- style="background: #{{kalos color light}}"
| style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color}}" | {{tcolor|Fighting|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{tcolor|Psychic|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{dark color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Dark|FFF}}
|}

The player's friend [[Shauna]] will choose the Pokémon with a type disadvantage to the player's choice, while the player's other friend {{ga|Serena}}/{{ga|Calem}} will choose the one with a type advantage to the player's choice. The choice of starter Pokémon affects which Pokémon Shauna will [[List of in-game trades|trade]] with the player after the player enters in the [[Hall of Fame]]. Shauna will trade the unevolved form of her starter Pokémon, having received it as an {{pkmn|Egg}}. The choice of starter Pokémon also determines which of the [[Legendary birds]] will [[Roaming Pokémon|roam]] the [[Kalos]] region after defeating the [[Pokémon League]] -- if the player chooses Chespin, {{p|Articuno}} will appear, {{p|Zapdos}} will appear to those who chose Fennekin, and {{p|Moltres}} will appear to those that went with Froakie.

====Base stat comparison when fully evolved====
{{triostats|kanto|003|Venusaur|grass|80|82|83|100|100|80|006|Charizard|fire|78|84|78|109|85|100|009|Blastoise|water|79|83|100|85|105|78}}

{{triostats|johto|154|Meganium|grass|80|82|100|83|100|80|157|Typhlosion|fire|78|84|78|109|85|100|160|Feraligatr|water|85|105|100|79|83|78}}

{{triostats|hoenn|254|Sceptile|grass|70|85|65|105|85|120|257|Blaziken|fire|80|120|70|110|70|80|260|Swampert|water|100|110|90|85|90|60}}

{{triostats|sinnoh|389|Torterra|grass|95|109|105|75|85|56|392|Infernape|fire|76|104|71|104|71|108|395|Empoleon|water|84|86|88|111|101|60}}

{{triostats|unova|497|Serperior|grass|75|75|95|75|95|113|500|Emboar|fire|110|123|65|100|65|65|503|Samurott|water|95|100|85|108|70|70}}

{{triostats|kalos|652|Chesnaught|grass|88|107|122|74|75|64|655|Delphox|fire|75|69|72|114|100|104|658|Greninja|water|72|95|67|103|71|122}}

====Side series====
=====[[Orre]]=====
In {{g|Colosseum}}:

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{colo color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{colo color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{colo color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | [[File:196Espeon.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Espeon|{{colo color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{colo color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | [[File:197Umbreon.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Umbreon|{{colo color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | {{tcolor|Psychic|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{dark color}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | {{tcolor|Dark|FFF}}
|}

A first for the Pokémon games, these starter Pokémon come as a pair as to represent the double-battle system, and are also different in that they are in the player's possession right at start of play. Umbreon is at level 26, knowing the [[TM]] moves {{m|Taunt}} and {{m|Snatch}}, as well as {{m|Bite}} which is otherwise only available through {{pkmn|breeding}} at such a level. Espeon is at level 25, knowing the TM moves {{m|Return}} (while also starting with maximum [[friendship]]) and {{m|Reflect}}. Both are always male.

In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]:

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{xd color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{xd color}}"
|-
! colspan="10" align="center" style="width:80px; background: #{{xd color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}};" | [[File:133Eevee.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Eevee|{{xd color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="10" style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{tcolor|Normal|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{xd color light}}"
| {{MSP|134|Vaporeon}}
| {{pcolor|Vaporeon|{{xd color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|135|Jolteon}}
| {{pcolor|Jolteon|{{xd color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|136|Flareon}}
| {{pcolor|Flareon|{{xd color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|196|Espeon}}
| {{pcolor|Espeon|{{xd color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|197|Umbreon}}
| {{pcolor|Umbreon|{{xd color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{electric color}}" | {{tcolor|Electric|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{tcolor|Psychic|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dark color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Dark|FFF}}
|}

This starter Pokémon is also in the player's possession right at the beginning. It is at level 10, knowing Bite which is again unique for this level. At an early point in the game, the player is offered one of five evolutionary items, {{evostone|Water Stone}}, {{evostone|Thunderstone}}, {{evostone|Fire Stone}}, [[Sun and Moon Shards|Moon Shard]] and [[Sun and Moon Shards|Sun Shard]], to make the Eevee evolve into any of its [[Eeveelution|evolutions]] that existed in [[Generation III]].

In Pokémon XD, if the player completes the [[Mt. Battle]] challenge and beats all 100 Trainers without quitting or switching Pokémon, [[Battlus]] will give one of the Johto starter Pokémon as a reward.

=====[[Pokétopia]]=====
In [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], the player's starter Pokémon are determined by the gender specified on their [[Rental Pass]] or [[Custom Pass]]. They are all at level 50.

Male players start out with the following Pokémon:

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{pbr color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{pbr color}}"
|-
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{pbr color light}}; {{roundyleft|5px}};" | [[File:388Grotle.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Grotle|{{pbr color dark}}}}'''
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{pbr color light}};" | [[File:391Monferno.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Monferno|{{pbr color dark}}}}'''
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{pbr color light}};" | [[File:394Prinplup.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Prinplup|{{pbr color dark}}}}'''
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{pbr color light}};" | [[File:404Luxio.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Luxio|{{pbr color dark}}}}'''
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{pbr color light}};" | [[File:444Gabite.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Gabite|{{pbr color dark}}}}'''
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{pbr color light}}; {{roundyright|5px}};" | [[File:397Staravia.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Staravia|{{pbr color dark}}}}'''
|-
|}

Female players start out with the following Pokémon:

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{pbr color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{pbr color}}"
|-
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{pbr color light}}; {{roundyleft|5px}};" | [[File:002Ivysaur.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Ivysaur|{{pbr color dark}}}}'''
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{pbr color light}};" | [[File:005Charmeleon.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Charmeleon|{{pbr color dark}}}}'''
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{pbr color light}};" | [[File:008Wartortle.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Wartortle|{{pbr color dark}}}}'''
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{pbr color light}};" | [[File:148Dragonair.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Dragonair|{{pbr color dark}}}}'''
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{pbr color light}};" | [[File:111Rhyhorn.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Rhyhorn|{{pbr color dark}}}}'''
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{pbr color light}}; {{roundyright|5px}};" | [[File:018Pidgeot.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Pidgeot|{{pbr color dark}}}}'''
|-
|}

===Starting Pokémon===
While not actually starter Pokémon, these are the first Pokémon available in each of these games.

====Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series====
{{main|Player character#Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series|Player character → Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series}}

====Pokémon Ranger series====
{{main|Partner Pokémon}}

====Pokémon Rumble series====
{{main|Player character#Pokémon Rumble series|Player character → Pokémon Rumble series}}

====PokéPark series====
{{main|Player character#PokéPark series|Player character → PokéPark series}}

====[[Pokémon Conquest]]====
{| align="center" style="background: #{{unova color dark}}; text-align: center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{unova color}}"
|-
! colspan="14" align="center" style="width:80px; background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}};" | [[File:133Eevee.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Eevee|{{unova color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="14" style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{tcolor|Normal|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{unova color light}}"
| {{MSP|134|Vaporeon}}
| {{pcolor|Vaporeon|{{unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|135|Jolteon}}
| {{pcolor|Jolteon|{{unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|136|Flareon}}
| {{pcolor|Flareon|{{unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|196|Espeon}}
| {{pcolor|Espeon|{{unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|197|Umbreon}}
| {{pcolor|Umbreon|{{unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|470|Leafeon}}
| {{pcolor|Leafeon|{{unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|471|Glaceon}}
| {{pcolor|Glaceon|{{unova color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{electric color}}" | {{tcolor|Electric|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{tcolor|Psychic|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dark color}}" | {{tcolor|Dark|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{ice color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Ice|FFF}}
|}

====[[Pokédex 3D]]====
In [[Pokédex 3D]], all players begin with these Pokémon.
{| align="center" style="background: #{{Unova color dark}}; text-align: center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{Unova color}}"
|-
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | [[File:495Snivy.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Snivy|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:496Servine.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Servine|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:497Serperior.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Serperior|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:498Tepig.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Tepig|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:499Pignite.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Pignite|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:500Emboar.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Emboar|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:501Oshawott.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Oshawott|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | [[File:502Dewott.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Dewott|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
|-
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:503Samurott.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Samurott|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:531Audino.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Audino|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:559Scraggy.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Scraggy|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:572Minccino.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Minccino|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:587Emolga.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Emolga|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:590Foongus.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Foongus|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:610Axew.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Axew|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:635Hydreigon.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Hydreigon|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
|-
|}

==In the anime==
Upon their tenth birthday, youths can register for a [[Pokédex]] and pick up a starter Pokémon from the local [[Pokémon Professor]] or [[Pokémon Center]] free of charge. Starter Pokémon are usually raised specifically to be easy to train.

Like in the games, the specific starter Pokémon available vary from region to region, but are the same in each region as the games. That is, Kanto Trainers can only choose Bulbasaur, Charmander or Squirtle, Johto Trainers can only choose Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile, and so on.

In ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]'', it was shown where starter Pokémon come from. Each region has special, secret breeding grounds ran by a Pokémon Breeder for starter Pokémon. The [[Pokémon League]] sends these Breeders the Pokémon Eggs for them to hatch at the breeding grounds. The breeders then hatch, care for, and raise the young Pokémon until they are ready to be proper starter Pokémon for new Trainers. As these young ones are virtually defenseless, the locations of breeding grounds (or even the knowledge of their existence) is a secret unknown to most in the [[Pokémon world]]. This is likely to guard against unscrupulous individuals or groups (such as [[Team Rocket]]) from poaching the young Pokémon.

Other rookie Trainers may receive their first Pokémon from a friend or relative instead. Others, on the other hand, may befriend a Pokémon in the wild. These mean that Trainers can, in fact, start with any Pokémon.

<gallery perrow=5>
File:Starter Pokemon poster.png|A poster on Ash Ketchum's bedroom wall, depicting the Kanto starter Pokémon
File:LoT starters.png|[[Vincent]], {{jo|Marina}}, and {{jo|Jimmy}} with their starter Pokémon
File:Hoenn starters anime.png|The Hoenn starter Pokémon; owned by Brock, Ash, and May from left to right
File:Sinnoh Starters.png|A postcard from Professor Rowan, depicting the Sinnoh starter Pokémon
File:Unova starters anime.png|The Unova region starter Pokémon in [[Professor Juniper]]'s laboratory
</gallery>

===List of starter Pokémon in the anime===
{{spoilers}}
* {{Ash}} started with a {{AP|Pikachu}} whom he received from {{an|Professor Oak}}.
* {{an|Brock}} started with an {{p|Onix}} whom he received from {{ka|Flint|his father}} and who now belongs to his brother, [[Forrest]], with whom it evolved into a {{TP|Brock|Steelix}}.
* {{an|Misty}} started with {{TP|Misty|Goldeen}}, {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} and {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}; however, it's unknown how she got them or which one she acquired first.
* {{Gary}} started with a {{p|Squirtle}} whom he received from Professor Oak and who later [[evolution|evolved]] into a {{TP|Gary|Blastoise}}.
* [[James]] started with his pet {{p|Growlithe}}, [[Growlie]]; however, he left it at home when he ran away.
* [[Jessie]] started with an [[Jessie's Arbok|Ekans]] whom she received for {{wp|chūgen}} (a [[birthday]] present in the dub).
* [[Sakura]] started with an Eevee who later evolved into an {{TP|Sakura|Espeon}}.
* {{an|Casey}} started with a {{p|Chikorita}} whom she received from [[Professor Elm]] and who later evolved into a {{TP|Casey|Meganium}}.
* {{Jo|Jimmy}} started with a {{p|Cyndaquil}} whom he received from Professor Elm and who later evolved into a {{TP|Jimmy|Typhlosion}}.
* {{Jo|Marina}} started with a {{p|Totodile}} whom she received from Professor Elm and who later evolved into a [[Wani-Wani|Feraligatr]].
* [[Vincent]] started with a Chikorita whom he received from Professor Elm and who later evolved into a {{TP|Vincent|Meganium}}.
* {{Jo|Harrison}} started with a {{p|Torchic}} whom he received from [[Professor Birch]] and who later evolved into a {{TP|Harrison|Blaziken}}.
* {{an|May}} started with a Torchic whom she received from [[Professor Birch]] and who later evolved into a {{TP|May|Blaziken}}.
* [[Nicholai]] started with a {{p|Mudkip}}.
* {{OBP|Tommy|AG032}} started with a Mudkip who later evolved into a {{p|Swampert}}.
* {{Ho|Stephanie}} (''[[AG034|Having a Wailord of a Time]]'') started with a Mudkip whom she received from Nurse Joy at the [[Slateport City]] [[Pokémon Center]].
** [[Stephanie's father]] started with a {{p|Treecko}} whom he received at the same time.
* [[Xander]]'s (''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'') {{p|Caterpie}} was implied to be his starter Pokémon in the episode, as he mentioned that his Caterpie was his first Pokémon, albeit it was "not caught".
* {{Ka|Gilbert}} (''[[SS014|Journey to the Starting Line]]'') started with a {{p|Bulbasaur}} whom he received from Professor Oak.
* {{an|Dawn}} started with a {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} who she received from [[Professor Rowan]].
* [[Yuzo]] said that he started his [[Pokémon journey]] with a {{p|Starly}}.
* [[Paul]] started with a {{p|Turtwig}} who later evolved into {{TP|Paul|Torterra}}.
* {{Si|Kenny}} started with a {{p|Piplup}} who later evolved into an {{TP|Kenny|Empoleon}}.
* [[Tyler]] (''[[DP080|Thief That Keeps on Thieving!]]'') started with a Piplup whom he nicknamed "Pippy" who he received from an unknown location in eastern [[Sinnoh]].
* [[Zoey]] started with a {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}} whom she raised after it was abandoned.
* [[Max]] intends to begin his journey with the {{p|Ralts}} whom he met in ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]''.
* [[Khoury]] started with a Totodile who later evolved into a {{p|Croconaw}}.
* {{an|Barry}}'s first Pokémon is currently unknown, but it was hinted in ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]'' that his first Pokémon might be his {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}}, whom he received as a Piplup.
* [[Trip]] started with a {{p|Snivy}} whom he received from [[Professor Juniper]], who later evolved into a {{TP|Trip|Serperior}}
* {{an|Iris}} started with a {{p|Drilbur}} whom she saved from falling off a cliff when she was a little girl, who later evolved into an {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}}.
* {{an|Cilan}} started with a {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}} whom he has had since childhood.
* {{an|Bianca}} started with her {{TP|Bianca|Pignite}} whom she received as a {{p|Tepig}}.
* [[Emmy]] started with her {{p|Druddigon}} whom she received from her father when she started her journey.
* [[Virgil]] started with an Eevee who later evolved into an Umbreon.
* [[Nanette]] started with a {{p|Tepig}} whom she received from Professor Juniper.
* {{an|Serena}} started with a {{TP|Serena|Fennekin}} whom she received from [[Professor Sycamore]].


Several characters have also captured Pokémon in the wild that are, in the games, only available as starter Pokémon.
* Ash Ketchum captured a {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, a {{AP|Charmander}}, and a {{AP|Squirtle}} in quick succession in the [[Kanto]] region. Of the three, only Charmander evolved, becoming a {{p|Charmeleon}}, and later a {{AP|Charizard}}, both of which were ''very'' disobedient to Ash until [[EP105|an incident]] in the [[Orange Archipelago]], after which it served Ash as it had when it was a Charmander. Bulbasaur was also going to evolve, but decided itself against becoming an {{p|Ivysaur}} in ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]''.
* Ash also captured the three [[Johto]] region starter Pokémon, {{p|Chikorita}}, {{AP|Cyndaquil}} and {{AP|Totodile}}, of which Cyndaquil and Chikorita evolved, into {{AP|Quilava}} and {{AP|Bayleef}}, respectively.
* Ash captured a {{AP|Treecko}} in [[Hoenn]], while Brock captured a {{TP|Brock|Mudkip}}. Treecko evolved twice, becoming {{AP|Sceptile}} before Ash left it at Professor Oak's lab, while Brock's Mudkip evolved into {{TP|Brock|Marshtomp}}. Along with May's {{TP|May|Torchic}}, the traveling trio had the three starter Pokémon of Hoenn.
* {{an|May}} caught a Bulbasaur midway through her journey in Hoenn, and was given a {{TP|May|Squirtle}} by Professor Oak when she journeyed to Kanto. Bulbasaur evolved all the way into {{TP|May|Venusaur}} and Squirtle evolved into {{TP|May|Wartortle}} during May's travels through Johto.
* In [[Sinnoh]], Ash repeated himself by capturing {{AP|Turtwig}}, which has since evolved into a {{AP|Torterra}}. His rival, [[Paul]] owned a Chimchar that was confirmed to be caught in the wild. It was released, recaught by Ash, and is now an {{AP|Infernape}}.
* Dawn hatched a {{TP|Dawn|Cyndaquil|Quilava}} during her journey in Sinnoh. It later evolved into Quilava.
* Ash reused his pattern from the [[original series]] of capturing all starter Pokémon in [[Unova]], {{AP|Oshawott}}, {{AP|Tepig}} and {{AP|Snivy}}. However this time around he caught them in reverse of the Pokédex order rather than following it as he did in the original series, and Oshawott was in fact a starter Pokémon that Professor Juniper allowed Ash to have after it ran away to be with him. Of the three, only Tepig has evolved, becoming a {{p|Pignite}}.
* Gary Oak had an {{TP|Gary|Eevee}} at least since Ash was traveling in the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]]. As it was revealed to be under his ownership before his Blastoise, it caused many to hearken back to {{game|Yellow}}, where the player starts with {{p|Pikachu}}, like Ash, and the rival starts with Eevee. Either way, it was disproven that this was the case when Gary finally revealed his Blastoise to Ash. His Eevee eventually evolved into {{TP|Gary|Umbreon}}.
* Ash captured a {{TP|Ash|Froakie}} in [[Kalos]], which used to belong to several other Trainers before being abandoned or abandoning the Trainer.
* {{an|Clemont}} was given a {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} in ''[[XY010|Mega-Mega Meowth Madness!]]'' by [[Professor Sycamore]].

==In the manga==
===In the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], unlike the anime from which the manga was based on, new Pokémon Trainers do not appear to be given any sort of starter Pokémon. [[Professor Oak]] is not shown residing at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his laboratory]] handing out starter Pokémon to new Trainers, as in the anime, rather, he travels the [[Kanto]] region conducting research, often accompanied by [[Bill]]. Trainers in The Electric Tale of Pikachu must obtain a license before they can purchase [[Poké Ball]]s or otherwise capture and train Pokémon. {{Ash}} found {{AP|Pikachu}} under the floorboards of his home, keeping it as his first Pokémon. It is not currently known what [[Gary Oak]]'s first Pokémon was in the manga.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], the starter Pokémon featured in the games are reserved for the few people who hold a Pokédex. [[Professor Oak]] produces three Pokédexes for each region, and gives out the three starter Pokémon in each region along with the Pokédex to Trainers he thinks are talented. He has colleagues and friends like Professor Birch do this for him in regions in which he isn't present. In the Unova region, two sets of starter Pokémon are given out to six Trainers, but still with only three Pokédexes. Professor Oak also gave Red's Pikachu as a special starter to Yellow. The only starter given out by professors in the game but not in the manga is {{p|Eevee}}. However, it is shown to be the starter of an antagonist, [[Karen]]. Karen later evolved the Eevee into an Umbreon.

Most characters in the manga do not start out with one of the Pokédex-related starter Pokémon. Instead, they usually have a Pokémon they were given by their parents when they were infants that they use as their starter Pokémon. Occasionally, it is not directly stated which Pokémon were their starter Pokémon in the manga, but in profiles of their teams, their starter Pokémon is marked with a star and is among the highest level in the party, even if they acquired more than one Pokémon at first.

====List of starter Pokémon in Pokémon Adventures====
* {{adv|Red}}'s first Pokémon was a [[Poli]]wag he had since his childhood, which has evolved into a {{p|Poliwrath}}. His "starter Pokémon" was a [[Saur|Bulbasaur]] given to him by Professor Oak, which became a '''{{p|Venusaur}}''' in his travels.
* {{adv|Blue}}'s first Pokémon was a [[Blue's Scizor|Scyther]], now a {{p|Scizor}}, he took to the training with [[Chuck]]. His "starter Pokémon" was a {{TP|Blue|Charmander}} given to him by his grandfather, which evolved twice into a '''{{p|Charizard}}'''.
* {{adv|Green}}'s first Pokémon was a [[Jiggly]]puff, now a {{p|Wigglytuff}}, she received from the [[Masked Man]]. Her "starter Pokémon" was a [[Blasty|Squirtle]] she stole from Professor Oak, which later evolved into a '''{{p|Blastoise}}'''.
* {{adv|Yellow}}'s first Pokémon was a [[Ratty|Rattata]] that Red caught for her, which has evolved into a {{p|Raticate}}. Later, she borrowed Red's [[Pika]]chu, and after Red took him back, caught her "starter Pokémon", a '''[[Chuchu|female Pikachu]]''' for herself. Like the Pikachu in {{v2|Yellow}}, neither evolved.
* {{adv|Gold}}'s first Pokémon was his [[Aibo|Aipom]], now an {{p|Ambipom}}, that his mother gave him. Professor Elm allows him to keep his "starter Pokémon", a [[Exbo|Cyndaquil]], which becomes a '''{{p|Typhlosion}}''' alongside the other two starter Pokémon.
* {{adv|Silver}}'s first Pokémon was the [[Silver's Weavile|Sneasel]], now a {{p|Weavile}}, that Giovanni gave him as a child. He later stole his "starter Pokémon", a {{TP|Silver|Totodile}} from Professor Elm, as well as the first Pokédex of [[Johto]]. His starter Pokémon evolved twice into a '''{{p|Feraligatr}}'''.
* {{adv|Crystal}}'s first Pokémon is officially her {{p|Smoochum}}, although she acquired many wild Pokémon that lived as a family while she was in the wild. [[Megaree|Chikorita]] later ran away from Professor Elm to go with her, and became her "starter Pokémon". It became a '''{{p|Meganium}}''' midway into their journey.
[[File:Ruby and his starters.png|thumb|200px|{{adv|Ruby}} and his first Pokémon from the left to the right: Rara, [[Kiki]] and [[Nana]]]]
* {{adv|Ruby}}'s first Pokémon were the {{p|Ralts}}, [[Kiki|Skitty]] and [[Nana|Poochyena]] that he received from his father, all of them having evolved into {{p|Kirlia}}, {{p|Delcatty}} and {{p|Mightyena}} respectively. Later, he got his "starter" from Professor Birch's [[Mumu|Mudkip]]. It evolved into a '''{{p|Swampert}}''' from the concussive battles it underwent.
* {{adv|Sapphire}}'s first Pokémon was the [[Rono|Aron]], now a {{p|Aggron}} her father gave her. Later, he gave her her "starter Pokémon", a [[Chic|Torchic]], which evolved twice under her care into '''{{p|Blaziken}}'''.
* When {{adv|Emerald}} arrived in the Battle Frontier he had no Pokémon on hand. Then he challenged the [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)#Battle Factory|Battle Factory]] using only Rental Pokémon, nearly at the end of the challenge, he noticed something suspicious about a '''{{TP|Emerald|Sceptile}}''' so he decided to steal it from the facility and kept him afterwards, it is later is revealed that the Sceptile was supposed to be his in the first place, making it his "starter Pokémon". It evolved from its {{p|Grovyle}} stage in the wild, after evolving once in Wally's care.
* {{adv|Diamond}}'s first was his [[Lax (Adventures)|Munchlax]], and later he received his "starter Pokémon", a [[Tru|Turtwig]] from Platinum because of a misunderstanding. It has since evolved to '''{{p|Torterra}}''' alongside the others.
* {{adv|Pearl}}'s first was his [[Chatler|Chatot]], and later he received his "starter Pokémon", a [[Chimler|Chimchar]] from Platinum. The Chimchar has since evolved twice into an '''{{p|Infernape}}'''.
* {{adv|Platinum}}'s first Pokémon was her [[Platinum's Rapidash|Ponyta]], now a Rapidash, and later she received her "starter Pokémon", a [[Platinum's Empoleon|Piplup]] from Professor Rowan. It has since become an '''{{p|Empoleon}}''' under her care.
* {{adv|Black}} started with a {{p|Rufflet}} that he captured with the help of a wild {{p|Munna}} he had befriended, and later acquired his "starter Pokémon", a [[Bo|Tepig]] from [[Professor Juniper]]. It later evolved into an '''{{p|Emboar}}'''.
* {{adv|White}}'s "starter Pokémon" was a {{adv|Amanda|Servine}}, which later evolved into a '''{{p|Serperior}}'''. This Servine was with [[N]] until [[Gigi]], the Tepig that White employed, went to his side. It was later revealed that Amanda was a Snivy that was going to be given out to new Trainers by Professor Cedric Juniper, but was liberated by N.
* [[Lack-Two]]'s first known Pokémon is a {{p|Dewott}}.
* [[Whi-Two]]'s first known Pokémon is a {{p|Foongus}}.
* {{adv|X}}'s first known Pokémon is a {{p|Kangaskhan}}.
* {{adv|Y}}'s first known Pokémon is a {{p|Fletchling}}.

===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
In [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]], much like in the {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} video games on which the manga was based, {{GnB|Gold}} is offered the choice of one of the three [[Johto]] starter Pokémon - {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}} or {{p|Totodile}} - to borrow so that he may run an errand for [[Professor Elm]]. Gold chooses Totodile, which Elm allows him to keep after the errand is completed. Also like in the games, {{GnB|Black}}, who is based on {{ga|Silver}}, steals a Chikorita from Elm's lab while Gold is away on his errand.

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
In [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]], [[Professor Oak]] is depicted distributing the choice of one out of three starter Pokémon - {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}} or {{p|Squirtle}} - to Pokémon Trainers as they begin their journeys, much like in other media. {{PPM|Green}} chooses {{TP|Green|Charmander|Charizard}} as his starter Pokémon, and while {{PPM|Red}} was offered the choice as well, he decided to keep a {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} that he met on his way to Professor Oak's lab as his starter instead.

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
In [[Pokémon Zensho]], much like in the {{game|Red and Green|s}} games on which the manga was based, [[Professor Oak]] offers {{Zensho|Satoshi}} and {{Zensho|Shigeru}} their choice of one out of three starter Pokémon - {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}} or {{p|Squirtle}}. Satoshi chooses Charmander, while Shigeru chooses Squirtle, leaving Bulbasaur with Professor Oak.

==Trivia==
* In interviews with [[Junichi Masuda]] during 2009, he stated that starter Pokémon are the Pokémon from each game that the most work goes into, and usually take significantly more time than other Pokémon in each generation.
* Two of the three Unova starter Pokémon, {{p|Snivy}} and {{p|Tepig}}, share the position of the starter Pokémon or its evolutions with the shortest name.

===In the games===
* All starter Pokémon in the [[core series]] besides Pikachu have a [[gender]] ratio of seven males to one female.
** Due to this, as well as the way in which gender and Shininess were determined, it was impossible to have a {{Shiny}} female starter Pokémon in [[Generation II]], as the lowest Attack {{IV}} a [[Shiny Pokémon]] could have was 2, while the highest Attack IV a female Pokémon in that gender group could have was 1.
* The starter Pokémon from [[Generation I]] are the only ones to appear in more than one [[regional Pokédex]]. They appear in [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto's]], [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto's]], and [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos's]].
* In the core series, when a starter Pokémon is first obtained, all are at level 5. Each knows one {{type|Normal}} [[physical move]] and a stat-altering [[status move]] at this level, except for {{p|Pikachu}}, which has {{m|Thunder Shock}} instead of a Normal-type move. This pattern is broken in {{game|X and Y|s}} when the starter at level 5 have both of these moves and one of their type.
* All Grass-type starter Pokémon have the Ability {{a|Overgrow}}, the Fire-type ones {{a|Blaze}}, and the Water-type ones {{a|Torrent}}. Starter Pokémon may have differing Hidden Abilities.
* Neither of the core series starter Pokémon that are based on birds ({{p|Torchic}} and {{p|Piplup}}) are {{type|Flying}} or able to {{m|fly}}.
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} is the only unevolved dual type starter Pokémon.
* {{p|Fennekin}} is the only unevolved starter Pokémon with unique base stat totals.
* The Pikachu in Pokémon Yellow is the only starter Pokémon that will not evolve unless traded to another game.
* The Johto starter Pokémon are the only set of starter Pokémon that are a single type in all their evolutionary forms.
* The Kalos starter Pokémon's secondary types ({{t|Fighting}}, {{t|Psychic}}, and {{t|Dark}}) almost form another type-advantage triangle, being broken by the fact that the Dark type is immune to the Psychic type.
* {{p|Charmander}} is the only Fire-type starter Pokémon that is not a member of the {{egg3|Field}}.
* {{p|Oshawott}} is the only Water-type starter Pokémon that is not a member of the {{egg3|Water 1}}.

===In the anime===
* For [[DP001]], [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about the starter Pokémon of Sinnoh. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about them: シンオウで　たびがはじまる　ポケモンと ''Shin'ō de tabi ga hajimaru Pokémon to.'' "In [[Sinnoh]], a journey begins with Pokémon."
* For [[BW003]], [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about the starter Pokémon of Unova. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about them: パートナー　みず・くさ・ほのお　まよっちゃう ''Pātonā, mizu kusa honō, mayocchau.'' "Partner, {{t|Water}}, {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, I can't decide."
* Ash has owned the first five Grass-type starter Pokémon: {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Chikorita}}, {{AP|Treecko}}, {{AP|Turtwig}} and {{AP|Snivy}}. All of them except Bulbasaur and Snivy have evolved since then.
* Each {{type|Water}} starter Pokémon obtained by a main character was not battled: [[Ash's Squirtle]], {{AP|Oshawott}} and {{AP|Froakie}} chose to join his team, while Ash fought and won against Misty for his {{AP|Totodile}}. Brock did not battle {{TP|Brock|Mudkip}} to obtain it. May received her {{TP|May|Squirtle}} from [[Professor Oak]], and Dawn received her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} from [[Professor Rowan]].
* {{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Treecko}} are both based on lizards (salamander, gecko). Ash had the final forms of them: {{AP|Charizard}} and {{AP|Sceptile}}. A real life salamander is an amphibian, not a lizard; however, Charmander is based upon the legendary creature known as the {{wp|salamander (legendary creature)|Salamander}}.
* {{p|Squirtle}} and {{p|Turtwig}} are both based on turtles and were the starter Pokémon of two of Ash's rivals, {{Gary}} and [[Paul]].
* {{p|Torchic}} and {{p|Piplup}} are both based on birds (chicken, penguin). They were also both owned by the anime's resident [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s.
* Both May and Dawn have a second starter Pokémon from a previous generation with a type disadvantage to their first. These starter Pokémon are both from two generations prior to their owner's introduction, and featured in the anime likely due to the same-generation [[remake]]s.
* In the Diamond and Pearl series, there have been two major appearances of each fully evolved starter introduced in [[Generation IV]]: Ash and Paul's Torterra, Ash and Flint's Infernape, and Barry and Kenny's Empoleon.

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[[File:MainSeriesStarters.png|thumb|250px|Artwork featuring the player's starter Pokémon through Generation IV]]
[[File:Unova starters anime.png|thumb|250px|Generation V starter Pokémon, as seen in the anime]]
[[File:Kalos starters XY anime.png|thumb|250px|Anime artwork of the [[Generation VI]] starter Pokémon]]
At the beginning of their quest, {{pkmn|Trainer}}s are given a '''starter Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''はじめてのポケモン''' ''Beginning Pokémon'' or '''さいしょのポケモン''' ''first Pokémon''; known as '''{{tt|御三家|ごさんけ}}''' ''the big three'' among Japanese fans). This Pokémon will be used to {{pkmn|battle}} the first [[wild Pokémon]] that the Trainer encounters.

Once another Pokémon is [[caught Pokémon|caught]], the starter Pokémon may be retired, but it is often with this Pokémon that Trainers learn [[friendship]] and trust. As such, even advanced Trainers may still use their starter Pokémon, and they will often be the most powerful Pokémon on their respective teams.

==In the games==
In the main {{pkmn|games}}, each starter Pokémon is at [[level]] 5. Trainers can choose a {{t|Fire}}-, {{t|Water}}-, or {{type|Grass}} Pokémon ([[Pokémon Yellow Version|with one exception]]). The Trainer that will be designated as the player's [[rival]] will always choose or have the Pokémon of the starter trio that has a type advantage over the one the player chooses, though if the player has more than one rival the secondary rivals may start with different Pokémon.

===Starter Pokémon===
====Core series====
=====[[Kanto]]=====
In {{game5|Red|Green|Blue|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, [[Professor Oak]] will bring Trainers to his lab to give them one of the following to begin their journey:

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" colspan="2" | [[File:001Bulbasaur.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Bulbasaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}''' 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:004Charmander.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Charmander|{{kanto color dark}}}}''' 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" colspan="2" | [[File:007Squirtle.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Squirtle|{{kanto color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{poison color}}" | {{tcolor|Poison|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{kanto color light}}"
| {{MSP|002|Ivysaur}}
| {{pcolor|Ivysaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|005|Charmeleon}}
| {{pcolor|Charmeleon|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|008|Wartortle}}
| {{pcolor|Wartortle|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|- style="background: #{{kanto color light}}"
| style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{poison color}}" | {{tcolor|Poison|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{kanto color light}}"
| {{MSP|003|Venusaur}}
| {{pcolor|Venusaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|006|Charizard}}
| {{pcolor|Charizard|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|009|Blastoise}}
| {{pcolor|Blastoise|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{poison color}}" | {{tcolor|Poison|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | {{tcolor|Flying|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|}

The player's {{ga|Blue|rival}} will then pick the type-advantageous starter Pokémon, and the remaining Pokémon will sit in its [[Poké Ball]] on Oak's desk for the rest of the game.

Professor Oak offers one of this trio of Pokémon to the player in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} after the player has defeated {{ga|Red}}, making reference to the fact that he gives them out as starter Pokémon in Kanto-based games, suggesting the player will be able to make it to [[Viridian City|the next town]] with one of these Pokémon by his or her side.

In {{game|Yellow}}, due to being based on the {{pkmn|anime}}, Oak instead gives out:

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}};" | [[File:025Pikachu.png|96px]] '''{{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Red's Pikachu (game)|Pikachu}}'''
|-
| style="background:#{{electric color}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};" | {{tcolor|Electric|FFF}}
|}

The rival will be given:

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; text-align:center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
! colspan="6" style="width:80px; background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}};" | [[File:133Eevee.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Eevee|{{kanto color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="6" style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{tcolor|Normal|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{kanto color light}}"
| {{MSP|134|Vaporeon}}
| {{pcolor|Vaporeon|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|135|Jolteon}}
| {{pcolor|Jolteon|{{kanto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|136|Flareon}}
| {{pcolor|Flareon|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{electric color}}" | {{tcolor|Electric|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
|}

The {{ga|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu}} is the same one that attacked the player when they ventured onto {{rt|1|Kanto}} that Oak caught, which will be the only choice the player gets. Another notable change here involves the player's rival's {{p|Eevee}}, which will evolve into one of its three [[Generation I]] evolutions depending on the outcome of the battles between the player and the rival. During the adventure, the player will be able to get the original three Kanto starter Pokémon through special events not present in the earlier games. It remains to be the only core series game to allow the player to obtain all three starter Pokémon from a previous game legitimately without trading. The Pikachu received from Oak will also refuse to evolve into {{p|Raichu}} by use of a {{evostone|Thunder Stone}} unless it is traded away to do so.

=====[[Johto]]=====
In {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, [[Professor Elm]] will have an errand for the player to run, and will give them one of the following for protection on this errand, which they will then keep after completion:

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{johto color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{johto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" colspan="2" | [[File:152Chikorita.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Chikorita|{{johto color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:155Cyndaquil.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Cyndaquil|{{johto color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" colspan="2" | [[File:158Totodile.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Totodile|{{johto color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{johto color light}}"
| {{MSP|153|Bayleef}}
| {{pcolor|Bayleef|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|156|Quilava}}
| {{pcolor|Quilava|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|159|Croconaw}}
| {{pcolor|Croconaw|{{johto color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{johto color light}}"
| {{MSP|154|Meganium}}
| {{pcolor|Meganium|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|157|Typhlosion}}
| {{pcolor|Typhlosion|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|160|Feraligatr}}
| {{pcolor|Feraligatr|{{johto color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|}

In HeartGold and SoulSilver, the player character not chosen will demonstrate how to catch Pokémon by battling and catching a {{p|Rattata}} with:

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{johto color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{johto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background: #{{johto color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}};" | [[File:183Marill.png|96px]] '''{{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Marill}}'''
|-
| style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|}

After the player meets with [[Mr. Pokémon]] and receives a [[Pokédex]] from [[Professor Oak]], Professor Elm will call the player to tell them that {{ga|Silver|a thief}} has taken a Pokémon. As the player returns to [[New Bark Town]], he or she will encounter the thief, who will have the stolen Pokémon with the type advantage over the player's own. From this point onward, the thief will be the player's rival, while Professor Elm keeps the Pokémon that was left behind by the thief on his desk for the remainder of the game (in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the last Pokémon mysteriously disappears at some point).

In Generation II, the Pokémon will be holding a {{DL|Berries (Generation II)|Berry}} when received from Elm, though the rival's stolen starter Pokémon will not.

In {{game|Emerald}}, after the player has caught all Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number|Hoenn Pokédex]] with the exception of {{p|Jirachi}} and {{p|Deoxys}}, [[Professor Birch]] will offer one of these Pokémon as a reward.

=====[[Hoenn]]=====
In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, after [[Professor Birch]] is rescued from a {{p|Poochyena}}{{sup/3|RS}} or {{p|Zigzagoon}}{{sup/3|E}}, he allows the player to keep the Pokémon they chose to rescue him with, either:

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{hoenn color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" colspan="2" | [[File:252Treecko.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Treecko|{{hoenn color dark}}}}''' 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:255Torchic.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Torchic|{{hoenn color dark}}}}''' 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" colspan="2" | [[File:258Mudkip.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Mudkip|{{hoenn color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}"
| {{MSP|253|Grovyle}}
| {{pcolor|Grovyle|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|256|Combusken}}
| {{pcolor|Combusken|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}
| {{pcolor|Marshtomp|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color}}" | {{tcolor|Fighting|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}" | {{tcolor|Ground|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}"
| {{MSP|254|Sceptile}}
| {{pcolor|Sceptile|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|257|Blaziken}}
| {{pcolor|Blaziken|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|260|Swampert}}
| {{pcolor|Swampert|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color}}" | {{tcolor|Fighting|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | {{tcolor|Ground|FFF}}
|}

Wally, with the help of the player, will catch:

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{hoenn color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}};" colspan="2" | [[File:280Ralts.png‎|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Ralts|{{hoenn color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{tcolor|Psychic|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}" align="center"
| {{MSP|281|Kirlia}}
| {{pcolor|Kirlia|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{tcolor|Psychic|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}" align="center"
| {{MSP|282|Gardevoir}}
| {{pcolor|Gardevoir|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Psychic|FFF}}
|}

The player's neighbor, {{ga|Brendan}} or {{ga|May}}, already has his or her starter Pokémon, which is always the one with the type advantage. What happens to the starter not selected is unknown. By the end of the game, it seems that the player's nominal rival, the son/daughter of Professor Birch, has stopped being a Trainer, and Wally is actually the true rival, facing the player before he or she can leave {{ho|Victory Road}} and staying there to rebattle the player later.

In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, [[Steven Stone]] offers one of these Pokémon to the player after he or she has defeated {{ga|Red}}.

=====[[Sinnoh]]=====
In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, when two {{p|Starly}} attack the player and rival at [[Lake Verity]], to which they travel upon hearing reports of a [[Shiny Pokémon|red]] {{p|Gyarados}}, they will choose one of the following from [[Professor Rowan]]'s briefcase, which he left at the lake:

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" colspan="2" | [[File:387Turtwig.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Turtwig|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}''' 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:390Chimchar.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Chimchar|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}''' 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" colspan="2" | [[File:393Piplup.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Piplup|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}"
| {{MSP|388|Grotle}}
| {{pcolor|Grotle|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|391|Monferno}}
| {{pcolor|Monferno|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|394|Prinplup}}
| {{pcolor|Prinplup|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color}}" | {{tcolor|Fighting|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}"
| {{MSP|389|Torterra}}
| {{pcolor|Torterra|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|392|Infernape}}
| {{pcolor|Infernape|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|395|Empoleon}}
| {{pcolor|Empoleon|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}" | {{tcolor|Ground|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color}}" | {{tcolor|Fighting|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{steel color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Steel|FFF}}
|}

The player's friend and rival {{ga|Barry}} will choose the starter Pokémon that has a type advantage against the player's choice, and the [[non-player character|NPC]] who is the other-gender choice ({{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}}) will have the Pokémon weak to the player's choice, and therefore strong against Barry's. After fighting off the two Starly at the lake and returning the briefcase to Rowan, the professor will allow the player and {{ga|Barry}} to keep the Pokémon they used.

In {{game|Platinum}}, the player and the rival are stopped by Professor Rowan just as they are about to run through tall grass to get to Sandgem Town to ask the Professor for Pokémon. After some questions about the player and the rival's love for Pokémon, he decides to entrust them with one starter Pokémon each.

=====[[Unova]]=====
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, [[Professor Juniper]] leaves a gift with the player's [[mom|mother]] in [[Nuvema Town]] to give to him or her, containing the following three Pokémon:

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Unova color dark}}; font-size:85%; border: 5px solid #{{Unova color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:495Snivy.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Snivy|{{Unova color dark}}}}''' 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:498Tepig.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Tepig|{{Unova color dark}}}}''' 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:501Oshawott.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Oshawott|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{Unova color light}}"
| {{MSP|496|Servine}}
| {{pcolor|Servine|{{Unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|499|Pignite}}
| {{pcolor|Pignite|{{Unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|502|Dewott}}
| {{pcolor|Dewott|{{Unova color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color}}" | {{tcolor|Fighting|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{Unova color light}}"
| {{MSP|497|Serperior}}
| {{pcolor|Serperior|{{Unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|500|Emboar}}
| {{pcolor|Emboar|{{Unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|503|Samurott}}
| {{pcolor|Samurott|{{Unova color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color}}" | {{tcolor|Fighting|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|}

The player's friend [[Cheren]] will choose the Pokémon that is strong against the player's choice, while the player's other friend [[Bianca]] will choose the one weak to the player's choice. The choice of starter Pokémon affects which of the [[Gym Leader]]s of [[Striaton City]] will be battled; players who chose Snivy will face [[Chili]], a {{type|Fire}} specialist, players who chose Tepig will face [[Cress]], a {{type|Water}} specialist, and players who chose Oshawott will face [[Cilan]], a {{type|Grass}} specialist. Also, the choice affects the [[Elemental monkeys|Pokémon]] given to the player in the [[Dreamyard]]. Choosing Snivy gives the player a {{p|Panpour}}, Tepig a {{p|Pansage}} and Oshawott a {{p|Pansear}}.

In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, Bianca takes three starter Pokémon to [[Aspertia City]] on Professor Juniper's behalf and offers one of them to the player. The player's friend, [[Hugh]], will have the Pokémon that is strong against the player's choice, having raised it from an {{pkmn|Egg}}. The player character not chosen will have the starter that is weak to the player's choice, but in its second form.

=====[[Kalos]]=====
In [[Pokémon X and Y]], the player, [[Shauna]], and {{ga|Serena}}/{{ga|Calem}} receive their starter Pokémon in [[Aquacorde Town]] from [[Tierno]], who was asked by [[Professor Sycamore]] to deliver them.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kalos color dark}}; font-size:85%; border: 5px solid #{{kalos color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kalos color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:650Chespin.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Chespin|{{kalos color dark}}}}''' 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kalos color light}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:653Fennekin.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Fennekin|{{kalos color dark}}}}''' 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kalos color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:656Froakie.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Froakie|{{kalos color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{kalos color light}}"
| {{MSP|651|Quilladin}}
| {{pcolor|Quilladin|{{kalos color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|654|Braixen}}
| {{pcolor|Braixen|{{kalos color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|657|Frogadier}}
| {{pcolor|Frogadier|{{kalos color dark}}}}
|- style="background: #{{kalos color light}}"
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{kalos color light}}"
| {{MSP|652|Chesnaught}}
| {{pcolor|Chesnaught|{{kalos color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|655|Delphox}}
| {{pcolor|Delphox|{{kalos color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|658|Greninja}}
| {{pcolor|Greninja|{{kalos color dark}}}}
|- style="background: #{{kalos color light}}"
| style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color}}" | {{tcolor|Fighting|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{tcolor|Psychic|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{dark color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Dark|FFF}}
|}

The player's friend [[Shauna]] will choose the Pokémon with a type disadvantage to the player's choice, while the player's other friend {{ga|Serena}}/{{ga|Calem}} will choose the one with a type advantage to the player's choice. The choice of starter Pokémon affects which Pokémon Shauna will [[List of in-game trades|trade]] with the player after the player enters in the [[Hall of Fame]]. Shauna will trade the unevolved form of her starter Pokémon, having received it as an {{pkmn|Egg}}. The choice of starter Pokémon also determines which of the [[Legendary birds]] will [[Roaming Pokémon|roam]] the [[Kalos]] region after defeating the [[Pokémon League]] -- if the player chooses Chespin, {{p|Articuno}} will appear, {{p|Zapdos}} will appear to those who chose Fennekin, and {{p|Moltres}} will appear to those that went with Froakie.

====Base stat comparison when fully evolved====
{{triostats|kanto|003|Venusaur|grass|80|82|83|100|100|80|006|Charizard|fire|78|84|78|109|85|100|009|Blastoise|water|79|83|100|85|105|78}}

{{triostats|johto|154|Meganium|grass|80|82|100|83|100|80|157|Typhlosion|fire|78|84|78|109|85|100|160|Feraligatr|water|85|105|100|79|83|78}}

{{triostats|hoenn|254|Sceptile|grass|70|85|65|105|85|120|257|Blaziken|fire|80|120|70|110|70|80|260|Swampert|water|100|110|90|85|90|60}}

{{triostats|sinnoh|389|Torterra|grass|95|109|105|75|85|56|392|Infernape|fire|76|104|71|104|71|108|395|Empoleon|water|84|86|88|111|101|60}}

{{triostats|unova|497|Serperior|grass|75|75|95|75|95|113|500|Emboar|fire|110|123|65|100|65|65|528|Samurott|water|95|100|85|108|70|70}}

{{triostats|kalos|652|Chesnaught|grass|88|107|122|74|75|64|655|Delphox|fire|75|69|72|114|100|104|658|Greninja|water|72|95|67|103|71|122}}

====Side series====
=====[[Orre]]=====
In {{g|Colosseum}}:

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{colo color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{colo color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{colo color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | [[File:196Espeon.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Espeon|{{colo color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{colo color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | [[File:197Umbreon.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Umbreon|{{colo color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | {{tcolor|Psychic|FFF}}
| style="background:#{{dark color}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | {{tcolor|Dark|FFF}}
|}

A first for the Pokémon games, these starter Pokémon come as a pair as to represent the double-battle system, and are also different in that they are in the player's possession right at start of play. Umbreon is at level 26, knowing the [[TM]] moves {{m|Taunt}} and {{m|Snatch}}, as well as {{m|Bite}} which is otherwise only available through {{pkmn|breeding}} at such a level. Espeon is at level 25, knowing the TM moves {{m|Return}} (while also starting with maximum [[friendship]]) and {{m|Reflect}}. Both are always male.

In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]:

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{xd color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{xd color}}"
|-
! colspan="10" align="center" style="width:80px; background: #{{xd color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}};" | [[File:133Eevee.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Eevee|{{xd color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="10" style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{tcolor|Normal|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{xd color light}}"
| {{MSP|134|Vaporeon}}
| {{pcolor|Vaporeon|{{xd color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|135|Jolteon}}
| {{pcolor|Jolteon|{{xd color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|136|Flareon}}
| {{pcolor|Flareon|{{xd color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|196|Espeon}}
| {{pcolor|Espeon|{{xd color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|197|Umbreon}}
| {{pcolor|Umbreon|{{xd color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{electric color}}" | {{tcolor|Electric|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{tcolor|Psychic|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dark color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Dark|FFF}}
|}

This starter Pokémon is also in the player's possession right at the beginning. It is at level 10, knowing Bite which is again unique for this level. At an early point in the game, the player is offered one of five evolutionary items, {{evostone|Water Stone}}, {{evostone|Thunderstone}}, {{evostone|Fire Stone}}, [[Sun and Moon Shards|Moon Shard]] and [[Sun and Moon Shards|Sun Shard]], to make the Eevee evolve into any of its [[Eeveelution|evolutions]] that existed in [[Generation III]].

In Pokémon XD, if the player completes the [[Mt. Battle]] challenge and beats all 100 Trainers without quitting or switching Pokémon, [[Battlus]] will give one of the Johto starter Pokémon as a reward.

=====[[Pokétopia]]=====
In [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], the player's starter Pokémon are determined by the gender specified on their [[Rental Pass]] or [[Custom Pass]]. They are all at level 50.

Male players start out with the following Pokémon:

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{pbr color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{pbr color}}"
|-
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{pbr color light}}; {{roundyleft|5px}};" | [[File:388Grotle.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Grotle|{{pbr color dark}}}}'''
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{pbr color light}};" | [[File:391Monferno.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Monferno|{{pbr color dark}}}}'''
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{pbr color light}};" | [[File:394Prinplup.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Prinplup|{{pbr color dark}}}}'''
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{pbr color light}};" | [[File:404Luxio.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Luxio|{{pbr color dark}}}}'''
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{pbr color light}};" | [[File:444Gabite.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Gabite|{{pbr color dark}}}}'''
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{pbr color light}}; {{roundyright|5px}};" | [[File:397Staravia.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Staravia|{{pbr color dark}}}}'''
|-
|}

Female players start out with the following Pokémon:

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{pbr color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{pbr color}}"
|-
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{pbr color light}}; {{roundyleft|5px}};" | [[File:002Ivysaur.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Ivysaur|{{pbr color dark}}}}'''
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{pbr color light}};" | [[File:005Charmeleon.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Charmeleon|{{pbr color dark}}}}'''
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{pbr color light}};" | [[File:008Wartortle.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Wartortle|{{pbr color dark}}}}'''
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{pbr color light}};" | [[File:148Dragonair.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Dragonair|{{pbr color dark}}}}'''
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{pbr color light}};" | [[File:111Rhyhorn.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Rhyhorn|{{pbr color dark}}}}'''
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{pbr color light}}; {{roundyright|5px}};" | [[File:018Pidgeot.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Pidgeot|{{pbr color dark}}}}'''
|-
|}

===Starting Pokémon===
While not actually starter Pokémon, these are the first Pokémon available in each of these games.

====Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series====
{{main|Player character#Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series|Player character → Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series}}

====Pokémon Ranger series====
{{main|Partner Pokémon}}

====Pokémon Rumble series====
{{main|Player character#Pokémon Rumble series|Player character → Pokémon Rumble series}}

====PokéPark series====
{{main|Player character#PokéPark series|Player character → PokéPark series}}

====[[Pokémon Conquest]]====
{| align="center" style="background: #{{unova color dark}}; text-align: center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{unova color}}"
|-
! colspan="14" align="center" style="width:80px; background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}};" | [[File:133Eevee.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Eevee|{{unova color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="14" style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{tcolor|Normal|FFF}}
|- style="background: #{{unova color light}}"
| {{MSP|134|Vaporeon}}
| {{pcolor|Vaporeon|{{unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|135|Jolteon}}
| {{pcolor|Jolteon|{{unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|136|Flareon}}
| {{pcolor|Flareon|{{unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|196|Espeon}}
| {{pcolor|Espeon|{{unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|197|Umbreon}}
| {{pcolor|Umbreon|{{unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|470|Leafeon}}
| {{pcolor|Leafeon|{{unova color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|471|Glaceon}}
| {{pcolor|Glaceon|{{unova color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{electric color}}" | {{tcolor|Electric|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{tcolor|Psychic|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dark color}}" | {{tcolor|Dark|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{ice color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Ice|FFF}}
|}

====[[Pokédex 3D]]====
In [[Pokédex 3D]], all players begin with these Pokémon.
{| align="center" style="background: #{{Unova color dark}}; text-align: center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{Unova color}}"
|-
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | [[File:495Snivy.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Snivy|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:496Servine.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Servine|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:497Serperior.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Serperior|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:498Tepig.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Tepig|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:499Pignite.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Pignite|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:500Emboar.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Emboar|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:501Oshawott.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Oshawott|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | [[File:502Dewott.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Dewott|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
|-
! colspan="2" style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:503Samurott.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Samurott|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:531Audino.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Audino|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:559Scraggy.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Scraggy|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:572Minccino.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Minccino|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:587Emolga.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Emolga|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:590Foongus.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Foongus|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}};" | [[File:610Axew.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Axew|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
! style="width:80px; background:#{{Unova color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:635Hydreigon.png|96px]] '''{{pcolor|Hydreigon|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
|-
|}

==In the anime==
Upon their tenth birthday, youths can register for a [[Pokédex]] and pick up a starter Pokémon from the local [[Pokémon Professor]] or [[Pokémon Center]] free of charge. Starter Pokémon are usually raised specifically to be easy to train.

Like in the games, the specific starter Pokémon available vary from region to region, but are the same in each region as the games. That is, Kanto Trainers can only choose Bulbasaur, Charmander or Squirtle, Johto Trainers can only choose Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile, and so on.

In ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]'', it was shown where starter Pokémon come from. Each region has special, secret breeding grounds ran by a Pokémon Breeder for starter Pokémon. The [[Pokémon League]] sends these Breeders the Pokémon Eggs for them to hatch at the breeding grounds. The breeders then hatch, care for, and raise the young Pokémon until they are ready to be proper starter Pokémon for new Trainers. As these young ones are virtually defenseless, the locations of breeding grounds (or even the knowledge of their existence) is a secret unknown to most in the [[Pokémon world]]. This is likely to guard against unscrupulous individuals or groups (such as [[Team Rocket]]) from poaching the young Pokémon.

Other rookie Trainers may receive their first Pokémon from a friend or relative instead. Others, on the other hand, may befriend a Pokémon in the wild. These mean that Trainers can, in fact, start with any Pokémon.

<gallery perrow=5>
File:Starter Pokemon poster.png|A poster on Ash Ketchum's bedroom wall, depicting the Kanto starter Pokémon
File:LoT starters.png|[[Vincent]], {{jo|Marina}}, and {{jo|Jimmy}} with their starter Pokémon
File:Hoenn starters anime.png|The Hoenn starter Pokémon; owned by Brock, Ash, and May from left to right
File:Sinnoh Starters.png|A postcard from Professor Rowan, depicting the Sinnoh starter Pokémon
File:Unova starters anime.png|The Unova region starter Pokémon in [[Professor Juniper]]'s laboratory
</gallery>

===List of starter Pokémon in the anime===
{{spoilers}}
* {{Ash}} started with a {{AP|Pikachu}} whom he received from {{an|Professor Oak}}.
* {{an|Brock}} started with an {{p|Onix}} whom he received from {{ka|Flint|his father}} and who now belongs to his brother, [[Forrest]], with whom it evolved into a {{TP|Brock|Steelix}}.
* {{an|Misty}} started with {{TP|Misty|Goldeen}}, {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} and {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}; however, it's unknown how she got them or which one she acquired first.
* {{Gary}} started with a {{p|Squirtle}} whom he received from Professor Oak and who later [[evolution|evolved]] into a {{TP|Gary|Blastoise}}.
* [[James]] started with his pet {{p|Growlithe}}, [[Growlie]]; however, he left it at home when he ran away.
* [[Jessie]] started with an [[Jessie's Arbok|Ekans]] whom she received for {{wp|chūgen}} (a [[birthday]] present in the dub).
* [[Sakura]] started with an Eevee who later evolved into an {{TP|Sakura|Espeon}}.
* {{an|Casey}} started with a {{p|Chikorita}} whom she received from [[Professor Elm]] and who later evolved into a {{TP|Casey|Meganium}}.
* {{Jo|Jimmy}} started with a {{p|Cyndaquil}} whom he received from Professor Elm and who later evolved into a {{TP|Jimmy|Typhlosion}}.
* {{Jo|Marina}} started with a {{p|Totodile}} whom she received from Professor Elm and who later evolved into a [[Wani-Wani|Feraligatr]].
* [[Vincent]] started with a Chikorita whom he received from Professor Elm and who later evolved into a {{TP|Vincent|Meganium}}.
* {{Jo|Harrison}} started with a {{p|Torchic}} whom he received from [[Professor Birch]] and who later evolved into a {{TP|Harrison|Blaziken}}.
* {{an|May}} started with a Torchic whom she received from [[Professor Birch]] and who later evolved into a {{TP|May|Blaziken}}.
* [[Nicholai]] started with a {{p|Mudkip}}.
* {{OBP|Tommy|AG032}} started with a Mudkip who later evolved into a {{p|Swampert}}.
* {{Ho|Stephanie}} (''[[AG034|Having a Wailord of a Time]]'') started with a Mudkip whom she received from Nurse Joy at the [[Slateport City]] [[Pokémon Center]].
** [[Stephanie's father]] started with a {{p|Treecko}} whom he received at the same time.
* [[Xander]]'s (''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'') {{p|Caterpie}} was implied to be his starter Pokémon in the episode, as he mentioned that his Caterpie was his first Pokémon, albeit it was "not caught".
* {{Ka|Gilbert}} (''[[SS014|Journey to the Starting Line]]'') started with a {{p|Bulbasaur}} whom he received from Professor Oak.
* {{an|Dawn}} started with a {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} who she received from [[Professor Rowan]].
* [[Yuzo]] said that he started his [[Pokémon journey]] with a {{p|Starly}}.
* [[Paul]] started with a {{p|Turtwig}} who later evolved into {{TP|Paul|Torterra}}.
* {{Si|Kenny}} started with a {{p|Piplup}} who later evolved into an {{TP|Kenny|Empoleon}}.
* [[Tyler]] (''[[DP080|Thief That Keeps on Thieving!]]'') started with a Piplup whom he nicknamed "Pippy" who he received from an unknown location in eastern [[Sinnoh]].
* [[Zoey]] started with a {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}} whom she raised after it was abandoned.
* [[Max]] intends to begin his journey with the {{p|Ralts}} whom he met in ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]''.
* [[Khoury]] started with a Totodile who later evolved into a {{p|Croconaw}}.
* {{an|Barry}}'s first Pokémon is currently unknown, but it was hinted in ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]'' that his first Pokémon might be his {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}}, whom he received as a Piplup.
* [[Trip]] started with a {{p|Snivy}} whom he received from [[Professor Juniper]], who later evolved into a {{TP|Trip|Serperior}}
* {{an|Iris}} started with a {{p|Drilbur}} whom she saved from falling off a cliff when she was a little girl, who later evolved into an {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}}.
* {{an|Cilan}} started with a {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}} whom he has had since childhood.
* {{an|Bianca}} started with her {{TP|Bianca|Pignite}} whom she received as a {{p|Tepig}}.
* [[Emmy]] started with her {{p|Druddigon}} whom she received from her father when she started her journey.
* [[Virgil]] started with an Eevee who later evolved into an Umbreon.
* [[Nanette]] started with a {{p|Tepig}} whom she received from Professor Juniper.
* {{an|Serena}} started with a {{TP|Serena|Fennekin}} whom she received from [[Professor Sycamore]].


Several characters have also captured Pokémon in the wild that are, in the games, only available as starter Pokémon.
* Ash Ketchum captured a {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, a {{AP|Charmander}}, and a {{AP|Squirtle}} in quick succession in the [[Kanto]] region. Of the three, only Charmander evolved, becoming a {{p|Charmeleon}}, and later a {{AP|Charizard}}, both of which were ''very'' disobedient to Ash until [[EP105|an incident]] in the [[Orange Archipelago]], after which it served Ash as it had when it was a Charmander. Bulbasaur was also going to evolve, but decided itself against becoming an {{p|Ivysaur}} in ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]''.
* Ash also captured the three [[Johto]] region starter Pokémon, {{p|Chikorita}}, {{AP|Cyndaquil}} and {{AP|Totodile}}, of which Cyndaquil and Chikorita evolved, into {{AP|Quilava}} and {{AP|Bayleef}}, respectively.
* Ash captured a {{AP|Treecko}} in [[Hoenn]], while Brock captured a {{TP|Brock|Mudkip}}. Treecko evolved twice, becoming {{AP|Sceptile}} before Ash left it at Professor Oak's lab, while Brock's Mudkip evolved into {{TP|Brock|Marshtomp}}. Along with May's {{TP|May|Torchic}}, the traveling trio had the three starter Pokémon of Hoenn.
* {{an|May}} caught a Bulbasaur midway through her journey in Hoenn, and was given a {{TP|May|Squirtle}} by Professor Oak when she journeyed to Kanto. Bulbasaur evolved all the way into {{TP|May|Venusaur}} and Squirtle evolved into {{TP|May|Wartortle}} during May's travels through Johto.
* In [[Sinnoh]], Ash repeated himself by capturing {{AP|Turtwig}}, which has since evolved into a {{AP|Torterra}}. His rival, [[Paul]] owned a Chimchar that was confirmed to be caught in the wild. It was released, recaught by Ash, and is now an {{AP|Infernape}}.
* Dawn hatched a {{TP|Dawn|Cyndaquil|Quilava}} during her journey in Sinnoh. It later evolved into Quilava.
* Ash reused his pattern from the [[original series]] of capturing all starter Pokémon in [[Unova]], {{AP|Oshawott}}, {{AP|Tepig}} and {{AP|Snivy}}. However this time around he caught them in reverse of the Pokédex order rather than following it as he did in the original series, and Oshawott was in fact a starter Pokémon that Professor Juniper allowed Ash to have after it ran away to be with him. Of the three, only Tepig has evolved, becoming a {{p|Pignite}}.
* Gary Oak had an {{TP|Gary|Eevee}} at least since Ash was traveling in the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]]. As it was revealed to be under his ownership before his Blastoise, it caused many to hearken back to {{game|Yellow}}, where the player starts with {{p|Pikachu}}, like Ash, and the rival starts with Eevee. Either way, it was disproven that this was the case when Gary finally revealed his Blastoise to Ash. His Eevee eventually evolved into {{TP|Gary|Umbreon}}.
* Ash captured a {{TP|Ash|Froakie}} in [[Kalos]], which used to belong to several other Trainers before being abandoned or abandoning the Trainer.
* {{an|Clemont}} was given a {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} in ''[[XY010|Mega-Mega Meowth Madness!]]'' by [[Professor Sycamore]].

==In the manga==
===In the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], unlike the anime from which the manga was based on, new Pokémon Trainers do not appear to be given any sort of starter Pokémon. [[Professor Oak]] is not shown residing at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his laboratory]] handing out starter Pokémon to new Trainers, as in the anime, rather, he travels the [[Kanto]] region conducting research, often accompanied by [[Bill]]. Trainers in The Electric Tale of Pikachu must obtain a license before they can purchase [[Poké Ball]]s or otherwise capture and train Pokémon. {{Ash}} found {{AP|Pikachu}} under the floorboards of his home, keeping it as his first Pokémon. It is not currently known what [[Gary Oak]]'s first Pokémon was in the manga.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], the starter Pokémon featured in the games are reserved for the few people who hold a Pokédex. [[Professor Oak]] produces three Pokédexes for each region, and gives out the three starter Pokémon in each region along with the Pokédex to Trainers he thinks are talented. He has colleagues and friends like Professor Birch do this for him in regions in which he isn't present. In the Unova region, two sets of starter Pokémon are given out to six Trainers, but still with only three Pokédexes. Professor Oak also gave Red's Pikachu as a special starter to Yellow. The only starter given out by professors in the game but not in the manga is {{p|Eevee}}. However, it is shown to be the starter of an antagonist, [[Karen]]. Karen later evolved the Eevee into an Umbreon.

Most characters in the manga do not start out with one of the Pokédex-related starter Pokémon. Instead, they usually have a Pokémon they were given by their parents when they were infants that they use as their starter Pokémon. Occasionally, it is not directly stated which Pokémon were their starter Pokémon in the manga, but in profiles of their teams, their starter Pokémon is marked with a star and is among the highest level in the party, even if they acquired more than one Pokémon at first.

====List of starter Pokémon in Pokémon Adventures====
* {{adv|Red}}'s first Pokémon was a [[Poli]]wag he had since his childhood, which has evolved into a {{p|Poliwrath}}. His "starter Pokémon" was a [[Saur|Bulbasaur]] given to him by Professor Oak, which became a '''{{p|Venusaur}}''' in his travels.
* {{adv|Blue}}'s first Pokémon was a [[Blue's Scizor|Scyther]], now a {{p|Scizor}}, he took to the training with [[Chuck]]. His "starter Pokémon" was a {{TP|Blue|Charmander}} given to him by his grandfather, which evolved twice into a '''{{p|Charizard}}'''.
* {{adv|Green}}'s first Pokémon was a [[Jiggly]]puff, now a {{p|Wigglytuff}}, she received from the [[Masked Man]]. Her "starter Pokémon" was a [[Blasty|Squirtle]] she stole from Professor Oak, which later evolved into a '''{{p|Blastoise}}'''.
* {{adv|Yellow}}'s first Pokémon was a [[Ratty|Rattata]] that Red caught for her, which has evolved into a {{p|Raticate}}. Later, she borrowed Red's [[Pika]]chu, and after Red took him back, caught her "starter Pokémon", a '''[[Chuchu|female Pikachu]]''' for herself. Like the Pikachu in {{v2|Yellow}}, neither evolved.
* {{adv|Gold}}'s first Pokémon was his [[Aibo|Aipom]], now an {{p|Ambipom}}, that his mother gave him. Professor Elm allows him to keep his "starter Pokémon", a [[Exbo|Cyndaquil]], which becomes a '''{{p|Typhlosion}}''' alongside the other two starter Pokémon.
* {{adv|Silver}}'s first Pokémon was the [[Silver's Weavile|Sneasel]], now a {{p|Weavile}}, that Giovanni gave him as a child. He later stole his "starter Pokémon", a {{TP|Silver|Totodile}} from Professor Elm, as well as the first Pokédex of [[Johto]]. His starter Pokémon evolved twice into a '''{{p|Feraligatr}}'''.
* {{adv|Crystal}}'s first Pokémon is officially her {{p|Smoochum}}, although she acquired many wild Pokémon that lived as a family while she was in the wild. [[Megaree|Chikorita]] later ran away from Professor Elm to go with her, and became her "starter Pokémon". It became a '''{{p|Meganium}}''' midway into their journey.
[[File:Ruby and his starters.png|thumb|200px|{{adv|Ruby}} and his first Pokémon from the left to the right: Rara, [[Kiki]] and [[Nana]]]]
* {{adv|Ruby}}'s first Pokémon were the {{p|Ralts}}, [[Kiki|Skitty]] and [[Nana|Poochyena]] that he received from his father, all of them having evolved into {{p|Kirlia}}, {{p|Delcatty}} and {{p|Mightyena}} respectively. Later, he got his "starter" from Professor Birch's [[Mumu|Mudkip]]. It evolved into a '''{{p|Swampert}}''' from the concussive battles it underwent.
* {{adv|Sapphire}}'s first Pokémon was the [[Rono|Aron]], now a {{p|Aggron}} her father gave her. Later, he gave her her "starter Pokémon", a [[Chic|Torchic]], which evolved twice under her care into '''{{p|Blaziken}}'''.
* When {{adv|Emerald}} arrived in the Battle Frontier he had no Pokémon on hand. Then he challenged the [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)#Battle Factory|Battle Factory]] using only Rental Pokémon, nearly at the end of the challenge, he noticed something suspicious about a '''{{TP|Emerald|Sceptile}}''' so he decided to steal it from the facility and kept him afterwards, it is later is revealed that the Sceptile was supposed to be his in the first place, making it his "starter Pokémon". It evolved from its {{p|Grovyle}} stage in the wild, after evolving once in Wally's care.
* {{adv|Diamond}}'s first was his [[Lax (Adventures)|Munchlax]], and later he received his "starter Pokémon", a [[Tru|Turtwig]] from Platinum because of a misunderstanding. It has since evolved to '''{{p|Torterra}}''' alongside the others.
* {{adv|Pearl}}'s first was his [[Chatler|Chatot]], and later he received his "starter Pokémon", a [[Chimler|Chimchar]] from Platinum. The Chimchar has since evolved twice into an '''{{p|Infernape}}'''.
* {{adv|Platinum}}'s first Pokémon was her [[Platinum's Rapidash|Ponyta]], now a Rapidash, and later she received her "starter Pokémon", a [[Platinum's Empoleon|Piplup]] from Professor Rowan. It has since become an '''{{p|Empoleon}}''' under her care.
* {{adv|Black}} started with a {{p|Rufflet}} that he captured with the help of a wild {{p|Munna}} he had befriended, and later acquired his "starter Pokémon", a [[Bo|Tepig]] from [[Professor Juniper]]. It later evolved into an '''{{p|Emboar}}'''.
* {{adv|White}}'s "starter Pokémon" was a {{adv|Amanda|Servine}}, which later evolved into a '''{{p|Serperior}}'''. This Servine was with [[N]] until [[Gigi]], the Tepig that White employed, went to his side. It was later revealed that Amanda was a Snivy that was going to be given out to new Trainers by Professor Cedric Juniper, but was liberated by N.
* [[Lack-Two]]'s first known Pokémon is a {{p|Dewott}}.
* [[Whi-Two]]'s first known Pokémon is a {{p|Foongus}}.
* {{adv|X}}'s first known Pokémon is a {{p|Kangaskhan}}.
* {{adv|Y}}'s first known Pokémon is a {{p|Fletchling}}.

===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
In [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]], much like in the {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} video games on which the manga was based, {{GnB|Gold}} is offered the choice of one of the three [[Johto]] starter Pokémon - {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}} or {{p|Totodile}} - to borrow so that he may run an errand for [[Professor Elm]]. Gold chooses Totodile, which Elm allows him to keep after the errand is completed. Also like in the games, {{GnB|Black}}, who is based on {{ga|Silver}}, steals a Chikorita from Elm's lab while Gold is away on his errand.

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
In [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]], [[Professor Oak]] is depicted distributing the choice of one out of three starter Pokémon - {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}} or {{p|Squirtle}} - to Pokémon Trainers as they begin their journeys, much like in other media. {{PPM|Green}} chooses {{TP|Green|Charmander|Charizard}} as his starter Pokémon, and while {{PPM|Red}} was offered the choice as well, he decided to keep a {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} that he met on his way to Professor Oak's lab as his starter instead.

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
In [[Pokémon Zensho]], much like in the {{game|Red and Green|s}} games on which the manga was based, [[Professor Oak]] offers {{Zensho|Satoshi}} and {{Zensho|Shigeru}} their choice of one out of three starter Pokémon - {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}} or {{p|Squirtle}}. Satoshi chooses Charmander, while Shigeru chooses Squirtle, leaving Bulbasaur with Professor Oak.

==Trivia==
* In interviews with [[Junichi Masuda]] during 2009, he stated that starter Pokémon are the Pokémon from each game that the most work goes into, and usually take significantly more time than other Pokémon in each generation.
* Two of the three Unova starter Pokémon, {{p|Snivy}} and {{p|Tepig}}, share the position of the starter Pokémon or its evolutions with the shortest name.

===In the games===
* All starter Pokémon in the [[core series]] besides Pikachu have a [[gender]] ratio of seven males to one female.
** Due to this, as well as the way in which gender and Shininess were determined, it was impossible to have a {{Shiny}} female starter Pokémon in [[Generation II]], as the lowest Attack {{IV}} a [[Shiny Pokémon]] could have was 2, while the highest Attack IV a female Pokémon in that gender group could have was 1.
* The starter Pokémon from [[Generation I]] are the only ones to appear in more than one [[regional Pokédex]]. They appear in [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto's]], [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto's]], and [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos's]].
* In the core series, when a starter Pokémon is first obtained, all are at level 5. Each knows one {{type|Normal}} [[physical move]] and a stat-altering [[status move]] at this level, except for {{p|Pikachu}}, which has {{m|Thunder Shock}} instead of a Normal-type move. This pattern is broken in {{game|X and Y|s}} when the starter at level 5 have both of these moves and one of their type.
* All Grass-type starter Pokémon have the Ability {{a|Overgrow}}, the Fire-type ones {{a|Blaze}}, and the Water-type ones {{a|Torrent}}. Starter Pokémon may have differing Hidden Abilities.
* Neither of the core series starter Pokémon that are based on birds ({{p|Torchic}} and {{p|Piplup}}) are {{type|Flying}} or able to {{m|fly}}.
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} is the only unevolved dual type starter Pokémon.
* {{p|Fennekin}} is the only unevolved starter Pokémon with unique base stat totals.
* The Pikachu in Pokémon Yellow is the only starter Pokémon that will not evolve unless traded to another game.
* The Johto starter Pokémon are the only set of starter Pokémon that are a single type in all their evolutionary forms.
* The Kalos starter Pokémon's secondary types ({{t|Fighting}}, {{t|Psychic}}, and {{t|Dark}}) almost form another type-advantage triangle, being broken by the fact that the Dark type is immune to the Psychic type.
* {{p|Charmander}} is the only Fire-type starter Pokémon that is not a member of the {{egg3|Field}}.
* {{p|Oshawott}} is the only Water-type starter Pokémon that is not a member of the {{egg3|Water 1}}.

===In the anime===
* For [[DP001]], [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about the starter Pokémon of Sinnoh. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about them: シンオウで　たびがはじまる　ポケモンと ''Shin'ō de tabi ga hajimaru Pokémon to.'' "In [[Sinnoh]], a journey begins with Pokémon."
* For [[BW003]], [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about the starter Pokémon of Unova. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about them: パートナー　みず・くさ・ほのお　まよっちゃう ''Pātonā, mizu kusa honō, mayocchau.'' "Partner, {{t|Water}}, {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, I can't decide."
* Ash has owned the first five Grass-type starter Pokémon: {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Chikorita}}, {{AP|Treecko}}, {{AP|Turtwig}} and {{AP|Snivy}}. All of them except Bulbasaur and Snivy have evolved since then.
* Each {{type|Water}} starter Pokémon obtained by a main character was not battled: [[Ash's Squirtle]], {{AP|Oshawott}} and {{AP|Froakie}} chose to join his team, while Ash fought and won against Misty for his {{AP|Totodile}}. Brock did not battle {{TP|Brock|Mudkip}} to obtain it. May received her {{TP|May|Squirtle}} from [[Professor Oak]], and Dawn received her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} from [[Professor Rowan]].
* {{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Treecko}} are both based on lizards (salamander, gecko). Ash had the final forms of them: {{AP|Charizard}} and {{AP|Sceptile}}. A real life salamander is an amphibian, not a lizard; however, Charmander is based upon the legendary creature known as the {{wp|salamander (legendary creature)|Salamander}}.
* {{p|Squirtle}} and {{p|Turtwig}} are both based on turtles and were the starter Pokémon of two of Ash's rivals, {{Gary}} and [[Paul]].
* {{p|Torchic}} and {{p|Piplup}} are both based on birds (chicken, penguin). They were also both owned by the anime's resident [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s.
* Both May and Dawn have a second starter Pokémon from a previous generation with a type disadvantage to their first. These starter Pokémon are both from two generations prior to their owner's introduction, and featured in the anime likely due to the same-generation [[remake]]s.
* In the Diamond and Pearl series, there have been two major appearances of each fully evolved starter introduced in [[Generation IV]]: Ash and Paul's Torterra, Ash and Flint's Infernape, and Barry and Kenny's Empoleon.

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Battle Chateau

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{{Infobox location
|image=Photo Spot Battle Chateau.png
|location_name=Battle Chateau
|japanese_name=バトルシャトー
|translated_name=Battle Chateau
|type=building
|location={{rt|7|Kalos}}
|region=Kalos
|generation={{Gen|VI}}
|map=Kalos Route 7 Map.png
}}

The '''Battle Chateau''' (Japanese: '''バトルシャトー''' ''Battle Chateau'') is a two-floor facility on {{rt|7|Kalos}} in [[Kalos]], where the {{player}} can have {{pkmn|battle}}s daily.

The type of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s that appear will depend on the noble rank that the player has achieved through their battles in the Battle Chateau. Trainers can be battled again after an hour starting from the time the player first entered the Battle Chateau. Sometimes while staying in the Battle Chateau, a new trainer will enter the building, ready to be battled with.

It uses a shared background music theme, ''[[Pokémon X & Pokémon Y: Super Music Collection|Battle Maison]]'' (mainly used by its [[Battle Maison|namesake facility]]), a remix of バトルタワー (ジョウト) ''[[Nintendo DS Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Music Super Complete|Battle Tower (Johto)]]'' from {{game|Crystal|}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.

==Ranks==
The {{pkmn|Trainer}} ranks at the Battle Chateau are inspired by the {{wp|British nobility}}, although [[Kalos]] is based on France.

===Progression===
The {{player}} starts as a Baron or Baroness (depending on gender). As the player wins against {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, their rank rises.

#Baron/Baroness
#Viscount/Viscountess
#Earl/Countess
#Marquis/Marchioness
#Duke/Duchess
#Grand Duke/Grand Duchess

Each rank allows the player to face Trainers of an equal or lesser title. For example, if the player is a Viscount, potential Trainers to battle are Viscounts, Viscountesses, Barons and Baronesses. At the higher ranks, the player may be able to face [[Gym Leader]]s (starting from Marquis/Marchioness), members of the [[Elite Four]], and [[Diantha]] (starting from Duke/Duchess).

==Writs==
As {{player}}s rise in rank, there will be a greater access to more writs which can be issued by talking to the lady by the front door. Each writ has its own unique effect. All writs expire at midnight on the day that they are used. Several of the writs can be used at the same time. The silver, gold and black writs all stack together, for example.

{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{locationcolor/med|building}}; border: 2px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|building}}" colspan=4 cellspacing="2" cellpadding="4"
|- style="background: #{{locationcolor/light|building}}; color:#{{locationcolor/text|building}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Writ
! Effect
! Cost
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Rank first available
|- style="background: #FFF"
! Writ of Invitation
| style="text-align:left" | Invites Trainers to arrive more frequently.
| {{PDollar}}50,000
| Baron/Baroness
|- style="background: #FFF"
! Silver Writ of Invitation
| style="text-align:left" | Invites Trainers to arrive much more frequently.
| {{PDollar}}100,000
| Marquis/Marchioness
|- style="background: #FFF"
! Gold Writ of Invitation
| style="text-align:left" | Increases battle winnings by 100%.
| {{PDollar}}100,000
| Earl/Countess
|- style="background: #FFF"
! Writ of Challenge
| style="text-align:left" | Increases the levels of Pokémon by 5
| {{PDollar}}50,000
| Viscount/Viscountess
|- style="background: #FFF"
! Blue Writ of Challenge
| style="text-align:left" | Decreases the levels of Pokémon by 10
| {{PDollar}}10,000
| Duke/Duchess
|- style="background: #FFF"
! Red Writ of Challenge
| style="text-align:left" | Increases the levels of Pokémon by 10
| {{PDollar}}100,000
| Duke/Duchess
|- style="background: #FFF"
! style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Black Writ of Challenge
| style="text-align:left" | Increases the levels of Pokémon by 20, and increases battle winnings
| {{PDollar}}300,000
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Grand Duke/Grand Duchess
|}

==Items==
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{{Itemlist|Pearl|Occasionally received after defeating a Baron or Baroness|X=yes|y=yes|display={{DL|Valuable item|Pearl}}}}
{{Itemlist|Stardust|Occasionally received after defeating a Viscount or Viscountess|X=yes|y=yes|display={{DL|Valuable item|Stardust}}}}
{{Itemlist|Big Pearl|Occasionally received after defeating an Earl or Countess|X=yes|y=yes|display={{DL|Valuable item|Big Pearl}}}}
{{Itemlist|Star Piece|Occasionally received after defeating a Marquis or Marchioness (except [[Gym Leader]]s)|X=yes|y=yes|display={{DL|Valuable item|Star Piece}}}}
{{Itemlist|Pearl String|Occasionally received after defeating a Gym Leader (Rematch)|X=yes|y=yes|display={{DL|Valuable item|Pearl String}}}}
{{Itemlist|Nugget|Occasionally received after defeating a Gym Leader (Initial battle), Duke or Duchess (except an [[Elite Four]] member or Duke Hennessy)|X=yes|y=yes|display={{DL|Valuable item|Nugget}}}}
{{Itemlist|Big Nugget|Occasionally received after defeating an [[Elite Four]] member or Duke Hennessy|X=yes|y=yes|display={{DL|Valuable item|Big Nugget}}}}
{{Itemlist|Comet Shard|Occasionally received after defeating Grand Duchess [[Diantha]]|X=yes|y=yes|display={{DL|Valuable item|Comet Shard}}}}
{{Itlistfoot|building}}

==Trainers==
===Barons and Baronesses===

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{{Trainerentry|VSMonsieur.png{{!}}150px|Baron|Denis|3000|1|447|Riolu|♂|15|None|36=バッカイ|37=Bakkai}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSRich Boy.png{{!}}150px|Baron|Evran|1800|1|406|Budew|♂|15|None|36=オーパス|37=Opus}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSRich Boy.png{{!}}150px|Baron|Herisson|1800|1|116|Horsea|♂|15|None|36=バローロ|37=Barolo}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSRich Boy.png{{!}}150px|Baron|Lyon|1800|1|280|Ralts|♂|15|None|36=ローヌ|37=Rhône}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSRich Boy.png{{!}}150px|Baron|Marseille|1800|1|692|Clauncher|♂|15|None|36=マルゴー|37=Margaux}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSButler.png{{!}}150px|Baron|Moray|1200|1|661|Fletchling|♂|15|None|36=モロミ|37=Moromi}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSRich Boy.png{{!}}150px|Baron|Orvault|1800|1|054|Psyduck|♂|15|None|36=ジュラ|37=Jura}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSLady.png{{!}}150px|Baroness|Cadette|1800|1|412S|Burmy|♀|15|None|36=ゴデ|37=Godet}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSMaid.png{{!}}150px|Baroness|Camille|960|1|399|Bidoof|♀|15|None|36=バドワ|37=Badoit}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSLady.png{{!}}150px|Baroness|Estelle|1800|1|187|Hoppip|♀|15|None|36=マーテル|37=Martell}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSLady.png{{!}}150px|Baroness|Francine|1800|1|669|Flabébé|♀|15|None|36=ジラール|37=Girard}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSLady.png{{!}}150px|Baroness|Maelys|1800|1|325|Spoink|♀|15|None|36=マスネ|37=Massenet}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSLady.png{{!}}150px|Baroness|Maryline|1800|1|165|Ledyba|♀|15|None|36=シャルドネ|37=Chardonnay}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSMadame.png{{!}}150px|Baroness|Renée|3000|1|664|Scatterbug|♀|15|None|36=ダルモア|37=Dalmore}}
{{trainerfooter|building|11}}

===Viscounts and Viscountesses===
{{trainerheader|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSLady.png{{!}}150px|Viscountess|Anne-Laure|2400|1|133|Eevee|♂|20|None|36=リディル|37=Ridill}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSMadame.png{{!}}150px|Viscountess|Ayla|4000|1|684|Swirlix|♀|20|None|36=オーク|37=Oak}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSLady.png{{!}}150px|Viscountess|Beatrice|2400|1|072|Tentacool|♀|20|None|36=ランダ|37=Randa}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSLady.png{{!}}150px|Viscountess|Danielle|2400|1|352|Kecleon|♀|20|None|36=ギャマレ|37=Gamaret}}
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{{Trainerentry|VSMaid.png{{!}}150px|Viscountess|Julia|1280|1|672|Skiddo|♀|20|None|36=ジュリア|37=Julia}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSMadame.png{{!}}150px|Viscountess|Mathilde|4000|1|543|Venipede|♀|20|None|36=マクダフ|37=Macduff}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSMadame.png{{!}}150px|Viscountess|Regine|4000|1|557|Dwebble|♀|20|None|36=アードモア|37=Ardmore}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSButler.png{{!}}150px|Viscount|Ardmore|2400|1|677|Espurr|♂|20|None|36=ハナビエ|37=Hanabie}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSRich Boy.png{{!}}150px|Viscount|Braine|2400|1|690|Skrelp|♂|20|None|36=ベレブー|37=Bellvue}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSMonsieur.png{{!}}150px|Viscount|Cullinan|4000|1|674|Pancham|♀|20|None|36=オオチ|37=Ōchi}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSRich Boy.png{{!}}150px|Viscount|Gourdon|2400|1|043|Oddish|♂|20|None|36=ブラウン|37=Brown}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSRich Boy.png{{!}}150px|Viscount|Herault|2400|1|667|Litleo|♀|20|None|36=ラフルール|37=Lafleur}}
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{{Trainerentry|VSMonsieur.png{{!}}150px|Viscount|Orloff|4000|1|619|Mienfoo|♂|20|None|36=シドウ|37=Cido}}
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{{Trainerentry|VSMonsieur.png{{!}}150px|Viscount|Tolkowsky|4000|1|610|Axew|♂|20|None|36=シミズ|37=Shimizu}}
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===Earls and Countesses===
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{{Trainerentry|VSMadame.png{{!}}150px|Countess|Adele|5000|2|372|Shelgon|♀|25|None|219|Magcargo|♀|25|None|36=タガ|37=Taga}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSLady.png{{!}}150px|Countess|Anita|3000|2|166|Ledian|♀|25|None|122|Mr. Mime|♀|25|None|36=メルロ|37=Merlot}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSMadame.png{{!}}150px|Countess|Edith|5000|2|544|Whirlipede|♀|25|None|075|Graveler|♀|25|None|36=カリラ|37=Caolila}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSMadame.png{{!}}150px|Countess|Eliane|5000|2|305|Lairon|♀|25|None|185|Sudowoodo|♀|25|None|36=オーバン|37=Oban}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSMaid.png{{!}}150px|Countess|Ida|1600|2|183|Marill|♀|25|None|294|Loudred|♀|25|None|36=トノン|37=Tonon}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSMadame.png{{!}}150px|Countess|Mira|5000|2|028|Sandslash|♀|25|None|227|Skarmory|♀|25|None|36=タリスカー|37=Talisker}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSMadame.png{{!}}150px|Countess|Patricia|5000|2|324|Torkoal|♀|25|None|680|Doublade|♀|25|None|36=マッカラン|37=Macallan}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSButler.png{{!}}150px|Earl|Glen|2000|2|702|Dedenne|♂|25|None|397|Staravia|♂|25|None|36=カンバイ|37=Comebuy}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSMonsieur.png{{!}}150px|Earl|Gruosi|5000|2|070|Weepinbell|♂|25|None|533|Gurdurr|♂|25|None|36=ツルミ|37=Tsurumi}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSMonsieur.png{{!}}150px|Earl|Lesotho|5000|2|067|Machoke|♂|25|None|611|Fraxure|♂|25|None|36=テンショウ|37=Tenshō}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSMonsieur.png{{!}}150px|Earl|Nassak|5000|2|335|Zangoose|♂|25|None|247|Pupitar|♂|25|None|36=キンジロウ|37=Kinjirō}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSMonsieur.png{{!}}150px|Earl|Nizam|5000|2|455|Carnivine|♂|25|None|112|Rhydon|♂|25|None|36=ヤマハイ|37=Yamahai}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSRich Boy.png{{!}}150px|Earl|Royan|3000|2|093|Haunter|♂|25|None|583|Vanillish|♂|25|None|36=マチュラ|37=Matura}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSMonsieur.png{{!}}150px|Earl|Sancy|5000|2|148|Dragonair|♂|25|None|552|Krokorok|♂|25|None|36=キリシマ|37=Kirishima}}
{{trainerfooter|building|11}}

===Marquis and Marchionesses===
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{{Trainerentry|VSLady.png{{!}}150px|Marchioness|Alyssa|4200|2|334|Altaria|♀|35|None|700|Sylveon|♀|35|None|36=バリカ|37=Barrica}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSMadame.png{{!}}150px|Marchioness|Amandine|7000|2|470|Leafeon|♂|35|None|713|Avalugg|♀|35|None|36=レディグ|37=Ledaig}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSMaid.png{{!}}150px|Marchioness|Amelie|2240|2|321|Wailord|♀|35|None|115|Kangaskhan|♀|35|None|36=ピレネー|37=Pyrenees}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSFurisode Girl 4.png{{!}}150px|Marchioness|Fiona|2520|2|531|Audino|♀|35|None|531|Audino|♀|35|None|36=|37=}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSFurisode Girl 1.png{{!}}150px|Marchioness|Keira|2520|2|531|Audino|♀|35|None|531|Audino|♀|35|None|36=|37=}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSFurisode Girl 2.png{{!}}150px|Marchioness|Meriel|2520|2|531|Audino|♀|35|None|531|Audino|♀|35|None|36=|37=}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSFurisode Girl 3.png{{!}}150px|Marchioness|Yolande|2520|2|531|Audino|♀|35|None|531|Audino|♀|35|None|36=|37=}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSButler.png{{!}}150px|Marquis|Arran|2800|2|617|Accelgor|♂|35|None|142|Aerodactyl|♂|35|None|36=チトセ|37=Chitose}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSRich Boy.png{{!}}150px|Marquis|Caen|4200|2|561|Sigilyph|♂|35|None|471|Glaceon|♂|35|None|36=カナダネグ|37=}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSMonsieur.png{{!}}150px|Marquis|Grisognono|10500|2|469|Yanmega|♂|35|None|675|Pangoro|♂|35|None|36=リハチ|37=Rihachi}}
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===Dukes and Duchesses===
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{{Trainerentry|VSMaid.png{{!}}150px|Duchess|Elise|2880|3|184|Azumarill|♀|45|None|031|Nidoqueen|♀|45|None|295|Exploud|♀|45|None|36=ロッコウ|37=Rokko}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSFurisode Girl 2.png{{!}}150px|Duchess|Ione|3200|3|531|Audino|♀|45|None|531|Audino|♀|45|None|531|Audino|♀|45|None|36=ザザ|37=Zaza}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSFurisode Girl 4.png{{!}}150px|Duchess|Nicolette|3240|3|531|Audino|♀|45|None|531|Audino|♀|45|None|531|Audino|♀|45|None|36=ニコラシカ|37=Nikolaschka}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSMadame.png{{!}}150px|Duchess|Odele|9000|3|076|Golem|♀|45|None|306|Aggron|♀|45|None|062|Poliwrath|♀|45|None|36=トバモリー|37=Tobermory}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSLady.png{{!}}150px|Duchess|Robin|5400|3|182|Bellossom|♀|45|None|706|Goodra|♀|45|None|671|Florges|♀|45|None|36=パウリー|37=Pauly}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSFurisode Girl 3.png{{!}}150px|Duchess|Rosalie|3240|3|531|Audino|♀|45|None|531|Audino|♀|45|None|531|Audino|♀|45|None|36=ギムレット|37=Gimlet}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSFurisode Girl 1.png{{!}}150px|Duchess|Sabine|3240|3|531|Audino|♀|45|None|531|Audino|♀|45|None|531|Audino|♀|45|None|36=デュポネ|37=Dubonnet}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSMonsieur.png{{!}}150px|Duke|Hennessy|12000|3|398|Staraptor|♂|50|None|034|Nidoking|♂|50|None|612|Haxorus|♂|50|None|36=イッコン|37=Ikkon}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSRich Boy.png{{!}}150px|Duke|Lormont|5400|3|407|Roserade|♂|45|None|462|Magnezone||45|None|065|Alakazam|♂|45|None|36=ブルネッロ|37=Brunello}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSButler.png{{!}}150px|Duke|Turner|5400|3|545|Scolipede|♂|45|None|026|Raichu|♂|45|None|189|Jumpluff|♂|45|None|36=ワリミズ|37=Warimizu}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
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===Special Trainers===
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{{Trainerentry|VSViola.png{{!}}150px|Marchioness|[[Viola]]|6400|2|284|Masquerain|♀|40|None|666|Vivillon|♀|40|None|36=ビオラ|37=Viola}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSGrant.png{{!}}150px|Marquis|[[Grant]]|6400|2|699|Aurorus|♂|40|None|697|Tyrantrum|♂|40|None|36=ザクロ|37=Zakuro}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSKorrina.png{{!}}150px|Marchioness|[[Korrina]]|6400|2|701|Hawlucha|♀|40|None|068|Machamp|♂|40|None|36=コルニ|37=Corni}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSRamos.png{{!}}150px|Marquis|[[Ramos]]|6400|2|189|Jumpluff|♂|40|None|673|Gogoat|♂|40|None|36=フクジ|37=Fukuji}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSClemont.png{{!}}150px|Marquis|[[Clemont]]|6400|2|082|Magneton||40|None|695|Heliolisk|♂|40|None|36=シトロン|37=Citron}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSValerie.png{{!}}150px|Marchioness|[[Valerie]]|6400|2|303|Mawile|♀|40|None|700|Sylveon|♂|40|None|36=マーシュ|37=Mache}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSOlympia.png{{!}}150px|Marchioness|[[Olympia]]|6400|2|561|Sigilyph|♀|40|None|678|Meowstic|♀|40|None|36=ゴジカ|37=Gojika}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSWulfric.png{{!}}150px|Marquis|[[Wulfric]]|6400|2|615|Cryogonal| |40|None|713|Avalugg|♂|40|None|36=ウルップ|37=Urup}}
{{trainerdiv|building|After the player becomes Duke or Duchess and defeats the Champion}}
{{Trainerentry|VSViola.png{{!}}150px|Marchioness|[[Viola]]|8000|2|284|Masquerain|♀|50|None|666|Vivillon|♀|50|None|36=ビオラ|37=Viola}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSGrant.png{{!}}150px|Marquis|[[Grant]]|8000|2|699|Aurorus|♂|50|None|697|Tyrantrum|♂|50|None|36=ザクロ|37=Zakuro}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSKorrina.png{{!}}150px|Marchioness|[[Korrina]]|8000|2|701|Hawlucha|♀|50|None|448|Lucario|♂|50|Lucarionite|36=コルニ|37=Corni}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSRamos.png{{!}}150px|Marquis|[[Ramos]]|8000|2|071|Victreebel|♂|50|None|673|Gogoat|♂|50|None|36=フクジ|37=Fukuji}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSClemont.png{{!}}150px|Marquis|[[Clemont]]|8000|2|462|Magnezone||50|None|695|Heliolisk|♂|50|None|36=シトロン|37=Citron}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSValerie.png{{!}}150px|Marchioness|[[Valerie]]|8000|2|303|Mawile|♀|50|None|700|Sylveon|♂|50|None|36=マーシュ|37=Mache}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSOlympia.png{{!}}150px|Marchioness|[[Olympia]]|8000|2|199|Slowking|♀|50|None|678|Meowstic|♀|50|None|36=ゴジカ|37=Gojika}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSWulfric.png{{!}}150px|Marquis|[[Wulfric]]|8000|2|460|Abomasnow|♂|50|None|713|Avalugg|♂|50|None|36=ウルップ|37=Urup}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSWikstrom.png{{!}}150px|Duke|[[Wikstrom]]|11000|3|212|Scizor|♂|55|None|681|Aegislash|♂|55|None|476|Probopass|♂|55|None|36=ガンピ|37=Gampi}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSMalva.png{{!}}150px|Duchess|[[Malva]]|11000|3|668|Pyroar|♀|55|None|663|Talonflame|♀|55|None|609|Chandelure|♀|55|None|36=パキラ|37=Pachira}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSDrasna.png{{!}}150px|Duchess|[[Drasna]]|11000|3|691|Dragalge|♀|55|None|334|Altaria|♀|55|None|715|Noivern|♀|55|None|36=ドラセナ|37=Dracaena}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSSiebold.png{{!}}150px|Duke|[[Siebold]]|11000|3|693|Clawitzer|♂|55|None|689|Barbaracle|♂|55|None|121|Starmie||55|None|36=ズミ|37=Zumi}}
{{trainerdiv|building}}
{{Trainerentry|VSDiantha.png{{!}}150px|Grand Duchess|[[Diantha]]|14400|4|701|Hawlucha|♀|60|None|711|Gourgeist|♀|60|None|706|Goodra|♀|60|None|282|Gardevoir|♀|60|Gardevoirite|36=カルネ|37=Carnet}}
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==Trivia==
* Baroness Francine's {{p|Flabébé}} has an altered [[cry]]; it actually uses the cry of its [[evolution]], {{p|Floette}}.
* Countess Edith stated that her Pokémon (a Whirlipede and a Graveler) were belonged to her departed husband who was a [[Swimmer (Trainer class)|Swimmer ♂]], but it seems unlikely as Swimmer trainer mainly use [[Water (type)|Water-type]] Pokémon.

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Talk:Player character

2013-06-17T12:06:51Z

Theodorethebear:

I suggest merge of [[Player character]] and [[Rival]], as well as categorisation according to the game instead of the Region. Also, I believe Pokemon Ranger characters should be added as main characters, considering that Pokemon Ranger is actually a main Pokemon Game.

Anyone have the Emerald sprite of May? [[User:Porygon-Z|'''Porygon-Z''']][ 14:12, 23 January 2008 (UTC)
:And again that request is made. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 03:59, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

== Re-write? ==

Does anyone else think this article needs a re-write? [[User:PDL|PDL]] 03:14, 23 October 2008 (UTC)
:Do you have a reason? [[User:Ht14|''ht'']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 02:03, 30 October 2008 (UTC)
:It seems kinda... messy. It's not that hard really explain how a player character works in a video game. [[User:PDL|PDL]] 02:50, 1 November 2008 (UTC)

== Backsprites ==

I was thinking that we could take a page from the Pokémon pages and find the backsprites of the player characters as well as the partner characters (like Steven and Buck).--[[User:MisterE13|MisterE13]] 03:05, 15 November 2008 (UTC)

== Mentioning of Player in Mystery Dungeon? ==

There's not really much more to say... [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|Nos hablamos?]] 01:36, 24 December 2008 (UTC)
:Or the player in Trozei (being the user him/herself). Or in any of the other games, for that matter. What about Snap? I feel like this should be a stub. [[User:Jazzmoth|Jazzmoth]] 05:16, 26 December 2008 (UTC)
::Actually, the player in Trozei (or Link, as we call it over here) is [[Lucy Fleetfoot]]. [[User:Flicky|Fli]][[User talk:Flicky|cky]][[User:Flicky/Latin|1991]] 17:59, 26 December 2008 (UTC)
:::And that's a stub, if I've ever seen one. [[User:Jazzmoth|Jazzmoth]] 02:07, 29 December 2008 (UTC)

== *COUGH* ==

Why do we need backsprites?--[[User:RexRacer|'''Rex]][[Quilava (Pokémon)|Racer''']] [[User talk:RexRacer|'''''-talk''''']] 02:34, 12 January 2009 (UTC)
:We have them for Pokémon. So why not characters.--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 02:54, 12 January 2009 (UTC)
::Because it made the page wayyy to big. Maybe if we didn't just have one, but all of those broken links look just awful.--[[User:RexRacer|'''Rex]][[Quilava (Pokémon)|Racer''']] [[User talk:RexRacer|'''''-talk''''']] 02:58, 12 January 2009 (UTC)
:::We could resize them. We also have broken links on the Pokémon pages IMHO, it just lets someone know that the images should be created.--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 03:01, 12 January 2009 (UTC)
::::Resize? Eww. Only one Pokémon even does that, and it's Deoxys. Perhaps I'll do a hack of the sprite template that'll allow for it. Or you can. I dunno. Yeah. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:07, 12 January 2009 (UTC)
:::::I might be able to. what exactly do you mean?--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 21:38, 12 January 2009 (UTC)

== Michael and What's his name... ==

What about side game characters? [[User:Ht14|''ht'']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 03:52, 12 January 2009 (UTC)
:Lunick, Solana, the players in PMD, yeah they should go here. And if they do, the part about being remarkably silent doesn't apply to PMD.[[User:Kiryu|Kiryu]] 05:55, 25 January 2009 (UTC)

== Dawn and Luca's Platinum sprites ==

They're not uploaded yet,right? Can someone upload them? [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 21:45, 18 February 2009 (UTC)

== Two little things ==

Couldn't the table also hold the overworld sprite for each character? I don't think they appear anywhere else. Also, HgSs will require another column for Gold and Kris, should I change it? [[User:Mr. Charlie|Mr. ]][[User talk:Mr. Charlie|Charlie]] 03:04, 11 May 2009 (UTC)

== Gamecube game characters? ==

What about Wes and Michael? I see no reason for them to be excluded. Sure, we wouldn't have as many pictures since they appear in 3D games, but I really can't consider those games to be side-games. They're full-fledged Pokemon RPGs, just like the handhelds. [[User:Cheesedude|Cheesedude]] 02:07, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
:Umm...already stated... [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 02:08, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
::Missed it due to the lack of pictures. Nevermind. Sorry. [[User:Cheesedude|Cheesedude]] 02:09, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

== Ranger ==

Shouldn't we list the player characters in Ranger? --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 03:35, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
:I will. [[User:Tc26/Anime Predictions|tc]][[User:Tc26|²₆]][[User talk:Tc26|tc]][[User:Tc26/Sandbox|26]] 03:36, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

== The new girl ==

Since we're not getting Kris back, as she's more a Crystal character than a GS (and by extension, HGSS) character, what should we name the new girl since we don't know her name and likely won't be getting it?

I say Soul, since, like Leaf, she'll likely be named for the prefix of the secondary remake game, while her male counterpart is the primary original game (Gold, like Red) and her rival is the secondary original game (Silver, like Blue/Green).

Should we make an article yet, though? I've protected both Heart and {{ga|Soul}} until the tenth anniversary of GS, so... no need to worry there. Plus, we can move it when and if we get her real name either via hacking the games to pieces or because they actually '''give her one outright'''. But it never happened to Leaf, so... we'll just wait to see, eh?

So, below, vote: make it, don't make it, and under what name? '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 04:52, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

:There are still some arguments that she is Kris but with a major redesign. Kinda like Red in FRLG. But I don't know. I say Soul because of the reason you stated (even though I like Heart better). Make it under {{ga|Soul}}. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 04:59, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

::Let's wait till the game is released. An opposite-gender player will have a supporting role, which means there'll be a fixed name for her. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 05:15, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

:::Well, we shouldn't wait six months to make an article about a character from the Pokémon games. I like Soul, but make sure that it is noted that until confirmation it is a fan name. When CoroCoro comes out I'll have at it and see if it is noted anywhere amidst the crazyness.--[[User:RexRacer|'''Rex]][[User talk:RexRacer|Racer''']] 05:24, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
::::Maxim... that's for Gen III and IV games. HGSS is a Gen II game (technically). Where was Leaf's supporting role? Did I somehow ''miss her'' in FireRed, despite completing the game 100%? '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 06:25, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
::::: My vote goes for making an article, or at least starting one that we can move to the proper place when the name is revealed. [[User:Trainer-c|Trainer-c]] 06:33, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
::::::I vote for making the article. Call it Soul or whatever you want, see if I care. I'm too upset with the decision of erasing Kris from the Pokémon World to even bother. Kris is the best thing that ever happened to the Pokémon franchise. [[User:Mr. Charlie|Mr. ]][[User talk:Mr. Charlie|Charlie]] 06:43, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
:::::::Your right Mr. Charlie, if it wasn't for Kris there wouldn't be girl characters. Then they go and replace her with a girl with Mario's overolls and a '''HUGE''' hat. I felt like crying :(
See my page, the part with my pokemon trainers. I'm not going to touch it untill some more info on this "Soul".[[User:Glitchym1|Glitchym1]] 21:55, 17 May 2009 (UTC)
Scratch that last thing I said, I'll call her Soul Kamon.[[User:Glitchym1|Glitchym1]] 22:10, 17 May 2009 (UTC)

== Titles... ==

Color clashing... [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 01:17, 14 May 2009 (UTC)
:Should be better now. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 01:48, 14 May 2009 (UTC)

== Overhead sprites ==

Think we should add those too? --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 10:43, 16 June 2009 (UTC)
:Old question but sounds like a good idea. However, we need someone able to rip sprites to do that. [[User:Pokemon lover|ポケモン]][[User talk:Pokemon lover|あいこうか]] 19:21, 21 February 2010 (UTC)

== Gold's backsprite ==

Why do we even have it there? Anyway,they changed his backsprite,but the article still shows the original one. Is the screenshot to small? [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 01:22, 1 July 2009 (UTC)
:There are two there already... [[User:Tc26/Anime Predictions|tc]][[User:Tc26|²₆]][[User talk:Tc26|tc]][[User:Tc26/Sandbox|26]] 02:39, 1 July 2009 (UTC)
::I meant his Heartgold and Soulsilver backsprite,they changed [http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee357/Pichu_Chu/con01_img04.jpg it],it's slightly different. For example,his hair isn't parted. [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 22:46, 1 July 2009 (UTC)
I guess it could be one of the first beta things for HGSS, but its still to early to tell, they could change it again--[[User:Pokéboy93|Pokéboy93]] 04:55, 4 July 2009 (UTC)

i think we should wait because the back sprite is changing in recent pictures he does not have the symbol on the back of his hat.--[[User:Pokéboy93|Pokéboy93]] 17:10, 15 July 2009 (UTC)

== Counterparts for missing ==

May and Dawn needs on their respective webs a section of counterparts like Red, Gold, Kris and Kotone, please sombebody cna do it? --Ash 20:50, 4 December 2009 (UTC)

== Wes is one of the few that "doesnt wear head gear" trivia ==

Ummm... I own Colosseum and it shows him wearing silver visors in his hair, and also if you go to his page you can see he's wearing them as headgear in the photo. But, every time I try to remove Wes from that part of the trivia, someone puts him back in...

Visors aren't headgear. They're eyeware. [[User:67h5r6h|67h5r6h]] 19:12, 15 July 2010 (UTC)67h5r6h

== Gold's HGSS Name ==

Until HG and SS are released here (as short a time as that'll be), Gold's HGSS sprite should be titled "Hibiki". Then there's the matter of Silver seemingly being "rival"/"Rival" rather than truly named, but a lack of name rationalizes attributing "Silver" to him my my count (though that's not so much here as it is there, on the rivals' page). [[User:TJF588|TJF588]] 01:47, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
:There has been a heap of discussion about these characters' names all over the pedia (for example, here), and the consensus reached is that we ain't touching anything until the games are released. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 01:49, 11 March 2010 (UTC)

== Protection ==

I personally think we should protect this page considering the Generation V boy and girl heroes have been revealed with little detail for both. The main reason is because I know someone out there will post fake images and ridiculous speculation. [[User:Ninterror|Ninterror]] 11:52, 12 April 2010 (UTC)
:I'd rather we assumed good faith and left it open. We'll see how it goes for now. When the details really start to come out, we can rethink. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 10:32, 13 April 2010 (UTC)
Yeah, about that, shouldn't somebody put info and pics about BW player characters?

== Stadium characters ==

Do they count as player characters? You honestly don't really play as them, as in moving them or anything, but you do tell your Pokemon what to do, which is the players ability. So you ''technically'' do play as them. Also, they aren't Ethan and Kris. Or even actually, any other protagonist [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 14:06, 29 April 2010 (UTC)
:Of course they do. You control them just as much as Lucy Fleetfoot. They are 100% player characters, in my opinion. The fact that you don't walk using them doesn't make them any worse. I think I could upload their faceshots and add them to this article. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 18:25, 14 May 2010 (UTC)

== What's wrong? ==

I can't see the bottom of this page. It dead-ends after the template with Ranger Characters. Does this happen just to me, or is there something screwed-up in the coding? It doesn't happen when I view older revisions of the article. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 11:04, 15 May 2010 (UTC)
:Works fine for me. I think it's because of all the internal trouble and stuff the the 'pedia's been experiencing recently. It happend to me the other day, on a different page. [[User:Takharii|<sc>Takharii</sc>]] '''~''' [[User talk:Takharii|<sc>Talk!</sc>]] 11:10, 15 May 2010 (UTC)
::Works because I just fixed it. Someone had added there a HTML comment but forgot to close it... '''UltimateSephiroth''' ([[User:UltimateSephiroth|about me]] · [[User talk:UltimateSephiroth|chat]] · [[Special:Contributions/UltimateSephiroth|edits]]) 11:14, 15 May 2010 (UTC)

== Black and White Trainers? ==

I'm a bit surprised they aren't featured here. I understand them not getting their own pages (yet) due to the scarcity of information on them, but I can't even find their images on this site. {{unsigned|Clark Griswald}}

They probably just want to avoid speculation. Personally, I'm just glad the male trainer has a normal hair color. First in Generation III it was white, then in IV it looked purple (although ingame it looked more like black)
On a somewhat related note, does anyone have any idea why the player characters from black and white are older than in previous games?[[User:67h5r6h|67h5r6h]] 19:10, 15 July 2010 (UTC)67h5r6h
:No Black and White until we actually know something about them. And no opinionated chat here. There are in fact pictures of the BW main characters in the group shot in the article. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 20:20, 15 July 2010 (UTC)

The male trainer in Generation III has black hair. In the manga, it revealed that the white part was a hat. And if you look closely under the headband, you could see some black hair. ([[User:Holonboy|Holonboy]] 06:33, 26 August 2010 (UTC))

== Trivia ==

Does anyone else think it's worth mentioning that each of the main series player characters have a hat of some sort? '''''[[Special:Contributions/Shiny_Rayquaza|→→→]] [[User:Shiny Rayquaza|Shiny]] [[User talk:Shiny Rayquaza|Rayquaza]]''''' 02:10, 14 September 2010 (UTC)
:I wouldn't count May's as a hat so much as a headband, but since Brendan's is a hat, then I do think it's worth mentioning. [[User:Phantomjunkie|Phantom]]♫[[User talk:Phantomjunkie|Junkie]] 03:55, 14 September 2010 (UTC)
::Bah I meant bandanna, not headband. [[User:Phantomjunkie|Phantom]]♫[[User talk:Phantomjunkie|Junkie]] 03:55, 14 September 2010 (UTC)
:::It would probably better to use the word "headgear", so that the trivia point encompasses all the player characters. <sc>[[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]]</sc> [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 05:35, 14 September 2010 (UTC)

== Optional names for <player character> ==

I've made a few templates to replace the old ones on each page. [[User:Takharii/sandbox#'In other languages' template|They're both here]]. Which one does everyone like better? [[User:Takharii|'''たか''']][[User talk:Takharii|'''はり''']][[Special:Contributions/Takharii|'''い''']] 09:34, 17 November 2010 (UTC)
:Colors of the first one on the second design. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 09:46, 17 November 2010 (UTC)

== Pokemon Channel ==
What about Pokemon channel? I know you never see the character, but it is still a game and the name should be mentioned. [[User:Gliscorguy54|Gliscorguy54]] 20:06, 21 November 2010 (UTC)

== Sprites ==

Are you sure that the edits by ''Ash Pokemaster‏'' is right? Does this page no longer needed the sprites from previous generations? [[User:Ruixiang95|Ruixiang95]] 10:38, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
:Well, there isn't really a need for them. The page was listing all the protagonists. Not listing all their sprites. I somewhat agree with it. '''[[User:Blake|Blake]]''' [[User talk:Blake#top|Talk]]·[[Special:Contributions/Blake|Edits]] 21:28, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
::If you need sprites you can always use a [http://www.spriters-resource.com/ sprites resource]! Heck, you can even open the article of each character to find them. I don't think there's need for sprites to be placed in every possible article. The article looks much more elegant now, albeit incomplete. :P
::Also, this isn't a perfect design or anything. I just tried to make it look more proper for the wiki, but it still needs work. First of all, there is need for this style to be applied in other characters as well. It would also probably be handy to combine the male the female characters boxes. But either way, I think that it looks fine now. [[User:Ash Pokemaster|Ash_Pokemaster]] 23:58, 31 January 2011 (UTC)

== Ranger Backs & Main Series ==

First off, anyone got the underwater Ranger backs? And second off, what happened to/was wrong with that proper collection of sprites under characters? [[User:Giratina's Embodiment|Giratina's Embodiment]] - [[User talk:Giratina's Embodiment|Please don't hurt us...]] 22:13, 19 February 2011 (UTC)
:See just abobe. :) [[User:Ash Pokemaster|Ash_Pokemaster]] 16:36, 28 February 2011 (UTC)

== Typing DS chars ==

They did have some sprites, right? I think they also had some default names, didn't they? They may not be worth their own articles but I think they should definitely be included here. Can anyone who has a copy check their names (and upload sprites, if possible)? --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 10:57, 14 June 2011 (UTC)

== P+NA ==

is there art of the player characters from Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition we could put on here? [[User:Volcronaperson|Volcronaperson]] 00:33, 24 March 2012 (UTC)
Yes there is. Now it is on this page.

== Black and White 2 Trainers ==

http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/b2w2/characters/

Just thought they should be added to the group shot now that good pics are out. {{unsigned|Clark Griswald}}

== X and Y ==

Do we have a confirmed name here?

http://www.pokemonxy.com/_ui/img/_en/screenshots/june_p14_04.jpg

[[User:Duke R|'''|) u |( e''']] [[User talk:Duke R|'''®''']] 14:44, 11 June 2013 (UTC)
:It looks likely, but we may need to wait until both are revealed. Xavier does sound like a good name for the male protagonist... [[User:Berrenta|Berrenta]] ([[User talk:Berrenta|talk]]) 15:00, 11 June 2013 (UTC)

::Looks like the X and Y player character's names are Yvonne (girl) and Xavier (boy). '''Seeming they used the boy's name again, I'd say it's highly probable that these are their default names, but I'm not the one to judge, and I think we should still wait a bit longer, just in case.''' [[User:Zarthga|Zarthga]] ([[User talk:Zarthga|talk]]) 09:49, 12 June 2013 (UTC)

http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/5/5b/XY_Prerelease_PSS_battle_1.png

:It feels like you guys might be jumping the gun here. While their names might very well end up being these, there is years of precedence in the Pokemon franchise for pre-release "tentative" player names to later be scrapped altogether for the finished product.

:Not really fond of the mindset of "closest thing to canon right now" being of encyclopedic material. [[User:Gacs|Gacs]] ([[User talk:Gacs|talk]]) 03:24, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

::Not to mention these are not the only names we have seen for these characters, with the latest being Callum and Serena. [[User:Gohan5|Gohan5]] ([[User talk:Gohan5|talk]]) 13:11, 13 June 2013 (UTC)
:::Those are the Japanese names. Although it should be noted that the Japanese equivalent of those pictures used "X" and "Y" in katakana, so it's very unlikely that those will be the final names. We'll have to wait till tomorrow, I suppose. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] ([[User talk:Ataro|talk]]) 13:22, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

::::I would honestly not be surprised at all if Callum and Serena wind up being universal (or partially), given how this is the first time in the history of the series where player characters of the Japanese version are being given distinctive and real non-Japanese names (Western ones, to boot). [[User:Gacs|Gacs]] ([[User talk:Gacs|talk]]) 07:50, 14 June 2013 (UTC)

:Calem and Serena has been confirmed as the main characters' name in English version.([[User:E9310103838|E9310103838]] ([[User talk:E9310103838|talk]]) 09:01, 15 June 2013 (UTC))
::Is there a reason we haven't made pages for Calem and Serena yet? [[User:Vienna Waltz|Vienna Waltz]] ([[User talk:Vienna Waltz|talk]]) 00:39, 17 June 2013 (UTC)
::I think we have a misunderstood here, please check the official page of Pokemon, thay only wrote, "Serena or Calem - Your next-door neighbor in Vaniville will set out on a journey just like everyone else, with the goal of becoming a powerful Pokémon Trainer. If your character is a boy, your neighbor will be Serena. If you play as a girl, Calem will be your neighbor." - [[User:Theodorethebear|Theodorethebear]] ([[User talk:Theodorethebear|talk]]) 12:06, 17 June 2013 (UTC)

Pokédex 3D Pro

2013-05-23T16:26:12Z

Theodorethebear:

{{incomplete}}
{{Infobox_game |colorscheme=Pokémon|bordercolorscheme=platinum
|name=Pokédex 3D Pro
|jname=ポケモン{{tt|全国図鑑|National dex}}Pro
|boxart=Pokédex 3D Pro logo.png
|caption=Pokédex 3D Pro logo
|platform=[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|category=Utility
|players=Single
|link_method=None
|developer=[[Creatures, Inc.]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|gen_series=[[Generation V]] side series
|cero=A
|acb=G
|release_date_na=November 8, 2012
|release_date_au=November 8, 2012
|release_date_eu=November 8, 2012
|release_date_ja=July 14, 2012
|website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/zenkokuzukan_pro/ Minisite]
|website_en=[http://www.pokedex3d.com/en-us/ Website]
}}

'''Pokédex 3D Pro''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン{{tt|全国図鑑|ぜんこくずかん}}{{j|Pro}}''' ''Pokémon Nationwide Encyclopedia Pro'') is a [[Nintendo 3DS]] app available from the eShop. The app is a [[National Pokédex]], featuring the first 649 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} from the series. It is an upgraded version of [[Pokédex 3D]], which was taken off the Japanese 3DS eShop on June 17, 2012 and was taken off the international 3DS eShop on October 1, 2012. [[Pokédex for iOS]] is the {{wp|iOS}} equivalent.

==Blurb==
Become the Pokémon master! Find out everything you want to know about your favourite Pokémon and see them in 3D with the new Pokédex 3D Pro!

==New features==
* All Pokémon from previous generations, as well as Black {{p|Kyurem}}, White Kyurem, the Therian Formes of the [[kami trio]], both of {{p|Keldeo}}'s forms, both of {{p|Meloetta}}'s forms, and {{p|Genesect}}, are now featured in the application.
* The application now features the voice talents of the current Pokédex voice actors in every available language.
* There is now a Challenge mode that asks the player various identifying Pokémon questions and grades them based on accuracy. Once they are all completed, the Daily Challenge Quiz is unlocked, which is completely random.
* When viewing multiple Pokémon through the AR viewer, they can be ranked according to various stats.
* Photographs of Pokémon are kept track of, allowing the user to use the photographs they have taken instead of 3D models as the Pokédex display. When multiple photos of a Pokémon exist they will be shown as a slide show.

==Unlockable features==
===Unlockable Pokémon===
Not all Pokémon are available in Pokédex 3D Pro from the start and must be unlocked through special means.
{| style="background: #{{Unova color dark}}; text-align: center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{Unova color}}"
|-
| style="background:#{{Unova color light}}; {{roundyleft|5px}}" | [[File:648.png]][[File:648P.png]] '''{{pcolor|Meloetta|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{Unova color light}}; {{roundyright|5px}}" | [[File:649.png]] '''{{pcolor|Genesect|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
|}
* To unlock both of Meloetta's Formes, the player must create a quiz with the keyword of RGFOAUTF (Japanese version) or TTQALFHN (English version), and complete the quiz. This code will also unlock {{m|Relic Song}} in the Move Dex, Meloetta's [[signature move]].
* To unlock Genesect, the player must create a quiz with the keyword of QUHDPHEU (Japanese version) or PHSKUTDF (English version), and complete the quiz. This code will also unlock {{m|Techno Blast}} in the Move Dex, Genesect's [[signature move]].

===Unlockable modes===
* When the player gets perfect on all Challenge Mode quizzes, Hard Mode will be unlocked, allowing access to challenges 40-69. This can also be unlocked early by entering the password UJFPJGAD rather than completing all the Challenge Mode quizzes.

==Trivia==
* All entries for Pokémon are taken from the Pokédex in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
* Background images must be 400×240, 640×480 or 640×320 in size to be used in the AR Viewer.
* Some Pokémon do not repeat the animation when the button is pressed while it is already playing. These Pokémon are {{p|Blastoise}}, {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Pidgeotto}}, {{p|Pidgeot}}, {{p|Spearow}}, {{p|Dugtrio}}, {{p|Ponyta}}, {{p|Kangaskhan}}, {{p|Omastar}}, {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Noctowl}}, {{p|Shuckle}}, {{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Swellow}}, {{p|Starly}}, {{p|Staravia}}, {{p|Staraptor}}, {{p|Chatot}}, {{p|Honchkrow}}, {{p|Lucario}}, Frost {{p|Rotom}}, {{p|Probopass}}, {{p|Pidove}}, {{p|Tranquill}}, {{p|Unfezant}}, {{p|Ducklett}}, {{p|Swanna}}, {{p|Rufflet}}, and {{p|Mandibuzz}}.
* Three Pokémon have two different animation. They are {{p|Victini}}, {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}}.
* The codes for unlockable Pokémon depend on the version downloaded from the respective region's eShop, and the region model of the Nintendo 3DS by extension. They are not decided by the selected language of the game or 3DS.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Pokedex 3D Pro screenshot 1.jpg
File:Pokedex 3D Pro screenshot 2.jpg
File:Pokedex 3D Pro screenshot 3.jpg
File:Pokedex 3D Pro screenshot 4.jpg
File:Pokedex 3D Pro screenshot 5.jpg
</gallery>

{{-}}
{{Other games}} 
{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Nintendo 3DS games]]

[[de:Pokédex 3D Pro]]
[[fr:Pokédex 3D Pro]]

Pokédex 3D Pro

2013-05-23T16:24:48Z

Theodorethebear:

{{incomplete}}
{{Infobox_game |colorscheme=Pokémon|bordercolorscheme=platinum
|name=Pokédex 3D Pro
|jname=ポケモン{{tt|全国図鑑|National dex}}Pro
|boxart=Pokédex 3D Pro logo.png
|caption=Pokédex 3D Pro logo
|platform=[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|category=Utility
|players=Single
|link_method=None
|developer=[[Creatures, Inc.]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|gen_series=[[Generation V]] side series
|cero=A
|acb=G
|release_date_na=November 8, 2012
|release_date_au=November 8, 2012
|release_date_eu=November 8, 2012
|release_date_ja=July 14, 2012
|website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/zenkokuzukan_pro/ Minisite]
|website_en=[http://www.pokedex3d.com/en-us/ Website]
}}

'''Pokédex 3D Pro''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン{{tt|全国図鑑|ぜんこくずかん}}{{j|Pro}}''' ''Pokémon Nationwide Encyclopedia Pro'') is a [[Nintendo 3DS]] app available from the eShop. The app is a [[National Pokédex]], featuring the first 649 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} from the series. It is an upgraded version of [[Pokédex 3D]], which was taken off the Japanese 3DS eShop on June 17, 2012 and was taken off the international 3DS eShop on October 1, 2012. [[Pokédex for iOS]] is the {{wp|iOS}} equivalent.

==Blurb==
Become the Pokémon master! Find out everything you want to know about your favourite Pokémon and see them in 3D with the new Pokédex 3D Pro!

==New features==
* All Pokémon from previous generations, as well as Black {{p|Kyurem}}, White Kyurem, the Therian Formes of the [[kami trio]], both of {{p|Keldeo}}'s forms, both of {{p|Meloetta}}'s forms, and {{p|Genesect}}, are now featured in the application.
* The application now features the voice talents of the current Pokédex voice actors in every available language.
* There is now a Challenge mode that asks the player various identifying Pokémon questions and grades them based on accuracy. Once they are all completed, the Daily Challenge Quiz is unlocked, which is completely random.
* When viewing multiple Pokémon through the AR viewer, they can be ranked according to various stats.
* Photographs of Pokémon are kept track of, allowing the user to use the photographs they have taken instead of 3D models as the Pokédex display. When multiple photos of a Pokémon exist they will be shown as a slide show.

==Unlockable features==
===Unlockable Pokémon===
Not all Pokémon are available in Pokédex 3D Pro from the start and must be unlocked through special means.
{| style="background: #{{Unova color dark}}; text-align: center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{Unova color}}"
|-
| style="background:#{{Unova color light}}; {{roundyleft|5px}}" | [[File:648.png]][[File:648P.png]] '''{{pcolor|Meloetta|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{Unova color light}}; {{roundyright|5px}}" | [[File:649.png]] '''{{pcolor|Genesect|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
|}
* To unlock both of Meloetta's Formes, the player must create a quiz with the keyword of RGFOAUTF (Japanese version) or TTQALFHN (English version), and complete the quiz. This code will also unlock {{m|Relic Song}} in the Move Dex, Meloetta's [[signature move]].
* To unlock Genesect, the player must create a quiz with the keyword of QUHDPHEU (Japanese version) or PHSKUTDF (English version), and complete the quiz. This code will also unlock {{m|Techno Blast}} in the Move Dex, Genesect's [[signature move]].

===Unlockable modes===
* When the player gets perfect on all Challenge Mode quizzes, Hard Mode will be unlocked, allowing access to challenges 40-69. This can also be unlocked early by entering the password UJFPJGAD rather than completing all the Challenge Mode quizzes.

==Trivia==
* All entries for Pokémon are taken from the Pokédex in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
* Background images must be 400×240, 640×480 or 640×320 in size to be used in the AR Viewer.
* Some Pokémon do not repeat the animation when the button is pressed while it is already playing. These Pokémon are {{p|Blastoise}}, {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Pidgeotto}}, {{p|Pidgeot}}, {{p|Spearow}}, {{p|Dugtrio}}, {{p|Ponyta}}, {{p|Kangaskhan}}, {{p|Omastar}}, {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Noctowl}}, {{p|Shuckle}}, {{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Swellow}}, {{p|Starly}}, {{p|Staravia}}, {{p|Staraptor}}, {{p|Chatot}}, {{p|Honchkrow}}, {{p|Lucario}}, Frost {{p|Rotom}}, {{p|Probopass}}, {{p|Pidove}}, {{p|Tranquill}}, {{p|Unfezant}}, {{p|Ducklett}}, {{p|Swanna}}, {{p|Rufflet}}, and {{p|Mandibuzz}}.
* Three Pokémon have two different animation. They are {{Victini}}, {{Reshiram}} and {{Zekrom}}.
* The codes for unlockable Pokémon depend on the version downloaded from the respective region's eShop, and the region model of the Nintendo 3DS by extension. They are not decided by the selected language of the game or 3DS.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Pokedex 3D Pro screenshot 1.jpg
File:Pokedex 3D Pro screenshot 2.jpg
File:Pokedex 3D Pro screenshot 3.jpg
File:Pokedex 3D Pro screenshot 4.jpg
File:Pokedex 3D Pro screenshot 5.jpg
</gallery>

{{-}}
{{Other games}} 
{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Nintendo 3DS games]]

[[de:Pokédex 3D Pro]]
[[fr:Pokédex 3D Pro]]

Pokédex 3D Pro

2013-05-23T16:18:30Z

Theodorethebear:

{{incomplete}}
{{Infobox_game |colorscheme=Pokémon|bordercolorscheme=platinum
|name=Pokédex 3D Pro
|jname=ポケモン{{tt|全国図鑑|National dex}}Pro
|boxart=Pokédex 3D Pro logo.png
|caption=Pokédex 3D Pro logo
|platform=[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|category=Utility
|players=Single
|link_method=None
|developer=[[Creatures, Inc.]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|gen_series=[[Generation V]] side series
|cero=A
|acb=G
|release_date_na=November 8, 2012
|release_date_au=November 8, 2012
|release_date_eu=November 8, 2012
|release_date_ja=July 14, 2012
|website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/zenkokuzukan_pro/ Minisite]
|website_en=[http://www.pokedex3d.com/en-us/ Website]
}}

'''Pokédex 3D Pro''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン{{tt|全国図鑑|ぜんこくずかん}}{{j|Pro}}''' ''Pokémon Nationwide Encyclopedia Pro'') is a [[Nintendo 3DS]] app available from the eShop. The app is a [[National Pokédex]], featuring the first 649 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} from the series. It is an upgraded version of [[Pokédex 3D]], which was taken off the Japanese 3DS eShop on June 17, 2012 and was taken off the international 3DS eShop on October 1, 2012. [[Pokédex for iOS]] is the {{wp|iOS}} equivalent.

==Blurb==
Become the Pokémon master! Find out everything you want to know about your favourite Pokémon and see them in 3D with the new Pokédex 3D Pro!

==New features==
* All Pokémon from previous generations, as well as Black {{p|Kyurem}}, White Kyurem, the Therian Formes of the [[kami trio]], both of {{p|Keldeo}}'s forms, both of {{p|Meloetta}}'s forms, and {{p|Genesect}}, are now featured in the application.
* The application now features the voice talents of the current Pokédex voice actors in every available language.
* There is now a Challenge mode that asks the player various identifying Pokémon questions and grades them based on accuracy. Once they are all completed, the Daily Challenge Quiz is unlocked, which is completely random.
* When viewing multiple Pokémon through the AR viewer, they can be ranked according to various stats.
* Photographs of Pokémon are kept track of, allowing the user to use the photographs they have taken instead of 3D models as the Pokédex display. When multiple photos of a Pokémon exist they will be shown as a slide show.

==Unlockable features==
===Unlockable Pokémon===
Not all Pokémon are available in Pokédex 3D Pro from the start and must be unlocked through special means.
{| style="background: #{{Unova color dark}}; text-align: center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{Unova color}}"
|-
| style="background:#{{Unova color light}}; {{roundyleft|5px}}" | [[File:648.png]][[File:648P.png]] '''{{pcolor|Meloetta|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{Unova color light}}; {{roundyright|5px}}" | [[File:649.png]] '''{{pcolor|Genesect|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
|}
* To unlock both of Meloetta's Formes, the player must create a quiz with the keyword of RGFOAUTF (Japanese version) or TTQALFHN (English version), and complete the quiz. This code will also unlock {{m|Relic Song}} in the Move Dex, Meloetta's [[signature move]].
* To unlock Genesect, the player must create a quiz with the keyword of QUHDPHEU (Japanese version) or PHSKUTDF (English version), and complete the quiz. This code will also unlock {{m|Techno Blast}} in the Move Dex, Genesect's [[signature move]].

===Unlockable modes===
* When the player gets perfect on all Challenge Mode quizzes, Hard Mode will be unlocked, allowing access to challenges 40-69. This can also be unlocked early by entering the password UJFPJGAD rather than completing all the Challenge Mode quizzes.

==Trivia==
* All entries for Pokémon are taken from the Pokédex in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
* Background images must be 400×240, 640×480 or 640×320 in size to be used in the AR Viewer.
* Some Pokémon do not repeat the animation when the button is pressed while it is already playing. These Pokémon are {{p|Blastoise}}, {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Pidgeotto}}, {{p|Pidgeot}}, {{p|Spearow}}, {{p|Dugtrio}}, {{p|Ponyta}}, {{p|Kangaskhan}}, {{p|Omastar}}, {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Noctowl}}, {{p|Shuckle}}, {{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Swellow}}, {{p|Starly}}, {{p|Staravia}}, {{p|Staraptor}}, {{p|Chatot}}, {{p|Honchkrow}}, {{p|Lucario}}, Frost {{p|Rotom}}, {{p|Probopass}}, {{p|Pidove}}, {{p|Tranquill}}, {{p|Unfezant}}, {{p|Ducklett}}, {{p|Swanna}}, {{p|Rufflet}}, and {{p|Mandibuzz}}.
* The codes for unlockable Pokémon depend on the version downloaded from the respective region's eShop, and the region model of the Nintendo 3DS by extension. They are not decided by the selected language of the game or 3DS.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Pokedex 3D Pro screenshot 1.jpg
File:Pokedex 3D Pro screenshot 2.jpg
File:Pokedex 3D Pro screenshot 3.jpg
File:Pokedex 3D Pro screenshot 4.jpg
File:Pokedex 3D Pro screenshot 5.jpg
</gallery>

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Pokédex 3D Pro

2013-05-23T16:17:23Z

Theodorethebear:

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|name=Pokédex 3D Pro
|jname=ポケモン{{tt|全国図鑑|National dex}}Pro
|boxart=Pokédex 3D Pro logo.png
|caption=Pokédex 3D Pro logo
|platform=[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|category=Utility
|players=Single
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|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|gen_series=[[Generation V]] side series
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|release_date_na=November 8, 2012
|release_date_au=November 8, 2012
|release_date_eu=November 8, 2012
|release_date_ja=July 14, 2012
|website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/zenkokuzukan_pro/ Minisite]
|website_en=[http://www.pokedex3d.com/en-us/ Website]
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'''Pokédex 3D Pro''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン{{tt|全国図鑑|ぜんこくずかん}}{{j|Pro}}''' ''Pokémon Nationwide Encyclopedia Pro'') is a [[Nintendo 3DS]] app available from the eShop. The app is a [[National Pokédex]], featuring the first 649 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} from the series. It is an upgraded version of [[Pokédex 3D]], which was taken off the Japanese 3DS eShop on June 17, 2012 and was taken off the international 3DS eShop on October 1, 2012. [[Pokédex for iOS]] is the {{wp|iOS}} equivalent.

==Blurb==
Become the Pokémon master! Find out everything you want to know about your favourite Pokémon and see them in 3D with the new Pokédex 3D Pro!

==New features==
* All Pokémon from previous generations, as well as Black {{p|Kyurem}}, White Kyurem, the Therian Formes of the [[kami trio]], both of {{p|Keldeo}}'s forms, both of {{p|Meloetta}}'s forms, and {{p|Genesect}}, are now featured in the application.
* The application now features the voice talents of the current Pokédex voice actors in every available language.
* There is now a Challenge mode that asks the player various identifying Pokémon questions and grades them based on accuracy. Once they are all completed, the Daily Challenge Quiz is unlocked, which is completely random.
* When viewing multiple Pokémon through the AR viewer, they can be ranked according to various stats.
* Photographs of Pokémon are kept track of, allowing the user to use the photographs they have taken instead of 3D models as the Pokédex display. When multiple photos of a Pokémon exist they will be shown as a slide show.

==Unlockable features==
===Unlockable Pokémon===
Not all Pokémon are available in Pokédex 3D Pro from the start and must be unlocked through special means.
{| style="background: #{{Unova color dark}}; text-align: center; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{Unova color}}"
|-
| style="background:#{{Unova color light}}; {{roundyleft|5px}}" | [[File:648.png]][[File:648P.png]] '''{{pcolor|Meloetta|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{Unova color light}}; {{roundyright|5px}}" | [[File:649.png]] '''{{pcolor|Genesect|{{Unova color dark}}}}'''
|}
* To unlock both of Meloetta's Formes, the player must create a quiz with the keyword of RGFOAUTF (Japanese version) or TTQALFHN (English version), and complete the quiz. This code will also unlock {{m|Relic Song}} in the Move Dex, Meloetta's [[signature move]].
* To unlock Genesect, the player must create a quiz with the keyword of QUHDPHEU (Japanese version) or PHSKUTDF (English version), and complete the quiz. This code will also unlock {{m|Techno Blast}} in the Move Dex, Genesect's [[signature move]].

===Unlockable modes===
* When the player gets perfect on all Challenge Mode quizzes, Hard Mode will be unlocked, allowing access to challenges 40-69. This can also be unlocked early by entering the password UJFPJGAD rather than completing all the Challenge Mode quizzes.

==Trivia==
* All entries for Pokémon prior to Generation V are taken from the Pokédex in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
* Background images must be 400×240, 640×480 or 640×320 in size to be used in the AR Viewer.
* Some Pokémon do not repeat the animation when the button is pressed while it is already playing. These Pokémon are {{p|Blastoise}}, {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Pidgeotto}}, {{p|Pidgeot}}, {{p|Spearow}}, {{p|Dugtrio}}, {{p|Ponyta}}, {{p|Kangaskhan}}, {{p|Omastar}}, {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Noctowl}}, {{p|Shuckle}}, {{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Swellow}}, {{p|Starly}}, {{p|Staravia}}, {{p|Staraptor}}, {{p|Chatot}}, {{p|Honchkrow}}, {{p|Lucario}}, Frost {{p|Rotom}}, {{p|Probopass}}, {{p|Pidove}}, {{p|Tranquill}}, {{p|Unfezant}}, {{p|Ducklett}}, {{p|Swanna}}, {{p|Rufflet}}, and {{p|Mandibuzz}}.
* The codes for unlockable Pokémon depend on the version downloaded from the respective region's eShop, and the region model of the Nintendo 3DS by extension. They are not decided by the selected language of the game or 3DS.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Pokedex 3D Pro screenshot 1.jpg
File:Pokedex 3D Pro screenshot 2.jpg
File:Pokedex 3D Pro screenshot 3.jpg
File:Pokedex 3D Pro screenshot 4.jpg
File:Pokedex 3D Pro screenshot 5.jpg
</gallery>

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Talk:Pokédex 3D Pro

2013-05-23T16:14:35Z

Theodorethebear:

== Pronunciation ==

Acording to a video I just saw, the dex has a person pronouncing the Pokémon's name. Could we get all the pronunciations from it? --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 15:51, 14 July 2012 (UTC)
:The problem is, throughout the media, there has been lots of controversy regarding pronounciations. {{p|Arceus}} is the most prominent example - the pre-reveal (fan use and PBR) pronounciation, "AR-see-uss", conflicts with the [[M12]] pronounciation "Ar-SAY-us" (while the page states that this was in the pre-release trailer, at least the first airing in the States also used this pronounciation, IIRC), which conflicts with the "official" pronounciation of "ARK-ee-us" (which is found in Dex 3D Pro). There was talk a while back about adding pronounciation keys to each article, but it was scrapped for this reason. I'll see if I can dig up that discussion...[[Talk:Main_Page/Archive_11#Pronunciation]], but re-reading states that there would have to be an official source to use. I don't know if Dex 3D would count, you would have to talk with a project manager before starting. [[User:TruePikachu|--TruePikachu]] ([[User talk:TruePikachu|talk]]) 23:57, 11 November 2012 (UTC)

== AR Cards? ==

After gone through the law behind existing AR cards, I made 7 AR cards for [[Meloetta]] and [[Genesect]], and put them into my database app:
https://sites.google.com/site/pingspokedex/
Now the two [[Meloetta]] ones have been proved to be correct. I think the remaining 5 for [[Genesect]] should also be correct. Where shold I upload those AR cards (734 in total, all created by myself) if I want to share them with people? Or should I just post my app instead?
--[[User:anping87|anping87]] 22:57, 15 August 2012 (UTC)
:While I am not an authority on it, if you direct your attention to [[Pokédex_3D|the page for the original version]], there is a table that shows all of the Old Unova Dex. I would say that it could be a good idea to do the same kind of table, split across generation (so 5 tables), and putting them in the Gallery section. There are some important points to remember: the images get uploaded to the Archives, NOT to Bulbapedia itself; you can NOT include Genesect (as it has not been confirmed that they work). I would not entirely suggest linking your program in the article, as it could be considered advertising (alas, you do not see me linking, e.g., [http://cdusto.selfip.com/cgi-bin/dex.pl?id=494 my CGI script] in the article itself). Again, I am not an authority on this. [[User:TruePikachu|--TruePikachu]] ([[User talk:TruePikachu|talk]]) 00:19, 12 November 2012 (UTC)

== Cost ? ==

Hello,

Will the Pokédex 3D Pro have a cost for the Nintendo eShop ?

[[User:Reshilosion360|Reshilosion360]] ([[User talk:Reshilosion360|talk]]) 15:10, 15 September 2012 (UTC)
:Yes, Pokédex 3D Pro is ''not'' a free app, and in Japan it cost about 20 USD, so I believe it will be released at that price in the US. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 15:14, 15 September 2012 (UTC)

Actually, the app will only be $14.99 USD. Courtesy of White 2 promotional. [[User:Senoel99|Senoel99]] ([[User talk:Senoel99|talk]]) 01:34, 12 October 2012 (UTC)

I know I'm the one that typed this up, but over here in Australia, Pokedex 3D Pro has not come out and it is the 8th of November. What should we do? It says on the 3DS it's "Coming to Nintendo eShop" and the release date says today. --[[User:Pinkolol16|Pinkolol16]] ([[User talk:Pinkolol16|talk]]) 06:30, 8 November 2012 (UTC)
:Patience. If it's not out now, it'll be out later. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] ([[User talk:Ataro|talk]]) 06:36, 8 November 2012 (UTC)

== You can't make it stop talking! ==

Every single time you select a pokemon, it does it. EVERY. TIME. You can turn the background music off. the soudn effects off. Even change the language it screams at you in. But you cant ever make it stop screaming at you.

It was cute the first time. The 10th time and on, it was just irritating. If Im missing something here that would be great but my god you cant make it stop shouting. Im going to add this in somewhere once my rage subsides. Because yeah. Irritating doesnt begin to describe it. [[User:PowerPlantRaichu|PowerPlantRaichu]] ([[User talk:PowerPlantRaichu|talk]]) 14:44, 10 November 2012 (UTC)

:You could just turn the volume off, no? - ''signed comment from [[User:GoldenCelebi|GoldenCelebi]] ([[User talk:GoldenCelebi|pedia talk]] • [[Bulbanews:User talk:GoldenCelebi|news talk]] • [[a:User talk:GoldenCelebi|archives talk]])'' ''15:51, 10 November 2012 (UTC)''
::Well sure, but it's the principle(pal? I cant decide which) of the thing. The problem is that there is a way to adjust or turn off every other aspect of the sound, aside from that one. [[User:PowerPlantRaichu|PowerPlantRaichu]] ([[User talk:PowerPlantRaichu|talk]]) 07:38, 11 November 2012 (UTC)
::In any event! My rage has subsided and I figure its not noteworthy enough to mention on the page at this time. So unless consensus agrees to do so at some point in the future, I wont be pursuing it further. :) [[User:PowerPlantRaichu|PowerPlantRaichu]] ([[User talk:PowerPlantRaichu|talk]]) 07:44, 11 November 2012 (UTC)
:::There is currently no way to make it not say the name, but (this is speculation) a future version _might_ have an option to use the cry instead, like the original version did. I might see about putting forward this idea to the devteam, assuming I can find/contact them. [[User:TruePikachu|--TruePikachu]] ([[User talk:TruePikachu|talk]]) 00:04, 12 November 2012 (UTC)

== Meloetta in NA ==

Do we have any information on how to unlock Meloetta in the North America version, or even the existance of it? (We can't dump the app yet, right? Or can we?) [[User:TruePikachu|--TruePikachu]] ([[User talk:TruePikachu|talk]]) 00:02, 12 November 2012 (UTC)
:Can't you just switch lanquage to Japanese and use the code? I'll try right now! [[User:Nickvang|Nickvang]] ([[User talk:Nickvang|talk]]) 19:52, 12 November 2012 (UTC)
::Well... ...what is this Pokémon's name... ...I don't know OK I can't read those stupid Japanese letters at all! [[User:Nickvang|Nickvang]] ([[User talk:Nickvang|talk]]) 19:54, 12 November 2012 (UTC)
:::I've finished the quiz in Japanese. Apparently, you get the same 25 questions that the order never changes and the answers never switch places so if you remember the pattern you can beat it flawlessly. However, nothing is unlocked. Looks like we have to wait for Nintendo themselves to reveal the Meloetta code if we want it. [[User:Hawkrai|Hawkrai]] ([[User talk:Hawkrai|talk]]) 01:27, 16 November 2012 (UTC)

== UJFPJGAD ==

Doesn't work for me, I already have them unlocked another way. Can't remember if I got it by doing all the quizzes, or getting "Perfect" on all of them, or getting a trophy on all of them, all of which I did. But I think that UJFPJGAD is a cheat code to unlock it early. [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]•[[Special:Contributions/TorchicBlaziken|edits]]) 20:30, 18 December 2012 (UTC)

The password doesn't work for me neither. You may be right on the fact that it lets you take the later quizzes earlier than usual. However, I'd wait for other responses before we jump to any conclusions.[[User:Uncle Edit|Uncle Edit]] ([[User talk:Uncle Edit|talk]]) 00:49, 22 December 2012 (UTC)

== Uuuuuhmmm ==
Other than the Rattata part, which I can understand looking back on it, what was wrong with the rest of the trivia I wrote? Mudkip can't learn any moves that utilise bubbles, and its animation shows it spewing bubbles from its mouth. And Meloetta has been internationally unveiled, yet is unavailable outside of Japan. Also, do we have any idea why the codes for Meloetta and Genesect are being kept from international buyers? I'm assuming it's so people will spend more money on the iOS version (where the codes are unchanged) but that's just conjecture. [[User:Me, Hurray!|Me, Hurray!]] ([[User talk:Me, Hurray!|talk]]) 02:16, 12 January 2013 (UTC)

== International Genesect unlocking password ==

It was announced today: PHSKUTDF

The Meloetta one still hasn't been announced though... [[User:NP Chilla|NP Chilla]] ([[User talk:NP Chilla|talk]]) 19:38, 17 January 2013 (UTC)

== Not from Pt ==
When I checked the last time, all the entry of Pokémon is from BW2 instead of Pl. For example, Drifloon, its entry is These Pokémon are called "Signpost of Wandering Spirit." Children holding them sometimes vanish" -[[User:Theodorethebear|Theodorethebear]] ([[User talk:Theodorethebear|talk]]) 16:14, 23 May 2013 (UTC)
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