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Hoenn first partner Pokémon, otherwise known as Hoenn starter Pokémon, are Pokémon chosen by {{pkmn|Trainer}}s at the start of their journey in Hoenn. These are traditionally given out by [[Professor Birch]] and are to be used to battle the first [[wild Pokémon]] that the {{pkmn|Trainer}} encounters.
[[File:Hoenn first partners anime.png|thumb|300px|The Hoenn first partner Pokémon in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
The '''Hoenn [[first partner Pokémon]]''' are the trio of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}&mdash;{{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}}, and {{p|Mudkip}}<ref name="list">[https://www.pokemoncenter.com/product/290-80966/pokemon-tcg-first-partner-pack-hoenn Pokémon TCG: First Partner Pack (Hoenn) | Pokémon Center Official Site] ([?? archived])</ref>&mdash;chosen by {{pkmn|Trainer}}s at the start of their journey in [[Hoenn]]. These are traditionally given out by [[Professor Birch]] and are to be used to battle the first [[wild Pokémon]] that the {{pkmn|Trainer}} encounters.


In the core series Hoenn-based {{pkmn|games}}, the player can choose a {{t|Fire}}-, {{t|Water}}-, or {{type|Grass}} first partner Pokémon at [[level]] 5.
In official contexts, the group is referred to descriptively in several ways, including "Hoenn first partner Pokémon"<ref>[https://www.pokemoncenter.com/product/710-08367/pikachu-treecko-torchic-and-mudkip-pokemon-pins-4-pack Pikachu, Treecko, Torchic & Mudkip Pokémon Pins (4-Pack) | Pokémon Center Official Site] ([?? archived])</ref>, "first partner Pokémon of the Hoenn region"<ref name="list"/>, and more.


{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
In the Hoenn-based [[core series]] games, the player can choose a {{t|Fire}}-, {{t|Water}}-, or {{type|Grass}} first partner Pokémon at [[level]] 5.
|-
 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | {{ArtP|252|Treecko|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Treecko|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
==List of Hoenn first partner Pokémon and their Evolutions==
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}" colspan="2" | {{ArtP|255|Torchic|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Torchic|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
{{Flexheader|gap=20px|extra-style=margin:auto}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | {{ArtP|258|Mudkip|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Mudkip|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
 
|-
{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|border=3px solid #{{grass color light}}|extra-style=margin:0; font-size:90%; display:flex; flex-flow:column nowrap; padding:10px; gap:10px|
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{PokeSum|0252|Treecko|Grass}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{PokeSum|0253|Grovyle|Grass}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
{{PokeSum|0254|Sceptile|Grass}}
|- style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}"
}}
| {{ArtP|253|Grovyle}}
 
| {{pcolor|Grovyle|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|border=3px solid #{{fire color light}}|extra-style=margin:0; font-size:90%; display:flex; flex-flow:column nowrap; padding:10px; gap:10px|
| {{ArtP|256|Combusken}}
{{PokeSum|0255|Torchic|Fire}}
| {{pcolor|Combusken|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
{{PokeSum|0256|Combusken|Fire|Fighting}}
| {{ArtP|259|Marshtomp}}
{{PokeSum|0257|Blaziken|Fire|Fighting}}
| {{pcolor|Marshtomp|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
}}
|-
 
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|border=3px solid #{{water color light}}|extra-style=margin:0; font-size:90%; display:flex; flex-flow:column nowrap; padding:10px; gap:10px|
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{PokeSum|0258|Mudkip|Water}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{PokeSum|0259|Marshtomp|Water|Ground}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{PokeSum|0260|Swampert|Water|Ground}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
}}
|- style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}"
 
| {{ArtP|254|Sceptile}}
{{Flexfooter}}
| {{pcolor|Sceptile|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
===Forms===
| {{ArtP|257|Blaziken}}
The fully evolved Hoenn first partner Pokémon each have a [[Mega Evolution]].
| {{pcolor|Blaziken|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
 
| {{ArtP|260|Swampert}}
{{Flexheader|gap=20px}}
| {{pcolor|Swampert|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|extra-style=padding: 5px; font-size:90%;|border=3px solid #{{grass color light}}|{{PokeSum|0254|Sceptile|Grass|Dragon|form=-Mega|formname=Mega}}}}
|-
{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|extra-style=padding: 5px; font-size:90%;|border=3px solid #{{fire color light}}|{{PokeSum|0257|Blaziken|Fire|Fighting|form=-Mega|formname=Mega}}}}
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|extra-style=padding: 5px; font-size:90%;|border=3px solid #{{water color light}}|{{PokeSum|0260|Swampert|Water|Ground|form=-Mega|formname=Mega}}}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{Flexfooter}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
 
{{typetable|Water}}
==In the core series games==
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{incomplete|2=Rival's Shroomish, Numel, Wailmer, Ludicolo, Slugma, Pelipper, Breloom, Magcargo and Wailord}}
|- style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}"
===Availability===
| {{ArtP|254|Sceptile|form=-Mega}}
====As first partner====
| <small>{{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Mega Evolution|Mega}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Sceptile|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background-color: #{{hoenn color}}; border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}};"
| {{ArtP|257|Blaziken|form=-Mega}}
! style="background-color: #{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Game(s)
| <small>{{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Mega Evolution|Mega}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Blaziken|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
! style="background-color: #{{hoenn color light}}; padding: 0px 5px;" | First partner
| {{ArtP|260|Swampert|form=-Mega}}
! style="background-color: #{{hoenn color light}}; padding: 0px 5px; width: 300px" | Location/Acquisition
| <small>{{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Mega Evolution|Mega}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Swampert|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
! style="background-color: #{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Other effects
|-
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| rowspan="3" | {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}, {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
| {{MSP|0252|Treecko}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
| class="l" rowspan="3" | {{rt|101|Hoenn}}: from [[Professor Birch]]
{{typetable|Fighting}}
| Rival raises: {{MSP|0255|Torchic}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| style="background:#{{ground color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Ground|FFF}}
| {{MSP|0255|Torchic}}
| Rival raises: {{MSP|0258|Mudkip}}
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{MSP|0258|Mudkip}}
| Rival raises: {{MSP|0252|Treecko}}
|}
 
====Other methods====
In [[The Indigo Disk]] DLC, the Hoenn first partners can be caught in the wild at the [[Terarium]]. They are unlocked after upgrading the biomes through the [[League Club Room]].
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background-color: #{{hoenn color}}; border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}};"
! style="background-color: #{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Game(s)
! style="background-color: #{{hoenn color light}}; padding: 0px 5px;" | Pokémon
! style="background-color: #{{hoenn color light}}; padding: 0px 5px; width: 300px; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Location/Acquisition
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| {{MSP|0252|Treecko}} {{MSP|0255|Torchic}} {{MSP|0258|Mudkip}}
| class="l" | [[Silph Co.]]: from [[Steven Stone]] after defeating {{ga|Red}}
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
| {{MSP|0253|Grovyle}} {{MSP|0256|Combusken}} {{MSP|0259|Marshtomp}}
| class="l" | [[Akala Island]]: [[Island Scan]]
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}} ({{gameabbrev8|CT}})
| {{MSP|0253|Grovyle}} {{MSP|0254|Sceptile}} {{MSP|0256|Combusken}} {{MSP|0257|Blaziken}} {{MSP|0259|Marshtomp}} {{MSP|0260|Swampert}}
| class="l" | [[Dynamax Adventure]]
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| rowspan="3" | {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| {{MSP|0252|Treecko}}
| class="l" | [[Grand Underground]]: [[Grassland Cave]], [[Sunlit Cavern]], [[Riverbank Cave]], [[Still-Water Cavern]] (after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]])
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{MSP|0255|Torchic}}
| class="l" | [[Grand Underground]]: [[Sandsear Cave]], [[Typhlo Cavern]], [[Volcanic Cave]] (after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]])
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{MSP|0258|Mudkip}}
| class="l" | [[Grand Underground]]: [[Fountainspring Cave]], [[Riverbank Cave]], [[Still-Water Cavern]] (after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]])
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| rowspan="3" | {{gameabbrev9|SV}} ({{gameabbrev9|ID}})
| {{MSP|0252|Treecko}}
| class="l" | [[Terarium]]: [[Canyon Biome]]
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{MSP|0255|Torchic}}
| class="l" | [[Terarium]]: [[Polar Biome]]
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{MSP|0258|Mudkip}}
| class="l" | [[Terarium]]: [[Torchlit Labyrinth]]
|}
|}


==Availability==
===Base stat comparison===
===Hoenn-based games===
{{stats/h|hoenn}}
In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, {{v2|Emerald}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, after [[Professor Birch]] is rescued from a {{p|Poochyena}}{{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}} or {{p|Zigzagoon}}{{sup/3|E}}, he allows the player to keep the Pokémon they chose to rescue him with.
{{stats/r|0252|Treecko|40|45|35|65|55|70}}
{{stats/r|0253|Grovyle|50|65|45|85|65|95}}
{{stats/r|0254|Sceptile|70|85|65|105|85|120}}
{{stats/r|0254|Sceptile|70|110|75|145|85|145|form=-Mega|display=Mega Sceptile}}
{{stats/r|0255|Torchic|45|60|40|70|50|45}}
{{stats/r|0256|Combusken|60|85|60|85|60|55}}
{{stats/r|0257|Blaziken|80|120|70|110|70|80}}
{{stats/r|0257|Blaziken|80|160|80|130|80|100|form=-Mega|display=Mega Blaziken}}
{{stats/r|0258|Mudkip|50|70|50|50|50|40}}
{{stats/r|0259|Marshtomp|70|85|70|60|70|50}}
{{stats/r|0260|Swampert|100|110|90|85|90|60}}
{{stats/r|0260|Swampert|100|150|110|95|110|70|form=-Mega|display=Mega Swampert}}
|}


The player's neighbor, {{ga|Brendan}} or {{ga|May}}, already has their first partner Pokémon, which is always the one with the type advantage. By the end of Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, 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 they can leave {{ho|Victory Road}} and staying there to have [[rematch]]es with the player later. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Brendan or May's role as an [[Non-player character|NPC]] is slightly expanded, acting as a post-credits battle in which they gain access to Mega Evolution for their first partner Pokémon.
==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon GO===
In {{g|GO}}, all three Hoenn first partner Pokémon can be caught and encountered along with their [[Evolution]]s.


===Other games===
===Pokémon Masters EX===
In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, [[Steven Stone]] offers one of these Pokémon to the player after they have defeated {{ga|Red}}.
In {{g|Masters EX}}, the player character [[Scottie]]/[[Bettie]] can obtain Torchic as a sync pair after by clearing [[PML Arc#Chapter 20: Shifting Shadows|Chapter 20]] of the [[PML Arc]].


In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, the middle stages of the Hoenn first partners can be caught in the wild via {{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}} on [[Akala Island]].
Several other characters form sync pairs with the Hoenn first partner Pokémon or their evolutions. These sync pairs can be obtained through various [[sync pair scout]]s.


In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, both the middle and final stages can be caught in [[Dynamax Adventures]] in the [[Crown Tundra]].
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
In the {{g|Mystery Dungeon series}}, the Hoenn first partner Pokémon can be selected as the {{pkmn2|hero}} and their [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)|partner]], with the only exceptions being {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity}} and the three Japan-exclusive [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|WiiWare games]]. The trio's evolved forms can also be recruited in the games out of the main character roles.


In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, the Hoenn first partners can be caught in the [[Grand Underground]] after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]].
===Pokémon Rumble series===
In the [[Pokémon Rumble series]], all three Hoenn first partner Pokémon can be caught and encountered along with their Evolutions.


===Base stat comparison===
===Pokémon Shuffle===
{{triostats|hoenn|252|Treecko|grass|40|45|35|65|55|70|255|Torchic|fire|45|60|40|70|50|45|258|Mudkip|water|50|70|50|50|50|40}}
In {{g|Shuffle}}, all three Hoenn first partner Pokémon can be caught and encountered along with their Evolutions.
{{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|hoenn|254|Sceptile|form1=-Mega|grass|70|110|75|145|85|145|257|Blaziken|form2=-Mega|fire|80|160|80|130|80|100|260|Swampert|form3=-Mega|water|100|150|110|95|110|70}}
===Pokkén Tournament===
In [[Pokkén Tournament]], Blaziken is a playable [[Blaziken (Pokkén)|Battle Pokémon]].


[[File:Hoenn first partners anime.png|thumb|The Hoenn first partner Pokémon; owned by Brock, Ash, and May from left to right]]
==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===in the main series===
===''Pokémon the Series''===
During the Hoenn arc of the main series, [[Professor Birch]] gave away four of the three first partner Pokémon to new [[Trainer]]s. {{jo|Harrison}} and [[May]] both received a {{p|Torchic}} and Sawyer began his journey with a {{p|Treecko}}. Although Professor Birch isn't seen gifting a {{p|Mudkip}} to any [[Trainer]]s, in ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]'', {{tc|Pokémon Breeder|Mudkip Breeder}} [[Old Man Swamp]] revealed that Professor Birch is also responsible for the breeding and raising of the young Mudkip for new Trainers.
In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', [[Professor Birch]] gave away four of the three first partner Pokémon to new [[Trainer]]s. {{jo|Harrison}} and [[May]] both received a {{p|Torchic}} and Sawyer began his journey with a {{p|Treecko}}. Although Professor Birch isn't seen gifting a {{p|Mudkip}} to any [[Trainer]]s, in ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]'', {{tc|Pokémon Breeder|Mudkip Breeder}} [[Old Man Swamp]] revealed that Professor Birch is also responsible for the breeding and raising of the young Mudkip for new Trainers.


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The Hoenn first partner Pokémon are the only trio to have thier [[Mega Evolution]]s introduced in two [[core series|core series game]]s instead of just one like with the Kanto first partner Pokémon.
* The {{p|Torchic}} the first of the first partner Pokémon to have members with a [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|unique type combination]].


==See also==
==See also==
* [[First partner Pokémon]]
* [[First partner Pokémon]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
==References==
{{reflist}}


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Latest revision as of 17:17, 1 July 2024

The Hoenn first partner Pokémon in Pokémon the Series

The Hoenn first partner Pokémon are the trio of Pokémon—Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip[1]—chosen by Trainers at the start of their journey in Hoenn. These are traditionally given out by Professor Birch and are to be used to battle the first wild Pokémon that the Trainer encounters.

In official contexts, the group is referred to descriptively in several ways, including "Hoenn first partner Pokémon"[2], "first partner Pokémon of the Hoenn region"[1], and more.

In the Hoenn-based core series games, the player can choose a Fire-, Water-, or Grass-type first partner Pokémon at level 5.

List of Hoenn first partner Pokémon and their Evolutions

Forms

The fully evolved Hoenn first partner Pokémon each have a Mega Evolution.

In the core series games

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Reason: Rival's Shroomish, Numel, Wailmer, Ludicolo, Slugma, Pelipper, Breloom, Magcargo and Wailord

Availability

As first partner

Game(s) First partner Location/Acquisition Other effects
RSE, ORAS Treecko Route 101: from Professor Birch Rival raises: Torchic
Torchic Rival raises: Mudkip
Mudkip Rival raises: Treecko

Other methods

In The Indigo Disk DLC, the Hoenn first partners can be caught in the wild at the Terarium. They are unlocked after upgrading the biomes through the League Club Room.

Game(s) Pokémon Location/Acquisition
HGSS Treecko Torchic Mudkip Silph Co.: from Steven Stone after defeating Red
USUM Grovyle Combusken Marshtomp Akala Island: Island Scan
SwSh (CT) Grovyle Sceptile Combusken Blaziken Marshtomp Swampert Dynamax Adventure
BDSP Treecko Grand Underground: Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern (after obtaining the National Pokédex)
Torchic Grand Underground: Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern, Volcanic Cave (after obtaining the National Pokédex)
Mudkip Grand Underground: Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern (after obtaining the National Pokédex)
SV (ID) Treecko Terarium: Canyon Biome
Torchic Terarium: Polar Biome
Mudkip Terarium: Torchlit Labyrinth

Base stat comparison

Pokémon HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed Total
Treecko
40
45
35
65
55
70
 310
Grovyle
50
65
45
85
65
95
 405
Sceptile
70
85
65
105
85
120
 530
Mega Sceptile
70
110
75
145
85
145
 630
Torchic
45
60
40
70
50
45
 310
Combusken
60
85
60
85
60
55
 405
Blaziken
80
120
70
110
70
80
 530
Mega Blaziken
80
160
80
130
80
100
 630
Mudkip
50
70
50
50
50
40
 310
Marshtomp
70
85
70
60
70
50
 405
Swampert
100
110
90
85
90
60
 535
Mega Swampert
100
150
110
95
110
70
 635

In the spin-off games

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, all three Hoenn first partner Pokémon can be caught and encountered along with their Evolutions.

Pokémon Masters EX

In Pokémon Masters EX, the player character Scottie/Bettie can obtain Torchic as a sync pair after by clearing Chapter 20 of the PML Arc.

Several other characters form sync pairs with the Hoenn first partner Pokémon or their evolutions. These sync pairs can be obtained through various sync pair scouts.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, the Hoenn first partner Pokémon can be selected as the hero and their partner, with the only exceptions being Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity and the three Japan-exclusive WiiWare games. The trio's evolved forms can also be recruited in the games out of the main character roles.

Pokémon Rumble series

In the Pokémon Rumble series, all three Hoenn first partner Pokémon can be caught and encountered along with their Evolutions.

Pokémon Shuffle

In Pokémon Shuffle, all three Hoenn first partner Pokémon can be caught and encountered along with their Evolutions.

Pokkén Tournament

In Pokkén Tournament, Blaziken is a playable Battle Pokémon.

In the anime

Pokémon the Series

In Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, Professor Birch gave away four of the three first partner Pokémon to new Trainers. Harrison and May both received a Torchic and Sawyer began his journey with a Treecko. Although Professor Birch isn't seen gifting a Mudkip to any Trainers, in A Mudkip Mission, Mudkip Breeder Old Man Swamp revealed that Professor Birch is also responsible for the breeding and raising of the young Mudkip for new Trainers.

In the manga

Ash & Pikachu

In the Ash & Pikachu manga, Professor Birch gives a Torchic to May.

Pokémon Adventures

In Pokémon Adventures, Professor Birch gifts a Torchic to Sapphire and a Mudkip to Ruby. Professor Birch was also revealed to be in possession of a Treecko, however the Pokéball containing the Pokémon was washed away in a flood. It was later found by Wally, and eventually came to be under the ownership of Emerald.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

In Pokémon Pocket Monsters, Professor Birch is in possession of the three Hoenn first partner Pokémon to which he gifts to new Trainers. The only one he is seen giving out though is a Torchic which he gives to Sapphire.

Trivia

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Pokémon TCG: First Partner Pack (Hoenn) | Pokémon Center Official Site ([?? archived])
  2. ↑ Pikachu, Treecko, Torchic & Mudkip Pokémon Pins (4-Pack) | Pokémon Center Official Site ([?? archived])


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