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[[File:Johto first partners anime.png|thumb|300px|The Johto first partner Pokémon in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
[[File:Johto first partners anime.png|thumb|300px|The Johto first partner Pokémon in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
The '''Johto [[first partner Pokémon]]''' are the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} chosen by {{pkmn|Trainer}}s at the start of their journey in [[Johto]]. These are traditionally given out by [[Professor Elm]] and are to be used to battle the first [[wild Pokémon]] that the {{pkmn|Trainer}} encounters.
The '''Johto [[first partner Pokémon]]''' are the trio of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}&mdash;{{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Totodile}}<ref name="list">[https://www.pokemoncenter.com/product/290-80967/pokemon-tcg-first-partner-pack-johto Pokémon TCG: First Partner Pack (Johto) | Pokémon Center Official Site] ([https://archive.ph/E89NJ archived])</ref>&mdash;chosen by {{pkmn|Trainer}}s at the start of their {{pkmn|journey}} in [[Johto]]. These are traditionally given out by [[Professor Elm]] and are to be used to {{pkmn|battle}} the first [[wild Pokémon]] that the Trainer encounters.
 
In official contexts, the group is referred to descriptively in several ways, including "Johto first partner Pokémon"<ref>[https://www.pokemoncenter.com/en-ca/product/710-29091/pikachu-chikorita-cyndaquil-and-totodile-pokemon-pins-4-pack Pikachu, Chikorita, Cyndaquil & Totodile Pokémon Pins (4-Pack) | Pokémon Center Canada Official Site] ([https://archive.ph/IpCDr archived])</ref>, "first partner Pokémon of the Johto region"<ref name="list"/>, and more.


In the Johto-based [[core series]] games, the player can choose a {{t|Fire}}-, {{t|Water}}-, or {{type|Grass}} first partner Pokémon at [[level]] 5.
In the Johto-based [[core series]] games, the player can choose a {{t|Fire}}-, {{t|Water}}-, or {{type|Grass}} first partner Pokémon at [[level]] 5.
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===Forms===
===Forms===
{{p|Typhlosion}} has a [[Hisuian form]].
{{p|Typhlosion}} has a [[Hisuian form]]. For details on Hisuian Typhlosion as a first partner Pokémon, see [[Hisui first partner Pokémon]].


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==In the core series games==
==In the core series games==
===Availability===
===Availability===
====Johto-based games====
====As first partner====
In {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, [[Professor Elm]] will have an errand for the player to run, and will give them their first Pokémon for protection on this errand, which they will then keep after completion.
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background-color: #{{johto color}}; border: 3px solid #{{johto color dark}};"
! style="background-color: #{{johto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Game(s)
! style="background-color: #{{johto color light}}; padding: 0px 5px;" | First partner
! style="background-color: #{{johto color light}}; padding: 0px 5px; width: 300px" | Location/Acquisition
! style="background-color: #{{johto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Other effects
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| rowspan="3" | {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}, {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| {{MSP|0152|Chikorita}}
| class="l" rowspan="3" | [[New Bark Town]]: from [[Professor Elm]] in his lab
| {{ga|Silver}} takes: {{MSP|0155|Cyndaquil}}
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{MSP|0155|Cyndaquil}}
| {{ga|Silver}} takes: {{MSP|0158|Totodile}}
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{MSP|0158|Totodile}}
| {{ga|Silver}} takes: {{MSP|0152|Chikorita}}
|}
 
====Other methods====
In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Cyndaquil is one of the [[Hisui first partner Pokémon]].
 
In [[Pokémon Colosseum]], the evolutions of the Johto first partners are available as [[Shadow Pokémon]] from Mystery Troop members [[Verde]], [[Rosso]], and [[Bluno]] who each have the Pokémon corresponding to their color. They are first encountered in [[Phenac City]] where the player must choose one to battle; if that person's Shadow Pokémon is not caught, they will later appear at [[Realgam Tower]]. The person whose Shadow Pokémon is weak to the first person that was chosen will appear at [[Snagem Hideout]], while the last person will appear at [[Cipher Lab|Shadow PKMN Lab]].
 
In [[The Indigo Disk]] DLC, the Johto 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: #{{johto color}}; border: 3px solid #{{johto color dark}};"
! style="background-color: #{{johto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Game(s)
! style="background-color: #{{johto color light}}; padding: 0px 5px;" | Pokémon
! style="background-color: #{{johto color light}}; padding: 0px 5px; width: 300px; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Location/Acquisition
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev3|E}}
| {{MSP|0152|Chikorita}} {{MSP|0155|Cyndaquil}} {{MSP|0158|Totodile}}
| class="l" | [[Littleroot Town]]: from [[Professor Birch]] after completing the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation III|Hoenn Pokédex]] (not counting {{p|Jirachi}} and {{p|Deoxys}}; choose one)
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{gameabbrevss|Colo}}
| {{MSP|0153|Bayleef}} {{MSP|0156|Quilava}} {{MSP|0159|Croconaw}}
| class="l" | [[Phenac City]] or [[Realgam Tower]] (first chosen); [[Snagem Hideout]] (type weak to first); [[Cipher Lab|Shadow PKMN Lab]] (type strong against first)
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{gameabbrevss|XD}}
| {{MSP|0152|Chikorita}} {{MSP|0155|Cyndaquil}} {{MSP|0158|Totodile}}
| class="l" | [[Mt. Battle]]: from [[Battlus]] after defeating all 100 Trainers without touching a [[PC]] (choose one; repeatable)
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| {{MSP|0152|Chikorita}} {{MSP|0155|Cyndaquil}} {{MSP|0158|Totodile}}
| class="l" | {{rt|101|Hoenn}}: from [[Professor Birch]] after entering the [[Hall of Fame]] (choose one)
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
| {{MSP|0152|Chikorita}} {{MSP|0155|Cyndaquil}} {{MSP|0158|Totodile}}
| class="l" | [[Melemele Island]]: [[Island Scan]]
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| rowspan="3" | {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| {{MSP|0152|Chikorita}}
| class="l" | [[Grand Underground]]: [[Grassland Cave]], [[Sunlit Cavern]], [[Riverbank Cave]], [[Still-Water Cavern]] (after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]])
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{MSP|0155|Cyndaquil}}
| class="l" | [[Grand Underground]]: [[Sandsear Cave]], [[Typhlo Cavern]], [[Volcanic Cave]] (after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]])
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{MSP|0158|Totodile}}
| 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|0152|Chikorita}}
| class="l" | [[Terarium]]: [[Coastal Biome]]
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{MSP|0155|Cyndaquil}}
| class="l" | [[Terarium]]: [[Polar Biome]]
|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
| {{MSP|0158|Totodile}}
| class="l" | [[Terarium]]: [[Savanna Biome]]
|}


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]], they 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).
===Base stat comparison===
{{stats/h|johto}}
{{stats/r|0152|Chikorita|45|49|65|49|65|45}}
{{stats/r|0153|Bayleef|60|62|80|63|80|60}}
{{stats/r|0154|Meganium|80|82|100|83|100|80}}
{{stats/r|0155|Cyndaquil|39|52|43|60|50|65}}
{{stats/r|0156|Quilava|58|64|58|80|65|80}}
{{stats/r|0157|Typhlosion|78|84|78|109|85|100}}
{{stats/r|0157|Typhlosion|73|84|78|119|85|95|form=-Hisui|display=Hisuian Typhlosion}}
{{stats/r|0158|Totodile|50|65|64|44|48|43}}
{{stats/r|0159|Croconaw|65|80|80|59|63|58}}
{{stats/r|0160|Feraligatr|85|105|100|79|83|78}}
|}


In Generation II, the Pokémon will be holding a {{i|Berry}} when received from Elm, though the rival's stolen first partner Pokémon will not.
==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Duel===
In {{g|Duel}}, all Johto first partner Pokémon and their evolutions received figures.


====Other games====
{| align="center" style="{{roundy|10px}}; text-align:center; border: 2px solid #{{blue color light}}; background: #{{moon color}};"
In {{game|Emerald}}, after the player has caught all Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number (Generation III)|Hoenn Pokédex]] with the exception of {{p|Jirachi}} and {{p|Deoxys}}, [[Professor Birch]] will offer one of these Pokémon as a reward.
|- style="background-color:#fff; vertical-align:top"
| style="{{roundy|5px}}; width:70px" | {{fig|7|Bayleef|Common}}
| style="{{roundy|5px}}; width:70px" | {{fig|60|Feraligatr|EX}}
| style="{{roundy|5px}}; width:70px" | {{fig|137|Cyndaquil|Uncommon}}
| style="{{roundy|5px}}; width:70px" | {{fig|180|Croconaw|Common}}
| style="{{roundy|5px}}; width:70px" | {{fig|209|Totodile|Uncommon}}
| style="{{roundy|5px}}; width:70px" | {{fig|222|Chikorita|Uncommon}}
| style="{{roundy|5px}}; width:70px" | {{fig|245|Quilava|Common}}
| style="{{roundy|5px}}; width:70px" | {{fig|258|Typhlosion|EX}}
| style="{{roundy|5px}}; width:70px" | {{fig|445|Meganium|EX}}
|}


In [[Pokémon Colosseum]], the middle stages of the Johto first partners are caught as [[Shadow Pokémon]] from a Mystery Troop member. Only one is available for the player to obtain during the main game, while the other two are only available during the post-game. The color of the outfit for the corresponding Mystery Troop member is the same as the type for the Johto first partner they have.
===Pokémon GO===
In {{g|GO}}, all three Johto first partner Pokémon can be caught and encountered along with their [[Evolution]]s.


In {{Pokémon XD}}, after the player has cleared the entirety of [[Mt. Battle]] without touching a [[PC]] or retiring, [[Battlus]] will offer one of these Pokémon as a reward. The player can obtain all three Pokémon with consecutive challenges.
===Pokémon Masters EX===
In {{g|Masters EX}}, several other characters form [[sync pair]]s with the Johto first partner Pokémon or their evolutions. They can be obtained through various [[sync pair scout]]s.


In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, after the player first enters the [[Hall of Fame]] and meets [[Zinnia]], Professor Birch can be found being chased by a {{p|Shroomish}} on {{rt|101|Hoenn}} and the player will be allowed to choose one of the Johto first partners.
{{PairDex/h|johto}}
{{PairDex|010|Kris|trainerlink=Kris (Masters)#Totodile → Croconaw → Feraligatr|trainerimg=Kris|0160|Totodile → Croconaw → Feraligatr|pokemonlink=Totodile (Pokémon)|gender=female|Water|Grass|Physical Strike|6|Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|066|Lyra|trainerlink=Lyra (Masters)#Chikorita → Bayleef → Meganium|trainerimg=Lyra|0154 f|Chikorita → Bayleef → Meganium|gender=female|pokemonlink=Chikorita (Pokémon)|Grass|Fire|Support|6|Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|075|Ethan|trainerlink=Ethan (Masters)#Cyndaquil → Quilava → Typhlosion|trainerimg=Ethan|0157|Cyndaquil → Quilava → Typhlosion|gender=male|pokemonlink=Cyndaquil (Pokémon)|Fire|Rock|Special Strike|6|Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|091|Silver|trainerlink=Silver (Masters)#Feraligatr|trainerimg=Silver|0160|Feraligatr|gender=male|Water|Electric|Tech|4EX|Trainer Lodge Friendship Level 100}}
|}


In {{g|Sun and Moon}}, the Johto first partners can be caught in the wild via {{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}} on [[Melemele Island]].
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
In the {{g|Mystery Dungeon series}}, the Johto 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 Johto first partners can be caught in the [[Grand Underground]] after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]].
===Pokémon Rumble series===
In the [[Pokémon Rumble series]], all three Johto first partner Pokémon can be caught and encountered along with their Evolutions.


In {{g|Legends Arceus}}, Cyndaquil can be selected as one of the first partner Pokémon of [[Hisui]]. The Cyndaquill line can also be caught in the wild va [[Space-time distortion]]s.
===Pokémon Shuffle===
In {{g|Shuffle}}, all three Johto first partner Pokémon can be caught and encountered along with their Evolutions.


In [[The Indigo Disk]], the Johto first partners can be caught in the wild at the [[Terarium]]. They are unlocked after upgrading the biomes through the [[League Club Room]]. Chikorita can be found in the [[Coastal Biome]], Cyndaquil in the [[Polar Biome]], and Totodile in the [[Savanna Biome]].
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! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Pokémon
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Type
! colspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Attack Power
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Max<br>[[File:Raise Max Level.png|20px|Raise Max Level|link=Pokémon Shuffle#Enhancements]] RML
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Initial<br>{{OBP|Skill|Shuffle}}
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; | [[File:Skill Swapper.png|20px|link=]] Alternate<br>{{OBP|Skill|Shuffle|Skill(s)}}
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:Amelia icon.png|20px|link=]] [[Amelia]]<br>icons
|-
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Lv 1
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Max
{{ShDex|579|152|Chikorita|Grass|50|15|apmax=120|Rock Break+|N/A|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|579|152Winking|Chikorita|Grass|50|5|apmax=100|Barrier Bash+|N/A|Winking|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|580|153|Bayleef|Grass|60|5|apmax=105|T-Boost|N/A|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|581|154|Meganium|Grass|70|20|apmax=140|Stabilize+|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Block Shot}}|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|582|155|Cyndaquil|Fire|50|15|apmax=120|Rock Break+|N/A|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|582|155Winking|Cyndaquil|Fire|50|5|apmax=100|Eject+|N/A|Winking|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|583|156|Quilava|Fire|60|5|apmax=105|L-Boost|N/A|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|584|157|Typhlosion|Fire|70|20|apmax=140|Hyper Punch|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Rock Shot}}|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|585|158|Totodile|Water|50|15|apmax=120|Rock Break+|N/A|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|585|158Winking|Totodile|Water|50|5|apmax=100|Swap+|N/A|Winking|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|586|159|Croconaw|Water|60|5|apmax=105|Cross Attack|N/A|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|587|160|Feraligatr|Water|70|20|apmax=140|Paralyze|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Barrier Shot}}|amelia=1}}
|}


===Base stat comparison===
===Pokémon Sleep===
{{triostats|johto|152|Chikorita|grass|45|49|65|49|65|45|155|Cyndaquil|fire|39|52|43|60|50|65|158|Totodile|water|50|65|64|44|48|43}}
In {{g|Sleep}}, the three Johto first partner Pokémon can be obtained by filling their Friendship Points after a sleep session.
{{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}}


==In the anime==
==In animation==
[[File:LoT first partners.png|thumb|thumb|250px|[[Vincent]], {{jo|Marina}}, and {{jo|Jimmy}} with their Johto first partner Pokémon]]
[[File:LoT first partners.png|thumb|thumb|250px|[[Vincent]], {{jo|Marina}}, and {{jo|Jimmy}} with their Johto first partner Pokémon]]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===''Pokémon the Series''===
During the Johto arc of the [[original series]], [[Professor Elm]] gave away four of the Johto first partner Pokémon to new [[Trainer]]s. {{an|Casey}} and [[Vincent]] both received a {{p|Chikorita}}, {{jo|Jimmy}} began his journey with a {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{jo|Marina}} was given a {{p|Totodile}}.
During {{aniseries|GS}}, [[Professor Elm]] gave away four of the Johto first partner Pokémon to new [[Trainer]]s. {{an|Casey}} and [[Vincent]] both received a {{p|Chikorita}}, {{jo|Jimmy}} began his journey with a {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{jo|Marina}} was given a {{p|Totodile}}.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The Johto first partner Pokémon are the first trio where they do not gain a secondary [[Type]] when evolving or be a dual type.
* {{p|Typhlosion}} is the only fully evolved Johto first partner Pokémon to have a [[regional form]].
* {{p|Typhlosion}} is the only fully evolved Johto first partner Pokémon to have a [[regional form]].
* The Chikorita family is the only [[first partner Pokémon]] evolutionary line to keep their Japanese voices in the English [[dub]] of the {{pkmn|animated series}}. The main reason is due to the Japanese voices having nearly identical names in English and Japanese.
* Chikorita have had the most {{pkmn|Trainer}}s among the Johto first partner Pokémon in the anime. One Chikorita has been trained by each of {{Ash}}, {{an|Casey}}, [[Vincent]], {{OBP|Silver|HS18}}, {{an|Lyra}} and [[Horace]]. However, Ash is the only one who is confirmed to not have received Chikorita as a first partner Pokémon.
* Although all nine first partner Pokémon as of [[Generation III]] can be used in [[Pokémon Jump]], Chikorita is the only one of the nine that doesn't fit the description of Pokémon that can be used (about 2'4" or 0.7 m or smaller and do not only swim, burrow or fly)
==References==
{{reflist}}


==See also==
==Related articles==
* [[First partner Pokémon]]
* [[First partner Pokémon]]
* [[Hisuian form]].
* [[Hisuian form]]


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Revision as of 01:20, 5 November 2024

The Johto first partner Pokémon in Pokémon the Series

The Johto first partner Pokémon are the trio of Pokémon—Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile[1]—chosen by Trainers at the start of their journey in Johto. These are traditionally given out by Professor Elm 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 "Johto first partner Pokémon"[2], "first partner Pokémon of the Johto region"[1], and more.

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

List of Johto first partner Pokémon and their Evolutions

Forms

Typhlosion has a Hisuian form. For details on Hisuian Typhlosion as a first partner Pokémon, see Hisui first partner Pokémon.

In the core series games

Availability

As first partner

Game(s) First partner Location/Acquisition Other effects
GSC, HGSS Chikorita New Bark Town: from Professor Elm in his lab Silver takes: Cyndaquil
Cyndaquil Silver takes: Totodile
Totodile Silver takes: Chikorita

Other methods

In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Cyndaquil is one of the Hisui first partner Pokémon.

In Pokémon Colosseum, the evolutions of the Johto first partners are available as Shadow Pokémon from Mystery Troop members Verde, Rosso, and Bluno who each have the Pokémon corresponding to their color. They are first encountered in Phenac City where the player must choose one to battle; if that person's Shadow Pokémon is not caught, they will later appear at Realgam Tower. The person whose Shadow Pokémon is weak to the first person that was chosen will appear at Snagem Hideout, while the last person will appear at Shadow PKMN Lab.

In The Indigo Disk DLC, the Johto 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
E Chikorita Cyndaquil Totodile Littleroot Town: from Professor Birch after completing the Hoenn Pokédex (not counting Jirachi and Deoxys; choose one)
Colo Bayleef Quilava Croconaw Phenac City or Realgam Tower (first chosen); Snagem Hideout (type weak to first); Shadow PKMN Lab (type strong against first)
XD Chikorita Cyndaquil Totodile Mt. Battle: from Battlus after defeating all 100 Trainers without touching a PC (choose one; repeatable)
ORAS Chikorita Cyndaquil Totodile Route 101: from Professor Birch after entering the Hall of Fame (choose one)
SM Chikorita Cyndaquil Totodile Melemele Island: Island Scan
BDSP Chikorita Grand Underground: Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern (after obtaining the National Pokédex)
Cyndaquil Grand Underground: Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern, Volcanic Cave (after obtaining the National Pokédex)
Totodile Grand Underground: Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern (after obtaining the National Pokédex)
SV (ID) Chikorita Terarium: Coastal Biome
Cyndaquil Terarium: Polar Biome
Totodile Terarium: Savanna Biome

Base stat comparison

Pokémon HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed Total
Chikorita
45
49
65
49
65
45
 318
Bayleef
60
62
80
63
80
60
 405
Meganium
80
82
100
83
100
80
 525
Cyndaquil
39
52
43
60
50
65
 309
Quilava
58
64
58
80
65
80
 405
Typhlosion
78
84
78
109
85
100
 534
Hisuian Typhlosion
73
84
78
119
85
95
 534
Totodile
50
65
64
44
48
43
 314
Croconaw
65
80
80
59
63
58
 405
Feraligatr
85
105
100
79
83
78
 530

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Duel

In Pokémon Duel, all Johto first partner Pokémon and their evolutions received figures.

Bayleef (7)Common
Bayleef 		Feraligatr (60)EX
Feraligatr 		Cyndaquil (137)Uncommon
Cyndaquil 		Croconaw (180)Common
Croconaw 		Totodile (209)Uncommon
Totodile 		Chikorita (222)Uncommon
Chikorita 		Quilava (245)Common
Quilava 		Typhlosion (258)EX
Typhlosion 		Meganium (445)EX
Meganium

Pokémon GO

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

Pokémon Masters EX

In Pokémon Masters EX, several other characters form sync pairs with the Johto first partner Pokémon or their evolutions. They can be obtained through various sync pair scouts.

Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role EX role Base potential Availability
#010 VSKris Masters.png Kris #0160 MastersIcon0160.png Totodile → Croconaw → Feraligatr♀
Water
WaterIC Masters.png 		Grass
GrassIC Masters.png 		Masters Physical Strike.png ★★★★★☆EX Sync Pair Scout
#066 VSLyra Masters.png Lyra #0154 MastersIcon0154 f.png Chikorita → Bayleef → Meganium♀
Grass
GrassIC Masters.png 		Fire
FireIC Masters.png 		Masters Support.png ★★★★★☆EX Sync Pair Scout
#075 VSEthan Masters.png Ethan #0157 MastersIcon0157.png Cyndaquil → Quilava → Typhlosion♂
Fire
FireIC Masters.png 		Rock
RockIC Masters.png 		Masters Special Strike.png ★★★★★☆EX Sync Pair Scout
#091 VSSilver Masters.png Silver #0160 MastersIcon0160.png Feraligatr♂
Water
WaterIC Masters.png 		Electric
ElectricIC Masters.png 		Masters Tech.png ★★★★☆☆EX Trainer Lodge Friendship Level 100

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, the Johto 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 Johto first partner Pokémon can be caught and encountered along with their Evolutions.

Pokémon Shuffle

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

Dex# NDex Icon Pokémon Type Attack Power Max
Raise Max Level RML 		Initial
Skill 		Skill Swapper.png Alternate
Skill(s) 		Amelia icon.png Amelia
icons
Lv 1 Max
#579 #0152 Shuffle152.png Chikorita Grass 50 120 15 Rock Break+ N/A 1
#579 #0152 Shuffle152Winking.png Chikorita
Winking 		Grass 50 100 5 Barrier Bash+ N/A 1
#580 #0153 Shuffle153.png Bayleef Grass 60 105 5 T-Boost N/A 1
#581 #0154 Shuffle154.png Meganium Grass 70 140 20 Stabilize+ Block Shot 1
#582 #0155 Shuffle155.png Cyndaquil Fire 50 120 15 Rock Break+ N/A 1
#582 #0155 Shuffle155Winking.png Cyndaquil
Winking 		Fire 50 100 5 Eject+ N/A 1
#583 #0156 Shuffle156.png Quilava Fire 60 105 5 L-Boost N/A 1
#584 #0157 Shuffle157.png Typhlosion Fire 70 140 20 Hyper Punch Rock Shot 1
#585 #0158 Shuffle158.png Totodile Water 50 120 15 Rock Break+ N/A 1
#585 #0158 Shuffle158Winking.png Totodile
Winking 		Water 50 100 5 Swap+ N/A 1
#586 #0159 Shuffle159.png Croconaw Water 60 105 5 Cross Attack N/A 1
#587 #0160 Shuffle160.png Feraligatr Water 70 140 20 Paralyze Barrier Shot 1

Pokémon Sleep

In Pokémon Sleep, the three Johto first partner Pokémon can be obtained by filling their Friendship Points after a sleep session.

In animation

Vincent, Marina, and Jimmy with their Johto first partner Pokémon

Pokémon the Series

During Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver, Professor Elm gave away four of the Johto first partner Pokémon to new Trainers. Casey and Vincent both received a Chikorita, Jimmy began his journey with a Cyndaquil, and Marina was given a Totodile.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

In Pokémon Adventures, Professor Elm originally loans, and eventually gifts Cyndaquil to Gold. This is the only Pokémon which he gives out, however the other Johto first partner Pokémon are shown in his possession. A Totodile is stolen by Silver, which Gold is tasked with rescuing, whereas Chikorita runs away from the lab to join Crystal's team.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

In Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys, much like Pokémon Gold and Silver, Gold is offered the choice of one of the three Johto first partner Pokémon – Chikorita, Cyndaquil or 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, Black, who is based on Silver, steals a Chikorita from Elm's lab while Gold is away on his errand.

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

In Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure, Professor Elm gave Jō a Totodile, and Tsubaki a Chikorita. Although Professor Elm is not seen handing it out, he also gifts Cyndaquil to Trainers.

Trivia

  • The Johto first partner Pokémon are the first trio where they do not gain a secondary Type when evolving or be a dual type.
  • Typhlosion is the only fully evolved Johto first partner Pokémon to have a regional form.
  • The Chikorita family is the only first partner Pokémon evolutionary line to keep their Japanese voices in the English dub of the animated series. The main reason is due to the Japanese voices having nearly identical names in English and Japanese.
  • Chikorita have had the most Trainers among the Johto first partner Pokémon in the anime. One Chikorita has been trained by each of Ash, Casey, Vincent, Silver, Lyra and Horace. However, Ash is the only one who is confirmed to not have received Chikorita as a first partner Pokémon.
  • Although all nine first partner Pokémon as of Generation III can be used in Pokémon Jump, Chikorita is the only one of the nine that doesn't fit the description of Pokémon that can be used (about 2'4" or 0.7 m or smaller and do not only swim, burrow or fly)

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Pokémon TCG: First Partner Pack (Johto) | Pokémon Center Official Site (archived)
  2. ↑ Pikachu, Chikorita, Cyndaquil & Totodile Pokémon Pins (4-Pack) | Pokémon Center Canada Official Site (archived)

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