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[[File:Johto first partners anime.png|thumb|300px|The Johto first partner Pokémon in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
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.

==List of Johto first partner Pokémon and their Evolutions==
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{{PokeSum|0152|Chikorita|Grass}}
{{PokeSum|0153|Bayleef|Grass}}
{{PokeSum|0154|Meganium|Grass}}
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{{PokeSum|0155|Cyndaquil|Fire}}
{{PokeSum|0156|Quilava|Fire}}
{{PokeSum|0157|Typhlosion|Fire}}
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{{PokeSum|0158|Totodile|Water}}
{{PokeSum|0159|Croconaw|Water}}
{{PokeSum|0160|Feraligatr|Water}}
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===Forms===
{{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==
===Availability===
====As first partner====
{| 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]]
|}

===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 the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Duel===
In {{g|Duel}}, all Johto first partner Pokémon and their evolutions received figures.

{| align="center" style="{{roundy|10px}}; text-align:center; border: 2px solid #{{blue color light}}; background: #{{moon color}};"
|- 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}}
|}

===Pokémon GO===
In {{g|GO}}, all three Johto first partner Pokémon can be caught and encountered along with their [[Evolution]]s.

===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.

{{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}}
|}

===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.

===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 {{g|Shuffle}}, all three Johto first partner Pokémon can be caught and encountered along with their Evolutions.

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! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Dex#
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | NDex
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" class="unsortable" | Icon
! 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}}
|}

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

==In animation==
[[File:LoT first partners.png|thumb|thumb|250px|[[Vincent]], {{jo|Marina}}, and {{jo|Jimmy}} with their Johto first partner Pokémon]]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
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}}.
{{-}}

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

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
In [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]], much like {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, {{GnB|Gold}} is offered the choice of one of the three [[Johto]] first partner Pokémon &ndash; {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}} or {{p|Totodile}} &ndash; 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.

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
In [[Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]], Professor Elm gave [[Jō]] a Totodile, and {{OBP|Tsubaki|JBA}} 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.
* {{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}}

==Related articles==
* [[First partner Pokémon]]
* [[Hisuian form]]

{{First partner trios|Johto}}