Do all Pokemon starters stay the same type after evolving?

No. Each starter begins in the Grass, Fire, or Water family, but many gain a second type during evolution. The final evolution can therefore change how the starter fits a team.

Pokemon Starters by Generation: Gen 1-9 Starter List

Q: How many starter Pokemon are there in each generation?

The standard main-series pattern has three first-stage starters in each released generation: one Grass, one Fire, and one Water Pokemon. Gen 1 through Gen 9 therefore have 27 standard first-stage starters in total.

Q: Are Pikachu and Eevee part of the normal starter trios?

Pikachu and Eevee are special partner choices in Pokemon Let's Go and related formats. They are useful starter-style choices, but they are not extra members of the standard Gen 1 Grass, Fire, Water trio.

Q: Which generation has the most starter Pokemon?

The standard trio is the same size in every released generation. Extra partner, regional, or special-game choices can make a generation feel larger, but they are separate from the normal three-starter structure.

Q: What is the difference between a starter list and a starter picker?

A starter list is a reference table for comparing every generation. A starter picker is an interactive tool for filtering, choosing, randomizing, saving, and exporting a personal selection.

Q: Where can I choose one starter from every generation?

Use the Starter Pokemon Picker on this site to filter the released starter pool, save one choice per generation, and export your list.

Starter Guide August 2, 2026 By Cajun About 10 minutes

This Pokemon starters by generation guide lists the standard Grass, Fire, and Water trio from Gen 1 through Gen 9. Use the table for a fast reference, then compare final evolutions, starter type families, special partner choices, and the difference between a list and an interactive picker.

Quick answer: Each released main-series generation from Gen 1 to Gen 9 has three standard first-stage starters: one Grass, one Fire, and one Water Pokemon. That makes 27 standard first-stage starters across nine generations, before counting special partner choices such as Pikachu and Eevee.

Grass Fire and Water starter Pokemon arranged by generation — The real repository sprite library arranged as nine generation rows and three starter families. The table below supplies the names and regional context that the image intentionally keeps uncluttered.

All Pokemon Starters by Generation

The table uses the familiar first-stage starter trio for each released generation. “Grass,” “Fire,” and “Water” describe the starter family at the first stage, while the final-evolution column shows where the line ends. A second type may appear during evolution, so the first-stage family is not the same thing as a complete battle role.

Generation	Region	Grass starter	Fire starter	Water starter	Final evolutions
Gen 1	Kanto	Bulbasaur Grass / Poison line	Charmander Fire line	Squirtle Water line	Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise
Gen 2	Johto	Chikorita Grass line	Cyndaquil Fire line	Totodile Water line	Meganium, Typhlosion, Feraligatr
Gen 3	Hoenn	Treecko Grass line	Torchic Fire line	Mudkip Water / Ground line	Sceptile, Blaziken, Swampert
Gen 4	Sinnoh	Turtwig Grass line	Chimchar Fire / Fighting line	Piplup Water / Steel line	Torterra, Infernape, Empoleon
Gen 5	Unova	Snivy Grass line	Tepig Fire / Fighting line	Oshawott Water line	Serperior, Emboar, Samurott
Gen 6	Kalos	Chespin Grass / Fighting line	Fennekin Fire / Psychic line	Froakie Water / Dark line	Chesnaught, Delphox, Greninja
Gen 7	Alola	Rowlet Grass / Flying line	Litten Fire / Dark line	Popplio Water / Fairy line	Decidueye, Incineroar, Primarina
Gen 8	Galar	Grookey Grass line	Scorbunny Fire line	Sobble Water line	Rillaboom, Cinderace, Inteleon
Gen 9	Paldea	Sprigatito Grass / Dark line	Fuecoco Fire / Ghost line	Quaxly Water / Fighting line	Meowscarada, Skeledirge, Quaquaval

Counting rule: This is the standard main-series starter list, not a complete catalog of every Pokemon that can be received at the beginning of every game. Partner Pokemon, regional variants, spin-off starters, and special distributions are discussed separately so the core Gen 1-9 table stays consistent.

Why the Starter Trio Uses Grass, Fire, and Water

The three-way Grass, Fire, and Water pattern gives a new player an easy first decision while also creating a simple type relationship: Grass is strong against Water, Water is strong against Fire, and Fire is strong against Grass. The relationship is not the whole battle system, but it makes the opening choice understandable before a player learns abilities, dual types, moves, and status effects.

Pokemon starter families organized into Grass Fire and Water columns — Type-family view of the same nine trios. It is useful when you want to compare every Grass, Fire, or Water starter across generations instead of reading one region row at a time.

9released main-series generations in the table

27standard first-stage starters from Gen 1-9

3starter families in the normal regional trio

The pattern becomes more interesting after the first stage. Some lines stay single-typed, while others gain a second type that changes their resistances, weaknesses, speed profile, or role. That is why a starter choice can feel different at the end of a playthrough even when the opening labels are always Grass, Fire, and Water.

Starter Evolution Lines and Final Types

Starter Pokemon are usually presented as three-stage evolution families, and comparing the final forms is often more useful than comparing only the first-stage designs. Charizard and Blaziken, for example, turn a Fire starter into different offensive identities. Swampert, Empoleon, Greninja, Primarina, and Skeledirge show how Water or Fire lines can gain a second type that changes the way they fit a team.

Representative Pokemon starter evolution lines from first stage to final evolution — Representative first-stage, middle-stage, and final-stage lines from Gen 1, Gen 5, and Gen 9. The visual is a comparison aid; the table remains the source of the complete Gen 1-9 starter names.

Choose by first-stage design or final evolution?

There is no correct rule. Choose by the first-stage design when the early-game companion matters most, by the final evolution when you care about the finished team, or by the complete line when you want the choice to feel consistent from the opening route to the endgame. A reference list helps you compare the options without turning a personal preference into a claim about competitive strength.

Why type labels need a caveat

The table labels the family at the first stage and calls out common final-line changes. It does not replace a full matchup chart: abilities, moves, held items, regional forms, game rules, and team context can matter more than the starter's original type. Use the site's Pokemon Weakness Calculator if the next question is about team coverage rather than starter preference.

A quick way to compare starter generations

Start with the region row that matters to you, then compare the three first-stage designs before looking at final forms. If you are choosing for a replay, check whether you prefer a single-type line or a line that gains a second type. If you are making a personal favorites list, keep design, memories, and playthrough stories separate from competitive rankings. That small rule keeps the comparison useful: a starter can be your favorite because of its character or evolution design even when another line is stronger in a particular battle format.

Partner and Special Starter Choices

Pikachu and Eevee are the clearest example of why “all starter Pokemon” can mean different things. In Pokemon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokemon Let's Go, Eevee!, the partner is central to the adventure, but those choices are not extra members of the normal Kanto Grass, Fire, Water trio. They are best labeled as partner starters or special starter-style choices.

Other games and spin-offs can also give players unusual early partners, regional variants, or different starter rules. Those choices are worth mentioning when a page is about a specific game, but mixing them into the standard generation table makes it harder to answer the basic search question. This guide therefore keeps the core list stable and sends game-specific decisions to the relevant tool or source.

Starter List vs Starter Picker

A starter Pokemon list is best when you want to scan all generations, check a name, compare final forms, or settle a debate about which region introduced a starter. The site's Starter Pokemon Picker is better when you already want to choose: filter the released pool by generation or family, save one choice per generation, randomize a result, and export the list.

Use this reference

Compare every Gen 1-9 trio, check Grass/Fire/Water families, review final evolutions, and understand special partner exceptions.

Use the picker

Filter, select, randomize, save, and export a personal starter list without browsing the full Pokedex.

Use the generations guide

Read release years, regions, main games, species counts, and the distinction between a released generation and an announced future era.

Use the main picker

Choose favorite Pokemon across many generation and type cells when the task is broader than starters.

If you are comparing starter preferences with a larger personal ranking, the Top 100 Favorite Pokemon Picker is a better destination than forcing starter choices into a strict tier list. Keeping these page jobs separate makes the site easier to navigate and avoids treating a reference table, a picker, and a ranking tool as the same intent.

Pokemon Starters by Generation FAQ

How many starter Pokemon are there in each generation?

The standard pattern is three first-stage starters per released generation: one Grass, one Fire, and one Water Pokemon. Gen 1 through Gen 9 therefore contain 27 standard first-stage starters.

Are Pikachu and Eevee part of the normal starter trios?

No. Pikachu and Eevee are special partner choices in the Let's Go format. They are starter-style partners, but they do not replace or expand the standard Kanto trio in this reference table.

Which generation has the most starter Pokemon?

Every released generation in the standard list has the same three first-stage choices. A game may add partner or special choices, but those should be counted separately from the normal regional trio.

Do all starter Pokemon keep one type forever?

No. Many final evolutions gain a second type. The original Grass, Fire, or Water label is a useful starting category, not a guarantee about the final form's complete matchup profile.

What is the difference between a starter list and a starter picker?

The list is for research and comparison. The picker is for an action: filter the pool, choose or randomize a starter, save one per generation, and export the result.

Where can I choose one starter from every generation?

Open the Starter Pokemon Picker to save one released starter choice per generation. For broader favorites by type and generation, use the Favorite Pokemon Picker.

Summary

The standard Pokemon starters by generation pattern is simple: Gen 1 through Gen 9 each introduce a Grass, Fire, and Water trio, producing 27 first-stage starters in the core reference list. The interesting differences appear in region identity, design, evolution lines, and the secondary types many final forms gain. Use this page to compare the full list, then switch to the Starter Pokemon Picker when you are ready to choose and save your own favorites.

Sources and verification

The Pokemon Company: Pokemon Presents recap — official franchise context for the current release roadmap.
Bulbapedia: First partner Pokemon — community reference for the standard starter and partner terminology.
Pokemon Database National Pokedex — community cross-check for names, types, and evolution lines.