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===Main series=== | ===Main series=== | ||
[[File:Ash and Kanto first partners.png|thumb|250px|{{Ash}} with his Kanto first partner Pokémon and Pikachu]] | [[File:Ash and Kanto first partners.png|thumb|250px|{{Ash}} with his Kanto first partner Pokémon and Pikachu]] | ||
In | In ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', upon their tenth birthday, youths can register for a [[Pokédex]] and pick up a first partner Pokémon from the local [[Pokémon Professor]] or [[Pokémon Center]] free of charge. First partner Pokémon are usually raised specifically to be easy to train. | ||
Like in the games, the specific first partner 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. | Like in the games, the specific first partner 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. | ||
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File:Kalos first partners anime.png|The Kalos region first partner Pokémon in [[Professor Sycamore]]'s laboratory | File:Kalos first partners anime.png|The Kalos region first partner Pokémon in [[Professor Sycamore]]'s laboratory | ||
File:SM016.png|The Alola first partner Pokémon, owned by Ash and [[Lana]] | File:SM016.png|The Alola first partner Pokémon, owned by Ash and [[Lana]] | ||
File:Galar first partners anime.png|The Galar region first partner Pokémon | File:Galar first partners anime.png|The Galar region first partner Pokémon | ||
File:Hisuian first partners anime.png|The Hisui region first partner Pokémon | File:Hisuian first partners anime.png|The Hisui region first partner Pokémon | ||
File:Paldea first partners anime.png|The Paldea first partner Pokémon | File:Paldea first partners anime.png|The Paldea first partner Pokémon, owned by [[Liko]], [[Dot]], and [[Roy]] | ||
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==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu=== | ===The Electric Tale of Pikachu=== | ||
In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], unlike the | In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], unlike the [[Pokémon the Series|TV series]] from which the manga was based on, new Pokémon Trainers do not appear to be given any sort of first partner Pokémon. {{an|Professor Oak}} is not shown residing at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his laboratory]] handing out first partner Pokémon to new Trainers, as in the TV series, 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. {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} found {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (EToP)}} 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, although he is at one point seen owning a {{p|Venusaur}}. | ||
===Pokémon Adventures=== | ===Pokémon Adventures=== | ||
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* The Hoenn first partner set is the first set in which all three Pokémon evolve under the care of the main characters who own them. | * The Hoenn first partner set is the first set in which all three Pokémon evolve under the care of the main characters who own them. | ||
* {{p|Squirtle}} and {{p|Turtwig}} are both based on turtles and were the first partner Pokémon of two of Ash's rivals, {{Gary}} and [[Paul]]. | * {{p|Squirtle}} and {{p|Turtwig}} are both based on turtles and were the first partner Pokémon of two of Ash's rivals, {{Gary}} and [[Paul]]. | ||
* {{p|Torchic}} and {{p|Piplup}} are both based on birds. They were also both owned by the | * {{p|Torchic}} and {{p|Piplup}} are both based on birds. They were also both owned by the resident [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''. | ||
* Both May and Dawn have a second first partner Pokémon from a previous generation with a type disadvantage to their first. These first partner Pokémon are both from two generations prior to their owner's introduction and featured in the | * Both May and Dawn have a second first partner Pokémon from a previous generation with a type disadvantage to their first. These first partner Pokémon are both from two generations prior to their owner's introduction and featured in ''Pokémon the Series'' likely due to the same-generation [[remake]]s. | ||
* In the ''Diamond and Pearl'' series, there have been two major appearances of each fully evolved first partner introduced in [[Generation IV]]: Ash and Paul's Torterra, Ash and Flint's Infernape, and Barry and [[Kenny's Empoleon]]. | * In the ''Diamond and Pearl'' series, there have been two major appearances of each fully evolved first partner introduced in [[Generation IV]]: Ash and Paul's Torterra, Ash and Flint's Infernape, and Barry and [[Kenny's Empoleon]]. | ||
* Every Fire-type first partner obtained by a main character has evolved at least once. | * Every Fire-type first partner obtained by a main character has evolved at least once. | ||