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This page details the known [[first partner Pokémon|first partners]] of various characters throughout the [[Pokémon]] franchise. | [[File:Wally and Ralts PokéKyun Collection.png|thumb|350px|[[Wally]] and his first Pokémon, {{p|Ralts}}]] | ||
This page details the known '''[[first partner Pokémon|first partners]] of various characters''' throughout the [[Pokémon]] franchise. | |||
* For the list of Pokémon that are first available or choosable by the {{player}} in various [[Pokémon games|games]] in the franchise, see [[List of the player's first Pokémon]]. | |||
* For a list of characters who own [[first partner Pokémon]], see [[List of characters with first partner Pokémon]]. | |||
==In the games== | ==In the games== | ||
[[File:Lillie and Clefairy artwork.png|thumb|250px|[[Lillie]] and {{p|Clefairy}}]] | |||
The lists below show which Pokémon a character received as their first Pokémon, where this is known. The list does not include characters like [[rival]]s whose first Pokémon is dependent on the [[list of the player's first Pokémon|player's choice]]. | |||
===Core series=== | |||
* The rival of {{game|Yellow}}, {{ga|Blue}}, starts with an {{p|Eevee}} originally intended for the player. The Eevee will evolve into a {{p|Vaporeon}} if the player loses against the rival at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|the lab]], {{p|Jolteon}} if the player wins against the rival at both the lab and {{rt|22|Kanto}}, and {{p|Flareon}} if the player wins against the rival at the lab, and loses or skips the other battle. | |||
* [[Wally]], with the help of the player and [[Norman|their father]], will catch a {{p|Ralts}}. In the original {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, it evolves into {{p|Gardevoir}}, but in the [[remakes]], {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, it evolves into a {{p|Gallade}} capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]]. | |||
* The player's [[friend]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, {{ga|Ethan}} or {{ga|Lyra}}, will have a {{p|Marill}}. | |||
* In {{B2W2}}, [[Alder]] mentions that a {{p|Larvesta}} was his first partner. This predates the usage of the term "first partner Pokémon". He mentions the same Pokémon in [[Pokémon Masters EX]] as his first partner. | |||
* In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}'s [[Episode RR]], [[Lillie]] owns a {{p|Clefairy}}. This Clefairy is Lillie's only known Pokémon until she joins the player at the [[Battle Tree]], and Lillie was not considered a Trainer prior to the events of the episode. | |||
* {{ga|Trace}} will begin with either an {{p|Eevee}}{{sup/7|P}} or a {{p|Pikachu}}{{sup/7|E}} depending on the player's game of choice. It will evolve into either {{p|Jolteon}} or {{p|Raichu}}. These Pokémon differ from the {{ga|Partner Pokémon|Partner}} Pikachu and Eevee that the player obtains. | |||
* [[Hop]] has a {{TP|Hop|Wooloo}} that he has owned since before the start of the game, and uses it in his first battle against the player. Over the course of the story, it evolves into {{p|Dubwool}}. | |||
| | * [[Marnie]]'s first Pokémon is her {{p|Morpeko}}, which she received as a gift when she was five from her brother, [[Piers]]. | ||
| {{ | * [[Bede]]'s first Pokémon, as revealed in conversations in [[The Isle of Armor]], is his {{p|Hatterene}}, which he received as a {{p|Hatenna}} when he met Chairman [[Rose]]. | ||
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===Other games=== | |||
====[[Pokémon Masters EX]]==== | |||
* {{mas|Anabel}} claims that her first partner was her {{p|Snorlax}}. Snorlax has appeared in both {{game|Emerald}} and the [[Alola]]-based titles prior to Masters EX. | |||
* {{mas|Rei}} says that the first Pokémon that he befriended in [[Hisui]] was his {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Decidueye}}. Rei is based on the {{player}} from {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. | |||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
===Pokémon the Series=== | ===''Pokémon the Series''=== | ||
====Main characters==== | |||
{{spoilers}} | {{spoilers}} | ||
[[File:Dawn choosing Piplup.png|thumb| | [[File:Ash choosing Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Ash choosing Pikachu as his first Pokémon]] | ||
[[File:May choosing Torchic.png|thumb|250px|May choosing Torchic as her first Pokémon]] | |||
[[File:Dawn choosing Piplup.png|thumb|250px|Dawn choosing Piplup as her first Pokémon]] | |||
[[File:Serena choosing Fennekin.png|thumb|250px|Serena choosing Fennekin as her first Pokémon]] | |||
[[File:Goh choosing Scorbunny.png|thumb|250px|Goh choosing Scorbunny as his first Pokémon]] | |||
[[File:Liko choosing Sprigatito.png|thumb|250px|Liko choosing Sprigatito as her first Pokémon]] | |||
* {{Ash}} started with a {{AP|Pikachu}}, which he received from {{an|Professor Oak}}. In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', he was revealed to be able to [[Gigantamax]] into a Gigantamax Pikachu. | * {{Ash}} started with a {{AP|Pikachu}}, which he received from {{an|Professor Oak}}. In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', he was revealed to be able to [[Gigantamax]] into a Gigantamax Pikachu. | ||
* {{an|Misty}} started with {{TP|Misty|Goldeen}}, {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}, | * {{an|Misty}} started with either a {{TP|Misty|Goldeen}}, {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}, or {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}. It is unknown how she got them, or which one she acquired first. | ||
* {{an|Brock}} started with an {{p|Onix}}, which he received from {{ka|Flint|his father}} and for some time stayed with his brother, [[Forrest]], with whom it evolved into a {{TP|Brock|Steelix}}. In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon]]'', it was revealed to be able [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into a | * {{an|Brock}} started with an {{p|Onix}}, which he received from {{ka|Flint|his father}} and for some time stayed with his brother, [[Forrest]], with whom it evolved into a {{TP|Brock|Steelix}}. In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon]]'', it was revealed to be able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into a {{me|Steelix}}. | ||
* [[Jessie]] started with an {{p|Ekans}}, which she received for {{wp|chūgen}} (a [[birthday]] present in the dub), and who later evolved into an {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}. In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]], she formally released it back into the wild. | * [[Jessie]] started with an {{p|Ekans}}, which she received for {{wp|chūgen}} (a [[birthday]] present in the dub), and who later evolved into an {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}. In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', she formally released it back into the wild. | ||
* [[James]] started with his pet {{p|Growlithe}}, [[Growlie]]; however, he left it at home when he ran away. | * [[James]] started with his pet {{p|Growlithe}}, [[Growlie]]; however, he left it at home when he ran away. | ||
* {{an|May}} started with a {{p|Torchic}}, which she received from [[Professor Birch]] | * {{an|May}} started with a {{p|Torchic}}, which she received from [[Professor Birch]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|May|Blaziken}}. | ||
* [[Max]] intends to begin his journey with the {{p|Ralts}} he met in ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]''. | * [[Max]] intends to begin his journey with the {{p|Ralts}} he met in ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]''. | ||
* {{an|Dawn}} started with a {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, which she received from [[Professor Rowan]]. | * {{an|Dawn}} started with a {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, which she received from [[Professor Rowan]]. | ||
* {{an|Iris}} started with a {{p|Drilbur}}, which she saved from falling off a cliff when she was a little girl, | * {{an|Iris}} started with a {{p|Drilbur}}, which she saved from falling off a cliff when she was a little girl, he has since evolved into a {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}}. | ||
* {{an|Cilan}} started with a {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}, which he has had since childhood. | * {{an|Cilan}} started with a {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}, which he has had since childhood. | ||
* {{an|Serena}} started with a {{p|Fennekin}}, which she received from [[Professor Sycamore]], | * {{an|Serena}} started with a {{p|Fennekin}}, which she received from [[Professor Sycamore]], she has since evolved into a {{TP|Serena|Delphox}}. | ||
* {{an|Kiawe}} started with a {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}}, which he received from his grandfather. | * {{an|Kiawe}} started with a {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}}, which he received from his [[Kiawe's grandfather|grandfather]]. | ||
* {{an|Lillie}} started with an {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Vulpix}} that hatched from an {{pkmn|Egg}} | * {{an|Lillie}} started with an {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Vulpix}} that hatched from an {{pkmn|Egg}}, which she nicknamed [[Snowy]]. | ||
* {{an|Sophocles}} started with a {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}}. | * {{an|Sophocles}} started with a {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}}. | ||
* {{an|Mallow}} started with a {{p|Bounsweet}}, which she received in the forest behind the [[Pokémon School]] from her [[Mallow's mother|late mother]]. | * {{an|Mallow}} started with a {{p|Bounsweet}}, which she received in the forest behind the [[Pokémon School]] from her [[Mallow's mother|late mother]]. she has since evolved into a {{TP|Mallow|Tsareena}}. | ||
* [[Goh]] initially wanted his first Pokémon to be a {{p|Mew}} like the one he met when he was six, but he changed his mind after befriending a | * [[Goh]] started with a {{p|Scorbunny}} while visiting the [[Galar]] region. It has since evolved into a {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}}. Goh initially wanted his first Pokémon to be a {{p|Mew}} like the one he met when he was six, but he changed his mind after befriending the wild Scorbunny in Galar, choosing it as his first partner instead. | ||
* {{Gary}} started with a {{p|Squirtle}}, which he received from Professor Oak | * [[Liko]] started with a {{p|Sprigatito}}, which she received from [[Liko's homeroom teacher|her homeroom teacher]] at [[Indigo Academy]]. She has since evolved into a {{TP|Liko|Floragato}}. She is shown to {{Tera}}stallize into a {{t|Grass}} type. | ||
* {{an|Casey}} started with a {{p|Chikorita}}, which she received from [[Professor Elm]] | * [[Roy]] started with a {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}, who Roy met after Fuecoco slid from the [[Brave Olivine]] and landed on the [[Roy's hometown|island's shore]] where Roy met and befriended him. He is shown to {{Tera}}stallize into a {{t|Fire}} type. | ||
* [[Sakura]] started with an {{p|Eevee}}, | |||
* {{Jo|Jimmy}} (''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'') started with a {{p|Cyndaquil}}, which he received from Professor Elm | ====Supporting characters==== | ||
* {{Jo|Marina}} started with a {{p|Totodile}}, which she received from Professor Elm and nicknamed [[Wani-Wani]], | * {{Gary}} started with a {{p|Squirtle}}, which he received from [[Professor Oak]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Gary|Blastoise}}. | ||
* [[Vincent]] started with a {{p|Chikorita}}, which he received from Professor Elm | * {{an|Casey}} started with a {{p|Chikorita}}, which she received from [[Professor Elm]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Casey|Meganium}}. | ||
* {{Jo|Harrison}} started with a {{p|Torchic}}, which he received from [[Professor Birch]] | * [[Sakura]] started with an {{p|Eevee}}, it has since evolved into an {{TP|Sakura|Espeon}}. | ||
* [[Nicholai]] started with a {{p|Mudkip}}, | * {{Jo|Jimmy}} (''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'') started with a {{p|Cyndaquil}}, which he received from [[Professor Elm]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Jimmy|Typhlosion}}. | ||
* {{OBP|Jimmy|AG092}} (''[[AG092|Judgment Day!]]'') started with a {{p|Squirtle}}, | * {{Jo|Marina}} started with a {{p|Totodile}}, which she received from [[Professor Elm]] and nicknamed [[Wani-Wani]], it has since evolved into a {{p|Feraligatr}}. | ||
* [[Vincent]] started with a {{p|Chikorita}}, which he received from [[Professor Elm]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Vincent|Meganium}}. | |||
* {{Jo|Harrison}} started with a {{p|Torchic}}, which he received from [[Professor Birch]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Harrison|Blaziken}}. | |||
* [[Nicholai]] started with a {{p|Mudkip}}, it has since evolved into a {{p|Marshtomp}}. | |||
* {{OBP|Jimmy|AG092}} (''[[AG092|Judgment Day!]]'') started with a {{p|Squirtle}}, it has since evolved into a {{p|Blastoise}}. | |||
* [[Yuzo]] said that he started his [[Pokémon journey]] with a {{p|Starly}}. | * [[Yuzo]] said that he started his [[Pokémon journey]] with a {{p|Starly}}. | ||
* [[Paul]] started with a {{p|Turtwig}}, | * [[Paul]] started with a {{p|Turtwig}}, it has since evolved into a {{TP|Paul|Torterra}}. | ||
* [[Zoey]] started with a {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}}, which she raised after it was abandoned. | * [[Zoey]] started with a {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}}, which she raised after it was abandoned. | ||
* {{Si|Kenny}} started with a {{p|Piplup}}, | * {{Si|Kenny}} started with a {{p|Piplup}}, it has since evolved into a {{TP|Kenny|Empoleon}}. | ||
* {{an|Cynthia}} started with a {{p|Gible}} that she hatched from an Egg as a child, | * {{an|Cynthia}} started with a {{p|Gible}} that she hatched from an Egg as a child, she has since evolved into a {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}. In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', she was revealed to be able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into a {{me|Garchomp}}. | ||
* {{an|Barry}}'s first Pokémon is currently unknown, but it was hinted in ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]'' that his first Pokémon might be his {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}}, which he received as a {{p|Piplup}}. | * {{an|Barry}}'s first Pokémon is currently unknown, but it was hinted in ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]'' that his first Pokémon might be his {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}}, which he received as a {{p|Piplup}}. | ||
* {{an|Lyra}} started with a {{p|Chikorita}}. | * {{an|Lyra}} started with a {{p|Chikorita}}. | ||
* [[Khoury]] started with a {{p|Totodile}}, | * [[Khoury]] started with a {{p|Totodile}}, it has since evolved into a {{TP|Khoury|Croconaw}}. | ||
* [[Volkner]] started with a {{p|Pikachu}}, | * [[Flint]] started with a {{p|Chimchar}}, it has since evolved into an {{TP|Flint|Infernape}}. | ||
* [[Trip]] started with a {{p|Snivy}}, which he received from [[Professor Juniper]], | * [[Volkner]] started with a {{p|Pikachu}}, he has since evolved into a {{p|Raichu}}. | ||
* {{an|Bianca}} started with a {{p|Tepig}}, | * [[Trip]] started with a {{p|Snivy}}, which he received from [[Professor Juniper]], he has since evolved into a {{TP|Trip|Serperior}}. | ||
* [[Burgundy]] started with an {{p|Oshawott}}, | * {{an|Bianca}} started with a {{p|Tepig}}, he has since evolved into a {{TP|Bianca|Emboar}}. | ||
* [[Virgil]] started with an {{p|Eevee}}, | * [[Burgundy]] started with an {{p|Oshawott}}, it has since evolved into a {{p|Dewott}}. | ||
* [[Alain]] started with a {{p|Charmander}}, which he received from Professor Sycamore, | * [[Virgil]] started with an {{p|Eevee}}, he has since evolved into a {{TP|Virgil|Umbreon}}. | ||
* [[Mairin]] started with a {{p|Chespin}}, which she received from Professor Sycamore | * [[Alain]] started with a {{p|Charmander}}, which he received from [[Professor Sycamore]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} who can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into {{me|Charizard}} X. | ||
* {{an|Tierno}} started with a {{p|Squirtle}}, which he received from Professor Sycamore | * [[Mairin]] started with a {{p|Chespin}}, which she received from [[Professor Sycamore]] which nicknamed [[Chespie]]. | ||
* {{an|Shauna}} started with a {{p|Bulbasaur}}, which she received from Professor Sycamore, | * {{an|Tierno}} started with a {{p|Squirtle}}, which he received from [[Professor Sycamore]] he has since evolved into a {{TP|Tierno|Blastoise}}. | ||
* {{an|Trevor}} started with a {{p|Charmander}}, which he received from Professor Sycamore, | * {{an|Shauna}} started with a {{p|Bulbasaur}}, which she received from [[Professor Sycamore]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Shauna|Ivysaur}}. | ||
* [[Sawyer]] started with a {{p|Treecko}}, which he received from [[Professor Birch]] | * {{an|Trevor}} started with a {{p|Charmander}}, which he received from [[Professor Sycamore]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Trevor|Charizard}} who can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into {{me|Charizard}} Y. | ||
* [[Sawyer]] started with a {{p|Treecko}}, which he received from [[Professor Birch]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}} who can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into {{me|Sceptile}}. | |||
* {{an|Professor Kukui}} started with a {{p|Litten}} that he received from his parents. It has since evolved into an {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}. | * {{an|Professor Kukui}} started with a {{p|Litten}} that he received from his parents. It has since evolved into an {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}. | ||
* {{an|Gladion}} started with an {{p|Eevee}}, | * {{an|Gladion}} started with an {{p|Eevee}}, it has since evolved into an {{TP|Gladion|Umbreon}}. | ||
* [[Chloe]] started with an {{TP|Chloe|Eevee}} that can't evolve, which she caught outside of [[Cerise Laboratory]]. | * [[Chloe]] started with an {{TP|Chloe|Eevee}} that can't evolve, which she caught outside of [[Cerise Laboratory]]. | ||
* {{an|Leon}} started with a {{p|Charmander}}, it has since evolved into a {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}. | |||
* [[Horace]] started with a {{p|Chikorita}}, it has since evolved into a {{p|Bayleef}}. | |||
* [[Ann]] started with an {{p|Oshawott}}, which she received from [[Liko's homeroom teacher|her homeroom teacher]] at [[Indigo Academy]]. It has since evolved into a {{p|Dewott}}. | |||
* [[Dot]] started with a {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}} she had befriended on the [[Brave Olivine]], officially catching him in [[Levincia]]. He is shown to {{Tera}}stallize into a {{t|Water}} type. | |||
====[[Characters of the day]]==== | |||
* [[Zackie]] (''[[EP130|A Bout With Sprout]]'') started with a {{p|Bellsprout}}, which he accidentally caught in [[Violet City]] when trying to catch [[Ash's Pikachu]], which he thought was a [[wild Pokémon]]. | * [[Zackie]] (''[[EP130|A Bout With Sprout]]'') started with a {{p|Bellsprout}}, which he accidentally caught in [[Violet City]] when trying to catch [[Ash's Pikachu]], which he thought was a [[wild Pokémon]]. | ||
* {{OBP|Tommy|AG032}} (''[[AG032|Abandon Ship!]]'') started with a {{p|Mudkip}}, | * {{OBP|Tommy|AG032}} (''[[AG032|Abandon Ship!]]'') started with a {{p|Mudkip}}, it has since evolved into a {{p|Swampert}}. | ||
* {{OBP|Stephanie|AG034}} (''[[AG034|Having a Wailord of a Time]]'') started with a {{p|Mudkip}}, which she received from Nurse Joy at the [[Slateport City]] [[Pokémon Center]]. | * {{OBP|Stephanie|AG034}} (''[[AG034|Having a Wailord of a Time]]'') started with a {{p|Mudkip}}, which she received from [[Nurse Joy]] at the [[Slateport City]] [[Pokémon Center]]. | ||
** [[Stephanie's father]] started with a {{p|Treecko}}, which he received at the same time. | ** [[Stephanie's father]] started with a {{p|Treecko}}, which he received at the same time. | ||
* {{OBP|Gilbert|HS14}} (''[[HS14|Journey to the Starting Line!]]'') started with a {{p|Bulbasaur}}, which he received from Professor Oak. | * {{OBP|Gilbert|HS14}} (''[[HS14|Journey to the Starting Line!]]'') started with a {{p|Bulbasaur}}, which he received from [[Professor Oak]]. | ||
* [[Zander]]'s (''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'') {{p|Caterpie}} was implied to be his first Pokémon in the episode, mentioning that his Caterpie was his first, although it was "not caught". | * [[Zander]]'s (''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'') {{p|Caterpie}} was implied to be his first Pokémon in the episode, mentioning that his Caterpie was his first, although it was "not caught". | ||
* [[Tyler]] (''[[DP080|The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!]]'') started with a {{p|Piplup}}, which he nicknamed "Pippy", who he received from an unknown location in eastern [[Sinnoh]]. | * [[Tyler (DP080)|Tyler]] (''[[DP080|The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!]]'') started with a {{p|Piplup}}, which he nicknamed "Pippy", who he received from an unknown location in eastern [[Sinnoh]]. | ||
* [[Emmy]] (''[[BW027|The Dragon Master's Path!]]'') started with her {{p|Druddigon}}, which she received from her father when she started her journey. | * [[Emmy]] (''[[BW027|The Dragon Master's Path!]]'') started with her {{p|Druddigon}}, which she received from her father when she started her journey. | ||
* [[Nanette]] (''[[BW109|New Places...Familiar Faces!]]'') started with a {{p|Tepig}}, which she received from Professor Juniper | * [[Nanette]] (''[[BW109|New Places...Familiar Faces!]]'') started with a {{p|Tepig}}, which she received from [[Professor Juniper]]. | ||
====Alternate movie continuity==== | |||
The movie ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' and [[M21|its sequel]] created a parallel continuity to the ''[[Pokémon anime|''Pokémon the Series'']]'' story. | |||
* {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} started with a [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)|Pikachu]] he received from {{an|Professor Oak}}. | |||
* Gary started with a {{TP|Gary|Squirtle}}, which he received from [[Professor Oak]]. | |||
* {{OBP|Marina|EP091}} started with a {{p|Bulbasaur}}, which she received from [[Professor Oak]]. | |||
* {{an|Tierno}} started with a {{p|Charmander}}, which he received from [[Professor Oak]]. | |||
* [[Verity]] started with a {{p|Piplup}}. | |||
* [[Risa]] catch a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Eevee}} that eventually became her first Pokémon with the help of {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} and [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)|Pikachu]]. | |||
[[File:Rosa Serperior Animated Trailer.png|thumb|left|250px|Rosa and Serperior in the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer|Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer]]]] | |||
[[File:Red and Charizard PO.png|thumb|250px|Red and Charizard in [[Pokémon Origins]]]] | |||
[[File:May Blaziken ORAS Trailer.png|thumb|left|250px|Brendan and May and their first partner Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]]]] | |||
[[File:PG03.png|thumb|250px|Blue and Blastoise in [[Pokémon Generations]]]] | |||
[[File:Scottie Masters Trailer.png|thumb|left|250px|Scottie and Pikachu in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]]] | |||
[[File:Bettie Masters Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Bettie and Pikachu in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]]] | |||
[[File:Hilda Tepig Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Hilda holding her Tepig in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]] | |||
===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer=== | ===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer=== | ||
* {{ga|Nate}} is shown to have picked a {{p|Tepig}}, which he received from [[Bianca]]. As Nate is shown with an {{p|Emboar}} throughout the trailer. | |||
* [[Hugh]] is shown to have picked a {{p|Oshawott}}, which he received from [[Bianca]]. As Hugh is shown with an {{p|Samurott}} throughout the trailer. | |||
* In the extended version of the trailer, {{ga|Rosa}} is shown with a {{p|Serperior}} to battle [[Cheren]]'s {{p|Stoutland}}. | |||
===Pokémon Origins=== | ===Pokémon Origins=== | ||
* {{OBP|Red|Origins}} started with a {{p|Charmander}}, which he received from [[Professor Oak]]. It has since evolved into a {{TP|Red|Charizard}} and is able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Charizard X through a [[Key Stone]] and [[Charizardite X]] Red received as a thank-you gift from [[Mr. Fuji]]. | |||
* {{OBP|Blue|Origins}} started with a {{p|Squirtle}}, which he received from [[Professor Oak]]. It has since evolved into a {{p|Blastoise}}. | |||
===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer=== | ===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer=== | ||
* {{ga|Brendan}} is shown with a {{p|Treecko}}. It later evolved into a {{p|Sceptile}} and [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Sceptile. | |||
* {{ga|May}} is shown with both a {{p|Torchic}} and {{p|Mudkip}}. Both later evolved into a {{p|Blaziken}} and a {{p|Swampert}} respectively and [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Blaziken and Mega Swampert. | |||
===Pokémon Generations=== | |||
* In "[[PG01|The Adventure]]", {{ga|Red}} is shown to have a {{p|Bulbasaur}}. | |||
* In "[[PG03|The Challenger]]", {{ga|Blue}} is shown to have a {{p|Blastoise}}. | |||
* In "[[PG07|The Vision]]", {{ga|Brendan}} is shown to have a {{p|Sceptile}}. | |||
* In "[[PG18|The Redemption]]", {{ga|Calem}} is shown to have a {{p|Chesnaught}} and a {{p|Charizard}}. | |||
===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer=== | |||
* [[Scottie]] is shown with a {{p|Pikachu}}. | |||
* {{mas|Rosa}} is shown with a {{p|Snivy}}. | |||
* [[Bettie]] is shown with a {{p|Pikachu}}. | |||
* {{mas|Barry}} is shown with a {{p|Piplup}}. | |||
* [[Flint]] is shown with a {{TP|Flint|Infernape}}. | |||
* {{mas|Brendan}} is shown with a {{p|Treecko}}. | |||
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings=== | ===Pokémon: Twilight Wings=== | ||
''[[TW03|Buddy]]'' focuses on [[Hop]] and his first Pokémon, {{p|Wooloo}}, before the events of {{g|Sword and Shield}}. | * ''[[TW03|Buddy]]'' focuses on [[Hop]] and his first Pokémon, {{p|Wooloo}}, before the events of {{g|Sword and Shield}}. | ||
===POKÉTOON=== | ===POKÉTOON=== | ||
In ''[[PT03|Blossom's Dream]]'', {{OBP|Blossom|POKÉTOON}} sought to catch her first Pokémon. Eventually, this Pokémon ended up being the {{p|Nidoran♂}} she bonded with through the episode. | * In ''[[PT03|Blossom's Dream]]'', {{OBP|Blossom|POKÉTOON}} sought to catch her first Pokémon. Eventually, this Pokémon ended up being the {{p|Nidoran♂}} she bonded with through the episode. | ||
===Pokémon Evolutions=== | |||
* In "[[PE01|The Champion]]", {{ga|Victor}} is shown to have a {{p|Inteleon}}, [[Hop]] has a {{p|Cinderace}}, and [[Leon]] has a {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}. | |||
* In "[[PE04|The Plan]]", {{ga|Hilda}} is shown to have a {{p|Tepig}}. | |||
* In "[[PE05|The Rival]]", {{ga|Lucas}} is shown to have a {{p|Infernape}}, and {{ga|Barry}} has a {{p|Piplup}} who later evolved into a {{p|Empoleon}}. | |||
* In "[[PE06|The Wish]]", {{ga|May}} is shown to have a {{p|Swampert}}, which can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Swampert. | |||
* In "[[PE08|The Discovery]]", {{ga|Red}} is shown to have a {{TP|Red|Charizard}}, {{ga|Blue}} has a {{p|Venusaur}}, {{ga|Green}} has a {{p|Blastoise}} which can Mega Evolve into Mega Blastoise, {{ga|Elaine}} has a {{p|Pikachu}}, and {{ga|Trace}} has a {{p|Jolteon}}. | |||
===Pokémon: Paldean Winds=== | |||
* ''[[PPW01|Breathe Out]]'' focuses on [[Ohara]] and her first Pokémon, {{p|Fuecoco}} | |||
* ''[[PPW02|Breathe In]]'' focuses on [[Aliquis]] and his first Pokémon, {{TP|Aliquis|Meowscarada}} | |||
* ''[[PPW03|Take a Breath]]'' focuses on [[Hohma]] and his first Pokémon, {{p|Quaxly}}, who later evolved into {{p|Quaxwell}}. | |||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
===Pokémon Adventures=== | ===Pokémon Adventures=== | ||
Most characters in [[Pokémon Adventures]] do not start out with one of the first partner Pokémon. Instead, they usually have a Pokémon they were given by their parents when they were infants. Occasionally, it is not directly stated which Pokémon was their first Pokémon in the manga, but in profiles of their teams, their first Pokémon is marked with a star and is among the highest level in the party, even if they acquired more than one Pokémon at first. | Most characters in [[Pokémon Adventures]] do not start out with one of the first partner Pokémon. Instead, they usually have a Pokémon they were given by their parents when they were infants. Occasionally, it is not directly stated which Pokémon was their first Pokémon in the manga, but in profiles of their teams, their first Pokémon is marked with a star and is among the highest level in the party, even if they acquired more than one Pokémon at first. | ||
==== | ====Main characters==== | ||
* {{adv|Red}} | * {{adv|Red}} started with a [[Poli]]wag he had since his childhood, which has evolved into a {{p|Poliwrath}}. | ||
* {{adv|Blue}} | * {{adv|Blue}} started with a [[Blue's Scizor|Scyther]], now a {{p|Scizor}}, he took to the training with [[Chuck]]. | ||
* {{adv|Green}} | * {{adv|Green}} started with a [[Jiggly]]puff, now a {{p|Wigglytuff}}, she received from the [[Masked Man]]. | ||
* {{adv|Yellow}} | * {{adv|Yellow}} started with a [[Ratty|Rattata]] that Red taught her to catch, which has evolved into a {{p|Raticate}}. | ||
* {{adv|Gold}} | * {{adv|Gold}} started with a [[Aibo|Aipom]], now an {{p|Ambipom}}, that his mother gave him. | ||
* {{adv|Silver}} | * {{adv|Silver}} started with a [[Silver's Weavile|Sneasel]], now a {{p|Weavile}}, that {{adv|Giovanni}} gave to him as a child. | ||
* {{adv|Crystal}} | * {{adv|Crystal}} started with a {{p|Smoochum}}, although she acquired many wild Pokémon that lived as a family while she was in the wild. | ||
[[File:Ruby and his first Pokémon.png|thumb|200px|{{adv|Ruby}} and his first Pokémon from the left to the right: [[Rara]], [[Kiki]] and [[Nana]]]] | [[File:Ruby and his first Pokémon.png|thumb|200px|{{adv|Ruby}} and his first Pokémon from the left to the right: [[Rara]], [[Kiki]] and [[Nana]]]] | ||
* {{adv|Ruby}} | * {{adv|Ruby}} started with a [[Nana|Poochyena]], [[Kiki|Skitty]], and [[Rara|Ralts]] that he received from his father, all of them having evolved into {{p|Mightyena}}, {{p|Delcatty}}, and {{p|Gardevoir}}, respectively. | ||
* {{adv|Sapphire}} | * {{adv|Sapphire}} started with a [[Rono|Aron]], now an {{p|Aggron}} her father gave her. | ||
* {{adv|Emerald}} | * {{adv|Emerald}} started with a {{TP|Emerald|Sceptile}} he used as a [[rental Pokémon]] to challenge the {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}}. Emerald stole Sceptile, but it is later revealed it was always intended to be his, having been lost by [[Professor Birch]] before he could deliver it. He evolved from a Treecko under {{adv|Wally}}'s care, and later evolved on his own in the wild. | ||
* {{adv|Diamond}} | * {{adv|Diamond}} started with a {{adv|Lax|Munchlax}}. | ||
* {{adv|Pearl}} | * {{adv|Pearl}} started with a [[Chatler|Chatot]]. | ||
* {{adv|Platinum}} | * {{adv|Platinum}} started with a [[Platinum's Rapidash|Ponyta]], now a Rapidash. | ||
* {{adv|Black}} started with a [[Brav|Rufflet]] that he captured with the help of a wild [[Musha|Munna]] he had befriended. | * {{adv|Black}} started with a [[Brav|Rufflet]] that he captured with the help of a wild [[Musha|Munna]] he had befriended. | ||
* {{adv|White}} | * {{adv|White}} started with a Tepig named [[Gigi]] who she found alone in the rain. In a twist of fate, Gigi leaves White for N. | ||
* {{adv|Blake}} | * {{adv|Blake}} started with a {{TP|Blake|Dewott}}, given to him by the [[International Police|International Police Headquarters]] so he would have a partner Pokémon. | ||
* {{adv|Whitley}} | * {{adv|Whitley}} started with a [[Foongy|Foongus]], given to her by [[Team Plasma]]'s [[Anthea and Concordia]], who allowed Whitley to pick the Pokémon she felt closest to. | ||
* {{adv|X}} | * {{adv|X}} started with a [[Kanga and Li'l Kanga|Kangaskhan]]. | ||
* {{adv|Y}} | * {{adv|Y}} started with a [[Fletchy|Fletchling]]. | ||
* {{adv|Sun}} | * {{adv|Sun}} started with an {{rf|Alolan}} [[Cent|Meowth]], previously owned by his [[Sun's great-grandfather|great-grandfather]]. | ||
* {{adv|Moon}} | * {{adv|Moon}} first Pokémon is unknown, as she caught a {{p|Grubbin}}, {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Grimer}}, and {{p|Mareanie}} around the same time. | ||
* [[Henry Sword|Henry]] | * [[Henry Sword|Henry]] started with an {{rf|Galarian}} [[Lancelot|Farfetch'd]]. | ||
* [[Casey Shield|Casey]] | * [[Casey Shield|Casey]] first Pokémon is unknown, as she was shown owning an {{p|Arrokuda}}, {{p|Toxtricity}}, {{p|Falinks}}, Galarian {{p|Stunfisk}}, and {{p|Eiscue}} prior to her introduction. | ||
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters=== | |||
* {{PPM|Red}} started with a {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}. Red was offered a choice of one of the Kanto first partner Pokémon, but he decided to keep a {{p|Clefairy}} that he met on his way to {{PPM|Professor Oak}}'s lab as his first Pokémon instead. | |||
* {{PPM|Green}} started with a {{TP|Green|Charmander}}, which he received from {{PPM|Professor Oak}}. | |||
* {{PPM|Gold}} started with a {{p|Cyndaquil}}. | |||
* {{PPM|Silver}} started with a {{p|Totodile}}. | |||
* {{OBP|Sapphire|Ruby-Sapphire}} started with a {{p|Torchic}}, which he received from [[Professor Birch]]. | |||
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu=== | |||
* {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} started with a [[Ash's Pikachu (EToP)|Pikachu]]. | |||
* [[Gary]] is shown with a {{p|Venusaur}}. | |||
===Pokémon Zensho=== | |||
[[File:Satoshi and Charizard Zensho.png|thumb|200px|Satoshi and Charizard in [[Pokémon Zensho]]]] | |||
* {{Zensho|Satoshi}} started with a {{p|Charmander}}, which he received from [[Professor Oak]], it has since evolved into a {{Zensho|Satoshi's Charizard|Charizard}}. | |||
* {{Zensho|Shigeru}} started with a {{p|Squirtle}}, which he received from [[Professor Oak]], it has since evolved into a {{p|Blastoise}}. | |||
* [[Professor Oak]] kept {{p|Bulbasaur}} after {{Zensho|Satoshi}} and {{Zensho|Shigeru}} got their first partner Pokémon as he would have been too lonely without it. It has since evolved into a {{p|Venusaur}}. | |||
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys=== | ===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys=== | ||
* {{GnB|Gold}} started with a {{p|Totodile}}, which he at first borrowed from [[Professor Elm]] so that he may run an errand for him, but Elm allowed Gold to keep the Totodile. It has since evolved into a {{TP|Gold|Croconaw}}. | |||
* {{GnB|Black}} started with a {{p|Chikorita}}, after he stole it from [[Professor Elm]]'s lab. It has since evolved into a {{TP|Gold|Bayleef}}. Black released the Bayleef after it failed to defeat a {{p|Lapras}}. It has since been caught by {{GnB|Gold}}. | |||
===Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire (CoroCoro Comic)=== | |||
* {{DL|Brendan (game)|Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire (CoroCoro)|Ruby}} started with a {{p|Mudkip}}, after he picked a [[Pokeball]] in order to save [[Professor Birch]] from a wild {{p|Poochyena}}, with Birch letting Ruby keep the Mudkip as a gift for rescuing him. | |||
* {{DL|May (game)|Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire (CoroCoro)|Sapphire}} started with a {{p|Torchic}}. | |||
===Pokémon Battle Frontier=== | |||
* {{OBP|Enta|CBF}} started with a {{p|Vulpix}}, it has has since evolved into a {{TP|Enta|Ninetales}}. | |||
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (manga)=== | |||
* Kenta started with a {{p|Turtwig}}, after picking a [[Poké Ball]] from [[Professor Rowan]]'s suitcase in order to defend himself from a flock of {{p|Starly}}. | |||
* Barry started with a {{p|Chimchar}}, after picking a [[Poké Ball]] from [[Professor Rowan]]'s suitcase in order to defend himself from a flock of {{p|Starly}}. | |||
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!=== | |||
* [[Hareta]] started with a {{p|Piplup}}, after choosing it in order to save [[Mitsumi]] from a rampaging {{p|Onix}}, it has since evolved into a {{TP|Hareta|Empoleon}}. | |||
* [[Mitsumi]] started with a {{p|Chimchar}}, which she received from [[Professor Rowan]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Mitsumi|Infernape}}. | |||
* {{OBP|Jun|DPA}} started with a {{P|Turtwig}}, it has since evolved into a {{p|Torterra}}. | |||
===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure=== | |||
* [[Jō]] started with a {{p|Totodile}}, which he received from [[Professor Elm]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Jō|Feraligatr}}. | |||
* [[Tsubaki (JBA)|Tsubaki]] started with a {{p|Chikorita}}, which he got from [[Professor Elm]]'s lab, it has since evolved into a {{p|Meganium}}. | |||
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W=== | |||
[[File:Cheren and Unova first partners PBW.png|thumb|200px|The fully evolved Unova first partner Pokémon in Be the Best! Pokémon B+W]] | |||
* [[Monta]] started with a {{p|Snivy}}, it has since evolved into a {{TP|Monta|Serperior}}. | |||
* [[Cheren]] started with a {{p|Tepig}}, it has since evolved into a {{p|Emboar}}. | |||
* [[Bianca]] started with a {{TP|Bianca|Oshawott}}, it has since evolved into a {{p|Samurott}}. | |||
===Pocket Monsters BW: Meetings with the Legends=== | |||
* {{OBP|Touya|MWL}} started with a {{p|Oshawott}}, which he received from [[Professor Juniper]], it has since evolved into a {{p|Samurott}}. | |||
* [[Bianca]] started with a {{p|Tepig}}, which she received from [[Professor Juniper]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Bianca|Pignite}}. | |||
* [[Cheren]] started with a {{p|Snivy}}, which he received from [[Professor Juniper]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Cheren|Servine}}. | |||
===Pocket Monsters BW=== | |||
====''[[Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder]]''==== | |||
* {{OBP|Shin|FAT}} started with a {{p|Tepig}}, it has since evolved into a {{TP|Shin|Emboar}}. | |||
====''[[Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~]]''==== | |||
* [[Arata]] started with a {{p|Oshawott}}, which he received from [[Bianca]]. At first he was having trouble deciding which Pokémon he should choose, only for two [[Team Plasma]] grunts to steal all three first partner Pokémon. Luckily Arata managed to swipe one of them when the grunts attacked him. This Pokémon ended up being Oshawott. It has since evolved into a {{p|Samurott}}. | |||
===Pocket Monsters BW: Good Partners=== | |||
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===Pokémon | ===Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom=== | ||
* {{OBP|Omega|CPIW}} started with a {{p|Mudkip}}, it has since evolved into a {{p|Swampert}}, | |||
* {{OBP|Alpha|CPIW}} started with a {{p|Treecko}}, it has since evolved into a {{p|Sceptile}}. | |||
===Pokémon | ===Pokémon Horizon=== | ||
* {{hor|Akira}} started with a {{p|Rockruff}}, which has a unique ability to evolve into {{p|Lycanroc}} and then devolve into Rockruff again, thanks to the strange red stone on its neck. It also has the ability to change between its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midday and Midnight Forms}} while being evolved. | |||
* [[Mana]] started with a {{p|Rowlet}}, it has since evolved into a {{p|Decidueye}}. | |||
==See also== | |||
* [[First partner Pokémon]] | |||
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This page details the known first partners of various characters throughout the Pokémon franchise.
- For the list of Pokémon that are first available or choosable by the player in various games in the franchise, see List of the player's first Pokémon.
- For a list of characters who own first partner Pokémon, see List of characters with first partner Pokémon.
In the games
The lists below show which Pokémon a character received as their first Pokémon, where this is known. The list does not include characters like rivals whose first Pokémon is dependent on the player's choice.
Core series
- The rival of Pokémon Yellow, Blue, starts with an Eevee originally intended for the player. The Eevee will evolve into a Vaporeon if the player loses against the rival at the lab, Jolteon if the player wins against the rival at both the lab and Route 22, and Flareon if the player wins against the rival at the lab, and loses or skips the other battle.
- Wally, with the help of the player and their father, will catch a Ralts. In the original Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, it evolves into Gardevoir, but in the remakes, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it evolves into a Gallade capable of Mega Evolving.
- The player's friend in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Ethan or Lyra, will have a Marill.
- In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Alder mentions that a Larvesta was his first partner. This predates the usage of the term "first partner Pokémon". He mentions the same Pokémon in Pokémon Masters EX as his first partner.
- In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon's Episode RR, Lillie owns a Clefairy. This Clefairy is Lillie's only known Pokémon until she joins the player at the Battle Tree, and Lillie was not considered a Trainer prior to the events of the episode.
- Trace will begin with either an EeveeP or a PikachuE depending on the player's game of choice. It will evolve into either Jolteon or Raichu. These Pokémon differ from the Partner Pikachu and Eevee that the player obtains.
- Hop has a Wooloo that he has owned since before the start of the game, and uses it in his first battle against the player. Over the course of the story, it evolves into Dubwool.
- Marnie's first Pokémon is her Morpeko, which she received as a gift when she was five from her brother, Piers.
- Bede's first Pokémon, as revealed in conversations in The Isle of Armor, is his Hatterene, which he received as a Hatenna when he met Chairman Rose.
Other games
Pokémon Masters EX
- Anabel claims that her first partner was her Snorlax. Snorlax has appeared in both Pokémon Emerald and the Alola-based titles prior to Masters EX.
- Rei says that the first Pokémon that he befriended in Hisui was his Hisuian Decidueye. Rei is based on the player from Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
In the anime
Pokémon the Series
Main characters
- Ash started with a Pikachu, which he received from Professor Oak. In Pokémon Journeys: The Series, he was revealed to be able to Gigantamax into a Gigantamax Pikachu.
- Misty started with either a Goldeen, Staryu, or Starmie. It is unknown how she got them, or which one she acquired first.
- Brock started with an Onix, which he received from his father and for some time stayed with his brother, Forrest, with whom it evolved into a Steelix. In Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon, it was revealed to be able to Mega Evolve into a Mega Steelix.
- Jessie started with an Ekans, which she received for chūgen (a birthday present in the dub), and who later evolved into an Arbok. In Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, she formally released it back into the wild.
- James started with his pet Growlithe, Growlie; however, he left it at home when he ran away.
- May started with a Torchic, which she received from Professor Birch, it has since evolved into a Blaziken.
- Max intends to begin his journey with the Ralts he met in Do I Hear a Ralts?.
- Dawn started with a Piplup, which she received from Professor Rowan.
- Iris started with a Drilbur, which she saved from falling off a cliff when she was a little girl, he has since evolved into a Excadrill.
- Cilan started with a Pansage, which he has had since childhood.
- Serena started with a Fennekin, which she received from Professor Sycamore, she has since evolved into a Delphox.
- Kiawe started with a Charizard, which he received from his grandfather.
- Lillie started with an Alolan Vulpix that hatched from an Egg, which she nicknamed Snowy.
- Sophocles started with a Togedemaru.
- Mallow started with a Bounsweet, which she received in the forest behind the Pokémon School from her late mother. she has since evolved into a Tsareena.
- Goh started with a Scorbunny while visiting the Galar region. It has since evolved into a Cinderace. Goh initially wanted his first Pokémon to be a Mew like the one he met when he was six, but he changed his mind after befriending the wild Scorbunny in Galar, choosing it as his first partner instead.
- Liko started with a Sprigatito, which she received from her homeroom teacher at Indigo Academy. She has since evolved into a Floragato. She is shown to Terastallize into a Grass type.
- Roy started with a Fuecoco, who Roy met after Fuecoco slid from the Brave Olivine and landed on the island's shore where Roy met and befriended him. He is shown to Terastallize into a Fire type.
Supporting characters
- Gary started with a Squirtle, which he received from Professor Oak, it has since evolved into a Blastoise.
- Casey started with a Chikorita, which she received from Professor Elm, it has since evolved into a Meganium.
- Sakura started with an Eevee, it has since evolved into an Espeon.
- Jimmy (The Legend of Thunder!) started with a Cyndaquil, which he received from Professor Elm, it has since evolved into a Typhlosion.
- Marina started with a Totodile, which she received from Professor Elm and nicknamed Wani-Wani, it has since evolved into a Feraligatr.
- Vincent started with a Chikorita, which he received from Professor Elm, it has since evolved into a Meganium.
- Harrison started with a Torchic, which he received from Professor Birch, it has since evolved into a Blaziken.
- Nicholai started with a Mudkip, it has since evolved into a Marshtomp.
- Jimmy (Judgment Day!) started with a Squirtle, it has since evolved into a Blastoise.
- Yuzo said that he started his Pokémon journey with a Starly.
- Paul started with a Turtwig, it has since evolved into a Torterra.
- Zoey started with a Glameow, which she raised after it was abandoned.
- Kenny started with a Piplup, it has since evolved into a Empoleon.
- Cynthia started with a Gible that she hatched from an Egg as a child, she has since evolved into a Garchomp. In Pokémon Journeys: The Series, she was revealed to be able to Mega Evolve into a Mega Garchomp.
- Barry's first Pokémon is currently unknown, but it was hinted in Stopped in the Name of Love! that his first Pokémon might be his Empoleon, which he received as a Piplup.
- Lyra started with a Chikorita.
- Khoury started with a Totodile, it has since evolved into a Croconaw.
- Flint started with a Chimchar, it has since evolved into an Infernape.
- Volkner started with a Pikachu, he has since evolved into a Raichu.
- Trip started with a Snivy, which he received from Professor Juniper, he has since evolved into a Serperior.
- Bianca started with a Tepig, he has since evolved into a Emboar.
- Burgundy started with an Oshawott, it has since evolved into a Dewott.
- Virgil started with an Eevee, he has since evolved into a Umbreon.
- Alain started with a Charmander, which he received from Professor Sycamore, it has since evolved into a Charizard who can Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard X.
- Mairin started with a Chespin, which she received from Professor Sycamore which nicknamed Chespie.
- Tierno started with a Squirtle, which he received from Professor Sycamore he has since evolved into a Blastoise.
- Shauna started with a Bulbasaur, which she received from Professor Sycamore, it has since evolved into a Ivysaur.
- Trevor started with a Charmander, which he received from Professor Sycamore, it has since evolved into a Charizard who can Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard Y.
- Sawyer started with a Treecko, which he received from Professor Birch, it has since evolved into a Sceptile who can Mega Evolve into Mega Sceptile.
- Professor Kukui started with a Litten that he received from his parents. It has since evolved into an Incineroar.
- Gladion started with an Eevee, it has since evolved into an Umbreon.
- Chloe started with an Eevee that can't evolve, which she caught outside of Cerise Laboratory.
- Leon started with a Charmander, it has since evolved into a Charizard.
- Horace started with a Chikorita, it has since evolved into a Bayleef.
- Ann started with an Oshawott, which she received from her homeroom teacher at Indigo Academy. It has since evolved into a Dewott.
- Dot started with a Quaxly she had befriended on the Brave Olivine, officially catching him in Levincia. He is shown to Terastallize into a Water type.
Characters of the day
- Zackie (A Bout With Sprout) started with a Bellsprout, which he accidentally caught in Violet City when trying to catch Ash's Pikachu, which he thought was a wild Pokémon.
- Tommy (Abandon Ship!) started with a Mudkip, it has since evolved into a Swampert.
- Stephanie (Having a Wailord of a Time) started with a Mudkip, which she received from Nurse Joy at the Slateport City Pokémon Center.
- Stephanie's father started with a Treecko, which he received at the same time.
- Gilbert (Journey to the Starting Line!) started with a Bulbasaur, which he received from Professor Oak.
- Zander's (Caterpie's Big Dilemma) Caterpie was implied to be his first Pokémon in the episode, mentioning that his Caterpie was his first, although it was "not caught".
- Tyler (The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!) started with a Piplup, which he nicknamed "Pippy", who he received from an unknown location in eastern Sinnoh.
- Emmy (The Dragon Master's Path!) started with her Druddigon, which she received from her father when she started her journey.
- Nanette (New Places...Familiar Faces!) started with a Tepig, which she received from Professor Juniper.
Alternate movie continuity
The movie I Choose You! and its sequel created a parallel continuity to the Pokémon the Series story.
- Ash started with a Pikachu he received from Professor Oak.
- Gary started with a Squirtle, which he received from Professor Oak.
- Marina started with a Bulbasaur, which she received from Professor Oak.
- Tierno started with a Charmander, which he received from Professor Oak.
- Verity started with a Piplup.
- Risa catch a wild Eevee that eventually became her first Pokémon with the help of Ash and Pikachu.
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer
- Nate is shown to have picked a Tepig, which he received from Bianca. As Nate is shown with an Emboar throughout the trailer.
- Hugh is shown to have picked a Oshawott, which he received from Bianca. As Hugh is shown with an Samurott throughout the trailer.
- In the extended version of the trailer, Rosa is shown with a Serperior to battle Cheren's Stoutland.
Pokémon Origins
- Red started with a Charmander, which he received from Professor Oak. It has since evolved into a Charizard and is able to Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard X through a Key Stone and Charizardite X Red received as a thank-you gift from Mr. Fuji.
- Blue started with a Squirtle, which he received from Professor Oak. It has since evolved into a Blastoise.
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
- Brendan is shown with a Treecko. It later evolved into a Sceptile and Mega Evolve into Mega Sceptile.
- May is shown with both a Torchic and Mudkip. Both later evolved into a Blaziken and a Swampert respectively and Mega Evolve into Mega Blaziken and Mega Swampert.
Pokémon Generations
- In "The Adventure", Red is shown to have a Bulbasaur.
- In "The Challenger", Blue is shown to have a Blastoise.
- In "The Vision", Brendan is shown to have a Sceptile.
- In "The Redemption", Calem is shown to have a Chesnaught and a Charizard.
Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
- Scottie is shown with a Pikachu.
- Rosa is shown with a Snivy.
- Bettie is shown with a Pikachu.
- Barry is shown with a Piplup.
- Flint is shown with a Infernape.
- Brendan is shown with a Treecko.
Pokémon: Twilight Wings
- Buddy focuses on Hop and his first Pokémon, Wooloo, before the events of Pokémon Sword and Shield.
POKÉTOON
- In Blossom's Dream, Blossom sought to catch her first Pokémon. Eventually, this Pokémon ended up being the Nidoran♂ she bonded with through the episode.
Pokémon Evolutions
- In "The Champion", Victor is shown to have a Inteleon, Hop has a Cinderace, and Leon has a Charizard.
- In "The Plan", Hilda is shown to have a Tepig.
- In "The Rival", Lucas is shown to have a Infernape, and Barry has a Piplup who later evolved into a Empoleon.
- In "The Wish", May is shown to have a Swampert, which can Mega Evolve into Mega Swampert.
- In "The Discovery", Red is shown to have a Charizard, Blue has a Venusaur, Green has a Blastoise which can Mega Evolve into Mega Blastoise, Elaine has a Pikachu, and Trace has a Jolteon.
Pokémon: Paldean Winds
- Breathe Out focuses on Ohara and her first Pokémon, Fuecoco
- Breathe In focuses on Aliquis and his first Pokémon, Meowscarada
- Take a Breath focuses on Hohma and his first Pokémon, Quaxly, who later evolved into Quaxwell.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Most characters in Pokémon Adventures do not start out with one of the first partner Pokémon. Instead, they usually have a Pokémon they were given by their parents when they were infants. Occasionally, it is not directly stated which Pokémon was their first Pokémon in the manga, but in profiles of their teams, their first Pokémon is marked with a star and is among the highest level in the party, even if they acquired more than one Pokémon at first.
Main characters
- Red started with a Poliwag he had since his childhood, which has evolved into a Poliwrath.
- Blue started with a Scyther, now a Scizor, he took to the training with Chuck.
- Green started with a Jigglypuff, now a Wigglytuff, she received from the Masked Man.
- Yellow started with a Rattata that Red taught her to catch, which has evolved into a Raticate.
- Gold started with a Aipom, now an Ambipom, that his mother gave him.
- Silver started with a Sneasel, now a Weavile, that Giovanni gave to him as a child.
- Crystal started with a Smoochum, although she acquired many wild Pokémon that lived as a family while she was in the wild.
- Ruby started with a Poochyena, Skitty, and Ralts that he received from his father, all of them having evolved into Mightyena, Delcatty, and Gardevoir, respectively.
- Sapphire started with a Aron, now an Aggron her father gave her.
- Emerald started with a Sceptile he used as a rental Pokémon to challenge the Battle Factory. Emerald stole Sceptile, but it is later revealed it was always intended to be his, having been lost by Professor Birch before he could deliver it. He evolved from a Treecko under Wally's care, and later evolved on his own in the wild.
- Diamond started with a Munchlax.
- Pearl started with a Chatot.
- Platinum started with a Ponyta, now a Rapidash.
- Black started with a Rufflet that he captured with the help of a wild Munna he had befriended.
- White started with a Tepig named Gigi who she found alone in the rain. In a twist of fate, Gigi leaves White for N.
- Blake started with a Dewott, given to him by the International Police Headquarters so he would have a partner Pokémon.
- Whitley started with a Foongus, given to her by Team Plasma's Anthea and Concordia, who allowed Whitley to pick the Pokémon she felt closest to.
- X started with a Kangaskhan.
- Y started with a Fletchling.
- Sun started with an Alolan Meowth, previously owned by his great-grandfather.
- Moon first Pokémon is unknown, as she caught a Grubbin, Alolan Grimer, and Mareanie around the same time.
- Henry started with an Galarian Farfetch'd.
- Casey first Pokémon is unknown, as she was shown owning an Arrokuda, Toxtricity, Falinks, Galarian Stunfisk, and Eiscue prior to her introduction.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
- Red started with a Clefairy. Red was offered a choice of one of the Kanto first partner Pokémon, but he decided to keep a Clefairy that he met on his way to Professor Oak's lab as his first Pokémon instead.
- Green started with a Charmander, which he received from Professor Oak.
- Gold started with a Cyndaquil.
- Silver started with a Totodile.
- Sapphire started with a Torchic, which he received from Professor Birch.
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
Pokémon Zensho
- Satoshi started with a Charmander, which he received from Professor Oak, it has since evolved into a Charizard.
- Shigeru started with a Squirtle, which he received from Professor Oak, it has since evolved into a Blastoise.
- Professor Oak kept Bulbasaur after Satoshi and Shigeru got their first partner Pokémon as he would have been too lonely without it. It has since evolved into a Venusaur.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
- Gold started with a Totodile, which he at first borrowed from Professor Elm so that he may run an errand for him, but Elm allowed Gold to keep the Totodile. It has since evolved into a Croconaw.
- Black started with a Chikorita, after he stole it from Professor Elm's lab. It has since evolved into a Bayleef. Black released the Bayleef after it failed to defeat a Lapras. It has since been caught by Gold.
Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire (CoroCoro Comic)
- Ruby started with a Mudkip, after he picked a Pokeball in order to save Professor Birch from a wild Poochyena, with Birch letting Ruby keep the Mudkip as a gift for rescuing him.
- Sapphire started with a Torchic.
Pokémon Battle Frontier
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (manga)
- Kenta started with a Turtwig, after picking a Poké Ball from Professor Rowan's suitcase in order to defend himself from a flock of Starly.
- Barry started with a Chimchar, after picking a Poké Ball from Professor Rowan's suitcase in order to defend himself from a flock of Starly.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
- Hareta started with a Piplup, after choosing it in order to save Mitsumi from a rampaging Onix, it has since evolved into a Empoleon.
- Mitsumi started with a Chimchar, which she received from Professor Rowan, it has since evolved into a Infernape.
- Jun started with a Turtwig, it has since evolved into a Torterra.
Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure
- Jō started with a Totodile, which he received from Professor Elm, it has since evolved into a Feraligatr.
- Tsubaki started with a Chikorita, which he got from Professor Elm's lab, it has since evolved into a Meganium.
Be the Best! Pokémon B+W
- Monta started with a Snivy, it has since evolved into a Serperior.
- Cheren started with a Tepig, it has since evolved into a Emboar.
- Bianca started with a Oshawott, it has since evolved into a Samurott.
Pocket Monsters BW: Meetings with the Legends
- Touya started with a Oshawott, which he received from Professor Juniper, it has since evolved into a Samurott.
- Bianca started with a Tepig, which she received from Professor Juniper, it has since evolved into a Pignite.
- Cheren started with a Snivy, which he received from Professor Juniper, it has since evolved into a Servine.
Pocket Monsters BW
Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder
Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~
- Arata started with a Oshawott, which he received from Bianca. At first he was having trouble deciding which Pokémon he should choose, only for two Team Plasma grunts to steal all three first partner Pokémon. Luckily Arata managed to swipe one of them when the grunts attacked him. This Pokémon ended up being Oshawott. It has since evolved into a Samurott.
Pocket Monsters BW: Good Partners
Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom
- Omega started with a Mudkip, it has since evolved into a Swampert,
- Alpha started with a Treecko, it has since evolved into a Sceptile.
Pokémon Horizon
- Akira started with a Rockruff, which has a unique ability to evolve into Lycanroc and then devolve into Rockruff again, thanks to the strange red stone on its neck. It also has the ability to change between its Midday and Midnight Forms while being evolved.
- Mana started with a Rowlet, it has since evolved into a Decidueye.
See also
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