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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==
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[[File:Lillie and Clefairy artwork.png|thumb|250px|[[Lillie]] and {{p|Clefairy}}]]
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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]].
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===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.
* 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.
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* [[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]].
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* The player's [[friend]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, {{ga|Ethan}} or {{ga|Lyra}}, will have a {{p|Marill}}.
| [[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]].
* 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.
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* 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.
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* In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, [[Nanu]] gives a beginning Trainer a choice out of three {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Meowth}} with different personalities.
| The player character not chosen in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, {{ga|Ethan}} or {{ga|Lyra}}, will have a {{p|Marill}}.
* {{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 {{OBP|Partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Partner}} Pikachu and Eevee that the player obtains.
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* [[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}}.
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* [[Marnie]]'s first Pokémon is her {{p|Morpeko}}, which she received as a gift when she was five from her brother, [[Piers]].
| [[Hop]] has a {{p|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}}.
* [[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===
| [[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]].
====[[Pokémon Masters EX]]====
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* {{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.
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* {{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}}.
| [[Marnie]]'s first Pokémon is her {{p|Morpeko}}, which she received as a gift when she was five from her brother, [[Piers]].
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==In the anime==
==In animation==
===Pokémon the Series===
===''Pokémon the Series''===
====Main characters====
{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}
[[File:Dawn choosing Piplup.png|thumb|220px|Dawn choosing Piplup as her first Pokémon]]
[[File:Ash choosing Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Ash choosing Pikachu as his 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}}, and {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}. However, it's unknown how she got them, or which one she acquired first.
* {{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 Mega Steelix.
* {{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 & 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). It has since evolved into a {{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}}, which he nicknamed "[[Growlie]]". He however left Growlie behind when he ran away from home.
* {{an|May}} started with a {{p|Torchic}}, which she received from [[Professor Birch]] and who later evolved into a {{TP|May|Blaziken}}.
[[File:May choosing Torchic.png|thumb|250px|May choosing Torchic as her first Pokémon]]
* {{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?]]''.
[[File:Dawn choosing Piplup.png|thumb|250px|Dawn choosing Piplup as her first Pokémon]]
* {{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, who later evolved into an {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}}.
* {{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]], which has since evolved into {{TP|Serena|Delphox}}.
[[File:Serena choosing Fennekin.png|thumb|250px|Serena choosing Fennekin as her first Pokémon]]
* {{an|Kiawe}} started with a {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}}, which he received from his grandfather.
* {{an|Serena}} started with a {{p|Fennekin}}, which she received from [[Professor Sycamore]]. She has since evolved into a {{TP|Serena|Delphox}}.
* {{an|Lillie}} started with an {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Vulpix}} that hatched from an {{pkmn|Egg}}. She nicknamed it [[Snowy]].
* {{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}}, 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]]. She has since evolved into a {{TP|Mallow|Tsareena}}.
* {{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 wild {{p|Scorbunny}} in [[Galar]], choosing it as his partner instead. It has since evolved into a {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}}.
[[File:Goh choosing Scorbunny.png|thumb|250px|Goh choosing Scorbunny as his first Pokémon]]
* {{Gary}} started with a {{p|Squirtle}}, which he received from Professor Oak and who later [[evolution|evolved]] into a {{TP|Gary|Blastoise}}.
* [[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.
* {{an|Casey}} started with a {{p|Chikorita}}, which she received from [[Professor Elm]] and who later evolved into a {{TP|Casey|Meganium}}.
 
* [[Sakura]] started with an {{p|Eevee}}, which later evolved into an {{TP|Sakura|Espeon}}.
====Supporting characters====
* {{Jo|Jimmy}} (''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'') started with a {{p|Cyndaquil}}, which he received from Professor Elm and who later evolved into a {{TP|Jimmy|Typhlosion}}.
* {{Gary}} started with a {{p|Squirtle}}, which he received from [[Professor Oak]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Gary|Blastoise}}.
* {{Jo|Marina}} started with a {{p|Totodile}}, which she received from Professor Elm and nicknamed [[Wani-Wani]], and which later evolved into a {{p|Feraligatr}}.
* {{an|Casey}} started with a {{p|Chikorita}}, which she received from [[Professor Elm]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Casey|Meganium}}.
* [[Vincent]] started with a {{p|Chikorita}}, which he received from Professor Elm and who later evolved into a {{TP|Vincent|Meganium}}.
* [[Sakura]] started with an {{p|Eevee}}, it has since evolved into an {{TP|Sakura|Espeon}}.
* {{Jo|Harrison}} started with a {{p|Torchic}}, which he received from [[Professor Birch]] and who later evolved into a {{TP|Harrison|Blaziken}}.
* {{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}}.
* [[Nicholai]] started with a {{p|Mudkip}}, which later evolved into a {{p|Marshtomp}}.
* {{Jo|Marina}} started with a {{p|Totodile}}, which she received from [[Professor Elm]], which she nicknamed "[[Wani-Wani]]". It has since evolved into a {{p|Feraligatr}}.
* {{OBP|Jimmy|AG092}} (''[[AG092|Judgment Day!]]'') started with a {{p|Squirtle}}, which later evolved into a {{p|Blastoise}}.
* [[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}}, which later evolved into {{TP|Paul|Torterra}}.
* [[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}}, which later evolved into an {{TP|Kenny|Empoleon}}.
* {{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, which has since evolved into a {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}.
* {{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}}, which later evolved into a {{TP|Khoury|Croconaw}}.
* [[Khoury]] started with a {{p|Totodile}}, it has since evolved into a {{TP|Khoury|Croconaw}}.
* [[Volkner]] started with a {{p|Pikachu}}, which later evolved into a {{p|Raichu}}.
* [[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]], who later evolved into a {{TP|Trip|Serperior}}.
* [[Volkner]] started with a {{p|Pikachu}}, he has since evolved into a {{p|Raichu}}.
* {{an|Bianca}} started with a {{p|Tepig}}, which later evolved into an {{TP|Bianca|Emboar}}.
* [[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}}, which later evolved into a {{p|Dewott}}.
* {{an|Bianca}} started with a {{p|Tepig}}, he has since evolved into a {{TP|Bianca|Emboar}}.
* [[Virgil]] started with an {{p|Eevee}}, which later evolved into an {{TP|Virgil|Umbreon}}.
* [[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, and which evolved into {{TP|Alain|Charizard}}. It can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into a {{me|Charizard}} X.
* [[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. She nicknamed it [[Chespie]].
* {{an|Aria}} started with a {{p|Fennekin}}, which has since evolved into a {{TP|Aria|Delphox}}.
* {{an|Tierno}} started with a {{p|Squirtle}}, which he received from Professor Sycamore and later evolved into {{TP|Tierno|Blastoise}}.
* [[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|Shauna}} started with a {{p|Bulbasaur}}, which she received from Professor Sycamore, which evolved into {{TP|Shauna|Ivysaur}}.
* [[Mairin]] started with a {{p|Chespin}}, which she received from [[Professor Sycamore]], which she nicknamed "[[Chespie]]".
* {{an|Trevor}} started with a {{p|Charmander}}, which he received from Professor Sycamore, which evolved into {{TP|Trevor|Charizard}}. It can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into a {{me|Charizard}} Y.
* {{an|Tierno}} started with a {{p|Squirtle}}, which he received from [[Professor Sycamore]] he has since evolved into a {{TP|Tierno|Blastoise}}.
* [[Sawyer]] started with a {{p|Treecko}}, which he received from [[Professor Birch]] and later evolved into {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}}. It can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into a {{me|Sceptile}}.
* {{an|Shauna}} started with a {{p|Bulbasaur}}, which she received from [[Professor Sycamore]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Shauna|Ivysaur}}.
* {{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}}, which later evolved into an {{TP|Gladion|Umbreon}}.
* {{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}}.
====[[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}}, which later evolved into a {{p|Swampert}}.
* {{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===
===''I Choose You!'' trilogy===
''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', a movie that started a continutity separate from the main anime series, focused on the developing friendship between {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} and the {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|M20|Pikachu}} he received from {{an|Professor Oak}}. In this continuity, Gary also started with a {{TP|Gary|Squirtle}}, while the Oak's Bulbasaur and Charmander were revealed to have been picked by alternate versions of {{OBP|Marina|EP091}} and {{an|Tierno}}, respectively.
A series of stories, including the [[I Choose You! trilogy|movie trilogy]] consisting of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', and ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]'', along with the special episode ''[[JNS05|The Distant Blue Sky]]'', features different versions of the characters and world from ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''.
* {{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]] caught a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Eevee}} as her first Pokémon with the help of {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} and [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)|Pikachu]].


In ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', Ash and Pikachu helped [[Risa]] catch a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Eevee}} that eventually became her first Pokémon.
===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
[[File:Liko choosing Sprigatito.png|thumb|250px|Liko choosing Sprigatito as her first Pokémon]]
* [[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.
* [[Roy]] started with a {{p|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 has since evolved into {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}}. He is shown to {{Tera}}stallize into a {{t|Fire}} type.
* [[Ann]] started with an {{p|Oshawott}}, which she received from her homeroom teacher at Indigo Academy. It has since evolved into a {{p|Dewott}}.
* [[Dot]] started with a {{p|Quaxly}} she had befriended on the Brave Olivine, officially catching him in [[Levincia]]. He has since evolved into a {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}}. He is shown to {{Tera}}stallize into a {{t|Water}} type.
* [[Grusha]] was shown to have started with a {{p|Cetoddle}} in a flashback, after ending his career as a snowboarder.


===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
[[File:Rosa Serperior Animated Trailer.png|thumb|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: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]]]]
In the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer|Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer]], {{ga|Nate}} is shown to have picked a {{p|Tepig}}, which appears as an {{p|Emboar}} throughout the trailer. Following the game's logic, [[Hugh]] is seen with a {{p|Samurott}}, which has a type advantage over Emboar. In the extended version of the trailer, {{ga|Rosa}} is also seen using {{p|Serperior}} to battle [[Cheren]]'s {{p|Stoutland}}.
* {{ga|Nate}} is shown with an {{p|Emboar}} throughout the trailer, implying that he picked a {{p|Tepig}} as his first Pokémon from [[Bianca]].
* [[Hugh]] is shown with an {{p|Samurott}} throughout the trailer, implying that he picked a {{p|Oshawott}} as his first Pokémon from [[Bianca]].
* 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===
[[File:Red and Charizard PO.png|thumb|left|250px|{{OBP|Red|Origins}} and {{TP|Red|Charizard}} in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
[[File:Red and Charizard PO.png|thumb|250px|Red and Charizard in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In [[Pokémon Origins]], {{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s main Pokémon is his first, a {{TP|Red|Charmander}} he received from [[Professor Oak]]. It eventually evolves into {{TP|Red|Charizard}} and becomes 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|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===
In the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]], {{ga|Brendan}} is shown to have picked a {{p|Treecko}}, while {{ga|May}} has both a {{p|Torchic}} and {{p|Mudkip}}. All three Pokémon are seen in their middle, final, and [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] forms.
[[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]]]]
* {{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===
[[File:PG03.png|thumb|250px|Blue and Blastoise in [[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===
[[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]]]]
* [[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===
[[File:Hilda Tepig Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Hilda holding her Tepig in [[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==
===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]], [[Bianca]], and [[Cheren]] received a {{TP|Monta|Snivy}}, {{TP|Bianca|Oshawott}}, and Tepig respectively as their first Pokémon. They evolve into their final stages later on.
===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.


====List of first Pokémon in Pokémon Adventures====
====Main characters====
* {{adv|Red}}'s first Pokémon was a [[Poli]]wag he had since his childhood, which has evolved into a {{p|Poliwrath}}.
* {{adv|Red}} started with a {{p|Poliwag}} he had since his childhood, which he nicknamed "[[Poli]]". He has since evolved into a {{p|Poliwrath}}.
* {{adv|Blue}}'s first Pokémon was a [[Blue's Scizor|Scyther]], now a {{p|Scizor}}, he took to the training with [[Chuck]].
* {{adv|Blue}} started with a {{p|Scyther}}, he has since evolved into a {{TP|Blue|Scizor}}.
* {{adv|Green}}'s first Pokémon was a [[Jiggly]]puff, now a {{p|Wigglytuff}}, she received from the [[Masked Man]].
* {{adv|Green}} started with a {{p|Jigglypuff}} that she received from the [[Masked Man]], which she nicknamed "[[Jiggly]]". She has since evolved into a {{p|Wigglytuff}}.
* {{adv|Yellow}}'s first Pokémon was a [[Ratty|Rattata]] that Red taught her to catch, which has evolved into a {{p|Raticate}}.
* {{adv|Yellow}} started with a {{p|Rattata}} that {{adv|Red}} taught her to catch, which she nicknamed "[[Ratty]]". He has since evolved into a {{p|Raticate}}.
* {{adv|Gold}}'s first Pokémon was his [[Aibo|Aipom]], now an {{p|Ambipom}}, that his mother gave him.
* {{adv|Gold}} started with a {{p|Aipom}} that he received from his mother, which he nicknamed "[[Aibo]]". He has since evolved into a an {{p|Ambipom}}.
* {{adv|Silver}}'s first Pokémon was the [[Silver's Weavile|Sneasel]], now a {{p|Weavile}}, that {{adv|Giovanni}} gave to him as a child.
* {{adv|Silver}} started with a {{p|Sneasel}} that he received from his {{adv|Giovanni|father}} as a child. He has since evolved into a an {{TP|Silver|Weavile}}.
* {{adv|Crystal}}'s first Pokémon is officially her {{p|Smoochum}}, although she acquired many wild Pokémon that lived as a family while she was in the wild.
* {{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}}'s first Pokémon were the [[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|Ruby}} started with a {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Skitty}}, and {{p|Ralts}} that he received from his [[Norman|father]], which he nicknamed "[[Nana]]", "[[Kiki]]", and "[[Rara]]", respectively. They have since evolved into a {{p|Mightyena}}, {{p|Delcatty}}, and {{p|Gardevoir}}, respectively.
* {{adv|Sapphire}}'s first Pokémon was the [[Rono|Aron]], now an {{p|Aggron}} her father gave her.
* {{adv|Sapphire}} started with a [[Rono|Aron]] that she received from her [[Professor Birch|father]], which she nicknamed "[[Rono]]". He has since evolved into an {{p|Aggron}}
* {{adv|Emerald}}'s first Pokémon was 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|Emerald}} started with a {{TP|Emerald|Sceptile}}. Originally when he arrived in the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}, he had no Pokémon on hand. Then he challenged the {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}} using only [[rental Pokémon]], nearly at the end of the challenge, he noticed something suspicious about a Sceptile so he decided to steal him from the facility and kept him afterward. It is later revealed that this Sceptile was supposed to be his in the first place. In the ''{{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}'', he was revealed to be able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into a Mega {{p|Sceptile}}.
* {{adv|Diamond}}'s first was his {{adv|Lax|Munchlax}}.
* {{adv|Diamond}} started with a {{p|Munchlax}}, which he nicknamed "{{adv|Lax}}".
* {{adv|Pearl}}'s first was his [[Chatler|Chatot]].
* {{adv|Pearl}} started with a {{p|Chatot}}, which he nicknamed "[[Chatler]]".
* {{adv|Platinum}}'s first Pokémon was her [[Platinum's Rapidash|Ponyta]], now a Rapidash.
* {{adv|Platinum}} started with a {{p|Ponyta}}, he has since evolved into a {{TP|Platinum|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 {{p||Rufflet}} that he captured with the help of a wild {{p||Munna}} he had befriended, which he nicknamed "[[Brav]]", and "[[Musha]]", respectively. They have since evolved into a {{p|Braviary}}, and {{p|Musharna}}, respectively.
* {{adv|White}}'s first Pokémon was a Tepig named [[Gigi]] who she found alone in the rain. In a twist of fate, Gigi leaves White for N.
* {{adv|White}} started with a {{p|Tepig}} she found in the pouring rain, which she nicknamed "[[Gigi]]". Gigi was with White until she decided to leave White to follow {{adv|N}}.
* {{adv|Blake}}'s first known Pokémon is a {{TP|Blake|Dewott}}, given to him by the [[International Police|International Police Headquarters]] so he would have a partner Pokémon.
* {{adv|Blake}} started with a {{TP|Blake|Dewott}}, which he received from [[International Police]] Headquarters so he would have a partner Pokémon.
* {{adv|Whitley}}'s first known Pokémon is 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|Whitley}} started with a {{p|Foongus}}, that she received from [[Team Plasma]]'s [[Anthea and Concordia]], who allowed Whitley to pick the Pokémon she felt closest to, which she nicknamed "[[Foongy]]".
* {{adv|X}}'s first known Pokémon is a [[Kanga and Li'l Kanga|Kangaskhan]].
* {{adv|X}} started with a {{p|Kangaskhan}}, which he nicknamed "[[Kanga and Li'l Kanga]]".
* {{adv|Y}}'s first known Pokémon is a [[Fletchy|Fletchling]].
* {{adv|Y}} started with a {{p|Fletchling}}, which she nicknamed "[[Fletchy]]". She has since evolved into a {{p|Fletchinder}}.
* {{adv|Sun}}'s first known Pokémon is an Alolan [[Cent|Meowth]], previously owned by his [[Sun's great-grandfather|great-grandfather]].
* {{adv|Sun}} started with an {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Meowth}}, previously owned by his [[Sun's great-grandfather|great-grandfather]], which was nicknamed "[[Cent]]".
* {{adv|Moon}}'s first Pokémon is unknown, as she caught a {{p|Grubbin}}, {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Grimer}}, and {{p|Mareanie}} around the same time.
* {{adv|Moon}}'s first Pokémon is unknown, as she caught a {{p|Grubbin}}, {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Grimer}}, and {{p|Mareanie}} around the same time. They have since evolved into {{p|Charjabug}}, and {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Muk}}, respectively, while Mareanie never evolved.
* [[Henry Sword|Henry]]'s first Pokémon is a {{rf|Galarian}} [[Lancelot|Farfetch'd]].
* [[Henry Sword]] started with a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Farfetch'd}}, which he nicknamed "[[Lancelot]]". He has since evolved into a {{p|Sirfetch'd}}.
* [[Casey Shield|Casey]]'s 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.
* [[Casey Shield]]'s first Pokémon is unknown, as she was shown having an {{p|Arrokuda}}, {{p|Toxtricity}}, {{p|Falinks}}, {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Stunfisk}}, and {{p|Eiscue}} prior to her introduction, which she he nicknamed "Kilo", "Tera", "Giga", "Mega" and "Peta", respectively. Tera can [[Gigantamax]] into Gigantamax Toxtricity.
* {{adv|Scarlet}}'s first Pokémon is unknown, as she was shown with a {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Tarountula}}, {{p|Sprigatito}}, and {{p|Palafin}}, without catching them, so it is unknown if she caught them before her first appearance or caught them along her journey.
* {{adv|Violet}}'s first Pokémon is unknown, as he was shown with a {{p|Miraidon}}, {{p|Nymble}}, and {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Wooper}}, without catching them, so it is unknown if he caught them before his first appearance or caught them along his journey.
 
===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 she 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===
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—{{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}} or {{p|Totodile}}—to borrow so that he may run an errand for [[Professor Elm]]. Gold chooses Totodile, who 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.
* {{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}}.


===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
In [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]], {{PPM|Professor Oak}} is depicted offering one of three first partner Pokémon—{{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}}—to Pokémon Trainers as they begin their journeys, much like in other media. {{PPM|Green}} chooses {{TP|Green|Charmander}} as his first Pokémon, and while {{PPM|Red}} was offered the choice as well, he decided to keep a {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} that he met on his way to Professor Oak's lab as his first Pokémon instead.
[[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 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 Zensho===
===Pokémon Horizon===
In [[Pokémon Zensho]], much like in the {{game|Red and Green|s}} games on which the manga was based, [[Professor Oak]] offers {{Zensho|Satoshi}} and {{Zensho|Shigeru}} their choice of one out of three first partner Pokémon: {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}}. Satoshi chooses Charmander, while Shigeru chooses Squirtle, leaving Bulbasaur with Professor Oak.
* {{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}}.


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* [[First partner Pokémon]]
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This page details the known first partners of various characters throughout the Pokémon franchise.

Wally and his first Pokémon, Ralts

In the games

 
Lillie and 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 rivals whose first Pokémon is dependent on the player's choice.

Core series

Other games

Pokémon Masters EX

In animation

Pokémon the Series

Main characters

Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.
 
Ash choosing Pikachu as his first Pokémon
 
May choosing Torchic as her first Pokémon
 
Dawn choosing Piplup as her first Pokémon
 
Serena choosing Fennekin as her first Pokémon
 
Goh choosing Scorbunny as his first Pokémon
  • 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.

Supporting characters

Characters of the day

I Choose You! trilogy

A series of stories, including the movie trilogy consisting of I Choose You!, The Power of Us, and Secrets of the Jungle, along with the special episode The Distant Blue Sky, features different versions of the characters and world from Pokémon the Series.

Pokémon Horizons: The Series

 
Liko choosing Sprigatito as her first Pokémon

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

 
Rosa and Serperior in the Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

Pokémon Origins

 
Red and Charizard in Pokémon Origins

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

 
Brendan and May and their first partner Pokémon in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

Pokémon Generations

 
Blue and Blastoise in Pokémon Generations

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

 
Scottie and Pikachu in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
 
Bettie and Pikachu in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

POKÉTOON

Pokémon Evolutions

 
Hilda holding her Tepig in Pokémon Evolutions

Pokémon: Paldean Winds

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

 
Ruby and his first Pokémon from the left to the right: Rara, Kiki and Nana

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Pokémon Zensho

 
Satoshi and Charizard in Pokémon Zensho

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)

Pokémon Battle Frontier

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (manga)

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

 
The fully evolved Unova first partner Pokémon in Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

Pocket Monsters BW: Meetings with the Legends

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

Pokémon Horizon

See also

  This game character article is part of Project CharacterDex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each character found in the Pokémon games.
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