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[[File:25th Anniversary key art.png|thumb|250px|Artwork featuring the player's starter Pokémon from [[Generation]]s {{Gen|I}} through {{Gen|VIII}}]] | [[File:25th Anniversary key art.png|thumb|250px|Artwork featuring the player's starter Pokémon from [[Generation]]s {{Gen|I}} through {{Gen|VIII}} (except Eevee)]] | ||
At the beginning of their quest, {{pkmn|Trainer}}s are given a '''starter Pokémon''' or '''first partner Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''はじめてのポケモン''' ''Beginning Pokémon'' or '''{{tt|最初|さいしょ}}のポケモン''' ''first Pokémon''; known as '''{{tt|御三家|ごさんけ}}''' ''the big three'' among Japanese fans). This {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} will be used to battle the first [[wild Pokémon]] that the {{pkmn|Trainer}} encounters. | At the beginning of their quest, {{pkmn|Trainer}}s are given a '''starter Pokémon''' or '''first partner Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''はじめてのポケモン''' ''Beginning Pokémon'' or '''{{tt|最初|さいしょ}}のポケモン''' ''first Pokémon''; known as '''{{tt|御三家|ごさんけ}}''' ''the big three'' among Japanese fans). This {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} will be used to battle the first [[wild Pokémon]] that the {{pkmn|Trainer}} encounters. | ||
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* {{an|Brock}} started with an {{p|Onix}}, which he received from {{ka|Flint|his father}} and who now stays 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 who now stays 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|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 {{TP|Misty|Goldeen}}, {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}, and {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}. However, it's unknown how she got them, or which one she acquired first. | ||
* {{Gary}} started with a {{p|Squirtle}}, which he received from Professor Oak and who later [[evolution|evolved]] into a {{TP|Gary|Blastoise}}. | * {{Gary}} started with a {{p|Squirtle}}, which he received from Professor Oak and who later [[evolution|evolved]] into a {{TP|Gary|Blastoise}}. | ||
* [[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. | ||
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* {{p|Fennekin}} is the only unevolved starter Pokémon with a unique base stat total. | * {{p|Fennekin}} is the only unevolved starter Pokémon with a unique base stat total. | ||
* The lowest base stat of a non-Mega Evolved fully evolved starter Pokémon is {{p|Torterra}}'s {{stat|Speed}}, at 56. The highest base stat of a non-Mega Evolved fully evolved starter Pokémon is {{p|Primarina}}'s {{stat|Special Attack}}, at 126. | * The lowest base stat of a non-Mega Evolved fully evolved starter Pokémon is {{p|Torterra}}'s {{stat|Speed}}, at 56. The highest base stat of a non-Mega Evolved fully evolved starter Pokémon is {{p|Primarina}}'s {{stat|Special Attack}}, at 126. | ||
* Since both starter Pokémon in [[Pokémon Colosseum]] are always male, this had the outcome of preventing players from obtaining {{p|Eevee}} in [[Generation III]] (by [[trade|trading]] with {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} and [[breeding]]) until the release of {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. | |||
* The Pikachu featured in Pokémon Yellow & Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and the Eevee in Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! are the only starter Pokémon that cannot evolve in the game in which they are starter Pokémon. | * The Pikachu featured in Pokémon Yellow & Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and the Eevee in Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! are the only starter Pokémon that cannot evolve in the game in which they are starter Pokémon. | ||
** Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!'s respective starters are also the only ones that cannot be traded to other games. | ** Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!'s respective starters are also the only ones that cannot be traded to other games. | ||
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* Ash has owned all but two of the Grass-type starter Pokémon: {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Chikorita}}, {{AP|Treecko}}, {{AP|Turtwig}}, {{AP|Snivy}}, and {{AP|Rowlet}}. The Grass-type starter from Kalos, {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, is instead owned by {{an|Clemont}}, and the Grass-type starter from Galar, {{TP|Goh|Grookey}}, is instead owned by [[Goh]]. | * Ash has owned all but two of the Grass-type starter Pokémon: {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Chikorita}}, {{AP|Treecko}}, {{AP|Turtwig}}, {{AP|Snivy}}, and {{AP|Rowlet}}. The Grass-type starter from Kalos, {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, is instead owned by {{an|Clemont}}, and the Grass-type starter from Galar, {{TP|Goh|Grookey}}, is instead owned by [[Goh]]. | ||
* Each {{type|Water}} starter Pokémon obtained by a main character was not battled: [[Ash's Squirtle]], {{AP|Oshawott}}, and {{AP|Froakie}} chose to join his team, while Ash fought and won against Misty for his {{AP|Totodile}}. Brock's {{TP|Brock|Mudkip}} chose to join him. May received her {{TP|May|Squirtle}} from [[Professor Oak]], Dawn received her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} from [[Professor Rowan]], Lana rescued her {{TP|Lana|Popplio}} from Team Skull, and Goh caught his {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} without battling it. | * Each {{type|Water}} starter Pokémon obtained by a main character was not battled: [[Ash's Squirtle]], {{AP|Oshawott}}, and {{AP|Froakie}} chose to join his team, while Ash fought and won against Misty for his {{AP|Totodile}}. Brock's {{TP|Brock|Mudkip}} chose to join him. May received her {{TP|May|Squirtle}} from [[Professor Oak]], Dawn received her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} from [[Professor Rowan]], Lana rescued her {{TP|Lana|Popplio}} from Team Skull, and Goh caught his {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} without battling it. | ||
* The Hoenn Starter set is the first set in which all three Pokémon evolve under the care of the main characters who own them. | |||
* Since ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', no Grass-type starter Pokémon owned by a main character has evolved, as Snivy, Chespin, Rowlet, and Grookey all remain in their basic forms. | * Since ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', no Grass-type starter Pokémon owned by a main character has evolved, as Snivy, Chespin, Rowlet, and Grookey all remain in their basic forms. | ||
* {{p|Squirtle}} and {{p|Turtwig}} are both based on turtles and were the starter Pokémon of two of Ash's rivals, {{Gary}} and [[Paul]]. | * {{p|Squirtle}} and {{p|Turtwig}} are both based on turtles and were the starter Pokémon of two of Ash's rivals, {{Gary}} and [[Paul]]. | ||