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{{split|"Kanto first partner Pokémon", "Johto first partner Pokémon", "Hoenn first partner Pokémon", "Sinnoh first partner Pokémon", and so on}} | {{split|"Kanto first partner Pokémon", "Johto first partner Pokémon", "Hoenn first partner Pokémon", "Sinnoh first partner Pokémon", and so on}} | ||
[[File:GOTCHA first partner Pokémon.png|thumb|400px|The player's first partner Pokémon from [[Generation]]s {{Gen|I}} through {{Gen|VII}} in [[GOTCHA!]]]] | [[File:GOTCHA first partner Pokémon.png|thumb|400px|The player's first partner Pokémon from [[Generation]]s {{Gen|I}} through {{Gen|VII}} in [[GOTCHA!]]]] | ||
A '''first partner Pokémon''', also referred to as a '''starter Pokémon''', is the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that a {{pkmn|Trainer}} owns at the start of their [[Pokémon journey]]. This primarily refers to {{t|Grass}}-, {{t|Fire}}-, or {{type|Water}} Pokémon given to players by a [[Pokémon Professor]] or other mentor at the beginning of the [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]], as well as {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Eevee}} in {{LGPE}}, but can otherwise be any Pokémon outside of this context. | A '''first partner Pokémon''', also referred to informally as a '''starter Pokémon''', is the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that a {{pkmn|Trainer}} owns at the start of their [[Pokémon journey]]. This primarily refers to {{t|Grass}}-, {{t|Fire}}-, or {{type|Water}} Pokémon given to players by a [[Pokémon Professor]] or other mentor at the beginning of the [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]], as well as {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Eevee}} in {{LGPE}}, but can otherwise be any Pokémon outside of this context. | ||
In the games, the player's first partner will be used to battle the first [[wild Pokémon]] they encounter. Once another Pokémon is {{pkmn2|caught}}, their first partner may be retired, but it is often with this Pokémon that Trainers learn [[friendship]] and trust. As such, even advanced Trainers may still use their first partner Pokémon, and they will often be the most powerful Pokémon on their respective teams. | In the games, the player's first partner will be used to battle the first [[wild Pokémon]] they encounter. Once another Pokémon is {{pkmn2|caught}}, their first partner may be retired, but it is often with this Pokémon that Trainers learn [[friendship]] and trust. As such, even advanced Trainers may still use their first partner Pokémon, and they will often be the most powerful Pokémon on their respective teams. | ||
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It is said that the first partner Pokémon are extremely rare in the wild, accounting for their uniqueness in each game. | It is said that the first partner Pokémon are extremely rare in the wild, accounting for their uniqueness in each game. | ||
In the creative process, first partner Pokémon are the Pokémon from each game that the most work goes into, and usually take significantly more time than other Pokémon in each generation.<ref>[https://www.gamesradar.com/how-pokemon-are-born/ How Pokemon are born | GamesRadar+], by Michael Grimm, published 20 March 2009</ref> | In the creative process, first partner Pokémon are the Pokémon from each game that the most work goes into, and usually take significantly more time than other Pokémon in each generation.<ref>[https://www.gamesradar.com/how-pokemon-are-born/ How Pokemon are born | GamesRadar+], by Michael Grimm, published 20 March 2009</ref> | ||
==Terminology== | ==Terminology== | ||
[[File:First Partner Pokémon Abound.png|thumb|250px|Promotional image for [[The Indigo Disk]] using the term "first partner Pokémon"<ref>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-gb/news/first_partner_pokemon/ Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Familiar First Partner Pokémon].</ref>]] | [[File:First Partner Pokémon Abound.png|thumb|250px|Promotional image for [[The Indigo Disk]] using the term "first partner Pokémon"<ref>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-gb/news/first_partner_pokemon/ Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Familiar First Partner Pokémon].</ref>]] | ||
{{main|Terminology of first partner Pokémon}} | {{main|Terminology of first partner Pokémon}} | ||
Historically, these Pokémon have been referred to as "starter Pokémon", sometimes shortened as "starters". | Historically, these Pokémon have been referred to as "'''starter Pokémon'''", sometimes shortened as "'''starters'''". | ||
The earliest known official use of "starter Pokémon" was on page 5 of ''{{OBP|Pokémon Power|magazine}}'' #6 (January 1999). The first use in the anime was in the ''[[S07|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' episode ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]''. The first use in the [[core series]] games was in {{game4|BWB2W2}}, where one of the questions from the [[Passerby Analytics HQ]] is: ''"What's your starter Pokémon?"'' | The earliest known official use of "'''starter Pokémon'''" was on page 5 of ''{{OBP|Pokémon Power|magazine}}'' #6 (January 1999). The first use in the anime was in the ''[[S07|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' episode ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]''. The first use in the [[core series]] games was in {{game4|BWB2W2}}, where one of the questions from the [[Passerby Analytics HQ]] is: ''"What's your '''starter Pokémon'''?"'' | ||
From [[Generation VI]] onward, they are usually known as "first partner Pokémon", sometimes shortened as "first partners". This term is used in the core series games, {{spin-off games}} such as {{g|Masters EX}} and {{g|GO}}, | From [[Generation VI]] onward, they are usually known as "'''first partner Pokémon'''", sometimes shortened as "'''first partners'''". This term is used in the core series games, {{spin-off games}} such as {{g|Masters EX}} and {{g|GO}}, as well as on [[Pokémon.com]] and the [https://pokemonstore.com Pokémon Store]. | ||
Occasionally, other Pokémon have been referred to as first partner Pokémon. According to its [[Pokédex]] entry in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun]], {{p|Poipole}} is chosen as a first partner in its world. In | Occasionally, other Pokémon have been referred to as '''first partner Pokémon'''. According to its [[Pokédex]] entry in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun]], {{p|Poipole}} is chosen as a first partner in its world. In {{g|Masters EX}}, {{mas|Alder}}'s {{p|Volcarona}} and {{mas|Anabel}}'s {{p|Snorlax}} are said to be their first partner Pokémon. | ||
Krysta Yang, a former public relations manager at [[Nintendo of America]], has claimed that the phrase "partner Pokémon" is preferred in official communication due to | Krysta Yang, a former public relations manager at [[Nintendo of America]], has claimed that the phrase "partner Pokémon" is preferred in official communication due to "starter Pokémon" implying that the player will "be rid of them" later in the game.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqQEFEjLybE&t=6120s Nintendo's Big Announcement Season EXPLAINED - EP81 Kit & Krysta Podcast | Kit & Krysta on YouTube] — Krysta Yang: "They did start using 'partner Pokémon' a couple of years back, but it's been hard for them to get people to catch on to this official terminology because people like to say 'starter Pokémon.' ... I think there was something about how, if you call it a 'starter Pokémon,' you're basically saying that you will be rid of them. ...That was one of the reasons, I believe, is that if you call it a 'starter Pokémon,' it's like, oh, you're only just going to start the game with it, and then you ditch it for your, like, shinies and your legendaries. ... So then the 'partner Pokémon' became the phrasing that they liked better because it's like, 'this is your partner for your whole adventure,' like you really want to get attached to this character, this Pokémon that you start your game with, but it's not just who you start your game with..."</ref> | ||
In contrast to the English terminology, Japanese does not have a single term that is consistently used to refer to first partner Pokémon. The most common Japanese term is 「パートナー」 (''partner''), but occasionally 相棒 (''partner'') may also be used. These terms, as well as just ポケモン (''Pokémon''), are usually paired with 最初の (''first'') or 初めての (''first''), but other terms such as 最初に選んだ (''that was chosen first'') or はじめに選んだ (''that was chosen first'') are also used. Among Japanese fans, 御三家 (''the big three'') is commonly used to refer to the Grass, Fire, and Water trios. | In contrast to the English terminology, Japanese does not have a single term that is consistently used to refer to first partner Pokémon. The most common Japanese term is 「パートナー」 (''partner''), but occasionally 相棒 (''partner'') may also be used. These terms, as well as just ポケモン (''Pokémon''), are usually paired with 最初の (''first'') or 初めての (''first''), but other terms such as 最初に選んだ (''that was chosen first'') or はじめに選んだ (''that was chosen first'') are also used. Among Japanese fans, 御三家 (''the big three'') is commonly used to refer to the Grass, Fire, and Water trios. | ||