Hoenn first partner Pokémon

The Hoenn first partner Pokémon are the trio of PokémonTreecko, Torchic, and Mudkip[1]—chosen by Trainers at the start of their journey in Hoenn. These are traditionally given out by Professor Birch and are to be used to battle the first wild Pokémon that the Trainer encounters.

The Hoenn first partner Pokémon in Pokémon the Series

In official contexts, the group is referred to descriptively in several ways, including "Hoenn first partner Pokémon"[2], "first partner Pokémon of the Hoenn region"[1], and more.

In the Hoenn-based core series games, the player can choose a Fire-, Water-, or Grass-type first partner Pokémon at level 5.

List of Hoenn first partner Pokémon and their Evolutions

Forms

The fully evolved Hoenn first partner Pokémon each have a Mega Evolution.

In the core series games

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Availability

As first partner

Game(s) First partner Location/Acquisition Other effects
RSE, ORAS Treecko Route 101: from Professor Birch Brendan/May raises: Torchic
Torchic Brendan/May raises: Mudkip
Mudkip Brendan/May raises: Treecko

Other methods

In The Indigo Disk DLC, the Hoenn first partners can be caught in the wild at the Terarium. They are unlocked after upgrading the biomes through the League Club Room.

Game(s) Pokémon Location/Acquisition
HGSS Treecko Torchic Mudkip Silph Co.: from Steven Stone after defeating Red
USUM Grovyle Combusken Marshtomp Akala Island: Island Scan
SwSh (CT) Grovyle Sceptile Combusken Blaziken Marshtomp Swampert Dynamax Adventure
BDSP Treecko Grand Underground: Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern (after obtaining the National Pokédex)
Torchic Grand Underground: Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern, Volcanic Cave (after obtaining the National Pokédex)
Mudkip Grand Underground: Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern (after obtaining the National Pokédex)
SV (ID) Treecko Terarium: Canyon Biome
Torchic Terarium: Polar Biome
Mudkip Terarium: Torchlit Labyrinth

Base stat comparison

Pokémon HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed Total
Treecko
40
45
35
65
55
70
310
Grovyle
50
65
45
85
65
95
405
Sceptile
70
85
65
105
85
120
530
Mega Sceptile
70
110
75
145
85
145
630
Torchic
45
60
40
70
50
45
310
Combusken
60
85
60
85
60
55
405
Blaziken
80
120
70
110
70
80
530
Mega Blaziken
80
160
80
130
80
100
630
Mudkip
50
70
50
50
50
40
310
Marshtomp
70
85
70
60
70
50
405
Swampert
100
110
90
85
90
60
535
Mega Swampert
100
150
110
95
110
70
635

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Duel

In Pokémon Duel, all Hoenn first partner Pokémon and their evolutions received figures.

Mudkip (19)Uncommon
Mudkip
Treecko (35)Uncommon
Treecko
Torchic (87)Uncommon
Torchic
Swampert (168)EX
Swampert
Marshtomp (189)Rare
Marshtomp
Grovyle (282)Rare
Grovyle
Sceptile (283)EX
Sceptile
Mega Sceptile (284)UX
Mega Sceptile
Combusken (285)Rare
Combusken
Blaziken (286)EX
Blaziken
Mega Blaziken (287)UX
Mega Blaziken
Mega Swampert (288)UX
Mega Swampert

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, all three Hoenn first partner Pokémon can be caught and encountered along with their Evolutions.

Pokémon Masters EX

In Pokémon Masters EX, the player character Scottie/Bettie can form a sync pair with a Torchic after by clearing Chapter 20 of the PML Arc.

Several other characters form sync pairs with the Hoenn first partner Pokémon or their evolutions. These sync pairs can be obtained through various sync pair scouts.

Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role EX role Base potential Availability
#018 VSBrendan Masters.png Brendan #0254 MastersIcon0254.png Treecko → Grovyle → Sceptile
Bag Sceptilite Sprite.png Mega Sceptile
Grass
GrassIC Masters.png
Poison
PoisonIC Masters.png
Masters Physical Strike.png ★★★★★☆EX Sync Pair Scout
#001 VSScottieBettie Masters.png Scottie & Bettie #0255 MastersIcon0255.png Torchic
Fire
FireIC Masters.png
Water
WaterIC Masters.png
Masters Support.png ★★★ Story
Chapter 20
A Rising Star
#113 VSMay Masters.png May #0260 MastersIcon0260.png Mudkip → Marshtomp → Swampert
Bag Swampertite Sprite.png Mega Swampert
Water
WaterIC Masters.png
Grass
GrassIC Masters.png
Masters Tech.png ★★★★★☆EX Sync Pair Scout
#113 VSMay Sygna Masters.png Sygna Suit
May
#0257 MastersIcon0257.png Blaziken
Bag Blazikenite Sprite.png Mega Blaziken
Fire
FireIC Masters.png
Flying
FlyingIC Masters.png
Masters Tech.png Masters Sprint.png ★★★★★☆EX Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, the Hoenn first partner Pokémon can be selected as the hero and their partner, with the only exceptions being Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity and the three Japan-exclusive WiiWare games. The trio's evolved forms can also be recruited in the games out of the main character roles.

Pokémon Rumble series

In the Pokémon Rumble series, all three Hoenn first partner Pokémon can be caught and encountered along with their Evolutions.

Pokémon Shuffle

In Pokémon Shuffle, all three Hoenn first partner Pokémon can be caught and encountered along with their Evolutions. They can also undergo Mega Evolution.

Dex# NDex Icon Pokémon Type Attack Power Max
Raise Max Level RML
Initial
Skill
Skill Swapper.png Alternate
Skill(s)
Amelia icon.png Amelia
icons
Lv 1 Max
#089 #0252 Shuffle252.png Treecko Grass 50 115 10 Sleep Charm Flash Mob 1
#089 #0252 Shuffle252Winking.png Treecko
Winking
Grass 50 100 5 Power of 4+ N/A 1
#090 #0253 Shuffle253.png Grovyle Grass 60 105 5 Sleep Charm Quirky++ 2
#091 #0254 Shuffle254.png Sceptile Grass 70 110 5 Vitality Drain Swap++ 2
#092 #0255 Shuffle255.png Torchic Fire 50 115 10 Pyre Flash Mob 1
#092 #0255 Shuffle255Winking.png Torchic
Winking
Fire 50 100 5 Power of 4+ N/A 1
#093 #0256 Shuffle256.png Combusken Fire 60 105 5 Pyre Quirky++ 1
#094 #0257 Shuffle257.png Blaziken Fire 70 110 5 Hitting Streak Swap++ 2
#095 #0258 Shuffle258.png Mudkip Water 50 115 10 Stabilize Big Wave 0
#095 #0258 Shuffle258Winking.png Mudkip
Winking
Water 50 100 5 Power of 4+ N/A 1
#096 #0259 Shuffle259.png Marshtomp Water 60 105 5 Eject Quirky++ 0
#097 #0260 Shuffle260.png Swampert Water 70 110 5 Hitting Streak Swap++ 2
List # Pokémon Type Description/Notes Gauge Max
Mega Speedups MSU
Default Maxed
091 Sceptile Mega Sceptile Grass Replaces Pokémon (max 3) of the same type as Mega Sceptile.
  • Converts three tiles containing a single Grass type into Mega Sceptile.
12 6 6 Mega Speedups
094 Blaziken Mega Blaziken Fire Replaces Pokémon (max 3) of the same type as Mega Blaziken.
  • Converts three tiles containing a single Fire type into Mega Blaziken.
12 6 6 Mega Speedups
097 Swampert Mega Swampert Water Replaces Pokémon (max 3) of the same type as Mega Swampert.
  • Converts three tiles containing a single Water type into Mega Swampert.
12 6 6 Mega Speedups

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, the Torchic line have Unite licenses and can be played as in Unite Battles. Blaziken was added on September 14, 2023.

Pokkén Tournament

In Pokkén Tournament, Blaziken is a playable Battle Pokémon along with Sceptile.

In animation

Pokémon the Series

In Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, Professor Birch gave away four of the three first partner Pokémon to new Trainers. Harrison and May both received a Torchic and Sawyer began his journey with a Treecko. Although Professor Birch isn't seen gifting a Mudkip to any Trainers, in A Mudkip Mission, Mudkip Breeder Old Man Swamp revealed that Professor Birch is also responsible for the breeding and raising of the young Mudkip for new Trainers.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

In Pokémon Adventures, Professor Birch gifts a Torchic to Sapphire and a Mudkip to Ruby. Professor Birch was also revealed to be in possession of a Treecko, however the Pokéball containing the Pokémon was washed away in a flood. It was later found by Wally, and eventually came to be under the ownership of Emerald.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

In Pokémon Pocket Monsters, Professor Birch is in possession of the three Hoenn first partner Pokémon to which he gifts to new Trainers. The only one he is seen giving out though is a Torchic which he gives to Sapphire.

Ash & Pikachu

In the Ash & Pikachu manga, Professor Birch gives a Torchic to May.

Trivia

References

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