STARTER POKEMON GENERATOR
Generate random Starter Pokemon from all 9 generations. All 27 starter lines from Bulbasaur to Sprigatito. Perfect for randomized Nuzlockes and challenge runs. Looking for standard Pokemon? Visit our main random Pokemon generator.
STATUS: IDLE
Top Starter Final Evolutions
Charizard
Blastoise
Venusaur
Greninja
Incineroar
Cinderace
Meowscarada
Skeledirge
Blaziken
Empoleon
EVERY STARTER BY GENERATION
GEN 1 — KANTO
Red / Blue / Yellow
- • Bulbasaur (Grass/Poison)
- • Charmander (Fire)
- • Squirtle (Water)
GEN 2 — JOHTO
Gold / Silver / Crystal
- • Chikorita (Grass)
- • Cyndaquil (Fire)
- • Totodile (Water)
GEN 3 — HOENN
Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
- • Treecko (Grass)
- • Torchic (Fire/Fighting)
- • Mudkip (Water/Ground)
GEN 4 — SINNOH
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
- • Turtwig (Grass)
- • Chimchar (Fire/Fighting)
- • Piplup (Water/Steel)
GEN 5 — UNOVA
Black / White
- • Snivy (Grass)
- • Tepig (Fire/Fighting)
- • Oshawott (Water)
GEN 6 — KALOS
Pokemon X / Y
- • Chespin (Grass/Fighting)
- • Fennekin (Fire/Psychic)
- • Froakie (Water/Dark)
GEN 7 — ALOLA
Sun / Moon / USUM
- • Rowlet (Grass/Ghost)
- • Litten (Fire/Dark)
- • Popplio (Water/Fairy)
GEN 8 — GALAR
Sword / Shield
- • Grookey (Grass)
- • Scorbunny (Fire)
- • Sobble (Water)
GEN 9 — PALDEA
Scarlet / Violet
- • Sprigatito (Grass/Dark)
- • Fuecoco (Fire/Ghost)
- • Quaxly (Water/Fighting)
TOP STARTER POKEMON RANKED
🏆 COMPETITIVE TIER
Greninja (Gen 6) — 122 Spe, Protean/Battle Bond. Banned in VGC.
Blaziken (Gen 3) — Speed Boost. Banned to Ubers.
Cinderace (Gen 8) — Libero + Court Change combo.
🎮 BEST FOR PLAYTHROUGHS
Mudkip (1 weakness only), Totodile (powerful Water STAB early), Froakie (fast + great coverage), Piplup (Water/Steel final type).
🌱 GRASS STARTERS RANKED
Sceptile (fastest), Meganium (defensive), Decidueye (Grass/Ghost unique), Rillaboom (Grassy Surge), Sprigatito → Meowscarada (Grass/Dark, 123 Spe).
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STARTER POKEMON FAQ
How many starter Pokemon are there?
There are 27 starter Pokemon (9 trios) across 9 generations, from Bulbasaur/Charmander/Squirtle to Sprigatito/Fuecoco/Quaxly. Pikachu and Eevee are also starters in Pokemon Yellow and Let's Go.
What is the best starter Pokemon of all time?
Competitively: Greninja (Protean/Battle Bond, 122 Speed) and Blaziken (Speed Boost, banned to Ubers). For playthroughs: Mudkip (1 weakness), Totodile, and Froakie are consistently top-rated.
Which starter type is best?
Water starters statistically win most playthroughs — reliable STAB, wide coverage, and good bulk. Fire starters have the highest offense. Grass starters face the hardest early gyms and are considered the highest difficulty.
What is the strongest starter final evolution?
Meowscarada has 123 Speed (fastest starter ever). Greninja has 122. Blaziken with Speed Boost is banned to Ubers. Empoleon (Water/Steel) has the most type resistances. Swampert has only 1 weakness.
Which starter has the highest BST?
All final starter evolutions share 530 BST. The difference is in stat distribution: Blaziken and Infernape prioritize Speed/Attack; Empoleon and Feraligatr prioritize Defense/HP.
Who is the most popular starter Pokemon?
Greninja won The Pokemon Company's 2016 Global Popularity Poll. Charmander/Charizard is most popular in fan polls. Incineroar dominated VGC competitive play for multiple consecutive seasons as the most-used Pokemon worldwide.
What are the best starters for a Nuzlocke?
Best picks: Mudkip/Swampert (1 weakness), Piplup/Empoleon (many resistances), Fuecoco/Skeledirge (most defensive), Fennekin/Delphox (strong Psychic coverage). Avoid Chikorita and Snivy for early-game type disadvantages.
What starter has the most unique final type combo?
Most unique types: Greninja (Water/Dark), Incineroar (Fire/Dark), Decidueye (Grass/Ghost), Empoleon (Water/Steel), Sceptile-Mega (Grass/Dragon), Charizard-Mega X (Fire/Dragon), Meowscarada (Grass/Dark).
Which starters have the best Hidden Abilities?
Best HA: Serperior (Contrary — Leaf Storm raises Sp. Atk), Blaziken (Speed Boost — banned Ubers), Greninja (Protean — free STAB), Rillaboom (Grassy Surge — priority Grassy Glide), Cinderace (Libero — same as Protean).
How do I get all three starters?
Normally one starter per save. To get all three: use multiple save files, trade with other players, transfer via Pokemon HOME, receive from events, or breed with a Ditto of a different language (Masuda Method).
What does this Starter Pokemon Generator do?
This free generator randomly picks starter Pokemon from all 9 generations. Filter by generation or type (Fire/Water/Grass), or get a complete random starter trio. Perfect for challenge runs, Nuzlockes, fan leagues, and anyone wanting a fresh starter challenge.