Pokemon Starters by Generation - Through Gen 8

Fire, water and grass types, oh my!

After 20 years and hundreds of new Pokemon, it can be difficult to remember the Pokemon starters by generation.

This list breaks down which starters, starter evolutions, and main video games are associated with each Pokemon generation up through Gen 8.

Generation 1 Starters

  • Bulbasaur → Ivysaur → Venusaur

  • Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard

  • Squirtle → Wartortle → Blastoise

  • Pikachu → Raichu

  • Eevee → Flareon -OR- Jolteon -OR- Vaporeon -OR- Espeon -OR- Umbreon -OR- Glaceon -OR- Leafeon -OR- Sylveon

Games: Pokemon Red version, Pokemon Blue version, Pokemon Yellow version, Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu version, Pokemon Let's Go Eevee version

Generation 2 Starters

  • Chikorita → Bayleef → Meganium

  • Cyndaquil → Quilava → Typhlosion

  • Totodile → Croconaw → Feraligatr

Games: Pokemon Gold version, Pokemon Silver version, Pokemon Crystal version, Pokemon Heart Gold version, Pokemon Soul Silver version

Generation 3 Starters

  • Treeko → Grovyle → Sceptile

  • Torchic → Combusken → Blaziken

  • Mudkip → Marshtomp → Swampert

Games: Pokemon Ruby version, Pokemon Sapphire version, Pokemon Emerald version, Pokemon Omega Ruby version, Pokemon Alpha Sapphire version

Generation 4 Starters

  • Turtwig → Grotle → Torterra

  • Chimchar → Monferno → Infernape

  • Piplup → Prinplup → Empoleon

Games: Pokemon Diamond version, Pokemon Pearl version

Generation 5 Starters

  • Snivy → Servine → Serperior

  • Tepig → Pignite → Emboar

  • Oshawott → Dewott → Samurott

Games: Pokemon Black version, Pokemon White version, Pokemon Black 2 version, Pokemon White 2 version

Generation 6 Starters

  • Chespin → Quilladin → Chesnaught

  • Fennekin → Braxien → Delphox

  • Froakie → Frogadier → Greninja

Games: Pokemon X version, Pokemon Y version

Generation 7 Starters

  • Rowlett → Dartrix → Decidueye

  • Litten → Torracat → Incineroar

  • Popplio → Brionne → Primarina

Games: Pokemon Sun version, Pokemon Moon version, Pokemon Ultra Sun version, Pokemon Ultra Moon version

Generation 8 Starters

  • Grookey → Thwackey → Rillaboom

  • Scorbunny → Raboot → Cinderace

  • Sobble → Drizzile → Inteleon

Games: Pokemon Sword version, Pokemon Shield version, Pokemon The Isle of Armor DLC, Pokemon The Crown Tundra DLC