By Luis Otero

First Choice Tier

Squirtle image 7
Totodile image 5
Treeko image 15
Piplup image 3
Snivy image 3
Fennekin image 7
Rowlet image 11
Grookey image 15
Sprigatito image 12

Second Choice Tier

Bulbasaur image 3
Chikorita image 11
Torchic image 3
Chimchar image 5
Oshawott image 3
Chespin image 14
Litten image 21
Sobble image 5
Fuecoco image 7

Third Choice Tier

Charmander image 5
Cyndaquil image 3
Mudkip image 5
Turtwig image 28
Tepig image 5
Froakie image 19
Poplio image 11
Scorbunny image 5
Quaxly image 2

First Choice

Squirtle image 7 - Starter List tier list item

Totodile image 5 - Starter List tier list item

Treeko image 15 - Starter List tier list item

Piplup image 3 - Starter List tier list item

Snivy image 3 - Starter List tier list item

Fennekin image 7 - Starter List tier list item

Rowlet image 11 - Starter List tier list item

Grookey image 15 - Starter List tier list item

Sprigatito image 12 - Starter List tier list item

Second Choice

Bulbasaur image 3 - Starter List tier list item

Chikorita image 11 - Starter List tier list item

Torchic image 3 - Starter List tier list item

Chimchar image 5 - Starter List tier list item

Oshawott image 3 - Starter List tier list item

Chespin image 14 - Starter List tier list item

Litten image 21 - Starter List tier list item

Sobble image 5 - Starter List tier list item

Fuecoco image 7 - Starter List tier list item

Third Choice

Charmander image 5 - Starter List tier list item

Cyndaquil image 3 - Starter List tier list item

Mudkip image 5 - Starter List tier list item

Turtwig image 28 - Starter List tier list item

Tepig image 5 - Starter List tier list item

Froakie image 19 - Starter List tier list item

Poplio image 11 - Starter List tier list item

Scorbunny image 5 - Starter List tier list item

Quaxly image 2 - Starter List tier list item

Luis Otero

Created Mar 8, 2026

Every Pokémon journey begins with a crucial choice: your starter. This list dives deep into the iconic first partners across all generations, from the fiery beginnings with Charmander and Cyndaquil to the watery wonders of Squirtle and Totodile, and the earthy resilience of Bulbasaur and Treeko. We're ranking these foundational companions based on their overall impact, design, and potential to carry you through those early gym battles and beyond. Will your favorite Kanto classic reign supreme, or will a newer generation's pick steal the show? Let's find out which starter truly stands the test of time!

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