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This page details the known [[first partner Pokémon|first partners]] of various characters throughout the [[Pokémon]] franchise.
[[File:Wally and Ralts PokéKyun Collection.png|thumb|350px|[[Wally]] and his first Pokémon, {{p|Ralts}}]]
This page details the known '''[[first partner Pokémon|first partners]] of various characters''' throughout the [[Pokémon]] franchise.
 
* For the list of Pokémon that are first available or choosable by the {{player}} in various [[Pokémon games|games]] in the franchise, see [[List of the player's first Pokémon]].
* For a list of characters who own [[first partner Pokémon]], see [[List of characters with first partner Pokémon]].


==In the games==
==In the games==
{{incomplete|section|Known first partners of game characters, not including the player character (or counter-picking friends?). {{ga|Blue}} in Y/LGPE, [[Wally]], [[Alder]], ...?}}
[[File:Lillie and Clefairy artwork.png|thumb|250px|[[Lillie]] and {{p|Clefairy}}]]
The lists below show which Pokémon a character received as their first Pokémon, where this is known. The list does not include characters like [[rival]]s whose first Pokémon is dependent on the [[list of the player's first Pokémon|player's choice]].
 
===Core series===
* The rival of {{game|Yellow}}, {{ga|Blue}}, starts with an {{p|Eevee}} originally intended for the player. The Eevee will evolve into a {{p|Vaporeon}} if the player loses against the rival at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|the lab]], {{p|Jolteon}} if the player wins against the rival at both the lab and {{rt|22|Kanto}}, and {{p|Flareon}} if the player wins against the rival at the lab, and loses or skips the other battle.
* [[Wally]], with the help of the player and [[Norman|their father]], will catch a {{p|Ralts}}. In the original {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, it evolves into {{p|Gardevoir}}, but in the [[remakes]], {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, it evolves into a {{p|Gallade}} capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]].
* The player's [[friend]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, {{ga|Ethan}} or {{ga|Lyra}}, will have a {{p|Marill}}.
* In {{B2W2}}, [[Alder]] mentions that a {{p|Larvesta}} was his first partner. This predates the usage of the term "first partner Pokémon". He mentions the same Pokémon in [[Pokémon Masters EX]] as his first partner.
* In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}'s [[Episode RR]], [[Lillie]] owns a {{p|Clefairy}}. This Clefairy is Lillie's only known Pokémon until she joins the player at the [[Battle Tree]], and Lillie was not considered a Trainer prior to the events of the episode.
* In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, [[Nanu]] gives a beginning Trainer a choice out of three {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Meowth}} with different personalities.
* {{ga|Trace}} will begin with either an {{p|Eevee}}{{sup/7|P}} or a {{p|Pikachu}}{{sup/7|E}} depending on the player's game of choice. It will evolve into either {{p|Jolteon}} or {{p|Raichu}}. These Pokémon differ from the {{OBP|Partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Partner}} Pikachu and Eevee that the player obtains.
* [[Hop]] has a {{TP|Hop|Wooloo}} that he has owned since before the start of the game, and uses it in his first battle against the player. Over the course of the story, it evolves into {{p|Dubwool}}.
* [[Marnie]]'s first Pokémon is her {{p|Morpeko}}, which she received as a gift when she was five from her brother, [[Piers]].
* [[Bede]]'s first Pokémon, as revealed in conversations in [[The Isle of Armor]], is his {{p|Hatterene}}, which he received as a {{p|Hatenna}} when he met Chairman [[Rose]].
 
===Other games===
====[[Pokémon Masters EX]]====
* {{mas|Anabel}} claims that her first partner was her {{p|Snorlax}}. Snorlax has appeared in both {{game|Emerald}} and the [[Alola]]-based titles prior to Masters EX.
* {{mas|Rei}} says that the first Pokémon that he befriended in [[Hisui]] was his {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Decidueye}}. Rei is based on the {{player}} from {{g|Legends: Arceus}}.


==In the anime==
==In animation==
===Main series===
===''Pokémon the Series''===
====Traditional first partners====
====Main characters====
{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}
[[File:Dawn choosing Piplup.png|thumb|220px|Dawn choosing Piplup as her starter]]
[[File:Ash choosing Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Ash choosing Pikachu as his first Pokémon]]
* {{Ash}} started with a {{AP|Pikachu}}, which he received from {{an|Professor Oak}}. In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', he was revealed to be able to [[Gigantamax]] into a Gigantamax Pikachu.
* {{Ash}} started with a {{AP|Pikachu}}, which he received from {{an|Professor Oak}}. In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', he was revealed to be able to [[Gigantamax]] into a Gigantamax Pikachu.
* {{an|Misty}} started with {{TP|Misty|Goldeen}}, {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}, and {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}. However, it's unknown how she got them, or which one she acquired first.
* {{an|Misty}} started with either a {{TP|Misty|Goldeen}}, {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}, or {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}. It is unknown how she got them, or which one she acquired first.
* {{an|Brock}} started with an {{p|Onix}}, which he received from {{ka|Flint|his father}} and for some time stayed with his brother, [[Forrest]], with whom it evolved into a {{TP|Brock|Steelix}}. In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon]]'', it was revealed to be able [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into a Mega Steelix.
* {{an|Brock}} started with an {{p|Onix}}, which he received from {{ka|Flint|his father}} and for some time stayed with his brother, [[Forrest]], with whom it evolved into a {{TP|Brock|Steelix}}. In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon]]'', it was revealed to be able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into a {{me|Steelix}}.
* [[Jessie]] started with an {{p|Ekans}}, which she received for {{wp|chūgen}} (a [[birthday]] present in the dub), and who later evolved into an {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}. In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]], she formally released it back into the wild.
* [[Jessie]] started with an {{p|Ekans}}, which she received for {{wp|chūgen}} (a [[birthday]] present in the dub). It has since evolved into a {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}. In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', she formally released it back into the wild.
* [[James]] started with his pet {{p|Growlithe}}, [[Growlie]]; however, he left it at home when he ran away.
* [[James]] started with his pet {{p|Growlithe}}, which he nicknamed "[[Growlie]]". He however left Growlie behind when he ran away from home.
* {{an|May}} started with a {{p|Torchic}}, which she received from [[Professor Birch]] and who later evolved into a {{TP|May|Blaziken}}.
[[File:May choosing Torchic.png|thumb|250px|May choosing Torchic as her first Pokémon]]
* {{an|May}} started with a {{p|Torchic}}, which she received from [[Professor Birch]]. It has since evolved into a {{TP|May|Blaziken}}.
* [[Max]] intends to begin his journey with the {{p|Ralts}} he met in ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]''.
* [[Max]] intends to begin his journey with the {{p|Ralts}} he met in ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]''.
[[File:Dawn choosing Piplup.png|thumb|250px|Dawn choosing Piplup as her first Pokémon]]
* {{an|Dawn}} started with a {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, which she received from [[Professor Rowan]].
* {{an|Dawn}} started with a {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, which she received from [[Professor Rowan]].
* {{an|Iris}} started with a {{p|Drilbur}}, which she saved from falling off a cliff when she was a little girl, who later evolved into an {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}}.
* {{an|Iris}} started with a {{p|Drilbur}}, which she saved from falling off a cliff when she was a little girl. He has since evolved into a {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}}.
* {{an|Cilan}} started with a {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}, which he has had since childhood.
* {{an|Cilan}} started with a {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}, which he has had since childhood.
* {{an|Serena}} started with a {{p|Fennekin}}, which she received from [[Professor Sycamore]], which has since evolved into {{TP|Serena|Delphox}}.
[[File:Serena choosing Fennekin.png|thumb|250px|Serena choosing Fennekin as her first Pokémon]]
* {{an|Kiawe}} started with a {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}}, which he received from his grandfather.
* {{an|Serena}} started with a {{p|Fennekin}}, which she received from [[Professor Sycamore]]. She has since evolved into a {{TP|Serena|Delphox}}.
* {{an|Lillie}} started with an {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Vulpix}} that hatched from an {{pkmn|Egg}}. She nicknamed it [[Snowy]].
* {{an|Kiawe}} started with a {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}}, which he received from his [[Kiawe's grandfather|grandfather]].
* {{an|Lillie}} started with an {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Vulpix}} that hatched from an {{pkmn|Egg}}, which she nicknamed "[[Snowy]]".
* {{an|Sophocles}} started with a {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}}.
* {{an|Sophocles}} started with a {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}}.
* {{an|Mallow}} started with a {{p|Bounsweet}}, which she received in the forest behind the [[Pokémon School]] from her [[Mallow's mother|late mother]]. She has since evolved into a {{TP|Mallow|Tsareena}}.
* {{an|Mallow}} started with a {{p|Bounsweet}}, which she received in the forest behind the [[Pokémon School]] from her [[Mallow's mother|late mother]]. She has since evolved into a {{TP|Mallow|Tsareena}}.
* [[Goh]] initially wanted his starter Pokémon to be a {{p|Mew}} like the one he met when he was six, but he changed his mind after befriending a wild {{p|Scorbunny}} in [[Galar]], choosing it as his partner instead. It has since evolved into a {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}}.
[[File:Goh choosing Scorbunny.png|thumb|250px|Goh choosing Scorbunny as his first Pokémon]]
* {{Gary}} started with a {{p|Squirtle}}, which he received from Professor Oak and who later [[evolution|evolved]] into a {{TP|Gary|Blastoise}}.
* [[Goh]] started with a {{p|Scorbunny}} while visiting the [[Galar]] region. It has since evolved into a {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}}. Goh initially wanted his first Pokémon to be a {{p|Mew}} like the one he met when he was six, but he changed his mind after befriending the wild Scorbunny in Galar, choosing it as his first partner instead.
* {{an|Casey}} started with a {{p|Chikorita}}, which she received from [[Professor Elm]] and who later evolved into a {{TP|Casey|Meganium}}.
 
* [[Sakura]] started with an {{p|Eevee}}, which later evolved into an {{TP|Sakura|Espeon}}.
====Supporting characters====
* {{Jo|Jimmy}} (''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'') started with a {{p|Cyndaquil}}, which he received from Professor Elm and who later evolved into a {{TP|Jimmy|Typhlosion}}.
* {{Gary}} started with a {{p|Squirtle}}, which he received from [[Professor Oak]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Gary|Blastoise}}.
* {{Jo|Marina}} started with a {{p|Totodile}}, which she received from Professor Elm and nicknamed [[Wani-Wani]], and which later evolved into a {{p|Feraligatr}}.
* {{an|Casey}} started with a {{p|Chikorita}}, which she received from [[Professor Elm]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Casey|Meganium}}.
* [[Vincent]] started with a {{p|Chikorita}}, which he received from Professor Elm and who later evolved into a {{TP|Vincent|Meganium}}.
* [[Sakura]] started with an {{p|Eevee}}, it has since evolved into an {{TP|Sakura|Espeon}}.
* {{Jo|Harrison}} started with a {{p|Torchic}}, which he received from [[Professor Birch]] and who later evolved into a {{TP|Harrison|Blaziken}}.
* {{Jo|Jimmy}} (''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'') started with a {{p|Cyndaquil}}, which he received from [[Professor Elm]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Jimmy|Typhlosion}}.
* [[Nicholai]] started with a {{p|Mudkip}}, which later evolved into a {{p|Marshtomp}}.
* {{Jo|Marina}} started with a {{p|Totodile}}, which she received from [[Professor Elm]], which she nicknamed "[[Wani-Wani]]". It has since evolved into a {{p|Feraligatr}}.
* {{OBP|Jimmy|AG092}} (''[[AG092|Judgment Day!]]'') started with a {{p|Squirtle}}, which later evolved into a {{p|Blastoise}}.
* [[Vincent]] started with a {{p|Chikorita}}, which he received from [[Professor Elm]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Vincent|Meganium}}.
* {{Jo|Harrison}} started with a {{p|Torchic}}, which he received from [[Professor Birch]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Harrison|Blaziken}}.
* [[Nicholai]] started with a {{p|Mudkip}}, it has since evolved into a {{p|Marshtomp}}.
* {{OBP|Jimmy|AG092}} (''[[AG092|Judgment Day!]]'') started with a {{p|Squirtle}}, it has since evolved into a {{p|Blastoise}}.
* [[Yuzo]] said that he started his [[Pokémon journey]] with a {{p|Starly}}.
* [[Yuzo]] said that he started his [[Pokémon journey]] with a {{p|Starly}}.
* [[Paul]] started with a {{p|Turtwig}}, which later evolved into {{TP|Paul|Torterra}}.
* [[Paul]] started with a {{p|Turtwig}}, it has since evolved into a {{TP|Paul|Torterra}}.
* [[Zoey]] started with a {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}}, which she raised after it was abandoned.
* [[Zoey]] started with a {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}}, which she raised after it was abandoned.
* {{Si|Kenny}} started with a {{p|Piplup}}, which later evolved into an {{TP|Kenny|Empoleon}}.
* {{Si|Kenny}} started with a {{p|Piplup}}, it has since evolved into a {{TP|Kenny|Empoleon}}.
* {{an|Cynthia}} started with a {{p|Gible}} that she hatched from an Egg as a child, which has since evolved into a {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}.
* {{an|Cynthia}} started with a {{p|Gible}} that she hatched from an Egg as a child, she has since evolved into a {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}. In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', she was revealed to be able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into a {{me|Garchomp}}.
* {{an|Barry}}'s first Pokémon is currently unknown, but it was hinted in ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]'' that his first Pokémon might be his {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}}, which he received as a {{p|Piplup}}.
* {{an|Barry}}'s first Pokémon is currently unknown, but it was hinted in ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]'' that his first Pokémon might be his {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}}, which he received as a {{p|Piplup}}.
* {{an|Lyra}} started with a {{p|Chikorita}}.
* {{an|Lyra}} started with a {{p|Chikorita}}.
* [[Khoury]] started with a {{p|Totodile}}, which later evolved into a {{TP|Khoury|Croconaw}}.
* [[Khoury]] started with a {{p|Totodile}}, it has since evolved into a {{TP|Khoury|Croconaw}}.
* [[Volkner]] started with a {{p|Pikachu}}, which later evolved into a {{p|Raichu}}.
* [[Flint]] started with a {{p|Chimchar}}, it has since evolved into an {{TP|Flint|Infernape}}.
* [[Trip]] started with a {{p|Snivy}}, which he received from [[Professor Juniper]], who later evolved into a {{TP|Trip|Serperior}}.
* [[Volkner]] started with a {{p|Pikachu}}, he has since evolved into a {{p|Raichu}}.
* {{an|Bianca}} started with a {{p|Tepig}}, which later evolved into an {{TP|Bianca|Emboar}}.
* [[Trip]] started with a {{p|Snivy}}, which he received from [[Professor Juniper]], he has since evolved into a {{TP|Trip|Serperior}}.
* [[Burgundy]] started with an {{p|Oshawott}}, which later evolved into a {{p|Dewott}}.
* {{an|Bianca}} started with a {{p|Tepig}}, he has since evolved into a {{TP|Bianca|Emboar}}.
* [[Virgil]] started with an {{p|Eevee}}, which later evolved into an {{TP|Virgil|Umbreon}}.
* [[Burgundy]] started with an {{p|Oshawott}}, it has since evolved into a {{p|Dewott}}.
* [[Alain]] started with a {{p|Charmander}}, which he received from Professor Sycamore, and which evolved into {{TP|Alain|Charizard}}. It can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into a {{me|Charizard}} X.
* [[Virgil]] started with an {{p|Eevee}}, he has since evolved into a {{TP|Virgil|Umbreon}}.
* [[Mairin]] started with a {{p|Chespin}}, which she received from Professor Sycamore. She nicknamed it [[Chespie]].
* {{an|Aria}} started with a {{p|Fennekin}}, which has since evolved into a {{TP|Aria|Delphox}}.
* {{an|Tierno}} started with a {{p|Squirtle}}, which he received from Professor Sycamore and later evolved into {{TP|Tierno|Blastoise}}.
* [[Alain]] started with a {{p|Charmander}}, which he received from [[Professor Sycamore]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} who can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into {{me|Charizard}} X.
* {{an|Shauna}} started with a {{p|Bulbasaur}}, which she received from Professor Sycamore, which evolved into {{TP|Shauna|Ivysaur}}.
* [[Mairin]] started with a {{p|Chespin}}, which she received from [[Professor Sycamore]], which she nicknamed "[[Chespie]]".
* {{an|Trevor}} started with a {{p|Charmander}}, which he received from Professor Sycamore, which evolved into {{TP|Trevor|Charizard}}. It can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into a {{me|Charizard}} Y.
* {{an|Tierno}} started with a {{p|Squirtle}}, which he received from [[Professor Sycamore]] he has since evolved into a {{TP|Tierno|Blastoise}}.
* [[Sawyer]] started with a {{p|Treecko}}, which he received from [[Professor Birch]] and later evolved into {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}}. It can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into a {{me|Sceptile}}.
* {{an|Shauna}} started with a {{p|Bulbasaur}}, which she received from [[Professor Sycamore]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Shauna|Ivysaur}}.
* {{an|Trevor}} started with a {{p|Charmander}}, which he received from [[Professor Sycamore]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Trevor|Charizard}} who can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into {{me|Charizard}} Y.
* [[Sawyer]] started with a {{p|Treecko}}, which he received from [[Professor Birch]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}} who can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into {{me|Sceptile}}.
* {{an|Professor Kukui}} started with a {{p|Litten}} that he received from his parents. It has since evolved into an {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}.
* {{an|Professor Kukui}} started with a {{p|Litten}} that he received from his parents. It has since evolved into an {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}.
* {{an|Gladion}} started with an {{p|Eevee}}, which later evolved into an {{TP|Gladion|Umbreon}}.
* {{an|Gladion}} started with an {{p|Eevee}}, it has since evolved into an {{TP|Gladion|Umbreon}}.
* [[Chloe]] started with an {{TP|Chloe|Eevee}} that can't evolve, which she caught outside of [[Cerise Laboratory]].
* [[Chloe]] started with an {{TP|Chloe|Eevee}} that can't evolve, which she caught outside of [[Cerise Laboratory]].
* {{an|Leon}} started with a {{p|Charmander}}, it has since evolved into a {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}.
* [[Horace]] started with a {{p|Chikorita}}, it has since evolved into a {{p|Bayleef}}.
====[[Characters of the day]]====
* [[Zackie]] (''[[EP130|A Bout With Sprout]]'') started with a {{p|Bellsprout}}, which he accidentally caught in [[Violet City]] when trying to catch [[Ash's Pikachu]], which he thought was a [[wild Pokémon]].
* [[Zackie]] (''[[EP130|A Bout With Sprout]]'') started with a {{p|Bellsprout}}, which he accidentally caught in [[Violet City]] when trying to catch [[Ash's Pikachu]], which he thought was a [[wild Pokémon]].
* {{OBP|Tommy|AG032}} (''[[AG032|Abandon Ship!]]'') started with a {{p|Mudkip}}, which later evolved into a {{p|Swampert}}.
* {{OBP|Tommy|AG032}} (''[[AG032|Abandon Ship!]]'') started with a {{p|Mudkip}}, it has since evolved into a {{p|Swampert}}.
* {{OBP|Stephanie|AG034}} (''[[AG034|Having a Wailord of a Time]]'') started with a {{p|Mudkip}}, which she received from Nurse Joy at the [[Slateport City]] [[Pokémon Center]].
* {{OBP|Stephanie|AG034}} (''[[AG034|Having a Wailord of a Time]]'') started with a {{p|Mudkip}}, which she received from [[Nurse Joy]] at the [[Slateport City]] [[Pokémon Center]].
** [[Stephanie's father]] started with a {{p|Treecko}}, which he received at the same time.
** [[Stephanie's father]] started with a {{p|Treecko}}, which he received at the same time.
* {{OBP|Gilbert|HS14}} (''[[HS14|Journey to the Starting Line!]]'') started with a {{p|Bulbasaur}}, which he received from Professor Oak.
* {{OBP|Gilbert|HS14}} (''[[HS14|Journey to the Starting Line!]]'') started with a {{p|Bulbasaur}}, which he received from [[Professor Oak]].
* [[Zander]]'s (''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'') {{p|Caterpie}} was implied to be his starter Pokémon in the episode, as he mentioned that his Caterpie was his first Pokémon, albeit it was "not caught".
* [[Zander]]'s (''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'') {{p|Caterpie}} was implied to be his first Pokémon in the episode, mentioning that his Caterpie was his first, although it was "not caught".
* [[Tyler]] (''[[DP080|The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!]]'') started with a {{p|Piplup}}, which he nicknamed "Pippy", who he received from an unknown location in eastern [[Sinnoh]].
* [[Tyler (DP080)|Tyler]] (''[[DP080|The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!]]'') started with a {{p|Piplup}}, which he nicknamed "Pippy", who he received from an unknown location in eastern [[Sinnoh]].
* [[Emmy]] (''[[BW027|The Dragon Master's Path!]]'') started with her {{p|Druddigon}}, which she received from her father when she started her journey.
* [[Emmy]] (''[[BW027|The Dragon Master's Path!]]'') started with her {{p|Druddigon}}, which she received from her father when she started her journey.
* [[Nanette]] (''[[BW109|New Places...Familiar Faces!]]'') started with a {{p|Tepig}}, which she received from Professor Juniper.
* [[Nanette]] (''[[BW109|New Places...Familiar Faces!]]'') started with a {{p|Tepig}}, which she received from [[Professor Juniper]].
 
====Caught in the wild instead====
* Ash caught a {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, a {{p|Charmander}}, and a {{AP|Squirtle}} in quick succession in the [[Kanto]] region. Of the three, only Charmander evolved, becoming a {{p|Charmeleon}}, and later a {{AP|Charizard}}, being ''very'' disobedient to Ash in both forms until [[EP105|an incident]] in the [[Orange Archipelago]], after which he served Ash as he had when he was a Charmander. Bulbasaur was also going to evolve, but decided itself against becoming an {{p|Ivysaur}} in ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]''.
** In the alternate continuity of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} only caught a Charmander, which also went on to evolve.
* Ash also caught the three [[Johto]] region starter Pokémon, {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{AP|Totodile}}, of which Chikorita and Cyndaquil evolved into {{AP|Bayleef}} and {{AP|Quilava}}, respectively.
* Ash caught a {{AP|Treecko}} in [[Hoenn]], while Brock captured a {{TP|Brock|Mudkip}}. Treecko evolved twice, becoming {{AP|Sceptile}} before Ash left it at Professor Oak's lab, while Brock's Mudkip evolved into {{TP|Brock|Marshtomp}}. Along with May's {{TP|May|Torchic}}, the traveling trio had the three starter Pokémon of Hoenn.
* {{an|May}} caught a Bulbasaur midway through her journey in Hoenn, and was given a {{TP|May|Squirtle}} by Professor Oak when she journeyed to Kanto. Bulbasaur evolved all the way into {{TP|May|Venusaur}} and Squirtle evolved into {{TP|May|Wartortle}} during May's travels through Johto.
* In [[Sinnoh]], Ash repeated himself by catching {{AP|Turtwig}}, who has since evolved into a {{AP|Torterra}}. His rival, [[Paul]], owned a Chimchar that was confirmed to be caught in the wild. He was released, recaught by Ash, and is now an {{AP|Infernape}}.
* Dawn {{pkmn|Egg|hatched}} a {{p|Cyndaquil}} during her journey in Sinnoh. It later evolved into {{TP|Dawn|Quilava}}.
* Like in the [[original series]], Ash caught all of [[Unova]]'s starter Pokémon, {{AP|Oshawott}}, {{AP|Tepig}}, and {{AP|Snivy}}. However, this time around, he caught them in reverse of the Pokédex order, and Oshawott was a starter Pokémon that Professor Juniper allowed Ash to have after he ran away to be with him. Of the three, only Tepig has evolved, becoming a {{p|Pignite}}.
* [[Gary Oak]] had an {{p|Eevee}} at least since Ash was traveling in the Orange Archipelago. As it was revealed to be under his ownership before his Blastoise, it caused many to hearken back to {{game|Yellow}}, where the player starts with {{p|Pikachu}}, like Ash, and the rival starts with Eevee. Either way, it was disproven that this was the case when Gary finally revealed his Blastoise to Ash. His Eevee eventually evolved into {{TP|Gary|Umbreon}}.
* Ash caught a {{p|Froakie}} in [[Kalos]], which used to belong to several other Trainers before being abandoned or abandoning the Trainer. It has since evolved into a {{TP|Ash|Greninja}}.
* {{an|Clemont}} obtained a {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} in Kalos. It originally belonged to Professor Sycamore as a starting Pokémon for new Trainers.
* {{an|Lana}} is revealed to have caught a {{TP|Lana|Popplio}} in [[Alola]]. Popplio was rescued from being abused by members of [[Team Skull]]. It has since then evolved into {{TP|Lana|Primarina}}.
* While Ash was in Alola, he caught a {{AP|Rowlet}} who was living in a flock of {{p|Pikipek}}, a {{p|Trumbeak}}, and a {{p|Toucannon}}. Ash also encountered a {{p|Litten}} a few times before finally earning its trust and capturing it. Litten has since evolved into an {{AP|Incineroar}}.
* During his second visit to Wyndon, Goh caught a {{TP|Goh|Sobble}}. It has since evolved all the way into {{TP|Goh|Inteleon}}.
* A {{TP|Goh|Grookey}} belonging to [[Team Rocket]] decided to [[release]] itself while in [[Vermilion City]] in order to join Goh.
* {{an|Leon}} started with a Charmander, which evolved into Charizard.


===Alternate movie continuity===
===''I Choose You!'' trilogy===
''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', a movie that started a continutity separate from the main anime series, focused on the developing friendship between {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} and the {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|M20|Pikachu}} he received from {{an|Professor Oak}}. In this continuity, Gary also started with a {{TP|Gary|Squirtle}}, while the Oak's Bulbasaur and Charmander were revealed to have been picked by alternate versions of {{OBP|Marina|EP091}} and {{an|Tierno}}, respectively.
A series of stories, including the [[I Choose You! trilogy|movie trilogy]] consisting of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', and ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]'', along with the special episode ''[[JNS05|The Distant Blue Sky]]'', features different versions of the characters and world from ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''.
* {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} started with a [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)|Pikachu]] he received from {{an|Professor Oak}}.  
* Gary started with a {{TP|Gary|Squirtle}}, which he received from [[Professor Oak]].
* {{OBP|Marina|EP091}} started with a {{p|Bulbasaur}}, which she received from [[Professor Oak]].
* {{an|Tierno}} started with a {{p|Charmander}}, which he received from [[Professor Oak]].
* [[Verity]] started with a {{p|Piplup}}.
* [[Risa]] caught a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Eevee}} as her first Pokémon with the help of {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} and [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)|Pikachu]].


In ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', Ash and Pikachu helped [[Risa]] catch a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Eevee}} that eventually became her starter Pokémon.
===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
[[File:Liko choosing Sprigatito.png|thumb|250px|Liko choosing Sprigatito as her first Pokémon]]
* [[Liko]] started with a {{p|Sprigatito}}, which she received from [[Liko's homeroom teacher|her homeroom teacher]] at [[Indigo Academy]]. She has since evolved into a {{TP|Liko|Floragato}}. She is shown to {{Tera}}stallize into a {{t|Grass}} type.
* [[Roy]] started with a {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}, who Roy met after Fuecoco slid from the [[Brave Olivine]] and landed on the [[Roy's hometown|island's shore]] where Roy met and befriended him. <!--He has since evolved into {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}}.--> He is shown to {{Tera}}stallize into a {{t|Fire}} type.
* [[Ann]] started with an {{p|Oshawott}}, which she received from her homeroom teacher at Indigo Academy. It has since evolved into a {{p|Dewott}}.
* [[Dot]] started with a {{p|Quaxly}} she had befriended on the Brave Olivine, officially catching him in [[Levincia]]. He has since evolved into a {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}}. He is shown to {{Tera}}stallize into a {{t|Water}} type.
* [[Grusha]] was shown to have started with a {{p|Cetoddle}} in a flashback, after ending his career as a snowboarder.


===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
[[File:Rosa Serperior Animated Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Rosa and Serperior in the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer|Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer]]]]
[[File:Rosa Serperior Animated Trailer.png|thumb|left|250px|Rosa and Serperior in the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer|Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer]]]]
In the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer|Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer]], {{ga|Nate}} is shown to have picked a {{p|Tepig}}, which appears as an {{p|Emboar}} throughout the trailer. Following the game's logic, [[Hugh]] is seen with a {{p|Samurott}}, which has a type advantage over Emboar. In the extended version of the trailer, {{ga|Rosa}} is also seen using {{p|Serperior}} to battle [[Cheren]]'s {{p|Stoutland}}.
* {{ga|Nate}} is shown with an {{p|Emboar}} throughout the trailer, implying that he picked a {{p|Tepig}} as his first Pokémon from [[Bianca]].
* [[Hugh]] is shown with an {{p|Samurott}} throughout the trailer, implying that he picked a {{p|Oshawott}} as his first Pokémon from [[Bianca]].
* In the extended version of the trailer, {{ga|Rosa}} is shown with a {{p|Serperior}} to battle [[Cheren]]'s {{p|Stoutland}}.


===Pokémon Origins===
===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red and Charizard PO.png|thumb|left|250px|{{OBP|Red|Origins}} and {{TP|Red|Charizard}} in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
[[File:Red and Charizard PO.png|thumb|250px|Red and Charizard in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In [[Pokémon Origins]], {{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s main Pokémon is his starter, a {{TP|Red|Charmander}} he received from [[Professor Oak]]. It eventually evolves into {{TP|Red|Charizard}} and becomes able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Charizard X through a [[Key Stone]] and [[Charizardite X]] Red received as a thank-you gift from [[Mr. Fuji]].
* {{OBP|Red|Origins}} started with a {{p|Charmander}}, which he received from [[Professor Oak]]. It has since evolved into a {{TP|Red|Charizard}} and is able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Charizard X through a [[Key Stone]] and [[Charizardite X]] Red received as a thank-you gift from [[Mr. Fuji]].
* {{OBP|Blue|Origins}} started with a {{p|Squirtle}}, which he received from [[Professor Oak]]. It has since evolved into a {{p|Blastoise}}.


===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
In the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]], {{ga|Brendan}} is shown to have picked a {{p|Treecko}}, while {{ga|May}} has both a {{p|Torchic}} and {{p|Mudkip}}. All three Pokémon are seen in their middle, final, and [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] forms.
[[File:May Blaziken ORAS Trailer.png|thumb|left|250px|Brendan and May and their first partner Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]]]]
* {{ga|Brendan}} is shown with a {{p|Treecko}}. It later evolved into a {{p|Sceptile}} and [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Sceptile.
* {{ga|May}} is shown with both a {{p|Torchic}} and {{p|Mudkip}}. Both later evolved into a {{p|Blaziken}} and a {{p|Swampert}} respectively and [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Blaziken and Mega Swampert.


===Pokémon Generations===
===Pokémon Generations===
* In ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', {{ga|Red}} is shown to have a {{p|Bulbasaur}}.
[[File:PG03.png|thumb|250px|Blue and Blastoise in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
* In ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]'', {{ga|Blue}} is shown to have a {{p|Blastoise}}.
* In "[[PG01|The Adventure]]", {{ga|Red}} is shown to have a {{p|Bulbasaur}}.
* In ''[[PG07|The Vision]]'', {{ga|Brendan}} is shown to have a {{p|Sceptile}}.
* In "[[PG03|The Challenger]]", {{ga|Blue}} is shown to have a {{p|Blastoise}}.
* In ''[[PG18|The Redemption]]'', {{ga|Calem}} is shown to have a {{p|Chesnaught}} and a {{p|Charizard}}.
* In "[[PG07|The Vision]]", {{ga|Brendan}} is shown to have a {{p|Sceptile}}.
* In "[[PG18|The Redemption]]", {{ga|Calem}} is shown to have a {{p|Chesnaught}} and a {{p|Charizard}}.
 
===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
[[File:Scottie Masters Trailer.png|thumb|left|250px|Scottie and Pikachu in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]]]
[[File:Bettie Masters Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Bettie and Pikachu in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]]]
* [[Scottie]] is shown with a {{p|Pikachu}}.
* {{mas|Rosa}} is shown with a {{p|Snivy}}.
* [[Bettie]] is shown with a {{p|Pikachu}}.
* {{mas|Barry}} is shown with a {{p|Piplup}}.
*  [[Flint]] is shown with a {{TP|Flint|Infernape}}.
* {{mas|Brendan}} is shown with a {{p|Treecko}}.


===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
''[[TW03|Buddy]]'' focuses on [[Hop]] and his starter Pokémon, {{p|Wooloo}}, before the events of {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
* ''[[TW03|Buddy]]'' focuses on [[Hop]] and his first Pokémon, {{p|Wooloo}}, before the events of {{g|Sword and Shield}}.


===POKÉTOON===
===POKÉTOON===
In ''[[PT03|Blossom's Dream]]'', {{OBP|Blossom|POKÉTOON}} sought to catch her own starter Pokémon. Eventually, this Pokémon ended up being the {{p|Nidoran♂}} she bonded with through the episode.
* In ''[[PT03|Blossom's Dream]]'', {{OBP|Blossom|POKÉTOON}} sought to catch her first Pokémon. Eventually, this Pokémon ended up being the {{p|Nidoran♂}} she bonded with through the episode.
 
===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Hilda Tepig Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Hilda holding her Tepig in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
* In "[[PE01|The Champion]]", {{ga|Victor}} is shown to have a {{p|Inteleon}}, [[Hop]] has a {{p|Cinderace}}, and [[Leon]] has a {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}.
* In "[[PE04|The Plan]]", {{ga|Hilda}} is shown to have a {{p|Tepig}}.
* In "[[PE05|The Rival]]", {{ga|Lucas}} is shown to have a {{p|Infernape}}, and {{ga|Barry}} has a {{p|Piplup}} who later evolved into a {{p|Empoleon}}.
* In "[[PE06|The Wish]]", {{ga|May}} is shown to have a {{p|Swampert}}, which can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Swampert.
* In "[[PE08|The Discovery]]", {{ga|Red}} is shown to have a {{TP|Red|Charizard}}, {{ga|Blue}} has a {{p|Venusaur}}, {{ga|Green}} has a {{p|Blastoise}} which can Mega Evolve into Mega Blastoise, {{ga|Elaine}} has a {{p|Pikachu}}, and {{ga|Trace}} has a {{p|Jolteon}}.
 
===Pokémon: Paldean Winds===
* ''[[PPW01|Breathe Out]]'' focuses on [[Ohara]] and her first Pokémon, {{p|Fuecoco}}
* ''[[PPW02|Breathe In]]'' focuses on [[Aliquis]] and his first Pokémon, {{TP|Aliquis|Meowscarada}}
* ''[[PPW03|Take a Breath]]'' focuses on [[Hohma]] and his first Pokémon, {{p|Quaxly}}, who later evolved into {{p|Quaxwell}}.


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Cheren and Unova starters PBW.png|thumb|200px|The fully evolved Unova starter Pokémon in Be the Best! Pokémon B+W]]
Most characters in [[Pokémon Adventures]] do not start out with one of the first partner Pokémon. Instead, they usually have a Pokémon they were given by their parents when they were infants. Occasionally, it is not directly stated which Pokémon was their first Pokémon in the manga, but in profiles of their teams, their first Pokémon is marked with a star and is among the highest level in the party, even if they acquired more than one Pokémon at first.
[[Monta]], [[Bianca]], and [[Cheren]] received a {{TP|Monta|Snivy}}, {{TP|Bianca|Oshawott}}, and Tepig respectively as their first Pokémon. They ended up evolving into their final stages later on.
 
====Main characters====
* {{adv|Red}} started with a {{p|Poliwag}} he had since his childhood, which he nicknamed "[[Poli]]". He has since evolved into a {{p|Poliwrath}}.
* {{adv|Blue}} started with a {{p|Scyther}}, he has since evolved into a {{TP|Blue|Scizor}}.
* {{adv|Green}} started with a {{p|Jigglypuff}} that she received from the [[Masked Man]], which she nicknamed "[[Jiggly]]". She has since evolved into a {{p|Wigglytuff}}.
* {{adv|Yellow}} started with a {{p|Rattata}} that {{adv|Red}} taught her to catch, which she nicknamed "[[Ratty]]". He has since evolved into a {{p|Raticate}}.
* {{adv|Gold}} started with a {{p|Aipom}} that he received from his mother, which he nicknamed "[[Aibo]]". He has since evolved into a an {{p|Ambipom}}.
* {{adv|Silver}} started with a {{p|Sneasel}} that he received from his {{adv|Giovanni|father}} as a child. He has since evolved into a an {{TP|Silver|Weavile}}.
* {{adv|Crystal}} started with a {{p|Smoochum}}, although she acquired many wild Pokémon that lived as a family while she was in the wild.
[[File:Ruby and his first Pokémon.png|thumb|200px|{{adv|Ruby}} and his first Pokémon from the left to the right: [[Rara]], [[Kiki]] and [[Nana]]]]
* {{adv|Ruby}} started with a {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Skitty}}, and {{p|Ralts}} that he received from his [[Norman|father]], which he nicknamed "[[Nana]]", "[[Kiki]]", and "[[Rara]]", respectively. They have since evolved into a {{p|Mightyena}}, {{p|Delcatty}}, and {{p|Gardevoir}}, respectively.
* {{adv|Sapphire}} started with a [[Rono|Aron]] that she received from her [[Professor Birch|father]], which she nicknamed "[[Rono]]". He has since evolved into an {{p|Aggron}}
* {{adv|Emerald}} started with a {{TP|Emerald|Sceptile}}. Originally when he arrived in the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}, he had no Pokémon on hand. Then he challenged the {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}} using only [[rental Pokémon]], nearly at the end of the challenge, he noticed something suspicious about a Sceptile so he decided to steal him from the facility and kept him afterward. It is later revealed that this Sceptile was supposed to be his in the first place. In the ''{{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}'', he was revealed to be able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into a Mega {{p|Sceptile}}.
* {{adv|Diamond}} started with a {{p|Munchlax}}, which he nicknamed "{{adv|Lax}}".
* {{adv|Pearl}} started with a {{p|Chatot}}, which he nicknamed "[[Chatler]]".
* {{adv|Platinum}} started with a {{p|Ponyta}}, he has since evolved into a {{TP|Platinum|Rapidash}}.
* {{adv|Black}} started with a {{p||Rufflet}} that he captured with the help of a wild {{p||Munna}} he had befriended, which he nicknamed "[[Brav]]", and "[[Musha]]", respectively. They have since evolved into a {{p|Braviary}}, and {{p|Musharna}}, respectively.
* {{adv|White}} started with a {{p|Tepig}} she found in the pouring rain, which she nicknamed "[[Gigi]]". Gigi was with White until she decided to leave White to follow {{adv|N}}.
* {{adv|Blake}} started with a {{TP|Blake|Dewott}}, which he received from [[International Police]] Headquarters so he would have a partner Pokémon.
* {{adv|Whitley}} started with a {{p|Foongus}}, that she received from [[Team Plasma]]'s [[Anthea and Concordia]], who allowed Whitley to pick the Pokémon she felt closest to, which she nicknamed "[[Foongy]]".
* {{adv|X}} started with a {{p|Kangaskhan}}, which he nicknamed "[[Kanga and Li'l Kanga]]".
* {{adv|Y}} started with a {{p|Fletchling}}, which she nicknamed "[[Fletchy]]". She has since evolved into a {{p|Fletchinder}}.
* {{adv|Sun}} started with an {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Meowth}}, previously owned by his [[Sun's great-grandfather|great-grandfather]], which was nicknamed "[[Cent]]".
* {{adv|Moon}}'s first Pokémon is unknown, as she caught a {{p|Grubbin}}, {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Grimer}}, and {{p|Mareanie}} around the same time. They have since evolved into {{p|Charjabug}}, and {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Muk}}, respectively, while Mareanie never evolved.
* [[Henry Sword]] started with a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Farfetch'd}}, which he nicknamed "[[Lancelot]]". He has since evolved into a {{p|Sirfetch'd}}.
* [[Casey Shield]]'s first Pokémon is unknown, as she was shown having an {{p|Arrokuda}}, {{p|Toxtricity}}, {{p|Falinks}}, {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Stunfisk}}, and {{p|Eiscue}} prior to her introduction, which she he nicknamed "Kilo", "Tera", "Giga", "Mega" and "Peta", respectively. Tera can [[Gigantamax]] into Gigantamax Toxtricity.
* {{adv|Scarlet}}'s first Pokémon is unknown, as she was shown with a {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Tarountula}}, {{p|Sprigatito}}, and {{p|Palafin}}, without catching them, so it is unknown if she caught them before her first appearance or caught them along her journey.
* {{adv|Violet}}'s first Pokémon is unknown, as he was shown with a {{p|Miraidon}}, {{p|Nymble}}, and {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Wooper}}, without catching them, so it is unknown if he caught them before his first appearance or caught them along his journey.
 
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
* {{PPM|Red}} started with a {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}. Red was offered a choice of one of the Kanto first partner Pokémon, but he decided to keep a {{p|Clefairy}} that he met on his way to {{PPM|Professor Oak}}'s lab as his first Pokémon instead.
* {{PPM|Green}} started with a {{TP|Green|Charmander}}, which he received from {{PPM|Professor Oak}}.
* {{PPM|Gold}} started with a {{p|Cyndaquil}}.
* {{PPM|Silver}} started with a {{p|Totodile}}.
* {{OBP|Sapphire|Ruby-Sapphire}} started with a {{p|Torchic}}, which she received from [[Professor Birch]].


===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], unlike the anime from which the manga was based on, new Pokémon Trainers do not appear to be given any sort of starter Pokémon. {{an|Professor Oak}} is not shown residing at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his laboratory]] handing out starter Pokémon to new Trainers, as in the anime, rather, he travels the [[Kanto]] region conducting research, often accompanied by [[Bill]]. Trainers in The Electric Tale of Pikachu must obtain a license before they can purchase [[Poké Ball]]s or otherwise capture and train Pokémon. {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} found {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (EToP)}} under the floorboards of his home, keeping it as his first Pokémon. It is not currently known what [[Gary Oak]]'s first Pokémon was in the manga, although he is at one point seen owning a {{p|Venusaur}}.
* {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} started with a [[Ash's Pikachu (EToP)|Pikachu]].
* [[Gary]] is shown with a {{p|Venusaur}}.


===Pokémon Adventures===
===Pokémon Zensho===
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], the starter Pokémon featured in the games are reserved for the few people who hold a Pokédex. {{adv|Professor Oak}} produces three Pokédexes for each region, and gives out the three starter Pokémon in each region along with the Pokédex to Trainers he thinks are talented. He has colleagues and friends like Professor Birch do this for him in regions in which he isn't present. In the Unova region, two sets of starter Pokémon are given out to six Trainers, but still with only three Pokédexes. Professor Oak also gave Red's Pikachu as a special starter to Yellow.
[[File:Satoshi and Charizard Zensho.png|thumb|200px|Satoshi and Charizard in [[Pokémon Zensho]]]]
* {{Zensho|Satoshi}} started with a {{p|Charmander}}, which he received from [[Professor Oak]], it has since evolved into a {{Zensho|Satoshi's Charizard|Charizard}}.
* {{Zensho|Shigeru}} started with a {{p|Squirtle}}, which he received from [[Professor Oak]], it has since evolved into a {{p|Blastoise}}.
* [[Professor Oak]] kept {{p|Bulbasaur}} after {{Zensho|Satoshi}} and {{Zensho|Shigeru}} got their first partner Pokémon as he would have been too lonely without it. It has since evolved into a {{p|Venusaur}}.
 
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
* {{GnB|Gold}} started with a {{p|Totodile}}, which he at first borrowed from [[Professor Elm]] so that he may run an errand for him, but Elm allowed Gold to keep the Totodile. It has since evolved into a {{TP|Gold|Croconaw}}.
* {{GnB|Black}} started with a {{p|Chikorita}}, after he stole it from [[Professor Elm]]'s lab. It has since evolved into a {{TP|Gold|Bayleef}}. Black released the Bayleef after it failed to defeat a {{p|Lapras}}. It has since been caught by {{GnB|Gold}}.
 
===Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire (CoroCoro Comic)===
* {{DL|Brendan (game)|Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire (CoroCoro)|Ruby}} started with a {{p|Mudkip}}, after he picked a [[Pokeball]] in order to save [[Professor Birch]] from a wild {{p|Poochyena}}, with Birch letting Ruby keep the Mudkip as a gift for rescuing him.
* {{DL|May (game)|Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire (CoroCoro)|Sapphire}} started with a {{p|Torchic}}.
 
===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
* {{OBP|Enta|CBF}} started with a {{p|Vulpix}}, it has has since evolved into a {{TP|Enta|Ninetales}}.
 
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (manga)===
* Kenta started with a {{p|Turtwig}}, after picking a [[Poké Ball]] from [[Professor Rowan]]'s suitcase in order to defend himself from a flock of {{p|Starly}}.
* Barry started with a {{p|Chimchar}}, after picking a [[Poké Ball]] from [[Professor Rowan]]'s suitcase in order to defend himself from a flock of {{p|Starly}}.
 
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
* [[Hareta]] started with a {{p|Piplup}}, after choosing it in order to save [[Mitsumi]] from a rampaging {{p|Onix}}, it has since evolved into a {{TP|Hareta|Empoleon}}.
* [[Mitsumi]] started with a {{p|Chimchar}}, which she received from [[Professor Rowan]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Mitsumi|Infernape}}.
* {{OBP|Jun|DPA}} started with a {{P|Turtwig}}, it has since evolved into a {{p|Torterra}}.
 
===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
* [[Jō]] started with a {{p|Totodile}}, which he received from [[Professor Elm]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Jō|Feraligatr}}.
* [[Tsubaki (JBA)|Tsubaki]] started with a {{p|Chikorita}}, which he got from [[Professor Elm]]'s lab, it has since evolved into a {{p|Meganium}}.
 
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
[[File:Cheren and Unova first partners PBW.png|thumb|200px|The fully evolved Unova first partner Pokémon in Be the Best! Pokémon B+W]]
* [[Monta]] started with a {{p|Snivy}}, it has since evolved into a {{TP|Monta|Serperior}}.
* [[Cheren]] started with a {{p|Tepig}}, it has since evolved into a {{p|Emboar}}.
* [[Bianca]] started with a {{TP|Bianca|Oshawott}}, it has since evolved into a {{p|Samurott}}.


Most characters in the manga do not start out with one of the Pokédex-related starter Pokémon. Instead, they usually have a Pokémon they were given by their parents when they were infants that they use as their starter Pokémon. Occasionally, it is not directly stated which Pokémon was their starter Pokémon in the manga, but in profiles of their teams, their starter Pokémon is marked with a star and is among the highest level in the party, even if they acquired more than one Pokémon at first.
===Pocket Monsters BW: Meetings with the Legends===
* {{OBP|Touya|MWL}} started with a {{p|Oshawott}}, which he received from [[Professor Juniper]], it has since evolved into a {{p|Samurott}}.
* [[Bianca]] started with a {{p|Tepig}}, which she received from [[Professor Juniper]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Bianca|Pignite}}.
* [[Cheren]] started with a {{p|Snivy}}, which he received from [[Professor Juniper]], it has since evolved into a {{TP|Cheren|Servine}}.


====List of starter Pokémon in Pokémon Adventures====
===Pocket Monsters BW===
* {{adv|Red}}'s first Pokémon was a [[Poli]]wag he had since his childhood, which has evolved into a {{p|Poliwrath}}. His "starter Pokémon" was a [[Saur|Bulbasaur]] given to him by Professor Oak, which he nicknamed "Saur". He became a '''{{p|Venusaur}}''' in his travels.
====''[[Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder]]''====
* {{adv|Blue}}'s first Pokémon was a [[Blue's Scizor|Scyther]], now a {{p|Scizor}}, he took to the training with [[Chuck]]. His "starter Pokémon" was a {{TP|Blue|Charmander}} given to him by his grandfather, which evolved twice into a '''{{p|Charizard}}'''.
* {{OBP|Shin|FAT}} started with a {{p|Tepig}}, it has since evolved into a {{TP|Shin|Emboar}}.
* {{adv|Green}}'s first Pokémon was a [[Jiggly]]puff, now a {{p|Wigglytuff}}, she received from the [[Masked Man]]. Her "starter Pokémon" was a [[Blasty|Squirtle]] she stole from Professor Oak, which she nicknamed "Blasty". He later evolved into a '''{{p|Blastoise}}'''.
====''[[Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~]]''====
* {{adv|Yellow}}'s first Pokémon was a [[Ratty|Rattata]] that Red taught her to catch, which has evolved into a {{p|Raticate}}. Later, she borrowed Red's '''[[Pika]]chu''', and after Red took him back, caught her "starter Pokémon", a '''[[Chuchu|female Pikachu]]''' for herself which she nicknamed "Chuchu". Like the Pikachu in {{v2|Yellow}}, neither evolved.
* [[Arata]] started with a {{p|Oshawott}}, which he received from [[Bianca]]. At first he was having trouble deciding which Pokémon he should choose, only for two [[Team Plasma]] grunts to steal all three first partner Pokémon. Luckily Arata managed to swipe one of them when the grunts attacked him. This Pokémon ended up being Oshawott. It has since evolved into a {{p|Samurott}}.
* {{adv|Gold}}'s first Pokémon was his [[Aibo|Aipom]], now an {{p|Ambipom}}, that his mother gave him. He borrowed his "starter Pokémon", a [[Exbo|Cyndaquil]], from Professor Elm, and was later allowed to keep the Cyndaquil which he nicknamed "Exbo". He later becomes a '''{{p|Typhlosion}}''' alongside the other two Johto starter Pokémon.
* {{adv|Silver}}'s first Pokémon was the [[Silver's Weavile|Sneasel]], now a {{p|Weavile}}, that {{adv|Giovanni}} gave to him as a child. He later stole his "starter Pokémon", a {{TP|Silver|Totodile|Feraligatr}} from Professor Elm, as well as the first Pokédex of [[Johto]]. His starter Pokémon evolved twice into a '''{{p|Feraligatr}}'''.
* {{adv|Crystal}}'s first Pokémon is officially her {{p|Smoochum}}, although she acquired many wild Pokémon that lived as a family while she was in the wild. [[Megaree|Chikorita]] later ran away from Professor Elm to go with her, and became her "starter Pokémon" nicknamed "Megaree". He became a '''{{p|Meganium}}''' midway into their journey.
[[File:Ruby and his starters.png|thumb|200px|{{adv|Ruby}} and his first Pokémon from the left to the right: [[Rara]], [[Kiki]] and [[Nana]]]]
* {{adv|Ruby}}'s first Pokémon were the [[Nana|Poochyena]], [[Kiki|Skitty]] and [[Rara|Ralts]] that he received from his father, all of them having evolved into {{p|Mightyena}}, {{p|Delcatty}} and {{p|Gardevoir}} respectively. Later, he got his "starter Pokémon" from Professor Birch; a [[Mumu|Mudkip]] which he nicknamed "Mumu". He evolved into a '''{{p|Swampert}}''' from the battles he underwent.
* {{adv|Sapphire}}'s first Pokémon was the [[Rono|Aron]], now an {{p|Aggron}} her father gave her. Later, he gave her her "starter Pokémon", a [[Chic|Torchic]], which she nicknamed "Chic". She has since evolved twice under her Trainer's care into a '''{{p|Blaziken}}'''.
* When {{adv|Emerald}} arrived in the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}, he had no Pokémon on hand. Then he challenged the {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}} using only [[rental Pokémon]], nearly at the end of the challenge, he noticed something suspicious about a '''{{TP|Emerald|Sceptile}}''' so he decided to steal him from the facility and kept him afterward, it is later is revealed that the Sceptile was supposed to be his in the first place, making him his "starter Pokémon". He evolved from his {{p|Grovyle}} stage in the wild, after evolving once in Wally's care. Except for Sceptile, the first Pokémon he captured were {{TP|Emerald|Sudowoodo}} and {{TP|Emerald|Dusclops}}.
* {{adv|Diamond}}'s first was his {{adv|Lax|Munchlax}}, and later he received his "starter Pokémon", a [[Tru|Turtwig]] from Platinum because of a misunderstanding. He has since evolved to '''{{p|Torterra}}''' alongside the others.
* {{adv|Pearl}}'s first was his [[Chatler|Chatot]], and later he received his "starter Pokémon", a [[Chimler|Chimchar]] from Platinum. The Chimchar has since evolved twice into an '''{{p|Infernape}}'''.
* {{adv|Platinum}}'s first Pokémon was her [[Platinum's Rapidash|Ponyta]], now a Rapidash, and later she received her "starter Pokémon", a [[Platinum's Empoleon|Piplup]] from Professor Rowan. She has since become an '''{{p|Empoleon}}''' under her care.
* {{adv|Black}} started with a [[Brav|Rufflet]] that he captured with the help of a wild [[Musha|Munna]] he had befriended, and later acquired his "starter Pokémon", a [[Bo|Tepig]] from [[Professor Juniper]] which later evolved into an '''{{p|Emboar}}'''. Initially, he was nicknamed "Tep", but the nickname was changed to "Nite" and eventually "Bo", making Black the only main character so far to change his Pokémon's nickname.
* {{adv|White}}'s first Pokémon was a Tepig named [[Gigi]]. She later acquires her "starter Pokémon", a {{adv|Amanda|Servine}}, which later evolved into a '''{{p|Serperior}}'''. This Servine, which White nicknamed "Amanda", was with [[N]] until Gigi decided to leave White to follow N. It was later revealed that Amanda was a Snivy that was going to be given out to new Trainers by Professor [[Cedric Juniper]] but was liberated by N. Except for Gigi and Amanda, her first Pokémon she captured was {{P|Deerling}}.
* {{adv|Blake}}'s first known Pokémon is a '''{{TP|Blake|Dewott}}''', given to him by the [[International Police|International Police Headquarters]] so he would have a partner Pokémon.
* {{adv|Whitley}}'s first known Pokémon is a [[Foongy|Foongus]], given to her by [[Team Plasma]]'s [[Anthea and Concordia]], who allowed Whitley to pick the Pokémon she felt closest to. She later received her "starter Pokémon", a '''{{TP|Whitley|Delphox}}''', from {{adv|Trevor}}.
* {{adv|X}}'s first known Pokémon is a [[Kanga and Li'l Kanga|Kangaskhan]]. He later got a [[Marisso|Chespin]], nicknamed "Marisso", as his "starter Pokémon" after he accepted him as a member of his team. He has since become a '''{{p|Chesnaught}}''' under his care.
* {{adv|Y}}'s first known Pokémon is a [[Fletchy|Fletchling]]. She later got a [[Croaky|Froakie]], nicknamed "Croaky", as her "starter Pokémon" after she accepted him as a member of her team. He has since become a '''{{p|Greninja}}''' under her care.
* {{adv|Sun}}'s first known Pokémon is an Alolan [[Cent|Meowth]], previously owned by his [[Sun's great-grandfather|great-grandfather]]. He is immediately shown as well with a {{p|Litten}} named {{adv|Dollar}} as his "starter Pokémon" that he got from [[Professor Kukui]]. He has since become an '''{{p|Incineroar}}'''.
* {{adv|Moon}}'s first Pokémon is unknown, as she caught a {{p|Grubbin}}, {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Grimer}}, and {{p|Mareanie}} around the same time. She is later given a {{p|Rowlet}} as her "starter Pokémon" from Professor Kukui. He has since become a '''{{p|Decidueye}}'''.
* [[Henry Sword|Henry]]'s first Pokémon is a {{rf|Galarian}} [[Lancelot|Farfetch'd]]. He is immediately shown as well with a {{p|Grookey}} named [[Twiggy]] as his "starter Pokémon" that he got from [[Professor Magnolia]]. He has since become a '''{{p|Thwackey}}'''.
* [[Casey Shield|Casey]]'s first Pokémon is unknown, as she was shown owning an {{p|Arrokuda}}, {{p|Toxtricity}}, {{p|Falinks}}, Galarian {{p|Stunfisk}}, and {{p|Eiscue}} prior to her introduction. She is immediately shown as well with a {{p|Scorbunny}} as her "starter Pokémon". It has since become a '''{{p|Raboot}}''' and is named [[Bit]].


===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
===Pocket Monsters BW: Good Partners===
In [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]], much like {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, {{GnB|Gold}} is offered the choice of one of the three [[Johto]] starter Pokémon &ndash; {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}} or {{p|Totodile}} &ndash; to borrow so that he may run an errand for [[Professor Elm]]. Gold chooses Totodile, which Elm allows him to keep after the errand is completed. Also, like in the games, {{GnB|Black}}, who is based on {{ga|Silver}}, steals a Chikorita from Elm's lab while Gold is away on his errand.
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===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
===Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom===
In [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]], {{PPM|Professor Oak}} is depicted distributing the choice of one out of three starter Pokémon - {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}} or {{p|Squirtle}} - to Pokémon Trainers as they begin their journeys, much like in other media. {{PPM|Green}} chooses {{TP|Green|Charmander}} as his starter Pokémon, and while {{PPM|Red}} was offered the choice as well, he decided to keep a {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} that he met on his way to Professor Oak's lab as his starter instead.
* {{OBP|Omega|CPIW}} started with a {{p|Mudkip}}, it has since evolved into a {{p|Swampert}},
* {{OBP|Alpha|CPIW}} started with a {{p|Treecko}}, it has since evolved into a {{p|Sceptile}}.


===Pokémon Zensho===
===Pokémon Horizon===
In [[Pokémon Zensho]], much like in the {{game|Red and Green|s}} games on which the manga was based, [[Professor Oak]] offers {{Zensho|Satoshi}} and {{Zensho|Shigeru}} their choice of one out of three starter Pokémon - {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}} or {{p|Squirtle}}. Satoshi chooses Charmander, while Shigeru chooses Squirtle, leaving Bulbasaur with Professor Oak.
* {{hor|Akira}} started with a {{p|Rockruff}}, which has a unique ability to evolve into {{p|Lycanroc}} and then devolve into Rockruff again, thanks to the strange red stone on its neck. It also has the ability to change between its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midday and Midnight Forms}} while being evolved.
* [[Mana]] started with a {{p|Rowlet}}, it has since evolved into a {{p|Decidueye}}.


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* [[First partner Pokémon]]
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Wally and his first Pokémon, Ralts

This page details the known first partners of various characters throughout the Pokémon franchise.

In the games

Lillie and Clefairy

The lists below show which Pokémon a character received as their first Pokémon, where this is known. The list does not include characters like rivals whose first Pokémon is dependent on the player's choice.

Core series

Other games

Pokémon Masters EX

In animation

Pokémon the Series

Main characters

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Ash choosing Pikachu as his first Pokémon
May choosing Torchic as her first Pokémon
Dawn choosing Piplup as her first Pokémon
Serena choosing Fennekin as her first Pokémon
Goh choosing Scorbunny as his first Pokémon
  • Goh started with a Scorbunny while visiting the Galar region. It has since evolved into a Cinderace. Goh initially wanted his first Pokémon to be a Mew like the one he met when he was six, but he changed his mind after befriending the wild Scorbunny in Galar, choosing it as his first partner instead.

Supporting characters

Characters of the day

I Choose You! trilogy

A series of stories, including the movie trilogy consisting of I Choose You!, The Power of Us, and Secrets of the Jungle, along with the special episode The Distant Blue Sky, features different versions of the characters and world from Pokémon the Series.

Pokémon Horizons: The Series

Liko choosing Sprigatito as her first Pokémon

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

Rosa and Serperior in the Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

Pokémon Origins

Red and Charizard in Pokémon Origins

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

Brendan and May and their first partner Pokémon in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

Pokémon Generations

Blue and Blastoise in Pokémon Generations

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Scottie and Pikachu in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
Bettie and Pikachu in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

POKÉTOON

Pokémon Evolutions

Hilda holding her Tepig in Pokémon Evolutions

Pokémon: Paldean Winds

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Most characters in Pokémon Adventures do not start out with one of the first partner Pokémon. Instead, they usually have a Pokémon they were given by their parents when they were infants. Occasionally, it is not directly stated which Pokémon was their first Pokémon in the manga, but in profiles of their teams, their first Pokémon is marked with a star and is among the highest level in the party, even if they acquired more than one Pokémon at first.

Main characters

Ruby and his first Pokémon from the left to the right: Rara, Kiki and Nana

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Pokémon Zensho

Satoshi and Charizard in Pokémon Zensho

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

  • Gold started with a Totodile, which he at first borrowed from Professor Elm so that he may run an errand for him, but Elm allowed Gold to keep the Totodile. It has since evolved into a Croconaw.
  • Black started with a Chikorita, after he stole it from Professor Elm's lab. It has since evolved into a Bayleef. Black released the Bayleef after it failed to defeat a Lapras. It has since been caught by Gold.

Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire (CoroCoro Comic)

Pokémon Battle Frontier

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (manga)

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

The fully evolved Unova first partner Pokémon in Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

Pocket Monsters BW: Meetings with the Legends

Pocket Monsters BW

Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder

Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~

  • Arata started with a Oshawott, which he received from Bianca. At first he was having trouble deciding which Pokémon he should choose, only for two Team Plasma grunts to steal all three first partner Pokémon. Luckily Arata managed to swipe one of them when the grunts attacked him. This Pokémon ended up being Oshawott. It has since evolved into a Samurott.

Pocket Monsters BW: Good Partners

Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom

Pokémon Horizon

See also

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