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Galar first partner Pokemon, otherwise known as Galar starter Pokemon, are Pokemon chosen by Trainers at the start of their journey in Galar. These are traditionally given out by Leon and are to be used to battle the first wild Pokémon that the Trainer encounters.
In the core series Galar-based games, the player can choose a Fire-, Water-, or Grass-type first partner Pokémon at level 5.
List of Galar first partner Pokémon and their Evolutions
Forms
The fully evolved Galar first partner Pokémon each have a Gigantamax form.
Availability
Galar-based games
In Pokémon Sword and Shield, the player and Hop receive their first partner Pokémon in Postwick from Leon, the Champion of Galar. The player's friend Hop will choose the Pokémon with a type disadvantage to the player's choice. Leon takes the remaining Pokémon into his care, eventually using its final form in the Championship Match against the player.
In the Isle of Armor, the player has the option of giving their final form first partner Pokémon Max Soup, giving them a Gigantamax Factor and allowing them to enter their Gigantamax form in battle. Hop will use his first partner's Gigantamax form in the Galarian Star Tournament.
Other games
In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC expansion, The Indigo Disk, the Galar first partners can be caught in the wild at the Terarium. They are unlocked after upgrading the biomes through the League Club Room.
Base stat comparison
The Galar region first partner Pokémon in the anime, owned by
GohIn the anime
Trivia
- The Galar first partner Pokémon are the only trio where they do not gain a secondary Type when evolving or be a dual type.
See also
