With over 800 Pokemon to choose from in the Pokemon Universe and tens of types such as Normal, Fire, Water, Grass, Psychic, Electric, Steel, Ghost, etc., it is difficult to determine the audience’s favorites. Furthermore, with different categories such as Legendary, the Pokemon Universe is full of interesting characters. If you were to pick fan favorites, though, Starter Pokemon would undoubtedly be among the top choices for most Pokemon fans.
Starter Pokemon are Pokemon that the trainer chooses at the beginning of their journey.
This basically means that once your Pokemon journey starts either as a player or as an anime watcher, you are first introduced to this very specific group of Pokemon. It’s because of this reason that they are beloved by fans. The emotional connection leads to them being fan favorites.
As with other Pokemon, they are divided into Generations in which they were presented. These Pokemon usually come in trios and are one of three types: Fire, Grass, Water. Each of them represents different regions. Naturally, they can evolve in more powerful forms, and they represent some of the most powerful Pokemon you can find. Starter Pokemon are separated as follows:
Gen I-Kanto Region
- Bulbasaur (Evolves to: Ivysaur,Venusaur)- Grass
- Charmander (Evolves to: Charmeleon,Charizard)-Fire
- Squirtle (Evolves to: Wartortle,Blastoise)-Water
Gen II-Johto Region
- Chikorita (Evolves to: Bayleef, Meganlum)-Grass
- Cyndaquil (Evolves to: Quilava, Typhlosion)-Fire
- Totodile (Evolves to: Croconaw, Feraligatr)-Water
Gen III- Hoenn Region
- Treecko (Evolves to: Grovyle, Sceptile)-Grass
- Torchic (Evolves to: Combusken,Blaziken)-Fire
- Mudkip (Evolves to: Marshtomp,Swampert)-Water
Gen IV- Sinnoh Region
- Turtwig (Evolves to: Grotle, Torterra)-Grass
- Chimchar (Evolves to: Monferno, Infernape)-Fire
- Piplup (Evolves to: Prinlup, Empoelop)-Fire
Gen V- Unova Region
- Snivy (Evolves to: Servine, Serperior) Grass
- Tepig (Evolves to: Pignite, Emboar) Fire
- Oshawott (Evolves to:Dewott,Samurott) Water
Gen VI- Kalos Region
- Chespin (Evolves to: Quilladin,Chesnaught)-Grass
- Fennekin (Evolves to: Braixen,Delphox)-Fire
- Froakie (Evolves to: Frogadier,Greninja)-Water
Gen VII- Alola Region
- Rowlet (Evolves to: Dartrix, Decidueye) Grass
- Litten (Evolves to: Torracat,Incineroar)-Fire
- Popplio (Evolves to: Brionne,Primarina)-Water
Gen VIII- Galar Region
- Grookey (Evolves to: Thwackey,Rillaboom)-Grass
- Scorbunny (Evolves to: Raboot,Cinderace)-Fire
- Sobble (Evolves to: Drizzile,Inteleon)-Water
There are certain exceptions in different games and in the anime. Ash famously receives his starter Pokemon Pikachu after he arrives late to the lab. There are other Pokemon games in which Pokemon is given to the player as a starter Pokemon. Now that we know that these Pokemon are fan favorites, the question arises: Well, which ones are the strongest?. We’re going to list the top 20 strongest starter Pokemon. The names will be based on their beginning form, but the ranking is made with their final evolution in mind.