With Sun and Moon, the seventh generation of Pokémon introduces three new starters. Here is a list of their evolutions and which to pick.
As with all previous games, there are three cute creatures representing the three fundamental types that are a staple of the series for you to choose from shortly after you start the experience. These include Fire, Grass, and Water.
Whichever of the starter Pokémon in Sun and Moon that you decide on, Gladion, your rival, will opt for the one weak to it. This means if you choose Litten, you will regularly battle against Rowlet, as grass is weak to fire.
Litten (Fire)
Litten, the Fire Cat Pokémon, is this generation’s Fire-type starter.
Sun description: While grooming itself, it builds up fur inside its stomach. It sets the fur alight and spews fiery attacks, which change based on how it coughs.
Moon description: It doesn’t allow its emotions to be easily seen. Earning its trust takes time. It prefers solitude.
Litten base stats
- Type: Fire
- HP: 45
- Attack: 65
- Defense: 40
- Sp. Atk: 60
- Sp. Def: 40
- Speed: 70
- Total: 320
Litten evolutions
Litten evolves into Torracat at level 17, which then evolves into Incineroar at level 34.
Torracat base stats
- Type: Fire
- HP: 65
- Attack: 85
- Defense: 50
- Sp. Atk: 80
- Sp. Def: 50
- Speed: 90
- Total: 420
Incineroar base stats
- Type: Fire
- HP: 95
- Attack: 115
- Defense: 90
- Sp. Atk: 80
- Sp. Def: 90
- Speed: 60
- Total: 530
Rowlet (Grass)
Rowlet, the Grass Quill Pokémon, is this generation’s Grass-type starter.
Sun description: This wary Pokémon uses photosynthesis to store up energy during the day, while becoming active at night.
Moon description: Silently it glides, drawing near its targets. Before they even notice it, it begins to pelt them with vicious kicks.
Rowlet base stats
- Type: Grass/Flying
- HP: 68
- Attack: 55
- Defense: 55
- Sp. Atk: 50
- Sp. Def: 50
- Speed: 42
- Total: 320
Rowlet evolutions
Rowlet evolves into Dartrix at level 17, then Decidueye at level 34.
Datrix base stats
- Type: Grass/Flying
- HP: 78
- Attack: 75
- Defense: 75
- Sp. Atk: 70
- Sp. Def: 70
- Speed: 52
- Total: 420
Decidueye base stats
- Type: Grass/Ghost
- HP: 78
- Attack: 107
- Defense: 75
- Sp. Atk: 100
- Sp. Def: 100
- Speed: 70
- Total: 530
Popplio (Water)
Popplio, the Sea Lion Pokémon, is this generation’s Water-type starter.
Sun description: This Pokémon snorts body fluids from its nose, blowing balloons to smash into its foes. It’s famous for being a hard worker.
Moon description: This Pokémon can control water bubbles. It practices diligently so it can learn to make big bubbles.
Popplio base stats
- Type: Water
- HP: 50
- Attack: 54
- Defense: 54
- Sp. Atk: 66
- Sp. Def: 56
- Speed: 40
- Total: 320
Popplio evolutions
Popplio evolves into Brionne at level 17, which then evolves into Primarina at level 34.
Brionne base stats
- Type: Water
- HP: 60
- Attack: 69
- Defense: 69
- Sp. Atk: 91
- Sp. Def: 81
- Speed: 50
- Total: 420
Primarina base stats
- Type: Water/Fairy
- HP: 80
- Attack: 74
- Defense: 74
- Sp. Atk: 126
- Sp. Def: 116
- Speed: 60
- Total: 530
Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon are role-playing games developed by Game Freak and released worldwide in 2016 for Nintendo 3DS.