What are the Gen 8 starters?

Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble were the first Pokémon to be revealed for Pokémon Sword and Shield when the game was first properly announced in early 2019. They also happen to be the three starter Pokémon for the new Gen 8.
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What is the best starter for Gen 8?

The Best Starter Pokémon From Every Generation
  1. 1 Kanto: Bulbasaur.
  2. 2 Johto: Cyndaquil. ...
  3. 3 Hoenn: Mudkip. ...
  4. 4 Sinnoh: Chimchar. ...
  5. 5 Unova: Tepig. ...
  6. 6 Kalos: Froakie. ...
  7. 7 Alola: Popplio. Fairy is one of Pokémon's best types. ...
  8. 8 Galar: Scorbunny. The Galar Starters aren't the best in the franchise. ...
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How do you get starters in Gen 8?

How to get Gen 8 starters with Hidden Abilities
  1. Open Pokémon HOME on your Nintendo Switch.
  2. Select Pokémon.
  3. Select Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield.
  4. Select Yes.
  5. Select a Pokémon from your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield boxes on the right.
  6. Drop it in a Pokémon HOME box on the left.
  7. Press + to exit.
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What level do Gen 8 starters evolve?

The three base stages, Grookey, Sobble, and Scorbunny, all evolve into their middle stages at level 16. From there, those three evolve into the final forms at level 35.
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What are the new Gen 9 starters?

Gen 9 Starter Pokemon and Evolutions | Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. ┗ Release Date confirmed for November 18! ┗ New Features | 4-Player Multiplayer Confirmed! Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly are the three Starter Pokemon announced for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
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What is The Best Starter Pokemon in Pokemon Sword and Shield? (Galar) Feat. MysticUmbreon



Will there be gen9?

Game Freak officially announced Pokemon Gen 9 during the Pokemon Day Presents conference on February 27. Called Pokemon Scarlet & Pokemon Violet, the new titles will be open-world like Legends Arceus and feature three new starters.
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What are the starters in violet?

With Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's new trailer, which debuted Wednesday, The Pokémon Company is highlighting Sprigatito, a “capricious, attention-seeking Grass Cat Pokémon;” Fuecoco, a “laid-back Fire Croc Pokémon that does things at its own pace;” and Quaxly, an “earnest and tidy Duckling Pokémon.” For one, Sprigatito ...
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Who is better Scorbunny or Grookey?

If you want a fast and easy playthrough from start to finish, Scorbunny is the best choice. Grookey is a better choice for you if you want a bulkier starter who is less likely to get knocked out from one attack.
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Is Sobble a good starter?

He might look a little gormless, but Water-type moves are effective against Fire-, Ground- and Rock-type Pokémon. Water types are not effective against Electric-, Grass- and Dragon-type Pokémon. Sobble is inarguably the wettest starter here and he's not overflowing with charisma, but his evolutions make up for that...
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What is Grookey final evolution?

Grookey (Japanese: サルノリ Sarunori) is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII. It evolves into Thwackey starting at level 16, which evolves into Rillaboom starting at level 35.
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How do I get ha Scorbunny?

How to Get Hidden Ability Scorbunny, Sobble, Grookey in Pokémon Sword/Shield
  1. Launch the mobile device version of Pokémon HOME, and tap the button at the bottom of the screen to open the menu.
  2. Select Mystery Gifts.
  3. Select Gift Box.
  4. Select the gift in your Gift Box that you'd like to claim.
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Can you get libero Scorbunny?

Scorbunny's Hidden Ability is Libero. It's a rare Ability that makes its first appearance in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.
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How do you get a female Scorbunny?

To get male or female Starter Pokemon in Pokemon Sword & Shield, you'll have to restart the whole game. There is no soft reset in Pokemon Sword & Shield, at least, not in the traditional sense. You can disable autosave right at the beginning, then manually save right before the selection.
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What is the strongest starter?

Cinderace has proven to be the best Starter Pokemon of the latest generation and may just be the best Starter Pokemon in the current competitive metagame. It has a renamed version of Protean called Libero, which allows Cinderace to change its type to whatever move it's about to use.
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Why is Cinderace so good?

High Attack And Speed Stats

Cinderace is an overall very strong Pokemon with good attack and a high speed stat, with access to a lot of really great moves. It also has an excellent Hidden Ability, which is unfortunately not obtainable yet.
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Who is the strongest Sinnoh starter?

Both from a competitive and casual level, Chimchar is the very best starter in Diamond and Pearl.
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Who is better Cinderace or Inteleon?

All of these starters have abilities wherein if they are below 1/3 HP, their Type-based moves do more damage. This means that if a Cinderace is below 1/3 HP, its Fire-Type moves will be increased. When looking at it from this aspect, Inteleon is the clear winner.
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Is Jolly a good nature for Grookey?

Yet another option that could work for Grookey is Jolly. This nature raises Speed while lowering Special Attack, and it allows Grookey to outspeed certain Pokemon. Surprisingly, Rillaboom has a higher speed than several Pokemon like Mamoswine, Togekiss and Gyarados.
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Is modest good for Scorbunny?

For the Pokemon with a high Attack stat, Grookey and Scorbunny, we recommend the Adamant Nature, which improves Attack and lowers Special Attack, and for the Pokemon with a high Special Attack Stat, Sobble, we recommend the Modest Nature, which improves Special Attack and lowers Attack.
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Who is better mudkip Torchic or treecko?

Treecko has 40 more starting stat points for speed than Torchic and has double the starting speed of Mudkip. Treecko also gains the most from its Mega Evolution. When evolved to Mega Sceptile, the Pokémon becomes a dragon type which is arguably the strongest Pokémon type in the game.
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Which is better Chespin Fennekin or Froakie?

There's a clearer hierarchy elsewhere; Froakie outpaces Delphox (and many Water-type peers) with its base speed of 71, letting it outrun both Fennekin and Chespin with no problem.
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What is Fuecoco based on?

Fuecoco appears to be based on a baby crocodile, although it has some similarities to theropod dinosaurs. The two tufts on its head, its coloration, and its overall body shape together makes it resemble an apple or a chili pepper.
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What is the final evolution of Litten?

Litten (Japanese: ニャビー Nyabby) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII. It evolves into Torracat starting at level 17, which evolves into Incineroar starting at level 34.
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