Pokemon Sword and Shield Starter Pokemon Explained

UnlockLast Edited: March 1, 2019 at 6:34 PM

Just like its predecessors, Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield present players with three Starter Pokemon to choose from. In SnS, they are:

Watch the Starters' intros starting at 1:00 in the video above

Traditionally, Starter Pokemon are always either Grass, Fire, or Water-types. This way, regardless of which starter you choose, it will be strong against one, but weak to the other.

Continue below for additional details on each of Sword and Shield's Starter Pokemon, like types, attacks, and evolutions (when we learn them)!

Grookey is the Grass-type "Chimp Pokemon." From what we can tell from its introduction trailer, Grookey is an impeccable climber. It appears to tap on a rock with the stick it keeps in the leaves atop its head, suggesting it perhaps will use it as a weapon. However, doing this also seemed to heal the grass around it, too, suggesting it will learn HP restoring moves.

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From the official Pokemon website: A mischievous Chimp Pokémon that is full of boundless curiosity.

Scorbunny is the Fire-type "Rabbit Pokemon." In the introduction trailer, Scorbunny is blazingly fast, literally leaving fire behind in its footsteps. It stands proudly after it arrives. Based on its entrance, we assume it will be a fast Pokemon.

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From the official Pokemon website: A Rabbit Pokémon that is always running about, bursting with energy.

Sobble is the Water-type "Water Lizard Pokemon." This Pokemon appears invisible when in the water in the reveal trailer, suggesting it will learn the move Acid Armor. This is a Poison-type move where "the user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself ad sharply raise Defense." This is the move Vaporeon uses in the anime that makes it turn invisible in the water. However, considering Sobble is very chameleon-like, this coul be an innate ability.

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