Best starters in Pokémon Survivor

A good starting partner gives you a clear upgrade plan. This list includes only the species marked as starters in the official source, ordered by the same editorial model as the full roster.

Last updated: 2026-10-15 · Editorial fan ranking

• C
  Scorbunny#813

  FireGalar · Generation 8Starter

  Scorbunny's strongest stat relative to the roster is movement speed. Its 1.09× attack, 107 speed and 92 HP place it in editorial tier C.

• C
  Sobble#816

  WaterGalar · Generation 8Starter

  Sobble's strongest stat relative to the roster is movement speed. Its 1.08× attack, 107 speed and 92 HP place it in editorial tier C.

• C
  Litten#725

  FireAlola · Generation 7Starter

  Litten's strongest stat relative to the roster is movement speed. Its 1.06× attack, 107 speed and 90 HP place it in editorial tier C.

• C
  Grookey#810

  GrassGalar · Generation 8Starter

  Grookey's strongest stat relative to the roster is movement speed. Its 1.06× attack, 105 speed and 92 HP place it in editorial tier C.

• C
  Treecko#252

  GrassHoenn · Generation 3Starter

  Treecko's strongest stat relative to the roster is movement speed. Its 1.06× attack, 107 speed and 88 HP place it in editorial tier C.

• C
  Froakie#656

  WaterKalos · Generation 6Starter

  Froakie's strongest stat relative to the roster is movement speed. Its 1.04× attack, 108 speed and 88 HP place it in editorial tier C.

• C
  Slowpoke#079

  Water PsychicKanto · Generation 1Starter

  Slowpoke's strongest stat relative to the roster is starting HP. Its 1.06× attack, 84 speed and 110 HP place it in editorial tier C.

• C
  Psyduck#054

  WaterKanto · Generation 1Starter

  Psyduck's strongest stat relative to the roster is movement speed. Its 1.06× attack, 101 speed and 92 HP place it in editorial tier C.

• C
  Tepig#498

  FireUnova · Generation 5Starter

  Tepig's strongest stat relative to the roster is starting HP. Its 1.05× attack, 97 speed and 99 HP place it in editorial tier C.

• C
  Quaxly#912

  WaterPaldea · Generation 9Starter

  Quaxly's strongest stat relative to the roster is movement speed. Its 1.06× attack, 99 speed and 95 HP place it in editorial tier C.

• C
  Sprigatito#906

  GrassPaldea · Generation 9Starter

  Sprigatito's strongest stat relative to the roster is movement speed. Its 1.04× attack, 105 speed and 88 HP place it in editorial tier C.

• C
  Charmander#004

  FireKanto · Generation 1Starter

  Charmander's strongest stat relative to the roster is movement speed. Its 1.03× attack, 105 speed and 88 HP place it in editorial tier C.

• C
  Cyndaquil#155

  FireJohto · Generation 2Starter

  Cyndaquil's strongest stat relative to the roster is movement speed. Its 1.03× attack, 105 speed and 88 HP place it in editorial tier C.

• C
  Torchic#255

  FireHoenn · Generation 3Starter

  Torchic's strongest stat relative to the roster is attack multiplier. Its 1.08× attack, 97 speed and 90 HP place it in editorial tier C.

• C
  Chimchar#390

  FireSinnoh · Generation 4Starter

  Chimchar's strongest stat relative to the roster is movement speed. Its 1.02× attack, 104 speed and 90 HP place it in editorial tier C.

• C
  Fuecoco#909

  FirePaldea · Generation 9Starter

  Fuecoco's strongest stat relative to the roster is starting HP. Its 1.05× attack, 93 speed and 100 HP place it in editorial tier C.

• C
  Fennekin#653

  FireKalos · Generation 6Starter

  Fennekin's strongest stat relative to the roster is movement speed. Its 1.04× attack, 103 speed and 88 HP place it in editorial tier C.

• C
  Mudkip#258

  WaterHoenn · Generation 3Starter

  Mudkip's strongest stat relative to the roster is attack multiplier. Its 1.08× attack, 95 speed and 92 HP place it in editorial tier C.

• C
  Oshawott#501

  WaterUnova · Generation 5Starter

  Oshawott's strongest stat relative to the roster is starting HP. Its 1.05× attack, 97 speed and 95 HP place it in editorial tier C.

• D
  Rowlet#722

  Grass FlyingAlola · Generation 7Starter

  Rowlet's strongest stat relative to the roster is starting HP. Its 1× attack, 96 speed and 101 HP place it in editorial tier D.

• D
  Totodile#158

  WaterJohto · Generation 2Starter

  Totodile's strongest stat relative to the roster is attack multiplier. Its 1.06× attack, 96 speed and 92 HP place it in editorial tier D.

• D
  Bulbasaur#001

  Grass PoisonKanto · Generation 1Starter

  Bulbasaur's strongest stat relative to the roster is attack multiplier. Its 1.06× attack, 97 speed and 90 HP place it in editorial tier D.

• D
  Popplio#728

  WaterAlola · Generation 7Starter

  Popplio's strongest stat relative to the roster is attack multiplier. Its 1.06× attack, 95 speed and 92 HP place it in editorial tier D.

• D
  Turtwig#387

  GrassSinnoh · Generation 4Starter

  Turtwig's strongest stat relative to the roster is starting HP. Its 1.07× attack, 91 speed and 95 HP place it in editorial tier D.

• D
  Piplup#393

  WaterSinnoh · Generation 4Starter

  Piplup's strongest stat relative to the roster is starting HP. Its 1.04× attack, 95 speed and 94 HP place it in editorial tier D.

• D
  Chespin#650

  GrassKalos · Generation 6Starter

  Chespin's strongest stat relative to the roster is starting HP. Its 1.04× attack, 94 speed and 95 HP place it in editorial tier D.

• D
  Snivy#495

  GrassUnova · Generation 5Starter

  Snivy's strongest stat relative to the roster is movement speed. Its 0.95× attack, 104 speed and 90 HP place it in editorial tier D.

• D
  Chikorita#152

  GrassJohto · Generation 2Starter

  Chikorita's strongest stat relative to the roster is movement speed. Its 0.97× attack, 97 speed and 90 HP place it in editorial tier D.

• D
  Squirtle#007

  WaterKanto · Generation 1Starter

  Squirtle's strongest stat relative to the roster is movement speed. Its 0.97× attack, 96 speed and 90 HP place it in editorial tier D.