This page includes the 3 Gen 8 starters in Pokemon Sword and Shield: GrookeyScorbunnyand Sobble plus the official, confirmed starter evolutions. Similar to its predecessors, players are presented with three different Pokemon Sword and Shield starters. The player has the option to choose between the following three Starter Pokemon: Starter Pokemon are always either GrassFireor 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 info on each of the Sword and Shield Starter Pokemon. If you'd like more detailed information, you can click on the Pokemon's name to be taken to their individual wiki page or take a look at the Pokemon Sword and Shield Pokedex for a larger list.
If you would like to see their evolutions, we have a spoilers tag before they appear. You can scroll towards the bottom of this page, or view it by clicking the Starter's name to be taken to their page don't worry, the evolutions are also tagged as spoilers on those pages.
From the official Pokemon website: A mischievous Chimp Pokémon that is full of boundless curiosity. From the official Pokemon website: A Rabbit Pokémon that is always running about, bursting with energy. From the official Pokemon website: A somewhat timid Water Lizard Pokémon that shoots out attacks as it hides itself in the water.
Below are the real starter evolutions for Pokemon Sword and Shield. See what GrookeyScorbunnyand Sobble look like all grown up and check out their evolution chains to see what level they evolve at. Below you'll find all of Grookey's evolutions. Grookey and all its evolutions are mono-type.
In this case, that means all of them are only Grass Type. Be sure to read our page explaining everything you need to know about the Expansions. Below you'll find all of Scorbunny's evolutions. Scorbunny and all its evolutions are mono-type.
In this case, that means all of them are only Fire Type. Below you'll find all of Sobble's evolutions. Sobble and all its evolutions are mono-type. In this case, that means all of them are only Water Type. If you don't want to see the starter evolutions stop scrolling.
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