• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
Gameranx

Gameranx

Video Game News, Lists & Guides

  • News
  • Features
  • Platforms
    • Xbox Series X
    • PS5
    • Nintendo
  • Videos
  • Upcoming Games
  • Guides

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Best Starter Pokémon

November 19, 2022 by Faith Lane

We are here to help!

Table of Contents[Hide][Show]
  • Sprigatito | Starter Pokémon
  • Fuecoco | Starter
  • Quaxly | Starter Pokémon
  • Quaxly | Starter Pokémon

Many players are playing Scarlet and Violet like crazy, and many are wondering what Pokémon are the best for starters so today we will be going over that together. The game is still receiving early reactions but it is important to get Pokémon with good stats so adventuring throughout the game is a bit easier. So in this list, we will be going over the starter Pokémon you are able to pick when you start the game and what each one’s ranks are. The list goes from best to worst, but all of the starter Pokémon are adorable and ready to be your best friends based on your preference and needs.


More Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Guides:

All Version Exclusive Pokemon | All New Pokemon | Which Starter To Pick First | How To Breed Pokemon | How To Unlock Evolution Stones | Pre-Order Bonuses | How To Catch Shiny Pokemon | How To Get A Starter Pikachu| Where To Catch Ditto | Better Performance


Sprigatito | Starter Pokémon

  • Sprigatito’s Total Stats: 310 
  • HP: 40 
  • Attack: 61 
  • Defense: 54 
  • Special Attack: 45 
  • Special Defense: 45 
  • Speed: 65

Sprigatito is a cat-like looking, grass-type Pokémon that is a very popular starter and is kinda the best. Spirgatito is one of the fastest starters of Pokémon, being able to have speed and also hard attacks in battles. Sprigatito will be one of the easiest Pokémons you have if you select it as your favorite.


Fuecoco | Starter

  • Fuecoco’s Total Stats: 310
  • HP: 67
  • Attack: 45
  • Defense: 59
  • Special Attack: 63
  • Special Defense: 40
  • Speed: 36

Fuecoco is a free type Pokémon, second to Sprigaitio, Fuecoco is another very popular beginner Pokemon. Fuecoco is a tank that boasts physical defense and HP over of all the starter Pokémon, and his special attack is a really good one for battles. Yes, Fuecoco is slower than some but a lot of other Pokémon will be struggling to do anything against him.


Quaxly | Starter Pokémon

Quaxly | Starter Pokémon

  • Quaxly’s Total Stats: 310
  • HP: 55
  • Attack: 65
  • Defense: 45
  • Special Attack: 50
  • Special Defense: 45
  • Speed: 50

Quaxly is the last Pokémon on our list of the best starter Pokémon. This Pokémon is…basically a duck and that makes him super adorable and many players’ first pick. Although he isn’t our top recommendation, Quaxly does decent attacks but its defense is noticeably low compared to its competition. Quaxly is capable of doing well on his own during easier parts of the game. Quaxly is a water-type Pokémon for starters.


And that’s it! That’s the starter Pokémon from Scarlet and Violet and how enough one of them works. As noted above, some are better than others but some fans might pick their Pokémon based on looks or solely because they favor one Pokémon type over the other and that’s is perfectly fine. We hope this guide helps you with the new game!

Share this post:

FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterest

Recent Videos

20 Games That DESERVE To Be On Your WISHLIST

20 Games That DESERVE To Be On Your WISHLIST

10 WEIRD Gaming Stories of February 2026

10 WEIRD Gaming Stories of February 2026

10 Games That Take Realism TOO FAR

10 Games That Take Realism TOO FAR

BATMAN ARKHAM GAMES BACK? 6 NEW GAMES ANNOUNCED & MORE

BATMAN ARKHAM GAMES BACK? 6 NEW GAMES ANNOUNCED & MORE

Resident Evil Requiem: 10 Things The Game DOESN'T TELL YOU

Resident Evil Requiem: 10 Things The Game DOESN'T TELL YOU

Crimson Desert seems IMPOSSIBLE

Crimson Desert seems IMPOSSIBLE

Resident Evil Requiem - Before You Buy

Resident Evil Requiem - Before You Buy

Top 10 NEW Games of March 2026

Top 10 NEW Games of March 2026

20 Forgotten RPGs That Nobody Remembers

20 Forgotten RPGs That Nobody Remembers

Category: FeaturesTag: Nintendo, Nintendo Switch, Pokemon

Sidebar

Recent Posts

  • Resident Evil Requiem Sets Records On MetaCritic And Steam, With More Players Than Marathon
  • Marathon Server Slam Player Numbers On Steam Do Not Bode Well
  • Rumor: PlatinumGames Has Bought Back The Bayonetta IP, Remake and Reboot To Be Revealed This Year
  • Rumor: Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, And Emerald Named In Pokemon FireRed’s & LeafGreen’s Emulator
  • Pokemon FireRed And LeafGreen On Switch Are Official RomHacks, Adding Deoxys/Lugia/Ho-Oh And More

Copyright © 2026 · Gameranx · All Rights Reserved · Powered by Mai Theme