How to Get All Starter Pokemon

Wondering how to get every starter Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet? This guide breaks down which starters are available and how to obtain them, including breeding and special events.

Hey there! So you're looking to collect all the starter Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet, huh? That's a cool goal! Unfortunately, the game doesn't make it super straightforward to just grab every single one from the get-go. Most starters from previous games aren't directly available in Paldea. However, there are a few ways you might be able to snag some of them, especially if you're willing to do some trading or keep an eye out for special events.

Right now, the only starters you can get without any special conditions are the Paldean starters: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. You pick one at the very beginning of your adventure, and the other two can be obtained later through breeding if you have a male and female of the same egg group, or by trading with friends who have the opposite version.

For starters from other regions, like Charmander, it's usually tied to specific in-game events, like Tera Raid Battles. The source mentions that you can get a Charmander by breeding the Tera Raid Charizard. This means you'd first need to participate in and win a Tera Raid Battle that features a Charizard. Once you have that Charizard, you can breed it at a Pokemon Daycare or with a Picnic to get a Charmander egg. Keep in mind that these special raid events aren't always available, so you'll need to check the game's news or community announcements for when they're happening.

For the vast majority of other starters from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar, the table shows 'N/A'. This generally means they aren't available through normal gameplay in Scarlet and Violet right now. Your best bet for these will be trading with other players who might have them from previous games or through other special events that Nintendo and The Pokemon Company might release in the future. Keep an eye on official Pokemon news channels for any announcements about future events or updates that might bring more starters into the game!