Pokemon Sword and Shield
Pokemon Sword and Shield

Choosing Your Starter Pokémon

Guidance on selecting your first Pokémon: Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble, and their initial strengths.

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At the beginning of your adventure, Professor Magnolia will offer you one of three starter Pokémon: Grookey (Grass-type), Scorbunny (Fire-type), or Sobble (Water-type). Each has unique strengths and weaknesses. Grookey is a physical attacker, Scorbunny is fast and hits hard, and Sobble is a special attacker. There's no 'wrong' choice, as all can be powerful. Consider your preferred playstyle and the types you generally enjoy using. Your rival, Hop, will choose the Pokémon with a type disadvantage to yours.

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Choosing Your Starter Pokémon