Sinnoh Starters
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl
#0387
Turtwig
Tiny Leaf Pokemon
“It undertakes photosynthesis with its body, making oxygen. The leaf on its head wilts if it is thirsty.”
Base StatsTotal: 318
Evolution Chain
Abilities
Strategy
Slow but powerful. Torterra has unique Grass/Ground typing and great physical stats.
Signature: Frenzy Plant
Fun Facts
- •Has a tree growing on its shell
- •Ash's Torterra in the anime
- •Resembles a World Turtle myth
Strong Against
Weak Against
#0390
Chimchar
Chimp Pokemon
“Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can't extinguish the fire.”
Base StatsTotal: 309
Abilities
Strategy
Fast mixed attacker. Infernape is versatile with both physical and special movesets.
Signature: Blast Burn
Fun Facts
- •Paul's released Pokemon, Ash caught it
- •Based on Sun Wukong
- •Can use both physical and special moves
Strong Against
Weak Against
#0393
Piplup
Penguin Pokemon
“Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold.”
Base StatsTotal: 314
Evolution Chain
Abilities
Strategy
Unique Water/Steel typing gives 11 resistances! Great defensive pivot.
Signature: Hydro Cannon
Fun Facts
- •Dawn's signature Pokemon
- •Only Water/Steel starter
- •Based on emperor penguin
Strong Against
Weak Against