Gen 7 Starters - Evolutions and Stats

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Pokemon Gen 7 refers to the seventh generation of Pokemon games, which were released in 2016 for the Nintendo 3DS. This generation introduced a total of 86 new Pokemon, bringing the total number of Pokemon to 807.

The main games in this generation are Pokemon Sun and Moon, which were later followed by the enhanced versions Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. The games take place in the Alola region, which is based on Hawaii, and feature new gameplay mechanics such as Z-Moves and the removal of traditional Gyms in favor of Island Challenges.

Some notable Pokemon from this generation include the starter Pokemon Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio, the Ultra Beasts, and the Legendary Pokemon Solgaleo and Lunala. The games also introduced new forms for classic Pokemon, such as Alolan forms of Rattata, Meowth, and Exeggutor.

Gen 7 Starters Pokemon

Gen 7 Starters refers to the three starter Pokémon that were introduced in the seventh generation of the Pokémon video game series. The seventh generation includes the games “Pokémon Sun” and “Pokémon Moon,” as well as their updated versions, “Pokémon Ultra Sun” and “Pokémon Ultra Moon.”

The three Gen 7 Starter Pokémon are:

Rowlet
Litten
Popplio

Rowlet

Rowlet is a Grass- and Flying-type Pokémon, which gives it a unique set of strengths and weaknesses. Its Ability, Overgrow, increases the power of its Grass-type moves when its HP is low. Its Hidden Ability, Long Reach, allows it to use moves that make contact without actually making contact with the opponent, which can be useful in certain situations.

Pokedex

National Dex No.	Name	Type(s)	Species	Height	Weight	Ability	Hidden Ability
722	Rowlet	Grass / Flying	Grass Quill Pokémon	0.3 m (1’00”)	1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)	Overgrow	Long Reach

Base Stats

Stat	Rowlet	Dartrix	Decidueye
HP	68	78	78
Attack	55	75	107
Defense	55	75	75
Special Attack	50	70	100
Special Defense	50	70	100
Speed	42	52	70

Evolution

Stage	Name	Type(s)	Evolution Method
1	Rowlet	Grass / Flying	Starting Pokémon
2	Dartrix	Grass / Flying	Level up to 17
3	Decidueye	Grass / Ghost	Level up to 34

Litten

Rowlet is a small owl-like Pokémon with a round body covered in brown and white feathers. It has large, expressive eyes with pupils that resemble leaves. Its wings are short but powerful, allowing it to fly quietly through the air. Rowlet is a Grass- and Flying-type Pokémon, which gives it a unique set of strengths and weaknesses. Its Ability, Overgrow, increases the power of its Grass-type moves when its HP is low. Its Hidden Ability, Long Reach, allows it to use moves that make contact without actually making contact with the opponent, which can be useful in certain situations.

Pokedex

National Dex No.	Name	Type(s)	Species	Height	Weight	Ability	Hidden Ability
722	Rowlet	Grass / Flying	Grass Quill Pokémon	0.3 m (1’00”)	1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)	Overgrow	Long Reach

Base Stats

Stat	Litten	Torracat	Incineroar
HP	45	65	95
Attack	65	85	115
Defense	40	50	90
Special Attack	60	80	80
Special Defense	40	50	90
Speed	70	90	60

Evolution

Stage	Name	Type(s)	Evolution Method
1	Litten	Fire	Starting Pokémon
2	Torracat	Fire	Level up to 17
3	Incineroar	Fire / Dark	Level up to 34

Popplio

Popplio is a small quadrupedal Pokémon that resembles a sea lion. It has a blue body with white spots, large blue eyes, and a small pink nose. Popplio is a Water-type Pokémon, which gives it a unique set of strengths and weaknesses. Its Ability, Torrent, increases the power of its Water-type moves when its HP is low. Its Hidden Ability, Liquid Voice, turns its sound-based moves into Water-type moves, which can be useful for surprising opponents.

Pokedex

National Dex No.	Name	Type(s)	Species	Height	Weight	Ability	Hidden Ability
728	Popplio	Water	Sea Lion Pokémon	0.4 m (1’04”)	7.5 kg (16.5 lbs)	Torrent	Liquid Voice

Base Stats

Stat	Popplio	Brionne	Primarina
HP	50	60	80
Attack	54	63	74
Defense	54	63	74
Special Attack	66	91	126
Special Defense	56	73	116
Speed	40	60	60

Evolution

Stage	Name	Type(s)	Evolution Method
1	Popplio	Water	Starting Pokémon
2	Brionne	Water	Level up to 17
3	Primarina	Water / Fairy	Use Waterium Z-Crystal during battle

Which Gen 7 Starter is The Best

The choice of which Gen 7 Starter is the best is subjective and depends on personal preference and gameplay style. Here’s a brief summary of the strengths and weaknesses of each starter to help you make an informed decision:

Rowlet: A Grass/Flying-type with decent defenses and good speed. Its final evolution, Decidueye, gains the Ghost-type, making it useful against Psychic and Ghost-type opponents. It has good movepool and can learn moves like Leaf Blade, Spirit Shackle, and U-turn. However, its offensive stats are not very high, which can be a disadvantage in battles.
Litten: A Fire-type with good offensive stats and access to moves like Flare Blitz and Darkest Lariat. Its final evolution, Incineroar, gains the Dark-type, which can be useful against Psychic and Ghost-type opponents. It also has good physical defense and the Intimidate ability. However, its special defense is relatively low, which can make it vulnerable to special attacks.
Popplio: A Water-type with decent special attack and access to moves like Hydro Pump and Moonblast. Its final evolution, Primarina, gains the Fairy-type, making it useful against Dragon-type opponents. It also has good special defense and the Liquid Voice ability, which can turn its sound-based moves into Water-type moves. However, its physical defense is relatively low, which can make it vulnerable to physical attacks.

Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide which starter fits your playstyle and preferences the most.