Gen 8 Starters - Evolutions and Stats

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Pokémon Gen 8 refers to the eighth generation of Pokémon games, which includes Pokémon Sword and Shield. These games were released in November 2019 for the Nintendo Switch. They are set in the Galar region, which is based on the United Kingdom, and feature new Pokémon, characters, and gameplay mechanics. The games also introduce Dynamax and Gigantamax forms, which allow players to temporarily increase the size and strength of their Pokémon in battle. Additionally, Pokémon Sword and Shield feature online play and new features such as the Wild Area, where players can catch Pokémon and battle other trainers in a large open environment.

Gen 8 Starters Pokemon

The Gen 8 Starters refer to the three initial Pokémon that were introduced in the eighth generation of Pokémon games, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, which were released for the Nintendo Switch in November 2019. Players choose one of these three Pokémon as their starter Pokémon at the beginning of the game, and it will accompany them on their journey throughout the game, gaining experience and new abilities as it battles other Pokémon.

The three Gen 8 Starters are:

Grookey
Scorbunny
Sobble

Grookey

Grookey is a fictional character in the Pokémon franchise. It is a Grass-type starter Pokémon, which means it is one of three Pokémon that players can choose from at the beginning of the game. Grookey was introduced in the eighth generation of Pokémon games, Pokémon Sword and Shield, which were released in 2019.

Grookey is a small, monkey-like creature with green fur and a stick in its hair, which it uses like a drumstick to create music. It has a curious and playful personality, and it is said to be very loyal to its Trainer. As it evolves, it becomes Thwackey and then Rillaboom, gaining more drum-like features and becoming more powerful.

Pokedex

Name	Type
Grookey	Grass
Number	810
Region	Galar
Abilities	Overgrow (increases Grass-type moves when HP is low)
Hidden Ability	Grassy Surge (activates Grassy Terrain upon entering battle)
Height	0.3 m (1’00”)
Weight	5.0 kg (11.0 lbs)
Gender Ratio	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg Group	Field, Grass
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with Poké Ball, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Experience	62
Growth Rate	Medium-Slow
Base Stats	HP: 50, Attack: 65, Defense: 50, Sp. Atk: 40, Sp. Def: 40, Speed: 65
Notable Moves	Branch Poke, Razor Leaf, Growl, Screech, Drum Beating, Acrobatics, U-turn, Wood Hammer, Grassy Glide

Base Stats

Stat	Base Value
HP	50
Attack	65
Defense	50
Special Attack	40
Special Defense	40
Speed	65

Evolution

Stage	Name	Type	Evolution
1	Grookey	Grass
2	Thwackey	Grass	Evolves from Grookey at level 16
3	Rillaboom	Grass	Evolves from Thwackey at level 35

Scorbunny

Scorbunny is one of the three starter Pokémon from the eighth generation of the Pokémon video game series, along with Grookey and Sobble. It is a Fire-type Pokémon and has the ability Blaze, which increases the power of its Fire-type moves when its HP is low. Scorbunny has a distinctive rabbit-like appearance, with white and orange fur and long ears.

Pokedex

Name	Type
Scorbunny	Fire
Number	813
Region	Galar
Abilities	Blaze (increases Fire-type moves when HP is low)
Hidden Ability	Libero (changes Scorbunny’s type to the same type as the move it uses)
Height	0.3 m (1’00”)
Weight	4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)
Gender Ratio	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg Group	Field, Human-like
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with Poké Ball, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Experience	62
Growth Rate	Medium-Slow
Base Stats	HP: 50, Attack: 71, Defense: 40, Sp. Atk: 40, Sp. Def: 40, Speed: 69
Notable Moves	Double Kick, Flame Charge, Quick Attack, Flame Charge, Double-Edge, Pyro Ball, U-turn, High Jump Kick, Gunk Shot

Base Stats

Stat	Base Value
HP	50
Attack	71
Defense	40
Special Attack	40
Special Defense	40
Speed	69

Evolution

Stage	Name	Type	Evolution
1	Scorbunny	Fire
2	Raboot	Fire	Evolves from Scorbunny at level 16
3	Cinderace	Fire	Evolves from Raboot at level 35

Sobble

Sobble is one of the three starter Pokémon from the eighth generation of the Pokémon video game series, along with Grookey and Scorbunny. It is a Water-type Pokémon and has the ability Torrent, which increases the power of its Water-type moves when its HP is low. Sobble has a chameleon-like appearance, with blue and light blue scales, a fin on its head, and big round eyes.

Pokedex

Name	Type
Sobble	Water
Number	816
Region	Galar
Abilities	Torrent (increases Water-type moves when HP is low)
Hidden Ability	Sniper (increases critical hit damage)
Height	0.3 m (1’00”)
Weight	4.0 kg (8.8 lbs)
Gender Ratio	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg Group	Water 1, Field
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with Poké Ball, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Experience	62
Growth Rate	Medium-Slow
Base Stats	HP: 50, Attack: 40, Defense: 40, Sp. Atk: 70, Sp. Def: 40, Speed: 70
Notable Moves	Water Gun, Astonish, Growl, Quick Attack, Water Pulse, U-turn, Hydro Pump, Ice Beam, Dark Pulse

Base Stats

Stat	Base Value
HP	50
Attack	40
Defense	40
Special Attack	70
Special Defense	40
Speed	70

Evolution

Stage	Name	Type	Evolution
1	Sobble	Water
2	Drizzile	Water	Evolves from Sobble at level 16
3	Inteleon	Water	Evolves from Drizzile at level 35

Which Gen 8 Starter is The Best

The choice of the “best” Gen 8 starter is subjective and depends on personal preference and playstyle. Each starter has its own strengths and weaknesses.

Grookey, the Grass-type starter, is strong against Water-type Pokemon but weak against Fire-type Pokemon. Its final evolution, Rillaboom, has a high Attack stat and can learn powerful Grass-type moves.

Scorbunny, the Fire-type starter, is strong against Grass-type Pokemon but weak against Water-type Pokemon. Its final evolution, Cinderace, has a high Speed stat and can learn a variety of moves, including powerful Fire-type moves.

Sobble, the Water-type starter, is strong against Fire-type Pokemon but weak against Grass-type Pokemon. Its final evolution, Inteleon, has a high Special Attack stat and can learn powerful Water-type moves.

Ultimately, the “best” starter is the one that appeals to you the most and fits your preferred playstyle.