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When starting out in Pokemon Champions, you get to pick one of ten starter Pokémon. Your choice determines not only your initial Pokémon but also your full team, as the game automatically fills the remaining five slots with specific Pokémon associated with your starter.
Here’s a list of the teams you’ll get based on your first Pokémon choice:
| Starter Pokémon | Team Members |
|---|---|
| Charizard | Azumarill, Steelix, Whimsicott, Gengar, Drampa |
| Tyranitar | Arcanine, Whimsicott, Drampa, Aggron, Sylveon |
| Armarouge | Steelix, Victreebel, Hydreigon, Hawlucha, Manectric |
| Palafin | Gengar, Aggron, Beedrill, Sylveon, Hydreigon |
| Pikachu | Kingambit, Garchomp, Azumarill, Gyarados, Gengar |
| Lucario | Sylveon, Manectric, Victreebel, Gyarados, Froslass |
| Gardevoir | Heracross, Drampa, Azumarill, Corviknight, Abomasnow |
| Absol | Froslass, Corviknight, Garchomp, Arcanine, Whimsicott |
| Altaria | Kingambit, Arcanine, Heracross, Hawlucha, Victreebel |
| Snorlax | Hawlucha, Abomasnow, Kingambit, Beedrill, Hydreigon |
Choosing your starter Pokémon wisely can give you an advantage early on, especially when considering a few top options:
Best Starter Pokémon to Choose
Tyranitar
Tyranitar is a strong choice for competitive play because of its great attack stats and durability. Its Rock/Dark type makes it immune to Psychic moves, which are common in battles, especially against Pokémon like Gardevoir. While it has weaknesses, it resists Fire, Normal, Poison, Flying, Ghost, and Dark moves, giving it good coverage. You can Mega Evolve Tyranitar for more power or keep it as it is. Its ability, Sand Stream, can set up sandstorms to damage opponents and disrupt their strategies, especially if you partner with Pokémon like Excadrill.
Gardevoir
Gardevoir is a popular starter because it’s immune to Dragon-type moves — common among many powerful Pokémon like Charizard and Dragonite. It only has three weaknesses: Ghost, Poison, and Steel moves, which are easy to anticipate and avoid with strategic switching. Mega Gardevoir’s ability, Pixilate, transforms Normal attacks into Fairy moves, boosting their power. This makes Gardevoir deadly in double battles with powerful AoE moves, and it can also handle tough opponents like the Dragon-type Pokémon among your enemies.
Charizard
Charizard is a safe, beginner-friendly choice. It’s a good lead Pokémon with strong speed and attack stats—meaning it can deal decent damage early. It has two Mega Evolution options: staying Fire/Flying or switching to Fire/Dragon. Its ability, Blaze, powers up Fire moves if its health drops below a certain point, making it even more threatening. Charizard is great for early battles, helping you get through the ranks, even if it might not stick with your team long-term.
Pikachu
Picking Pikachu opens up access to some of the game’s best Pokémon, including Garchomp, Gyarados, and Gengar. Pikachu has decent speed and a versatile moveset. Most of the Pokémon associated with Pikachu also have Mega Evolution options, giving you flexibility. It’s especially good for single battles, as the Pokémon you’ll get later are strong contenders. Characters like Azumarill and Kingambit add to its strength; Azumarill can dish out heavy damage, and Kingambit comes with abilities like Intimidate to lower foes’ attack. Pikachu’s lineup provides a solid foundation for various competitive strategies.
These options give you a good starting point, but your choice should match your preferred combat style and team strategy.
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