Pokémon Legends: Arceus Starters Guide

Pokémon Legends: Arceus has arrived on Nintendo Switch. Along with this comes an important choise: which starter Pokémon will you choose? Never fear, Chit Hot’s Pokémon Legends: Arceus Starters Guide will help you decide which is the best Pokémon for you!

Who Are the Starter Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus?

As is tradition in Pokémon games, there are three possible choices. In this Pokémon Legends: Arceus Starters Guide we will showcase every aspect of Rowlet, Cyndaquil, and Oshawott.

Typically starter Pokémon will be new additions to the series. However, Pokémon Legends: Arceus is different. These are all familiar faces: Rowlet was introduced back in the seventh generation, Cyndaquil in the second and Oshawott in the fifth.

Now that you know the three Pokémon available to choose from, here’s the statistics breakdown for each!

Cyndaquil

Category	Stats
Pokémon Type	Fire
Health	39
Attack	52
Defense	43
Special Attack	60
Special Defense	50
Speed	65
Total Stats	309
First Evolution (Quilava)	At Level 14
Second Evolution (Hisuian Typhlosion)	At Level 36

Oshawott

Category	Stats
Pokémon Type	Water
Health	55
Attack	55
Defense	45
Special Attack	63
Speed Defense	45
Speed	45
Total Stats	308
First Evolution (Dewott)	At Level 17
Second Evolution (Hisuian Samurott)	At Level 36

Rowlet

Category	Stats
Pokémon Type	Grass
Health	68
Attack	55
Defense	55
Special Attack	50
Special Defense	50
Speed	42
Total Stats	320
First Evolution (Dartrix)	At level 17
Second Evolution (Hisuian Decidueye)	At level 34

Different Pokémon for Different Players

Now that the raw stats are out of the way, what does it all mean? Basically Rowlet is a safe bet. If you’re undecided about how you’re going to play Pokémon Legends: Arceus, then Rowlet is a relatively sturdy quick evolution pathway. Cyndaquil is a better long-term option, given that its final form, Hisuian Typhlosion, has the highest overall stats.

Based on stats alone, Oshawott is the worst starter Pokémon. However in practice it’s actually a fair choice. Oshawott is a water-type fighter and is therefore capable of inflicting extra damage on rock opponents. Given that you will be encountering a lot of those in the early hours of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Oshawott can give you an easier start to the game.

So there you have it! Chit Hot’s Pokémon Legends: Arceus Starters Guide in full. Which Pokémon have you decided to use as your start? Let us know in the comments below!