Starter Pokemon in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Choosing your starter is one of the most important decisions in Pokemon Legends Z-A. This time around, the game gives you a unique mix of partners pulled from different generations.

Each comes with its own strengths, playstyle, and evolutionary path that can shape the way your journey through Lumiose City unfolds. Whether you want the calm reliability of a Grass-type, the scrappy power of a Water-type, or the fiery energy of a Fire-type, your choice will influence how you build your team and approach the challenges ahead.

Pokemon Legends Z-A starters

In Pokemon Legends: Z‑A, you can choose from three starters:

• Chikorita – Grass‑type (Johto)
• Totodile – Water‑type (Johto)
• Tepig – Fire‑type (Unova)

Starters compared

Starter	Origin	Type	Evolution Path	Personality / Traits
Chikorita	Johto	Grass	Bayleef → Meganium	Gentle and loves basking in the sun. Meganium may benefit from a Mega Evolution or alternate form to boost its viability.
Totodile	Johto	Water	Croconaw → Feraligatr	Known for its rough, scrappy personality—watch your fingers around it.
Tepig	Unova	Fire	Pignite → Emboar	Food-loving but excitable; it tends to accidentally set things aflame when overly enthusiastic.

Why choosing matters

• Gameplay Style: Each starter offers a different experience. Chikorita brings defensive and supportive play, Totodile delivers aggressive Water-type offense, while Tepig likely stands out with powerful Fire-type moves.
• Potential Mega Evolutions: With Mega Evolution making a comeback in Pokemon Legends: Z‑A, each starter might receive a new form. Meganium could gain new types (like Fairy), while Tepig and Totodile could also get Mega forms that reshape their battle roles and play into its dragon-like features.
• Team Building Strategy: Looking at the available Pokemon in the game’s Pokedex can help you plan ahead. For example, if there are plenty of strong Water-types to choose from but fewer Fire-types, starting with Tepig might give you better long-term balance. Thinking about type distribution early makes it easier to build a well-rounded team later on.