This article summarizes the recommended starter Pokémon you get at the very beginning of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. If you're wondering which one to choose to progress through the story, please refer to this.
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Which Starter Pokemon is Good?
What are Starter Pokémon?
These are the three Pokémon you can receive at the very beginning of the Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon story. Each Pokémon can evolve twice and is characterized by having its own exclusive Z-Move.
You can choose any of them
Basically, no matter which starter Pokémon you choose, the difficulty of completing the Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon story will not change. Therefore, there is no problem in choosing based on appearance, type, etc.
Features of Each Starter Pokemon
Rowlet
Rowlet is a Grass-type Pokémon. When it evolves, it becomes a Pokémon with the Ghost type. Its final evolution, Decidueye, learns [Spirit Shackle], which is very excellent and can prevent the opponent's Pokémon from escaping.
Evolution
| Final Evolution Type | Grass/Ghost |
|---|---|
| Exclusive Z-Move |  Sinister Arrow Raid →Original Move: Spirit Shackle |
Litten
Litten is a Fire-type Pokémon. When it evolves, it becomes a Pokémon with the Dark type. Since there are few Fire-type Pokémon in the Alola region, choosing Litten at the beginning of the story means you won't have trouble with Fire-types during the story.
Evolution
| Final Evolution Type | Fire/Dark |
|---|---|
| Exclusive Z-Move |  Malicious Moonsault →Original Move: Darkest Lariat |
Popplio
Popplio is a Water-type Pokémon. When it evolves, it becomes a Pokémon with the Fairy type. Among Water-type Pokémon, it has relatively high durability, so it plays a significant role in the latter half of the story.
Evolution
| Final Evolution Type | Water/Fairy |
|---|---|
| Exclusive Z-Move |  Oceanic Operetta →Original Move: Sparkling Aria |
