Starter Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
At the beginning of your journey in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, you’ll be given the opportunity to select one of three starter Pokémon. When choosing your starter Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, it’s important to consider their unique abilities and strengths. These Pokémon were also available in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, so they should feel familiar. Here’s a breakdown of each choice to help you decide which starter is right for you.
1. Rowlet
Type: Grass/Flying
Rival’s Pokémon: Popplio
About Rowlet:
“Rowlet can attack without making a sound! It flies silently through the skies, drawing near to its opponent without being noticed, and then lashing out with powerful kicks. It can also attack from a distance using the razor-sharp leaves that form part of its feathers.” (Nintendo)
Why Choose Rowlet:
Rowlet offers a strong combination of Grass and Flying types, making it versatile in battle. Its final evolution, Decidueye, is particularly impressive, both in terms of design and moveset. If you prefer a balanced and relatively easy experience with a cool final evolution, Rowlet is an excellent choice.
2. Litten
Type: Fire
Rival’s Pokémon: Rowlet
About Litten:
“Logical but also passionate, Litten always remains cool-headed and doesn’t show its emotions on the surface.” (Nintendo)
Why Choose Litten:
Litten is a Fire-type with a solid stat spread. While it might not be as visually striking as Rowlet’s Decidueye, its final evolution, Incineroar, is still powerful. If you want a Fire-type powerhouse to anchor your team, Litten is a solid option, though it’s a bit more challenging than Rowlet.
3. Popplio
Type: Water
Rival’s Pokémon: Litten
About Popplio:
“Popplio’s swimming speed is known to exceed 25 mph. It’s better at moving in the water than on land. Still, when it’s on land, it takes advantage of the elasticity of its balloons to perform acrobatic stunts and jumps.” (Nintendo)
Why Choose Popplio:
While Popplio has its charm, its evolutions (Brionne and Primarina) may not be as visually appealing or effective in battle compared to the other starters. It excels in Water-type moves, but if you’re looking for an all-around strong starter, you might be better off choosing Rowlet or Litten.
No matter which starter you choose in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, each has its own unique strengths that will help you on your journey through the Alola region. Whether you go for the stealthy Rowlet, the fiery Litten, or the graceful Popplio, your choice will shape your adventure.
If you’re looking to make the most of your Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon experience, be sure to check out our guides on getting the special Rockruff and completing the Brooklet Hill Trial. These guides offer helpful tips and step-by-step instructions to enhance your journey!
Thoughts on our choosing your Starter Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon guide? Drop them in the comments below.
Popllio for life! I always loved water types especially vaporeon and popplio
I love cats so Litten Is my favorite
I think Popplio is the best. Most people just don’t like the look but I think the look is fine. If you are looking for a Pokemon with the least amount of weaknesses then Popplio is the way to go.
When I first saw Litten I was thinking I was going to pick Litten until I saw the last evolution and the way it looked just ended up turning me off.
So then it was between Rowlet and Popplio and looking at how they both looked I picked Popplio and liked that it was also going to be a fairy type once it became Primarina.
Rowlett is King! Popplio is made to appeal to the nostalgic past, when water Pokemon were cool. No more cute Pokemon, I want deadly fighters.
Rowlet for life. Its finall evolution is grass dark which also can take out the other two. This pokemon has healing and damaing capibilties and is by far the best starter
I’m glad to have another Rowlett lover on board.
You are an absolute joke, lol. Popplio’s line is, objectively, the best starter line. Water/Fairy typing is amazing and stats-wise, its final evolution destroys the other two easily. For anyone looking for an objective guide to the starters, don’t listen to this clown.
I respect the Popplio love. Thanks for reading.