Before they can set out on their Lumiose City adventure, Pokemon Legends: Z-A players will need to choose a starter Pokemon. Much like in previous Pokemon games, there'll be three options available to ...

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Out of Pokemon's 9 generations, one set of starters stand above the rest and Pokemon Champions proves that these are the best starters in the series.

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It's a tough choice that's thrown at players with each new Pokemon game - which pocket monster will be the first to join you on this new adventure? It's not an easy decision, for most of us at least, ...

One of the most important decisions you’ll make at the beginning of your journey in Pokémon Legends: Z-A is choosing your first partner. This choice sets the tone for your early adventures in Lumiose ...

Who's your starter Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Z-A? Wait, wait, let me guess: is it Totodile? Odds are, I was correct, at least based on a poll we've conducted surrounding the launch of Z-A yesterday.

Master "Pokémon Pokopia" with efficient starter routes, habitat-first team cores, and stacked shiny odds for long-term competitive "Pokopia" play, perfect for beginners and optimization-focused ...