When you first start Cobblemon, you choose a starter Pokemon. Your starter is your first companion and shapes your early game experience.
Available Starters
Cobblemon includes starters from multiple Pokemon generations. The exact list depends on the Cobblemon version and server configuration. Common starters include:
Generation 1
- Bulbasaur (Grass/Poison), Balanced, good against early wild Pokemon
- Charmander (Fire), Strong attacker, weaker early defensively
- Squirtle (Water), Good defense, reliable damage
Generation 2
- Chikorita (Grass), Defensive, tougher early game
- Cyndaquil (Fire), Fast special attacker
- Totodile (Water), Physical attacker, strong jaw
Later Generations
Cobblemon may include starters from Generations 3-9 depending on implementation status.
Which Starter Is Best?
For beginners: Bulbasaur or Squirtle. They have type advantages against many early wild Pokemon.
For experienced players: Any starter works. Your team composition matters more than your starter choice.
For multiplayer: Consider what other players on your server are choosing. Having diverse types in your group helps for trading and team battles.
Server Configuration
Server administrators can customize:
- Which starters are available
- Starting level
- Whether players can re-choose their starter
- Custom starter lists with non-traditional options
FAQ
Can I change my starter in Cobblemon? Once chosen, you keep your starter. Some servers may offer a reset command.
Does my starter choice matter? For early game, yes. Long-term, your full team matters more.
Can servers add custom starters? Yes. Administrators can modify the starter list through configuration.
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Starter Stats That Actually Matter
When you pick a starter in Cobblemon, the choice follows you for the whole early game. Here is what to look at beyond "which one looks cool":
Base stats at first evolution. Some starters are slow until their second evolution. On a server where everyone races to build teams fast, a slow starter costs you real time.
Typing coverage. Your starter should cover the gaps in common early wild spawns on your server's map. A Fire starter on a map full of early Rock and Water spawns struggles; the same starter on a Grass-heavy map breezes through.
Final evolution role. Do you want a sweeper, a tank, or a utility pick? Decide before choosing, because re-rolling a starter later means retraining from level 5.
Strong Starter Picks by Playstyle
For fast progression
Starters with high Speed and Attack evolve into reliable sweepers that carry you through the first gym-style challenges on most servers. Speed matters more than raw power early, because moving first means taking less damage.
For defensive play
Bulky starters with good HP and Defense let you stall through harder fights without healing items. Slower progress, but fewer deaths and less time running back to heal.
For long-term team value
Think about how the starter's typing, moves, and role fit the team you want later. Egg groups do not help in base Cobblemon because Pokémon breeding has not been added. See the breeding status guide before planning an IV project around eggs.
Server-Specific Considerations
On multiplayer servers, the "best" starter also depends on what everyone else picked:
- If the whole server picked the same popular starter, trade value for that line drops
- Rare starter picks can be worth more in player trades later
- Some servers give starters boosted IVs or shiny chances at spawn. Read your server's rules before you pick
Training Your Starter Efficiently
- Keep it in the front of your party so it gets full battle experience
- Fight species that give EVs matching its final build
- Do not waste rare candies early unless you are rushing an evolution for a specific unlock
- Check its Nature at the summary screen. A bad Nature on a starter is worth fixing early with a mint if your server has them
FAQ
Does my starter choice matter long-term? Less than people think. By endgame you will have a full team, and starters are tradeable on most servers. Pick what you enjoy using early.
Can I get the other starters later? That depends on the server. Trading or server-specific encounters may make other starters available; base Cobblemon breeding is not a way to obtain them. Check your server's rules.
Is a shiny starter worth resetting for? Only if you enjoy the reset grind. Shiny odds at starter selection are the same as any other spawn, so it can take a very long time.
What level do starters evolve in Cobblemon? Same levels as the mainline games, unless your server changed it in config. First evolutions usually land in the mid-teens, final evolutions in the mid-30s.
Do starter IVs matter? For casual play, usually not. For competitive play, check its IVs and your server's stat-adjustment options before investing training time; do not assume you can breed a replacement in base Cobblemon.