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All the starter Pokemon in Legends: Arceus Cyndaquil Cyndaquil and its evolutionary line, Quilava and Typhlosion, are some of the most well-loved Fire-type starters in the entire series, so it's easy to see why Game Freak chose to include them in Arceus. While Cyndaquil has gone on to be overshadowed by faster, more powerful Fire-type starters like Torchic and Scorbunny, it still holds a special place in the heart of many players. Cyndaquil evolves into Quilava, followed by Typhlosion. All of the starters have received new Hisuian forms for their final evolutions\u2014and Typhlosion is no different. When it reaches this final stage, it becomes a dual Fire and Ghost-type, which increases the suite of moves available to it. Its Hisuian form is probably the least attractive of the three, and it's already been memed to death since it was leaked prior to launch. But if appearance doesn't matter as much to you, it's still worth choosing. Traditionally, Fire-type Pok\u00e9mon are less common in the wild than Water or Grass-types, which has always made choosing the Fire-type starter an easy choice for those who want a well-balanced team. This is particularly true in games that feature Sinnoh, the region that Hisui is based on. Outside of starter Chimchar, Pok\u00e9mon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl's only non-legendary Fire-type is Ponyta. Arceus does better by including other Fire-type Pok\u00e9mon like Hisuian Growlithe, so choosing Cyndaquil isn't quite as essential as it was in BDSP, but it's still a good idea if you want some early-game firepower\u2014and that late-game Ghost power. Oshawott Oshawott is Arceus' Water-type starter and hails from Pok\u00e9mon Black and White. It evolves into Dewott, followed by Samurott. All of these evolutions are hardy, powerful Water-types that make for great companion Pok\u00e9mon who can hold their own against the wilds of Hisui. Once Oshawott reaches Samurott status, it can learn a wide variety of moves that can both buff itself and debuff its enemies. Its balanced stats mean it can function as a physical attacker or special attacker depending on the moves it's taught and the items it holds. Like the other starters, its final evolution Hisuian form also gains another type\u2014in this case, Dark, making it a dual Water and Dark-type. It's called the Formidable Pok\u00e9mon for a reason. While Water-types aren't exactly difficult to find in Hisui, Oshawott and its evolutions can still be strong members of a balanced team. Samurott also has the benefit of having the coolest Hisuian evolution of the three starters. So if you're looking for a Water-type with great style and the substance to back it up, Oshawott might be the one for you. Rowlet Rowlet, the much-memed member of Pok\u00e9mon Sun and Moon's starter trio, returns again in Arceus. It's the only one of the starters that starts out with a dual-type: Grass and Flying. Though Grass-types are also generally common, having dual-type status at the very beginning of the game is a useful boon to those looking to build a type-diverse team. Rowlet evolves into Dartrix, followed by Decidueye. While Decidueye is a Grass and Ghost-type in other titles, its Hisuian form is a dual Grass and Fighting-type, giving it a different feel in Arceus. This makes Decidueye more of a physical fighter than a special fighter, but it's still a great complement to a balanced team. Decidueye's Hisuian form is unique, sitting somewhere between Typhlosion's and Samurott's. 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All the starter Pokemon in Legends: Arceus Cyndaquil Cyndaquil and its evolutionary line, Quilava and Typhlosion, are some of the most well-loved Fire-type starters in the entire series, so it's easy to see why Game Freak chose to include them in Arceus. While Cyndaquil has gone on to be overshadowed by faster, more powerful Fire-type starters like Torchic and Scorbunny, it still holds a special place in the heart of many players. Cyndaquil evolves into Quilava, followed by Typhlosion. All of the starters have received new Hisuian forms for their final evolutions\u2014and Typhlosion is no different. When it reaches this final stage, it becomes a dual Fire and Ghost-type, which increases the suite of moves available to it. Its Hisuian form is probably the least attractive of the three, and it's already been memed to death since it was leaked prior to launch. But if appearance doesn't matter as much to you, it's still worth choosing. Traditionally, Fire-type Pok\u00e9mon are less common in the wild than Water or Grass-types, which has always made choosing the Fire-type starter an easy choice for those who want a well-balanced team. This is particularly true in games that feature Sinnoh, the region that Hisui is based on. Outside of starter Chimchar, Pok\u00e9mon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl's only non-legendary Fire-type is Ponyta. Arceus does better by including other Fire-type Pok\u00e9mon like Hisuian Growlithe, so choosing Cyndaquil isn't quite as essential as it was in BDSP, but it's still a good idea if you want some early-game firepower\u2014and that late-game Ghost power. Oshawott Oshawott is Arceus' Water-type starter and hails from Pok\u00e9mon Black and White. It evolves into Dewott, followed by Samurott. All of these evolutions are hardy, powerful Water-types that make for great companion Pok\u00e9mon who can hold their own against the wilds of Hisui. Once Oshawott reaches Samurott status, it can learn a wide variety of moves that can both buff itself and debuff its enemies. Its balanced stats mean it can function as a physical attacker or special attacker depending on the moves it's taught and the items it holds. Like the other starters, its final evolution Hisuian form also gains another type\u2014in this case, Dark, making it a dual Water and Dark-type. It's called the Formidable Pok\u00e9mon for a reason. While Water-types aren't exactly difficult to find in Hisui, Oshawott and its evolutions can still be strong members of a balanced team. Samurott also has the benefit of having the coolest Hisuian evolution of the three starters. So if you're looking for a Water-type with great style and the substance to back it up, Oshawott might be the one for you. Rowlet Rowlet, the much-memed member of Pok\u00e9mon Sun and Moon's starter trio, returns again in Arceus. It's the only one of the starters that starts out with a dual-type: Grass and Flying. Though Grass-types are also generally common, having dual-type status at the very beginning of the game is a useful boon to those looking to build a type-diverse team. Rowlet evolves into Dartrix, followed by Decidueye. While Decidueye is a Grass and Ghost-type in other titles, its Hisuian form is a dual Grass and Fighting-type, giving it a different feel in Arceus. This makes Decidueye more of a physical fighter than a special fighter, but it's still a great complement to a balanced team. Decidueye's Hisuian form is unique, sitting somewhere between Typhlosion's and Samurott's. 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Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus <\/em>wastes no time in introducing the three starter Pok\u00e9mon you’ll begin your journey with in the Hisui region. But unlike previous titles in the series, Arceus <\/em>is bringing back three starters, one of which will act as each player’s companion.<\/p>

While Cyndaquil, Oshawott, and Rowlet are familiar faces to fans of the series, they’re presented in the all-new Hisui environment. To help you pick the best starter out of the three, here’s a side-by-side comparison of each Pok\u00e9mon’s reliability and cool factor in Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus.<\/em><\/p>