In Pokemon Sword & Shield, none of the starter Pokemon and their evolution are found in the wild. Instead, you should ask other players to trade one of these Pokemon to you if you want a different starter Pokemon (and their evolutions) besides the starter Pokemon you chose.
Grookey – The Grass Pokemon Starter
Grookey is a Generation VIII Grass-Type Pokemon. Grookey looks like a green chimpanzee with a brown tail and ears. It has orange hands, feet, and snout, and a stick can visibly be seen holding its hair. Grookey’s fur creates energy from sunlight like how photosynthesis works. The total combat points of Grookey is 310. Grookey is weak against Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type Pokemon. It is strong against Electric, fellow Grass, Ground, and Water-type Pokemon. Below are the Grookey’s attacks and what level they are learned, among other things. Grookey and its evolutions have the Overgrow ability. Overgrow enhances Grass-type moves when Grookey is in danger, with low HP. Its evolutions are also the most physical Pokemon compared to the other starter Pokemon. If you prefer a tank-like Pokemon then Grookey is a good choice. Rillaboom, Grookey’s final evolution, has the highest HP base stat among the final evolutions.
Grookey Evolution - Thwackey
Thwackey evolves from Grookey upon reaching level 16. Thwackey remains a Grass-type Pokemon. It looks like a green monkey with lighter shades of green on its face and chest. Dark brown is the color of its ears, arms, and tails. Thwackey uses its two sticks in producing a rhythmic beat. The faster the rhythm, the higher the respect it earns from its peers. In battles, Thwackey drums out rapidly. The total combat points of Thwackey is 420. Thwackey is weak against Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type Pokemon. It is strong against Electric, fellow Grass, Ground, and Water-type Pokemon. Below are the Thwackey’s attacks and what level they are learned, among other things.
Grookey Final Evolution - Rillaboom
Rillaboom is a Grass-type Pokemon that evolves from Thwackey at level 35. Rillaboom is the final form of Grookey. Rillaboom is a Pokemon that looks like a gorilla. Its color scheme heavily departed from Thwackey and Grookey’s green. Rillaboom is now colored brown. Rillaboom carries its signature drum on its back. It uses this drum during battles. Rillaboom taps into the power of its drum. The total combat points of Rillaboom is 530. Rillaboom is weak against Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type Pokemon. It is strong against Electric, fellow Grass, Ground, and Water-type Pokemon. Below are the Rillaboom’s attacks and what level they are learned, among other things.
Scorbunny - The Fire Pokemon Starter
Scorbunny, like Grookey, is a Generation VIII Pokemon. Scorbunny is a Fire-type Pokemon starter and just like its name implies, Scorbunny is a rabbit Pokemon. Scorbunny is white in color with red ear tips and feet. Scorbunny is a ball of energy, it can start fires just by running around. The soles of Scorbunny’s feet are believed to bring good luck. Unlike Grookey, who has yet to appear in the anime, Scorbunny and its evolutions are featured in a number of episodes of Pokemon Journeys: The Series. The total combat points of Scorbunny is 310. Scorbunny is weak against the following types of Pokemon: Ground, Rock, and Water. It is strong against the following types of Pokemon: Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Steel. Below are Scorbunny’s attacks and their stats. Scorbunny and its evolutions have Blaze, which enhances fire-type moves when your opponent has low HP. Its evolutions specialize in defense.
Scorbunny Evolution - Raboot
At level 16, Scorbunny evolves into a Raboot. Raboot, a Fire-type Pokemon, is a rabbit-like Pokemon with an orange turtleneck. It also wears a yellow headband. Raboot avoids using its arms in combat and almost exclusively uses its feet. The total combat points of Raboot is 420. Raboot is weak against the following types of Pokemon: Ground, Rock, and Water. It is strong against the following types of Pokemon: Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Steel. Below are Raboot attacks and their stats.
Scorbunny Final Evolution - Cinderace
Cinderace is the final evolution of Scorbunny. It evolves from Raboot starting at level 35. Cinderace is a white rabbit Pokemon with navy patches below its neck and armpits and around its ankles. It also appears that Cinderace wears a red-orange pedal pusher. Cinderace can transform into a fiery soccer ball just by juggling its feet. Cinderace is great at both attacking and defending. The total combat points of Cinderace is 530. Cinderace is weak against the following types of Pokemon: Ground, Rock, and Water. It is strong against the following types of Pokemon: Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Steel. Below are Cinderace’s attacks and their stats.
Sobble - The Water Starter Pokemon
Sobble is the Water-type starter Pokemon in Pokemon Sword & Shield. Sobble looks like a blue young frog that has not lost its tail yet. Sobble can move as a quadruped or a biped, and it can camouflage in water as it can change patterns into colors upon contact with water. Sobble is often nervous and cries. Its tears have an effect of 100 onions, as they are able to make others cry! Like Scorbunny and its evolutions, Sobble has appeared in a number of Pokemon Journeys: The Series episodes. Sobble’s total combat points are 310 and is vulnerable against Electric-type and Grass-type Pokemon. Sobble has advantages against these types of Pokemon: Fire, Ice, Steel, and Water. The table below is Sobble’s attacks and their stats. Sobble and its evolutions have the highest Special Attack base stat out of all the starter Pokémon, and it retains this until its final evolution to Inteleon. Inteleon also has the highest speed stat among the final evolutions of starter Pokemon. Inteleon is brittle, but more than makes up for it by dishing out lots of damage.
Sobble Evolution - Drizzile
Drizzile is a funky lizard-like Pokemon. It can be evolved from Sobble starting at level 16. Drizzile is colored blue with a white belly. Water balloons are secreted in its special pores. Drizzile is an intelligent Pokemon, albeit lazy. It specializes in putting traps in its territories to fend off trespassers. The total combat points of Drizzile is 420. Drizzile is vulnerable against Electric-type and Grass-type Pokemon. It has advantages against these types of Pokemon: Fire, Ice, Steel, and Water. The table below is Drizzile’s attacks and their stats.
Sobble Final Evolution - Inteleon
Inteleon is a reptile Pokemon that closely resembles a chameleon. Inteleon has many capabilities. Inteleon can use the membrane connected to its ribs as “wings”, making it able to glide in the air. It has a sharp knife hidden in its tail. Like its name, Inteleon is a very intelligent Pokemon. It can lay down strategies before participating in battles. The total combat points of Inteleon is 530. Inteleon is vulnerable against Electric-type and Grass-type Pokemon. It has advantages against these types of Pokemon: Fire, Ice, Steel, and Water. The table below is Inteleon’s attacks and their stats.
How To Get Starter Pokemon Gigantamax?
Gigantamax Forms of Pokemon change the appearance of the Pokemon. Such Pokemon also gain access to the special G-Max Move. Only select Pokemon can have the Gigantamax Form. Gigantamax Forms of most Pokemon in Sword & Shield are obtained by catching them in Max Raid Battles. However, with starter Pokemon final Evolution - Inteleon, Rilaboom, and Cinderace - feeding them Max Soup is the only way. In order to unlock these Gigantax Forms, you must purchase the game’s Expansion Pass, in order to access The Isle of Armor expansion first. Dojo master Mustard will give you a task to find Max Mushrooms, after completing the second trial. Max Mushrooms are the main ingredient of Max Soup and you need three Max Mushrooms in order to cook the soup. The locations of Max Mushrooms are Courageous Cavern, Brawler’s Cave, Forest of Focus, and Warm-up Tunnel areas on the Isle of Armor. These Max Mushroom only appear in these locations every time you complete Three Max Raid battles. Prepare a Max Soup and feed it to your starter Pokemon and it will have its Gigantamax Form.
