Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Starter Evolutions

Nintendo is back with another smash hit for us. Pokémon is back and more prominent than ever, both good and bad. Unique new pokemon designs side by side with funny bugs and glitches. Pokemon as a game is known for having an extensive list of designs. These range from your common pokemon to the legendary ones that are not found anywhere else in the world. But what they are known for is the starters.

Your starter pokemon set the pace for your in-game journey moving forward. And we can safely say this generation has some charming starters, much better than the disasters in generation eight. Every pokemon fan knows exactly what we are talking about, and it’s not a pretty image. So without further ado, we present the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Starter Evolutions to you.

Here is a summary table for all the starter Evolutions in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet:

No.	Evolution Stage	Name	Type	Total Stat points	Dominant Stats
1	1 (base)	Sprigatito	Grass	310	Speed, attack
2	2 (1st Evolution)	Floragato	Grass	410	Speed, attack
3	3 (2nd Evolution)	Meowscarada	Grass/Dark	530	Speed, attack
4	1 (base)	Fuecoco	Fire	310	Defense, special attack, HP
5	2 (1st Evolution)	Crocalor	Fire	410	Defense, special attack, HP
6	3 (2nd Evolution)	Skeledrige	Fire/Ghost	530	Defense, special attack, HP
7	1 (base)	Quaxly	Water	310	Attack
8	2 (1st Evolution)	Quaxwell	Water	410	Attack
9	3 (2nd Evolution)	Quaquaval	Water/Fighting	530	Attack

Starter 1: Sprigatito

The first starter on the block is Sprigatito, which is unsurprisingly a Grass-type pokemon. This little guy resembles a cute little grass cat. Sprigatito is part of a three-stage evolutionary tree, just like all the starters.

His evolutionary line focuses mainly on being a physical attacker and hard hitter. Not quite a tank, but not a damage dealer as well. We will discuss all the potential moves it can learn but keep in mind that it does evolve at level 16 into its secondary evolution.

Level	Name	Type	Category	Power
1	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40
1	Tail Whip	Normal	Physical	–
1	Leafage	Grass	Physical	40
7	Bite	Dark	Physical	60
10	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	–
13	Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60
15	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40
17	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80
21	U-Turn	Bug	Physical	70
25	Worry Seed	Grass	Status	–
28	Slash	Normal	Physical	70
32	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	90
36	Play Rough	Fairy	Physical	90

There are other moves you can teach Sprigatito, but they are through a Move Tutor or obtained through breeding, which is a very complex process in itself, and best explained in this guide about Breeding in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Another thing we can talk about is the type of match-ups that favor Sprigatito. For instance, Sprigatito takes half-reduced damage from Water, Electric, Grass, and Ground types. While also dishing out double damage to Water, Ground, and Rock types.

Second Evolution

The second form of Sprigatito is obtained after level 16. They are still Grass-type Pokemon but are now referred to as Floragato. Most of the moveset has remained the same, with slight additions to the level cost and some new moves.

Level	Name	Type	Category	Power
20	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80
24	U-Turn	Bug	Physical	70
28	Worry Seed	Grass	Status	–
33	Slash	Normal	Physical	70
38	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	90
42	Play Rough	Fairy	Physical	90
46	Leaf Strom	Grass	Special	130

Final Evolution

This is the final form of your little grass cat starter, which has turned into a masquerade mask-wearing crusader. This can be expected to occur once you reach level 36.

Here, the appearance changes from a little cat to a phantom of the opera-esque character with a scarf flowing down from each side and its posture hinting towards its cocky attitude and hidden nature.

This theme fits quite well since the pokemon’s final form receives an additional dark typing, making it a one-of-a-kind Grass-Dark starter.

Below are the moves that Meowscarada learns after evolving and going to level 100. There are moves, but those rely on other external sources within the game, as stated above in the first form.

Level	Name	Type	Category	Power
36	Flower Trick	Grass	Physical	70
38	Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70
42	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	90
47	Play Rough	Fairy	Physical	90
52	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65
58	Grassy Terrain	Grass	Status	–
64	Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	130

With the new Dark typing comes some new resistance to Ghost and Dark types while gaining complete immunity to Psychic types’ moves.

The Sprigatioto evolution tree is quite good. It can be one of the best Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Starter Evolutions since it has decent stats that scale well into the late game.

Starter 2: Fuecoco

The next starter we can see is Fuecoco, a Fire-type pokemon. This little guy resembles a small dinosaur with features taken from a crocodile. Fuecoco is part of a three-stage evolutionary tree, like the rest of the starter pokemon.

His evolutionary line focuses mainly on being a special attacker. It evolves into its second form after reaching level 16 and acts mainly like a shredder pokemon in your party, with some excellent utility moves to boot.

Level	Name	Type	Category	Power
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40
1	Leer	Normal	Status	–
1	Ember	Fire	Special	40
7	Round	Normal	Special	60
12	Bite	Dark	Physical	60
15	Incinerate	Fire	Special	60
17	Yawn	Normal	Status	–
21	Snarl	Dark	Special	55
25	Roar	Normal	Status	–
28	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	90
32	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90
36	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	110

There are other moves you can teach Fuecoco, but they are through a Move Tutor or obtained through breeding, which is a very complex process best explained in its guide.

Another thing we can talk about is the type of match-ups that favor Fuecoco. For instance, Fuecoco takes half-reduced damage from Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, and Fairy types. While also dishing out double damage to Grass, Ice, Bug, and Steel types.

Second Evolution

Fuecoco remains a Fire-type Pokemon but is now referred to as Crocalor. Most of the moveset has remained the same, with slight additions to the level cost and some new moves, alongside the appearance of it becoming more like a crocodile and resembling a volcanic eruption.

Level	Name	Type	Category	Power
17	Incinerate	Fire	Special	60
24	Snarl	Dark	Special	55
28	Roar	Normal	Status	–
32	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	90
38	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90
42	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	–
47	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	110

Final Evolution

This is the final form of your cute dino pet, which has turned into a walking monster on four legs. This tends to occur once you reach level 36.

Here, the appearance changes from a dinosaur to a crocodile that appears to devour the souls it has eaten or chomped on, quite similar to the idea of the ghost rider in marvel comics.

This theme fits quite well since the pokemon’s final form receives an additional Ghost-typing, making it a one-of-a-kind Fire-Ghost starter.

Below are the moves that Skeledrige learns after evolving and progressing to level 100. As stated before, there are more moves, but those rely on other external sources within the game.

Level	Name	Type	Category	Power
36	Torch Song	Fire	Special	80
38	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80
42	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90
47	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	–
47	Hex	Ghost	Special	65
58	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	110
64	Overheat	Fire	Special	130

With this new Ghost-typing comes further resistance to Poison, Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Fairy types; while also gaining complete immunity to Normal and Fighting-type moves.

The Fuecoco evolution tree is a solid choice for any trainer wanting to win any challenge they meet head-on and with overwhelming power.

It can be one of the best Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Starter Evolutions since it has decent stats that scale well into the late game.

Starter 3: Quaxly

Finally, we end up with the final starter of the bunch, Quaxly, a cute Water-type pokemon. This little guy resembles a small duck with a blue pompadour. Quaxly is part of a three-stage evolutionary tree, just like all the starters.

His evolutionary line focuses mainly on being a physical attacker and swift ender. Not quite a tank but rather a swift damage dealer that aims to end fights as soon as they begin

We will discuss all the potential moves Quaxly can learn up until its evolution at level 16.

Level	Name	Type	Category	Power
1	Pound	Normal	Physical	40
1	Growl	Normal	Status	–
1	Water Gun	Water	Special	40
7	Work Up	Normal	Status	–
10	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60
13	Aqua Jet	Water	Physical	40
17	Double Hit	Normal	Physical	35
21	Aqua Cutter	Water	Physical	70
24	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75
28	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	–
31	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	55
35	Liquidation	Water	Physical	85

There are other moves you can teach Quaxly, but they are through a Move Tutor or obtained through breeding, which is a very complex process best explained in its guide.

Another thing we can talk about is the type of match-ups that favor Quaxly. For instance, Quaxly takes half-reduced damage from Steel, Fire, Water, and Ice types. While also dishing out double damage to Fire, Ground, and Rock types.

Second Evolution

Quaxly remains a Water-type Pokemon but is now referred to as Quaxwell. Most of the moveset has remained the same, with slight additions to the level cost and some new moves, alongside it appearing to be more regal in its appearance.

Level	Name	Type	Category	Power
17	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60
19	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	65
23	Aqua Cutter	Water	Physical	70
27	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75
32	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	–
38	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	55
43	Liquidation	Water	Physical	85
48	Feather Dance	Flying	Status	–

Final Evolution

This is the final form of your royal duck-ness, which has turned into a beautiful dancer. This happens once you reach level 36.

In this stage, the appearance changes from a royal dancer in training to a dancer that flies across the stage to be seen from across the stage, stealing the show from any others present.

This theme fits quite well since the pokemon’s final form receives an additional Fighting-typing, making it a unique Water-Fighting starter.

Below are the moves that Quaquaval learns after evolving and progressing to level 100. As stated before, there are more moves, but those rely on other external sources within the game.

Level	Name	Type	Category	Power
36	Aqua Step	Water	Physical	80
38	Mega Kick	Normal	Physical	120
43	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	55
47	Liquidation	Water	Physical	85
48	Feather Dance	Flying	Status	–
58	Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120
64	Wave Crash	Water	Physical	120

With this new Fighting-typing comes further resistance to Rock, Bug, Steel, Fire, Water, Ice, and Dark types.

The Quaxly evolution tree is a decent choice for any trainer wanting to win any challenge they meet swiftly and elegantly but not the best since it takes quite some difficulty to reach that point.

It can be one of the best Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Starter Evolutions since it has decent stats that scale well into the late game, but the journey to that point hinders its progress toward that title.