First partner Pokémon, or Starter Pokémon, are the initial Pokémon chosen by trainers at the start of their journey. Each game generation presents a trio of first partner Pokémon, usually Grass, Water, and Fire types. These Pokémon have three evolutionary stages. In specific games, players can later capture the evolved forms of the Kanto and Kalos starter Pokémon in Grass-, Water-, and Fire-type Friend Safaris. In the anime, some characters received their first partner Pokémon as gifts during their youth.