Starter Pokémon

	Gameplay Notice Due to the lack of evolutionary stones, you cannot evolve any of the starter Pokémon as of episode 1

Phoenix Rising gives the player a choice of one of three Starter Pokémon at the beginning. They are given to the player by Professor Lotus's assistant, Tim. The player has the choice between three Pokémon: the Grass-type Petilil, the Water-type Staryu, and the Fire-type Growlithe.

Each one of these Pokémon evolve via stone, highlighting the emphasis on choice-based game-play in Phoenix Rising, and can mega evolve.

Evolutions

Unevolved Petilil  Grass

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First evolution Lilligant  Grass

24px Mega Evolution →

Mega evolution Mega Lilligant  Grass  Flying

Unevolved Staryu  Water

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First evolution Starmie  Water  Psychic

24px Mega Evolution →

Mega evolution Mega Starmie  Water  Ghost

Unevolved Growlithe  Fire

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First evolution Arcanine  Fire

24px Mega Evolution →

Mega evolution Mega Arcanine  Fire  Dragon

Comparison of Base Stats

First Stage

Pokémon	Petilil	Staryu	Growlithe
HP	55	40	55
Attack	35	45	70
Defense	60	55	45
Sp. Attack	80	70	70
Sp. Defense	70	65	40
Speed	40	85	60
Total	340	360	340

Second Stage

Mega Evolution