Totodile Best Early Pick in Pokémon Legends ZA

Players beginning Pokémon Legends ZA in Lumiose City must pick one of three classic starters—Chikorita, Tepig or Totodile—an early choice that will shape the first stretches of their playthrough. The game, released Oct. 16, 2025, offers the Grass, Fire and Water archetypes as usual, but differences in base stats, evolution timing and Mega Evolutions give each option distinct strategic tradeoffs.

Totodile is the most broadly recommended pick for the early game. Its final form, Feraligatr, has the highest base stat total among the three starters, and Totodile’s evolution line reaches its later stage sooner than the alternatives. The earlier availability of Croconaw and Feraligatr means players gain access to stronger attacks and bulk faster. Totodile’s abilities such as Sheer Force and Torrent provide tangible damage boosts in many battles. Its main vulnerabilities are Electric and Grass moves.

Tepig offers a different profile centered on raw offensive power and dual typing in its later forms. Tepig evolves into Pignite and then Emboar, which carry both Fire and Fighting types, giving them coverage against a wider set of opponents. Tepig’s final evolution comes at a higher level...