Choosing your Starter
The game begins with a short cutscene. It shows Professor Juniper leaving her lab and traveling to the player's house. She will leave the house after a few seconds. The main game will then begin. You and your friend, Cheren are waiting in your room for your other friend, Bianca to show up. When she finally arrives, the three of you will open the box on your desk. Inside the box are three Poké Balls. These Poké Balls contain the Grass-Type Snivy, the Fire-Type Tepig and the Water-Type Oshawott. Tap the Poké Ball that contains the Starter you want. You will then be asked to confirm your selection. Tap yes to receive your Starter. It doesn't really matter which Starter you choose, as none of the Starters have an advantage over the types of the first two Gyms. Once you have made your decision, Bianca will choose the Starter with a weakness to yours, leaving Cheren with the Starter that has an advantage over yours. Bianca will then challenge you to a battle.
| RIVAL BATTLE: Bianca | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon | Type | Level | Moves | Item |
| If you selected Snivy Tepig |
Fire | Level 5 | Tackle Tail Whip |
None |
| If you selected Tepig Oshawott |
Water | Level 5 | Tackle Tail Whip |
None |
| If you selected Oshawott Snivy |
Grass | Level 5 | Tackle Leer |
None |
| Reward | $500 |
After the battle, your room will be a complete mess. Cheren then heals your Pokémon and challenges you to a battle.
RIVAL: CHEREN
| Pokémon | Type | Level | Moves | Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| If you selected Snivy Tepig |
Fire | Level 5 | Tackle Tail Whip |
None |
| If you selected Tepig Oshawott |
Water | Level 5 | Tackle Tail Whip |
None |
| If you selected Oshawott Snivy |
Grass | Level 5 | Tackle Leer |
None |
| Reward | $500 |
If you lose to Cheren, he will gloat about his victory before leaving the room. If you win, however, he will leave the room, upset that he lost. Either way, follow him downstairs.
You will find Cheren and Bianca apologizing to your mom for the mess your room is now in. After a bit more dialogue, they will leave. Leave your house and you'll find yourself in Nuvema Town. You'll see Bianca walk south, scaring away a flock of Pidove in the process. Follow her down the road and enter the house on the left. Inside, you'll find Bianca's dad shouting at her because he doesn't want his daughter to go on a journey. Bianca will then leave the house and head over to Prof. Juniper. Leave Bianca's house and head to the northwest corner of the town As you leave the lab, your mom will show up and gush about how proud she is of you before giving all three of you a Town Map, which lets you take a look at the Unova region in depth. Go ahead and open it (it's in your Key Items pocket) if you'd like.