How to Get a Kanto Starter Pokémon in Pokémon X and Y

Last Updated: November 7, 2019

In addition to the starter Pokémon that you get into the beginning of the game, Pokémon X and Y also allows you to get one of the Kanto starter Pokémon - Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle. Read this article to find out how you can do so.

Steps

1
Get to the point in the game where you go to Lumiose City for the first time.
2
Go west to the Sycamore Pokémon Lab and go inside.

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3
Take the elevator up to the 3rd floor.
4
You'll find Professor Sycamore, who will challenge you to a battle. He uses Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle.
5
Beat him, and he'll let you have one of the starters. You only get one per file, so pick carefully.

Community Q&A

Question

Where do you get TM surf in XY?

Community Answer

You can get it whenever you get far enough in the game. It isn't very far and you will know because Teirno gives it to you.
Question

How do I get all the Kanto starters in Pokemon X and Y?

Community Answer

You have to trade to get all of them. You cannot obtain all three without trading.
Question

Is there a way to get all 3 Kanto starters in Pokemon X and Y?

Community Answer

Yes, but you will need 2 3DS systems, and either 2 copies of X/Y or a copy each. After getting the Kanto starters, you can trade them to another game. Afterwards, reset the game that you traded from, and do it again with the third starter. The same can be done for the Kalos starters.