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Hello and welcome to Professor Valerian's lab! At the moment she's taking care of things elsewhere so I, her aide, will be running the show! Now let's get started!

These are your starters! We have one from each region to choose from! So go ahead and pick whatever one suits your fancy! They're all at level five to start out with and do not have egg or Dream World moves or Abilities. Choose your starter wisely because it's the only one that you'll be getting from the lab!


1. Bulbasaur
2. Squirtle
3. Charmander
4. Chikorita
5. Totodile
6. Cyndaquil
7. Treeko
8. Mudkip
9. Torchic
10. Turtwig
11. Piplup
12. Chimchar
13. Snivy
14. Oshawott
15. Tepig

Please read through Odds and Ends: Your Starter Pokémon for more clarity about starters. Rare Pokémon like Riolu and Gible are not available to newbies. PM the Aide for clarification.

Oh before I forget let me give you a Guild Guide so that you know what you're doing! If you ever have questions then you can always look through the guide to find your answers. Use Ctrl F on PCs and Cmd F on Macs to search for keywords in our extensive content. Don't be afraid to ask the rangers for help! That's what they're there for but also remember to look for the answer in the guide first! The rangers are very busy people and are only human!

Don't forget your Pokédex and the six Pokéballs you start out with and your six basic Potions! You can't be a Trainer without these! You can always heal your team at any Pokémon Center so save your Potions for when you're too far out from a town.


To confirm that you've come and gotten your starter all you have to do is use the blank quote below to alert the Aide that you came into the facility and picked the one you wanted. That's all!



Have a safe journey!

Guys please use your common sense and realize that the lab is NOT left alone without supervision. Valerian's Aide is there as a nameless, faceless character that you make your character interact with only so far as to say: "I'm picking this Pokémon," and him saying, "Okay here's your six Potions and Pokéballs and your Pokédex."

Alex burst through the door slamming it open because he was excited to get his first Pokemon. "HELLO!?!" he shouted as he walked up to the table that had a lot of Pokeballs on it. After a second it didn't seem like anyone else was there. That was fine for right now as it gave him a chance to look at them all and figure out which one he liked the most. He picked up one of the things that he figured were Pokedexes and waved it at the Pokeballs to figure out what they would turn into. He didn't want a fire type cause he knew he wanted a Growlithe, but he couldn't decide between four of the Pokemon, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Treecko, and Oshawott.

The Pokedex there really helped him as it show him an example of what they could do and after looking at that for all four of the Pokemon he picked up two of the balls and spun them both. When they stopped spinning he picked up the one that was pointing towards him and then looked around for something to write with and on. A minute or so later he had a note pad and a piece of paper with what looked like a graph of some sort on it. He wrote 'ALEX was HeRe aNd took A Oshawott. THaKs ProotseteR ProfesteR' on it and left.

Oshawott (Lin) / Female / Caught: Valerian's Lab / Level: 5 / Holding: Nothing / Ability: Torrent / Tackle / Tail Whip

Graham wandered into the lab, tracking mud everywhere. Because what kind of person wouldn't track mud into a squeaky clean place like this Pokemon Lab? It was just begging to get dirty. "Hello? I'm here for my Pokemon!" he called out. But there was no answer.

He then took a look around, still leaving muddy footsteps behind. Seems like there was no one around. However, there was a Pokedex lying around, with some Pokeballs and Potions. He also noticed a machine that had the Starter Pokemon. Upon approaching it, the machine seemed to activate and spin, moving a Pokeball towards him. Almost as if he was supposed to pick this one. And so, he picked up the Mudkip, the Pokedex, the Potions and Pokeballs and stored them in his bag. He took one last look around. "I'm uh... just gonna get my Pokemon and head out!" he called out one last time, hoping someone would notice him. But there was no response.

Huh... they must be out. Or maybe on the toilet. Well, whatever.

And so our main character heads out to begin his journey in the land of Etrua.

Mudkip (Kippers) / Male / Received at Valerian's Lab / Level: 5 / Holding: Nothing / Ability: Torrent /Atk: Tackle /Atk: Growl /Atk: /Atk:

Hemdal smiled and entered the lab when he saw all of the brightly labelled pokéballs he smiled. He took down a Charmander and threw the ball in the air. "Go Charmander!" He smiled at the small male and rubbed his head. "I'm gonna name you Scorch." Scorch smiled and hugged Hemdal's leg. "Char, Charmander!"

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Charmander (Scorch)/Male/Received at Valerian's Lab/Level: 5/Holding: Nothing/Ability: Blaze/Atk: Scratch/Atk: Growl/Atk: /Atk

After hearing a long lecture from his Mom, and a rather long embarrassing hug outside, Jake red-faced, activated his running shoes and dashed towards the outskirts of Blyse City as quick as he could, covering his ears blocking the faint sound of laughter he heard just as he dashed off.

He finally got to the outskirts of the city, some minutes later, face no longer red, and the number of kids around had greatly decreased. Jake gave a sigh of relief, as he pushed the door open, not bothering to look at any kids who might have been watching him from behind. The lab was dimly lit, and only one aide appeared to be working.

Jake looked around the room in fascination, giving up his ears to the sounds of beeping, and coughing when he went near shelves that were so untouched, it was covered with dust. After reaching the table which still had a good amount of Pokeballs, Pokedexes, and Potions left, Jake eyed at each of the transparent balls for the Pokemon he was looking for, the aide telling him he was only allowed to have 1, not that he didn't know that already.

After finding the Pokemon he wanted, he picked it up, and quickly handed it to the Aide, not taking his eyes off the ball when he grabbed the Pokedex and Potions. He watched as the creature came out in a white light, before shaping to it's true form.

"Treecko!" the small gecko like pokemon said happily. Jake smiled, strapping his Treecko bag back onto his back, and holding his arms out for the little Pokemon. It immediately jumped on, as Jake cradled it to his chest. "This is so awesome! Thanks Aide, I'm definitely vouching for you if the Prof. ever offers a promotion." he said happily as he made his way out the door with his new friend and partner.

Night's eyes would pop open as he suddenly awoke from his vivid dream. It was surprising for him to found out that none of it really happened. In his dream, he had become a trainer with a small Glameow and went on to capture a Pidove. Before Night awoke, he was about to go into a cave of some sorts. "An omen?" Night thought, holding his covers. He quickly shook his head, thinking that it was just another one of his crazy dreams, and jumped out of bed. Today was a special day for him. He was finally going to get his starter today. If hadn't taken Night that long to chose his starter either, since it was the only Pokemon with black on it. In the end, Tepig was the only one Night could be compatible with. After stuffing a series of random supplies into his carrying bag, a black bookbag, Night was ready to go. However, Night was stopped at the door when his mother gave him a farewell present. A green monacle that she herself had spent weeks making, with a little help from Night's father. "Thanks mom," Night said, hugging his mother before rushing out the door. "The next time you see me will be when I earn my first badge. Look forward to it." With those last words, Night departed for the Pokemon lab.

"She's not here!" Night said in shock when he arrived to the lab. "Now how am I supposed to get my Tepig." Apparently the professor was out and probably wouldn't be back for a while. Night fell onto the floor in disappointment, looking sadly at the ground. However, Night's mood brightened when the Aide told him that he could give Night the Tepig himself, along with the various other things that trainers need. Getting up, Night followed the man into the lab hoping up and down anxiously. As the Tepig was handed to him, he almost dropped it out of anticipation. "Tepig," Night said, throwing up the Pokeball. In a flash of light, out would pop the fire-type cheerfully saying his name. That was when Night remember that Tepig only had a bit of black and made a face. "Oh well," Night said, kneeling down to face the Tepig. "My name is Night and I'll be your new trainer. I think I'll call you Patch on account of the patch of black you have." Tepig seemed to like the name because he cheerfully said his name again. Rising up, Larry went over to the aide to get the rest of his things: a few potions and a Pokedex to register Pokemon. Bowing down in thanks to the Aide, Night turned with his new Tepig and ran out the Lab. Their first stop would have to be the store, since Larry wasn't too fond of the idea of walking everywhere. Night needed a Pokemon that could carry him everywhere that was black and/or white, like a Ponyta.

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Tepig (Patch)/Male/Caught: Professor Valerian's Lab/Level: 5/Holdig: Nothing/Ability: Blaze/Atk: Tackle/Atk: Tail Whip/Atk: /Atk:

Monty was quiet. He had come from his home region of Orre to checkout what this new region had to offer. It was not his first time on a journey, he was 21 years old and ventured to other regions such as Unova, Kanto, Johto, and others. He had accepted the pokeball containing Squirtle becuase he did not bring Scizor or any of his other pokemon with him. He would be discrete, he had to investigate the mafia team that was present in the region as a fellow champion, he was a pokemon agent here in the region. Taking the pokeball he walked out of the lab.

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Squirtle (Shellshocker)/Male/Received at Valerian's Lab/Level: 5/Holding: Berry/Ability: Torrent/Atk: Tackle/Atk: Tailwhip/Atk: /Atk

The H in Johto comes after the first O, not before.

It was until the dead of Night that Larry awoke in bed today. He had just reached the training age and was about to start his journey as a trainer. Now he could actually catch all those Ghost Pokémon he'd been looking at. Hoping out of bed, Larry would be greeted at down stairs by his mother. The two had already said their farewells the day before, but his mother wanted to still personally send him off today. "Don't worry mom," Larry said with a hug, "I'll be sure to keep in touch. This isn't a permanent good bye." Even after hearing this, his mother couldn't help but tear up a bit as she watched Larry leaving.

Arriving at Professor Valerian's Lab, Larry would get the shocking news that the Professor was gone. "I can still give you your starter," Valerian's aide said. "Just follow me inside." Larry nodded and came inside. Since it was so late at night, only a few scientists were left to run the place. Larry was just lucky he came before everyone left, though the aide wasn't so happy about having to make another delivery.

"Have you decided which Pokémon you want as your starter?" the Aide asked. Larry thought for a moment, scratching his chin as he did. He wanted a ghost or at least a nocturnal Pokémon, but since their were none, Larry had a hard time choosing. A Snivy seemed like a good choice, but it would have to be in the sun to be at full power. He'd just have to get use to the sun. Larry really wanted that Snivy. He'd just have to keep his hood up to avoid the sun or become a cave dweller.

"Snivy," Larry finally said. Grabbing a Poké Ball off the shelf, the Aide would hand it to Larry before beginning to compile the newbie's training kit. Looking at the ball, Larry hesitatedd before throwing out Snivy. "Snivy," the Pokémon said, looking up at its new profile. "Hey Snivy," Larry said, squatting down so he was eye level to the Snivy. "The name's Larry and I'll be your trainer." Extending his hand, Larry would shake Snivy's...vine.

Standing up Larry decided to give Snivy a name. "Are you male or female?" Larry asked obliviously. Snivy must of took offense to the question because the next thing Larry knew, he was tackled to through ground by the small grass type. "Female," Larry coughed. Getting up, Larry thought of the perfect name for Snivy. "I think I'll call you Sunny," Larry said with a cat like smile. Snivy was satisfied with the name, but still turned away from Larry, pouting.

By now the Aide had gotten Larry's supplies and came back to Larry with them. After shoving everything into his backpack, Larry was ready to officially start his journey. C'mon Sunny," Larry said, heading towards the door. "We've got a journey to start, a world to see, and haunted places to explore." Snivy let out an exhausted sigh before following after her trainer.

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Snivy (Sunny)/Female/Caught: Received at Professor Valerian's Lab/Level: 5/Holding: Nothing/Ability: Overgrow/Atk: Tackle/Atk: Leer/Atk: /Atk: