Before sitting down and playing Temtem, it may be worth reviewing all of the available Starters and their Evolutions. With Temtem being similar to Pokemon, choosing a Starter can be critical to maximizing the enjoyment you get out of your first Temtem run. To help you prepare, we’ve put together a guide featuring all Starters and their Evolutions in Temtem!
All Starters and Starter Evolutions in Temtem
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In Temtem, there are 3 Starters that you can choose from which include Crystle, Houchic, and Smazee. In addition to offering their own unique look that grows as they evolve, these Starters offer different Types which can be strong against some, and weak against others. For more on Types in Temtem, be sure to read through our previous guide.
Ultimately, picking a Starter in TemTem is up to you. If you prefer one over the rest, even if its Type isn’t your favorite, that’s totally fine. In the end, all of these Starters are equally as useful depending on how you spend your time in Temtem.
Temtem Starters - Crystle
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- Type: Crystal
- Evolutions: Evolves into Sherald after 30 levels.
Crystle (#72) is a Starter under the Crystal Type umbrella. After 30 levels, Crystle will evolve into Sherald (#73). Crystle resembles a green turtle, though in its description it’s noted that Crystle are closer to minerals than fauna.
Base Stats
- HP: 60
- STA: 41
- SPD: 33
- ATK: 61
- DEF: 69
- SPATK: 46
- SPDEF: 42
Temtem Starters - Houchic
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- Type: Mental
- Evolutions: Evolves into Tental after 29 levels.
Houchic (#32) is a Starter under the Mental Type umbrella. After 29 levels, Houchic will evolve into Tental (#33). Houchic is purple with hints of green and has a slightly humanoid appearance. In Houchic’s description, it’s described as being empathetic and intuitive.
Base Stats
- HP: 38
- STA: 44
- SPD: 66
- ATK: 40
- DEF: 41
- SPATK: 72
- SPDEF: 52
Temtem Starters - Smazee
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- Type: Melee
- Evolutions: Evolves into Baboong after 29 levels.
Smazee (#92) is a Starter under the Melee Type umbrella. After 29 levels, Smazee will evolve into Baboong (#93). Smazee is an orange monkey that looks quite cheerful. This makes sense, as its description indicates Smazee were bred as playmates and babysitters for children.
Base Stats
- HP: 49
- STA: 55
- SPD: 66
- ATK: 69
- DEF: 44
- SPATK: 37
- SPDEF: 37
After reviewing the three Starters in Temtem, there are a few things to considering before picking one. For the “strongest” of the three, Crystle is certainly a compelling choice. For the “cutest” of the three, look no further than the warm smile of Smazee. For powerful attacks, Houchic seems ready to dole out some powerful Mental Type moves.
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Now that you know all Starters and their Evolutions in Temtem, be sure to brush up on all of the Types in Temtem along with their strengths and weaknesses. You'll also want to study your Status Effects to make sure you can master combat!