For complete beginners, Bubble is the safest starter in Evomon because its Water typing makes early progression easier, while Blazpup is the stronger damage pick and Leafbun is the slower defensive choice.
When you first meet Mentor Ben in Evomon, he hands you a choice between three starters, and that pick shapes how smooth your first few hours feel. For a brand-new player who just wants steady progress, Bubble is the pick that fights the current least. The other two are far from bad — they simply ask more of you early on — so the right answer depends on how you like to play rather than on one universal tier list.
- Bubble is the safest starter for new players
- How Bubble smooths out the early islands
- When Blazpup or Leafbun is the better pick
- Where your early EXP should actually go
- Early rewards and resources worth farming from day one
- Mounts, variants, weather, and skills to learn next
- What to chase after the starter phase
- Frequently Asked Questions
Bubble is the safest starter for new players
| Starter | Best for | Tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| Bubble (Water) | Safest beginner progression, strong early matchups | Not the top competitive pick long-term |
| Blazpup (Fire) | Highest starter damage, strong mid- and late-game scaling | Elemental disadvantage on the early islands |
| Leafbun (Grass) | Durability, healing skills, higher HP | Struggles against early Water monsters, slower pace |
KEY!Start with Bubble. Its Water typing lines up well against a large share of the enemies and bosses you meet on the opening islands, which means fewer wipes, less grinding, and quicker progress while you’re still learning the game. Blazpup is the hardest-hitting starter and scales into a real powerhouse later, but it usually sits at an elemental disadvantage during the first islands, so the early stretch is rougher. Leafbun is the tank of the group — healing skills and a bigger HP pool make it durable — but as a Grass type it runs into all the early Water monsters and crawls by comparison.
Not everyone agrees on the single “best” starter. Bubble is the popular comfort pick for beginners, some players rank Blazpup highest for its raw damage and late-game ceiling, and others argue the real long-term carry is a high-rarity monster you farm later rather than any starter at all. For someone opening the game for the first time, the least stressful route is still Bubble.
You may see these names written slightly differently in-game — Blazpup and Leafbun show up as alternate spellings — but they’re the same three creatures Mentor Ben offers.
How Bubble smooths out the early islands
The reason Bubble feels so easy comes down to type coverage on the maps you clear first. Your Water attacks hit hard against a big chunk of the monsters and bosses across the opening islands, including the fire-heavy Lava Crag, where a Water starter has a natural edge. That advantage keeps your battles short and your health topped up.
Short battles compound into faster overall progress. When you’re not losing fights or stopping to grind extra levels just to survive a boss, you move through quests and routes sooner, collect rewards faster, and reach the tougher content ready instead of underleveled. Bubble’s value isn’t the biggest damage number on paper — it’s the way it removes friction from the exact fights a beginner would otherwise get stuck on.
When Blazpup or Leafbun is the better pick
| Starter | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Blazpup | Strongest starter damage; scales well into mid- and late-game; useful burn value later | Rough early matchups; weak coverage on the first islands |
| Leafbun | Healing skills; higher HP; very durable in drawn-out fights | Grass struggles against the many early Water monsters; slower progress |
If you already enjoy a challenge or you’re playing with the mid-game in mind, Blazpup rewards you for pushing through the rough patch. It’s the strongest damage dealer of the three and only gets scarier as the game opens up, so players who don’t mind eating a few tough early matchups get a starter that pays off later. Leafbun is the opposite temperament: it won’t race anyone, but its healing and high HP make it hard to kill, which suits players who’d rather grind out a fight safely than win it fast.
Where your early EXP should actually go
Whichever starter you choose, the single biggest beginner habit is focus. Pour almost all of your EXP into one main Evomon instead of spreading it thin across every creature you catch. A single strong carry levels far quicker, unlocks its ultimate at level 30 sooner, and is ready to evolve the moment you’ve gathered the required materials — none of which happens if your experience is split five ways.
That doesn’t mean you should never catch anything else. Grab a small backup or two for coverage, but resist the urge to level every new catch immediately. Save your EXP items for your strongest monster so it keeps hitting those milestones ahead of schedule. Your team can hold up to five Evomon, but early on you want one clear leader carrying the run, not a full bench of underpowered creatures.
Funnel almost all of your EXP and EXP items into one main Evomon so it reaches level 30, unlocks its ultimate, and evolves well before a spread-out team would.
Early rewards and resources worth farming from day one
| Activity | Reward |
|---|---|
| Summon tickets (wild Evomon, island bosses, first-time NPC fights, daily/world quests, weekly rewards) | Currency to challenge summon bosses |
| Summon bosses at the Summon Ruins | Element stones, evolution stones, progression materials |
| First win vs each NPC trainer | Unique one-time rewards |
| Lillian’s quests + daily quests | Extra XP and rewards |
| Chests on each island | Coins, EXP items, evolution materials |
| Redeeming current codes | EXP Fruit, Coins, Advanced Balls |
| World Boss with a full party | Large coin and XP payouts per clear |
Evomon’s early economy rewards routine more than luck, so build a few habits into every session. Start collecting summon tickets right away — they drop from wild Evomon, island bosses, first-time NPC battles, daily and world quests, and weekly rewards — then spend them at the Summon Ruins to fight the summon bosses, which are one of the best sources of element stones, evolution stones, and other progression materials. Alongside that, clear Lillian’s quests next to your dailies for bonus XP, beat every NPC trainer at least once for their one-time rewards, and open every chest you pass for coins, EXP items, and evolution materials.
Don’t skip codes either — redeeming the current ones early hands you free EXP Fruit, Coins, and Advanced Balls before you’ve sunk real investment into anything, which speeds up everything above. Running the World Boss with a full party is another reliable early income stream, paying out large coin drops and a chunk of XP per clear.
Mounts, variants, weather, and skills to learn next
| System | Effect |
|---|---|
| Ground mounts | Increase movement speed on land |
| Flying mounts | Travel between islands without teleport portals |
| Horse icon in the Evomon index | Marks which Evomon can be ridden |
| Shiny variant | Random stat boosts plus a unique look — the more valuable mutation |
| Prismatic variant | Appearance-only change, much more common |
| Weather (rotates every 15 min) | Rain: +1 speed to Water types; Volcanic: burns non-Fire; Sandstorm: damages non-Rock/Ground; Thunderstorm: paralyzes non-Electric |
| Level 30 | Every Evomon unlocks its ultimate |
| Daisy (main city) | Unlocks extra abilities after ascension raises your level cap |
Once you’re settled, a handful of systems quietly make the game faster and easier. Mounts are the first: ground-type Evomon boost your movement speed on land, while flying types let you cross between islands without teleport portals. To see whether any creature can be ridden, check for the horse icon in the Evomon index. One flying mount worth watching for early is Thunder Cream from the King of Flying boss in flying territory, though it’s worth treating that as a target to work toward rather than a guaranteed quick grab.
As you catch more monsters you’ll spot shiny and prismatic variants — shinies are the more valuable mutation because they come with random stat boosts on top of a unique look, while prismatics are far more common and only change appearance. Weather matters too: it shifts across the world every 15 minutes, and each type tilts battles, so learning the effects turns hard fights into manageable ones. Finally, keep an eye on skill milestones — every Evomon gains its ultimate at level 30, and after you raise your level cap through ascensions you can unlock even more abilities by talking to Daisy in the main city.
What to chase after the starter phase
Bubble can comfortably carry your early progression, but it isn’t meant to be your only answer forever. As you push past the opening islands, start filling your coverage gaps with strong wild catches — around Lava Crag, monsters like Sparkit and Lavite are worth grabbing if you find them. A high-rarity Lavite in particular is a popular pick to eventually take over as your main carry, though you don’t need to treat any single farmed monster as mandatory. Keep Bubble strong, add coverage as you go, and let the team grow into the tougher content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bubble really better than Blazpup for beginners?
For the easiest early game, yes. Bubble’s Water typing beats a large share of the enemies on the first islands, so you progress faster with less grinding. Blazpup hits harder and scales better later, but it’s at an elemental disadvantage early, which makes those opening hours tougher for a new player.
Can you change or replace your starter later?
You keep the starter you pick, but you’re not locked into using it as your carry. Most players build a new main from strong wild catches as they progress — hunting something like Lavite around Lava Crag — so your starter choice matters most for the early game, not the whole run.
Should beginners level a full five-slot team right away?
No. Focus almost all of your EXP on one main Evomon so it levels quickly, unlocks its ultimate at level 30, and is ready to evolve on time. Keep a small backup or two for coverage, but don’t spread experience across every creature you catch.
What level do Evomon unlock ultimates?
Every Evomon unlocks its ultimate at level 30. After you raise your level cap through ascensions, you can unlock further abilities by speaking to Daisy in the main city.
Are shiny Evomon better than prismatic Evomon?
Shinies are the more valuable of the two. They grant random stat boosts along with a unique appearance, while prismatic variants are far more common and only change how the creature looks.
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What should beginners do after reaching Lava Crag?
Use it to shore up your team’s coverage. Look for strong catches such as Sparkit or Lavite there, keep your main carry leveled and evolving, and lean on summon bosses, codes, and daily rewards to fund your progression into the harder islands.
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