Totodile first appeared as the water-type starter Pokémon in the games Pokémon Gold and Silver, which came out in 1999 for ...

Both Totodile and Chikoria come from the second generation of Pokemon games (Gold, Silver, and Crystal). Cyndaquil, the third option in their trio, was already a starter in Legends Arceus.

the grass-type starter Pokémon for Pokémon Legends: Z-A is also from Pokémon Gold and Silver. Chickorita has two evolutions: Bayleef and Meganium. Chikorita is small and known to be gentle.