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

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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.

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    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.
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    You have to trade to get all of them. You cannot obtain all three without trading.
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    Is there a way to get all 3 Kanto starters in Pokemon X and Y?
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    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.
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