In the Pokemon Sword game, players have the option to choose from three starter Pokemon: Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble. However, obtaining a female starter Pokemon can be a bit tricky as the gender ratio for all three starters is 12.5% female to 87.5% male. This means that players only have a 1 in 8 chance of encountering a female starter in the wild.
There are a few different ways to increase your chances of finding a female starter Pokemon. One way is to use the Masuda Method. This method involves breeding two Pokemon from different regions of the world. For example, if you breed a Grookey from the United States with a Grookey from Japan, the resulting offspring will have a 50% chance of being female. The Masuda Method can be time-consuming, but it is one of the most effective ways to get a female starter Pokemon.